Mooketsi MTB Challenge 2022
Sat 10 Sep 2022 @ Duiwelskloof, Limpopo


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MOOKETSI MTB CHALLENGE

Summary

Date : 10 September 2022
Venue: Mooketsi, APC Camp, Limpopo, South Africa
Terrain: Bushveld | Gravel Roads | Jeep Tracks | Single Tracks
Ascent:  70km - 1180m  |  35km - 460m  |  10km - ??m  | 5km Trail Run


Online entries closes - Wednesday, 7 September 2022 at midnight


*CSA License applies - R50 for the 70km and 35km*

CSA Sanctioned Event

You will also receive a permanent Mooketsi MTB Timing Board to be used at future Mooketsi MTB Events - So take care of it!


Number Collection

Date :   8 September 2022 - Thursday
Venue: Polokwane - CycleWay
Times: 15:00 - 17:00

Date :   9 September 2022 - Friday
Venue: Tzaneen - Cycle Cafe
Times:  15:00 - 17:00

Date :   10 September 2022 - Saturday
Venue: Mooketsi Race Village
Times:  05:30 - 07:45

Event Program

10 September 2022 - Saturday

Sat - 07:00 - Start 70km
Sat - 07:10 - Start 70km - E-Bikes

Sat - 07:30 - Start 35km
Sat - 07:40 - Start 35km - E-Bikes

Sat - 08:00 - Start 10km
Sat - 08:05 - Start 5km Fun Run 

Sat - 12:00 - Prize Giving


Once a year, mountain bike enthusiasts get the opportunity to experience a unique adventure in the Koedoes Valley in the Limpopo province. The Mooketsi MTB Challenge takes cyclists through the beautiful landscape of a private game reserve, through agricultural farmland and untouched bushveld terrain.

The Mooketsi MTB is officially a sanctioned event of Limpopo Cycling. The race caters for all levels of riders, from the serious cyclists, to the weekend warrior. We strive to present to make this a family weekend. This year the MTB is held on 10 September 2022.

70km • 35 km • 10km - 5km Fun Run

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


10KM MTB FUN RIDE

This is a fun race aimed at the inexperienced mountain biker who seldom rides and does not have a great deal of fitness. This is a easy route also for young ones, a nice introduction into what mountain biking is all about. The route is mostly gravel roads with some dual tracks.

35KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

E-Bikes Welcome and start in own batch

70KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

E-Bikes Welcome and start in own batch


GENERAL RACE INFO:

  • All riders (35km & 70km) must have a valid licence.
    A day license must be purchased for R50 if you do not have one.
  • All riders must wear protective headgear AT ALL TIMES.
    Failure may result in disqualification and or penalty.
  • Online entries are open and close, 7 September 2022.
  • All CSA rules apply. Please go to www.cyclingsa.com to update yourself. Ignorance of any rule will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression. 
  • All announcements and instructions made on Race day by the race director are binding.
  • All queries regarding the results must be lodged with the time keepers within 30min after results are made available on race day.
  • The Venue, Trail operators, Employees and Companies involved can not be held liable for any Injury, Sickness, Theft or Loss occurred before, during or after entering the Venue.
  • No refunds if entered and paid.
  • No race number, No result.


CATEGORIES INFO:

Marathon - (Elite, Sub-Vet, Vet, Master, Grand Master, E-Bikes)

Half Marathon - (All categories of Marathon plus - Junior, Youth, Sub-Junior)

Fun Ride - (u/8 Sub-Nippers, Nippers, Sprogs)

5km Fun Run - (Podium prices 1,2,3 Male & Female Overall)


ROUTE PROFILES:

ACCOMMODATION:


PARTNERS & SPONSORS:


DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:

From Johannesburg

Take the M31 and Houghton Dr to De Villiers Graaf Motorway / M1. Continue to Limpopo. Take the N1 exit from N1. Continue straight to Polokwane. Take the R101 Off ramp to Tzaneen on the left hand side. Take the R81 Off ramp to Giyani on the left hand side.

Cross the R71, turn right on the R81 towards Giyani. Pass the Mall of the North on your left hand side.

After passing, Mall of the North continue on the R81 for 72km.
At Mooketsi Shell garage turn left to stay on the R81. Continue straight for 8.5km.
Turn right at Suurlemoen gate, continue straight for 2km.
Turn left and continue straight for 5km.
 Turn left at APC Camp main gate. You will reach the camp in +- 1km.


Directions from Tzaneen (van Niekerk bridge Tzaneen dam)
 

Head towards Mooketsi on the R36 for 37km.
At Mooketsi Shell garage turn right onto the R81. Continue straight for 8.5km.
Turn right at Suurlemoen gate, continue straight for 2km.
Turn left and continue straight for 5km.
Turn left at APC Camp main gate. You will reach the camp in +- 1km.


You will ONLY be allowed to access APC Camp through Suurlemoen gate. Please don't attempt to use other gates to access APC Camp, you will be turned away.

Suurlemoen gate opens at 05:00am and closes for the race start 07:00.
There will be a large ZZ2 banner at Suurlemoen gate and Mooketsi MTB direction boards with security guards.


CONTACT US:

For any inquiries, please contact us

Joanell 015 395 8548              [email protected]


More information: www.mooketsimtb.co.za/

Mooketsi MTB Challenge 2022

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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp)
70km
This entry includes your permanent Mooketsi Timing Board to be used Only at Mooketsi events. Take care of it.
70 km 07:00 R 280.00
35km
This entry includes your permanent Mooketsi Timing Board to be used Only at Mooketsi events. Take care of it.
35 km 07:30 R 190.00
10km
This entry includes your permanent Mooketsi Timing Board to be used Only at Mooketsi events. Take care of it.
10 km 08:00 R 80.00
5km Trail Run 5 km 08:05 R 50.00

Event location
Mooketsi APC Camp, Duiwelskloof

Route information

From Johannesburg

Take the M31 and Houghton Dr to De Villiers Graaf Motorway / M1. Continue to Limpopo. Take the N1 exit from N1. Continue straight to Polokwane. Take the R101 Off ramp to Tzaneen on the left hand side. Take the R81 Off ramp to Giyani on the left hand side.

Cross the R71, turn right on the R81 towards Giyani. Pass the Mall of the North on your left hand side.

After passing, Mall of the North continue on the R81 for 72km.
At Mooketsi Shell garage turn left to stay on the R81. Continue straight for 8.5km.
Turn right at Suurlemoen gate, continue straight for 2km.
Turn left and continue straight for 5km.
Turn left at APC Camp main gate. You will reach the camp in +- 1km.


Directions from Tzaneen (van Niekerk bridge Tzaneen dam)
 

Head towards Mooketsi on the R36 for 37km.
At Mooketsi Shell garage turn right onto the R81. Continue straight for 8.5km.
Turn right at Suurlemoen gate, continue straight for 2km.
Turn left and continue straight for 5km.
Turn left at APC Camp main gate. You will reach the camp in +- 1km.


You will ONLY be allowed to access APC Camp through Suurlemoen gate. Please don't attempt to use other gates to access APC Camp, you will be turned away.

Suurlemoen gate opens at 05:00am and closes for the race start 07:00.
There will be a large ZZ2 banner at Suurlemoen gate and Mooketsi MTB direction boards with security guards.

Coordinates -23.531101967828, 30.192546983337
Address Mooketsi, APC Camp
City Duiwelskloof
Province Limpopo