Top Of The Waterberg MTB Challenge 2024
Sat 13 Jul 2024 @ Vaalwater, Limpopo


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M T B   C H A L L E N G E


2024



Date:              13 JULY 2024

Venue:           Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge), Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo

                       2 ¼ hours from PTA

GPS:               24o03’03.52”S, 28o20’31.17”E


Distances: 
Marathon 
60 km (Ages 15 years & older)   

Half-Marathon
35 km (13 years & older)

Quarter-Marathon 
18 km (All ages)

Fun Ride   
  6 km (All ages - FREE Entry)



Mountain biking at its best through pristine Waterberg wilderness on well-built, flowing trails designed to thrill and challenge all levels of riders. Lindani Game & Lodges will once again play host to this year’s 2024 Top of the Waterberg MTB Challenge, where participants will have the opportunity to experience riding Lindani’s wonderful bushveld trails amongst the wildlife. Four stunning routes of differing distances (60km, 35km, 18km, 6km) and difficulty levels have been planned to cater for every level of rider, so bring your family and friends. 


What to look forward to:


  • Riding on Lindani’s stunning trails through the scenic Waterberg mountain bushveld amongst a diverse array of game species. 


  • Exciting new routes and trails for this year’s marathon 60km.  The 60km route has been re-routed, with some exciting, newly built trails to bypass the infamous ‘Mineshaft’, and which now includes an amazing 5km descent down 3 Amps reverse.


  • Great Start/Finish Venue at Motseng village with great vibes and delicious food and beverages available. Bring the whole family.


  • Custom Versus socks for all entrants of the full, half and quarter marathon distances.


  • Medals for all finishers.


  • Prize giving and podium presentation for specific age-distance categories.


  • TWO EVENTS, ONE WEEKEND - Top of the Waterberg MTB Challenge and Trail Event combined into a one weekend. Those entered for the MTB who would also like to do the Trail Run the next day on the Sunday will receive a 25% discount coupon to go towards their Trail Run entry (https://enter.rorevents.co.za/events/80239-top-of-the-waterberg-trail-run). Once entered - Check email for the 25% Discount code and use it at check out when entering for the Trail Run on Sunday.


  • Braai and Rugby on the big screen afterwards to cheer on the Bokke as they take on arch-rivals, Ireland 





PODIUM CATEGORIES:

Podiums are marked with GREEN BAR.*

Category

Marathon

Half- Marathon

Quarter-Marathon

Fun Ride

Distance

60 km

35 km

18 km

6 km






Permitted Ages

15 years +

13 years +

All Ages

All Ages






Podiums





Overall Open (Men & Women)





Elite (19y+ Men & Women)

 




Sub Veteran (30-39y Men & Women)





Veteran (40-49y Men & Women)





Master (50y+ Men & Women)





Grand-Master (60y+ Men)





Grand- Master (60y+ Women)





Junior (17-18y Men & Women)





Youth (15-16y Men & Women)





Sub Junior (13-14y Boys & Girls)


 



Sprogs (11-12y Boys & Girls)





Nippers (9-10y Boys & Girls)






MTB ENTRY FEE 


Category

Distance

Entry Fee

Entry Includes




Custom Versus Socks

Medal

25% discount coupon to

Trail Run entry

Sunday 14 July

Water Tables

Marathon *

60 km

R500





Half-Marathon *

35 km

R400





Quarter-Marathon

19 km

R250





Fun Ride

6 km

Free





*CSA sanctioned Event for 60km and 35km Distances

*CSA license applies. R50 day license for non-licensed riders

Late entries at the venue




Custom Versus Socks to entrants of the full, half and quarter-marathon


Online Entries Close Midnight THURSDAY 11th of July 2024


Number Collections & Late Entries

Date               Friday 12th July 

Time               16h00 to 18h00

Venue            Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1


Date               Saturday 13th July 

Time               07h00 to 09h00

Venue            Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1)



    PRIZES

All finishers will receive a Top of the Waterberg Medal.


Prizes TBC

START TIMES 


Saturday 13th July 2024

  • 09h00                60 km
  • 09h30                35 km
  • 09h45                18 km
  • 10h00                  6 km


Depending on the number of E-Bike entries, the organizer's will use their discretion as to whether E-Bikes will start 10min before the start of each distance or together.


Prize giving and podium presentation will take place once all categories of a distance have finished.


SPONSORS








ACCOMODATION



ON LINDANI 

There is a choice of beautiful, well-appointed self-catering lodges on Lindani reserve in close proximity to the race venue. There is also camping available on Lindani: 15 camp sites at the start/finish area, and 4 sites 12km from the start/finish. Be sure to book your lodge or camp site on Lindani through the Lindani office only: 083 631 5579, 066 505 8366


IN THE AREA

There are many accommodation options in the area (see table below)


Distance from Lindani Gate no 1 (km)Type of AccommodationWebsitePrimary Email AddressContact Number2nd Contact Nr
0Lodges, Cottages & Camping (Self-catering + meals to order)lindani.co.za[email protected]08363155790665058366
12
jembisa.com[email protected]0825708474
12Lodge (self-catering)waterbergselfcatering.com[email protected]0825708474
3Chalets + Camping (self-catering)ebahitigamelodge.co.za[email protected]08245860540822873230
3Luxury Tented Campleopardranch.co.za[email protected]0761781634
7Chalets (not self-catering)eventieria.com[email protected]0834539404
7Chalets (self-catering)
Hendrik & Kittie van Heerden08329715040824613924
8Chalets + Camping (self-catering)waterbergnatuurpraalresort.yolasite.com[email protected]0724569301
8Chalets (self-catering)madikela.co.za[email protected]0812996099
10Guest House, Rondavels, Appartments waterbokguestfarm.co.za[email protected]06556211200738732552
10Lodges (self-catering)luiperdsloop.co.za[email protected] 0760682945
11Cottages (self-catering)
[email protected]08248486220823881291
14Chalets (self-catering)dunroaminsafaris.com[email protected]0823087631
17Chalets (self-catering)chacmasafari.co.za[email protected]06350294750738825938
18Chalets (self-catering)www.waterberggamepark.co.za[email protected]0147554978
18Lodge (self-catering)mokabilodge.com[email protected]0836091425
21Lodges, Camping (self catering)summerplacegamereserve.com [email protected]0647326211
22Lodges (catered & self-catering)waterbergcottages.co.za [email protected]0782078570
22Luxury Tents & Lodges (catered)mackouwkuil.co.za[email protected]0812729766
22Lodges (self-catering)olievenfontein.com[email protected] 0835216223
23Lodge & Cottages (self-catering)izintabalodge.co.za[email protected]0827057708
24Lodge (self-catering)waterwoodlodge.comwaterwoodlodge.com 0834554544
26Lodge (self-catering)thabatala.co.za[email protected] 0833237007
32Chalets (self-catering)jugomaro.co.za[email protected]0825580703
32Lodges (catered & self-catering)www.okanti.co.za[email protected]0733183647
33Self Catering Chalets
[email protected]08360411630827750115
37Lodges & Luxury Tents (catered & self-catering)bushwa.co.za[email protected]0825621842 0646707253
38Rooms
[email protected]0827732284
39Rooms

0823882682
39Guest House 
[email protected]0822691265
40Cottages (self-catering)zeederbergs.co.za[email protected]0823327088
40Guest House

0760790407
42Lodges (self-catering)wildeavontuur.co.zainfo@wildeavontuur0828523092
44Chalets + Camping (self-catering)
[email protected]08398820640833721878
44Lodges, Camping (self catering)
[email protected]0826576262
47Farm house (self-catering)
[email protected]0785232792



ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS 


Marathon

Distance: 60 km

Climbing: 880m

Water Table: 20km & 43km

Difficulty: Moderately technical


60km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/286286706

GPX FILE: MTB60km.gpx


Description:


Combining the best trails on Lindani, this marathon route makes for a challenging, yet extremely rewarding ride. Mountains, rivers, savanna plains, Waterberg bush veld, and wildlife, this route has a bit of everything. Based on valuable feedback from previous years, we have chosen this year to bypass the infamous and daunting ‘mineshaft,’ and have replaced it with a thrilling 5km decent down ‘3-Amps Reverse’. Something else to look forward to is a newly built trail (giving easier access to the ‘3 Amps’ trail) that traverses below the spectacular Lindani cliffs. There are two well-stocked water tables to keep you well fueled and hydrated. Nothing too hectic for this year’s route but be prepared for some proper mountain biking through a stunning part of the Waterberg. 




Half-Marathon

Distance: 35 km

Climbing: 510m

Water Table: 20km

Difficulty: Mildly technical


35km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/286286399

GPX FILE: MTB35km.gpx


Description:


Flowing trailsinterspersed by farm roads, the odd bit of moderately technical terrain, stunning Waterberg scenery and bush veld all make for a super-special and most enjoyable ride. This half-marathon route takes you on some of Lindani’s favourite trails. If you don’t have a big smile on your face after ‘Roller Coaster Ravine’ then you probably took a wrong turn somewhere! There is one water table at 20 km to refuel at. This 35km is a magical route for all levels of rider to enjoy.



Quater-Marathon

Distance: 18 km

Climbing: 300m

Difficulty: Mildly technical


18km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/286285947

GPX FILE: MTB18km.gpx


Description:


A most enjoyable ride through pristine Waterberg bush veld that meanders through a beautiful section of the Melkrivier valley, traversing a wide variety of terrain of rivers, rocky outcrops and flowing trails through savanna woodland. This quarter-marathon route is mostly non-technical, but there are one or two sections that are mildly technical that can be easily walked if necessary. This is a very mellow and fun route for all levels to enjoy.




Fun Ride

Distance: 6 km

Climbing: 85m

Difficulty: Non-technical


6km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/286285512

GPX FILE: MTB6km.gpx


Description: 


This relatively short 5.7 km route is a super fun non-technical ride.   Riding through beautiful Waterberg bushveld, it includes two bridge crossings over the Melk River. After crossing the river for the first time by the flat rocks, riders will follow a farm road before being rewarded with a fun-flowing trail through an open field that includes a few berms. The trail comes to an end with a right turn back onto the road, across the bridge over the Melk River and back to the start on a farm road.





MORE INFO OR ANY RACE ENQUIRIES CONTACT 

PAUL 082 577 1241 (Entries) or ALAN - 073 179 4313 (Race Routes & other info)


REMEBER TO CHECK YOUR ENTRY CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR YOUR DISCOUNT COUPON TO ENTER THE TRAIL RUN EVENT ON SUNDAY, 14 JULY 2024.




UPCOMING TOP OF THE WATERBERG EVENTS AT LINDANI 2024



More information: lindani.co.za

Top Of The Waterberg MTB Challenge 2024

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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp)
60km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks
60 km 09:00 R 500.00
35km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks
35 km 09:30 R 400.00
18km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks
18 km 09:45 R 250.00
6km
Free Entry
6 km 10:00 Free

Event location
Lindani Game & Lodges, Vaalwater

Coordinates -24.045891509793, 28.339898642432
Address Vaalwater, Limpopo
City Vaalwater
Province Limpopo