The Spur Schools MTB League is just around the corner, be sure to sign up and participate.
The Spur Schools MTB League consists of 11 South African regions including neighbouring African countries Zimbabwe, Namibia and Lesotho who compete for a spot in the season-ending national final in Magaliesburg in October.
The Mpumalanga region is well into their season, with Curro Bankenveld hosting the third Mpumalanga race on August 20.
Thanks to Shamwari, Bankenveld Estate and Elmir Business Projects, this event can boast with a brand new track. Over rocky grasslands and through winding wattle forest, this route will leave you wanting more. The race will follow the Olympic format of cross country racing, in other words the kids will be riding laps of a specific route.
The new exciting 4km lap with an altitude gain of 75m will most certainly test riding skills and fitness levels for the older riders. The younger age groups will ride laps of a 2km track. This race is open to all learners from all schools, ages six to 18 years.
One of last year’s competitors during the 2015 Spur School MTB League held at Curro Bankenveld.
There will be an entry fee of R60 per rider with entries and registrations opening on Friday, August 19 from 18:30 to 19:30 and Saturday, August 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 both at Curro Bankenveld High School.
Pre-entries can be mailed to philna.g@curro.co.za.
There will be goody bags to the first 200 registrations and medals for all finishers. Remember the golden rule, no helmet, no ride!
According to league director, Mr Meurant Botha of Amarider, participation at local events has been growing at a steady pace as schools accept mountain biking as a recognized sport.
“It is important for all children to enjoy participating whether only starting out or having participated for a couple seasons. We also urge the regions to support local cycling development programmes and assist more kids to get out and ride,” he said.
He also stated that although many kids are finding their competitive edge on their bicycles, the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League’s focus is still to encourage more kids on bikes, more schools in action.
For more information on the 2016 edition of the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League, visit www.spurmtbleague.co.za.
For enquiries and entries for the race at Curro Bankenveld contact Philna on 082 853 1846 or philna.g@curro.co.za.
