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STBB 2Keep-a-breast MTB Challenge

Name: STBB 2Keep-a-breast MTB Challenge
Start: 2015-10-10T05:00:00Z
End: 2015-10-10T14:00:00Z
Location: STBB 2KEEP-A-BREAST MTB CHALLENGE Overgaauw Wine Estate

By STBB

Sat Oct 10, 07:00 - Sat Oct 10, 16:00

STBB 2KEEP-A-BREAST MTB CHALLENGE Overgaauw Wine Estate

ABOUT

The STBB 2Keep-A-Breast team welcomes you to Overgaauw Wine Estate and the Bottelary Hills Mountain Bike trail network, the best kept Mountain Biking secret in the Western Cape! Our route designing gurus have hand-picked and created five incredible routes to excite riders of all ages and skill levels.

For children and those new to this wonderful sport, we offer both a 5km and 12km fun ride, which will take you on an undulating, fast and not-too-technical route. Out through Overgaauw onto the neighbouring estates, crisscrossing through vineyards, speeding over dam walls and flowing through tree-lined jeep tracks, before returning to Overgaauw.

Looking for more of a challenge? Look no further! We also have three longer routes, a 30km, a 45km and a 60km of varying toughness just waiting to be experienced. These three events share much of the same route but differ in amount of single track, climbing and technical challenges.

Warning ahead: The 60km is strictly for the fit and experienced. Riders can expect a mind-blowing variety of single track, created by trail gurus Braam Louw and Adrian Winter, carving its way through vineyards, natural bush, plantations and even over granite slabs! The 360 degree loop around the Renosterveld Conservancy affords riders the opportunity of experiencing the unparalleled views of the Jonkershoek Mountains, False Bay and even the Tafelberg. However, with around 1,600m of vertical ascent, the privilege of such magnificent scenery must be earned! After all, the trail network is not called Bottelary Hills for no reason.

Most of the climbing will be done on fresh legs in the first 10km of the challenge as the route ascends away from Overgaauw and into Bottelary Hills, splitting the racing snakes from the weekend warriors. With a bit of breathing space, competitors will be able to enjoy the next 10km of single-track without any backlogs before being spat out onto a lengthy but fast stretch of vineyard jeep track rising and diving through the various wine estates that make up this award winning conservation area. This jeep track section culminates in the third major climb of the day. Fear not, the toil will be rewarded with an incredible view of the jagged Stellenbosch Mountains and the promise of a seemingly endless stretch of single track. The final 10km will be covered at a rapid rate, powered by the smell of lunch and the promise of a relaxing afternoon enjoying the various stalls, wine and craft beer. Riders will scream (with delight) out of the hills and back onto Overgaauw Wine Estate.

The 30km and 45km are shorter routes but are certainly not for the faint-hearted. These routes share the first 4km lung-burning-lactic-acid-churning climb from the start into the Bottelary Hills and the last 4km plunge back down to the finish with the 60km riders. In between they split and rejoin the 60km route a number of times as hills and trails are avoided or incorporated to suit riders’ varying strengths and technical abilities. Riders on these two shorter routes will be able to test themselves on some of the earlier, less technical trails before descending away from Zevenwacht along fast jeep tracks and through flowering vineyards. After splitting, so that the 45km riders can tackle an extra climb or two, both routes meet in time for an assault on the final major climb up to the Jonkershoek lookout. Stop, breathe, drink some water from our well stocked refreshment stations and take it all in. Whilst 30km riders follow jeep tracks back to Overgaauw, the 45km joins up with the 60km route one last time, diving down spectacular trails through natural bush and over dam walls before climbing back up to meet the 30km route for the final thrilling descent back to the finish line.

Invite your friends and family to join you at our post-race chill out zone and food market. Imagine Bedouin style tents with comfy bean bags to rest your weary legs, a huge food market with an array of delicious foods (becoming almost as famous as the race itself), craft beers, wine, a bike wash, secure bike park, as well as a jumping castle, arts and crafts to keep the children entertained.

Come on October! We at STBB are looking forward to sharing in your delight as kilometer after kilometer of the Bottelary Hills’ trail secrets are revealed and enjoyed by all!

REGISTRATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO REGISTRATION ON EVENT DAY BUT YOU CAN REGISTER ON THREE DIFFERENT DAYS FOR THE EVENT!

When: Wednesday, 7th October 2015
Time:   17:30- 20:00.
Where: Cape Union Mart Century City Century Pl Blvd, Cape Town, 7441.
Join us for a full race briefing, race registration, goody bag collection and RaceTec queries and new chip purchasing.

When:   Thursday, 8th October 2015
Time:    10:00-15:00
Where: STBB Offices, 8th Floor, 5 St Georges Mall, Cape Town
Join us for race registration, goody bag collection and RaceTec queries and new chip purchasing.

When:   Friday, 9th October 2015
Time:    13:00-17:30
Where: Cape Union Mart, Shop MS04 - Mill Square, C/O Plein & Adringa Street, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, 7600
Join us for race registration, goody bag collection and RaceTec queries and new chip purchasing.

DIRECTIONS

F.A.Q

Will I be able to run next to my child when he/she rides the 5/12km?

Yes, you can.

Will the race be timed?

Yes, the race will be timed by RaceTec. When participating in a RaceTec timed event, you are required to own and wear a RaceTec chip in order to receive an official time. In addition to recording your time, your RaceTec chip also stores and provides us with real-time access to your personal information in the event of a race day emergency. Your RaceTec chip is linked to you for life. RaceTec chips can be purchased when registering on registration days. Please see Registration Page.

How soon after the event will the results be published?

RaceTec will publish the results on www.racetec.co.za the following day, Sunday, 11th October 2015.

Will there be Goody Bags?

Absolutely! Goody bags will be filled with sponsors’ information and selected goodies for young and old.

What time is the Prize Giving?

Price giving will commence after all the races have finished. Times to be confirmed.

Can I enter manually i.e. not online?

Unfortunately not. Only at www.quicket.co.za

WINE OFFER

Overgaauw Wines

Order your Overgaauw Wine online at a discounted price with proceeds donated to Cansa.

After selecting your race entry type you'll be shown a merchandise page where you can pre-order your wine to be collected on race day.

White Mixed Case

Buy a mixed case (3 bottles each) of Sauvignon Blanc and Sylvaner.

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are from a single vineyard and were picked at optimum ripeness producing a crisp complex and very refreshing wine. It generously offers a mélange of ‘green’ and subtle tropical aromas of lime zest, green apple, bell pepper and pineapple with a touch of ‘Overgaauw’ minerality. The aromas follow through onto a well balanced vibrant palate which delivers an elegant refreshing, crisp finish and a lingering after taste.

First produced in 1971, our Sylvaner is still unique in South Africa. This wine is refreshing and medium-bodied with aromas of pear, apricot, white fleshed peach and small traces of floral and spice notes. The fruit follows through onto the palate with a pleasingly crisp, lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed on any occasion. It also has amazing ageing potential. Maiden vintage 1971.

Red Mixed Case

Buy a mixed case (2 bottles each) of Shepherd's Cottage Cab. Sauv/Merlot, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Shepherd’s Cottage Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
This blend is voluptuous, soft and well-rounded with rich black berry flavours coupled with hints of chocolate: ideal for meat dishes. The 2011 vintage is released under a new label reinforcing the estate’s re-alignment of the Shepherd’s Cottage Red within the Overgaauw Classic Range.

Merlot
The Overgaauw Merlot was the first varietal Merlot bottled in South Africa. David van Velden selects certain pockets within the vineyard showing great fruit concentration reflecting the uniqueness of Overgaauw’s Merlot. It is a well structured, medium bodied wine with a rich combination of sumptuous black cherry fruit, hints of dark mocha chocolate and elegant spicy oak notes from the 18 months in French oak barrels. Smooth tannins ensure a lingering, full complexity.

Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a classic elegant Stellenbosch Kloof Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that truly honours its roots. The deep dark velvet colour and intensity draws you into this complex wine of great finesse; with its dark plum core and intriguing layers of roasted spice and cedar wood, a mélange of red and black berry fruit and a full rich round palate and lengthy finish. Although accessible, the firm but ripe tannins give it the structure for 7 to 10 years cellaring, when it should reach its full potential.