MTB Expedition Three Stage Race

MTB Expedition Three Stage Race is a challenging and exciting mountain biking event that takes place over three days in various locations with different terrain and landscapes. It is designed for experienced mountain bikers who are seeking a unique and demanding challenge that will test their skills, endurance, and mental toughness. The race is divided into three stages, each one comprising a different route and distance. The first stage typically involves technical terrain, such as steep climbs, rocky descents, and narrow trails, to challenge the riders' technical skills. The second stage may feature more endurance-oriented routes, including long and challenging climbs, while the third stage often involves faster and more flowy terrain, allowing riders to use their technical skills to navigate quickly. The event attracts both individual and team participants, who compete against each other to achieve the fastest combined time across all three stages. Riders need to be physically and mentally prepared for the challenge as the race can be physically demanding, and riders must navigate unfamiliar terrain quickly and safely. Stage 1 - 20km (Time Trial) Trail Inclusions : Drakenstein Mountain Range | Val de Vie Estate | 450m Ascent Stage 2 - 75km Trail Inclusions : Val de Vie Estate| Hawequa Forest | Wild Hog Welvanpas | Drakenstein Mountains | 1650m Ascent Stage 3 - 77km. Trail Inclusions : Val de Vie Estate| Banhoek | Helshoogte | Boschendal | Plaisir de Merle Idas Valley Dam | Skyfall | Camissa | Klipwerf | Afterburner | Inferno | Sugarbowl | 1800m Ascent