Organiser
ROR Events
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) |
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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) |
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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
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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
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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 Accommodation | Website | Primary Email Address | Contact Number | 2nd Contact Nr |
| 0 | Lodges, Cottages & Camping (Self-catering + meals to order) | lindani.co.za | [email protected] | 0836315579 | 0665058366 |
| 12 | jembisa.com | [email protected] | 0825708474 | ||
| 12 | Lodge (self-catering) | waterbergselfcatering.com | [email protected] | 0825708474 | |
| 3 | Chalets + Camping (self-catering) | ebahitigamelodge.co.za | [email protected] | 0824586054 | 0822873230 |
| 3 | Luxury Tented Camp | leopardranch.co.za | [email protected] | 0761781634 | |
| 7 | Chalets (not self-catering) | eventieria.com | [email protected] | 0834539404 | |
| 7 | Chalets (self-catering) | Hendrik & Kittie van Heerden | 0832971504 | 0824613924 | |
| 8 | Chalets + Camping (self-catering) | waterbergnatuurpraalresort.yolasite.com | [email protected] | 0724569301 | |
| 8 | Chalets (self-catering) | madikela.co.za | [email protected] | 0812996099 | |
| 10 | Guest House, Rondavels, Appartments | waterbokguestfarm.co.za | [email protected] | 0655621120 | 0738732552 |
| 10 | Lodges (self-catering) | luiperdsloop.co.za | [email protected] | 0760682945 | |
| 11 | Cottages (self-catering) | [email protected] | 0824848622 | 0823881291 | |
| 14 | Chalets (self-catering) | dunroaminsafaris.com | [email protected] | 0823087631 | |
| 17 | Chalets (self-catering) | chacmasafari.co.za | [email protected] | 0635029475 | 0738825938 |
| 18 | Chalets (self-catering) | www.waterberggamepark.co.za | [email protected] | 0147554978 | |
| 18 | Lodge (self-catering) | mokabilodge.com | [email protected] | 0836091425 | |
| 21 | Lodges, Camping (self catering) | summerplacegamereserve.com | [email protected] | 0647326211 | |
| 22 | Lodges (catered & self-catering) | waterbergcottages.co.za | [email protected] | 0782078570 | |
| 22 | Luxury Tents & Lodges (catered) | mackouwkuil.co.za | [email protected] | 0812729766 | |
| 22 | Lodges (self-catering) | olievenfontein.com | [email protected] | 0835216223 | |
| 23 | Lodge & Cottages (self-catering) | izintabalodge.co.za | [email protected] | 0827057708 | |
| 24 | Lodge (self-catering) | waterwoodlodge.com | waterwoodlodge.com | 0834554544 | |
| 26 | Lodge (self-catering) | thabatala.co.za | [email protected] | 0833237007 | |
| 32 | Chalets (self-catering) | jugomaro.co.za | [email protected] | 0825580703 | |
| 32 | Lodges (catered & self-catering) | www.okanti.co.za | [email protected] | 0733183647 | |
| 33 | Self Catering Chalets | [email protected] | 0836041163 | 0827750115 | |
| 37 | Lodges & Luxury Tents (catered & self-catering) | bushwa.co.za | [email protected] | 0825621842 | 0646707253 |
| 38 | Rooms | [email protected] | 0827732284 | ||
| 39 | Rooms | 0823882682 | |||
| 39 | Guest House | [email protected] | 0822691265 | ||
| 40 | Cottages (self-catering) | zeederbergs.co.za | [email protected] | 0823327088 | |
| 40 | Guest House | 0760790407 | |||
| 42 | Lodges (self-catering) | wildeavontuur.co.za | info@wildeavontuur | 0828523092 | |
| 44 | Chalets + Camping (self-catering) | [email protected] | 0839882064 | 0833721878 | |
| 44 | Lodges, Camping (self catering) | [email protected] | 0826576262 | ||
| 47 | Farm 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
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60km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks |
60 km | 09:00 | R 500.00 |
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35km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks |
35 km | 09:30 | R 400.00 |
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18km
This entry includes a pair of Custom VERSUS Socks |
18 km | 09:45 | R 250.00 |
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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 |