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Howick's favourite family MTB and Trail-Run is around the corner and this year, featuring a complete facelift with a new look, new venue and best-of-all... new and improved routes, including a kiddies loop!

We encourage riders and runners to take their time on route; stop to take lots of pics and chat up a storm with friends old and new. It's not a race!

The 35km MTB route will have cyclists riding quite literally on the edge with the 20km route offering the same spectacular views, but on much gentler contours. The 10km is a great ride for beginners and the kiddies forest loop is not to be missed!

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Race Start Time Pre Entry Fee Late Entry Fee
35km MTB 08:45 R 120,00 R 120,00
20km MTB 09:00 R 100,00 R 100,00
10km MTB 09:15 R 80,00 R 80,00
20km Trail Run 07:40 R 100,00 R 100,00
10km Trail Run 07:50 R 70,00 R 70,00
5km Trail Run 07:45 R 50,00 R 50,00
Kiddies Loop 00:00 R 20,00 R 20,00


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EVENT INFORMATION: 
 
 
2017 has brought with it an exciting change to one of South Africa's oldest cycling events, the Howick Highlander; the venue has moved to WESSA's Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and with it, all the routes have changed...for the better.  If you have ridden the 35km route before and ever wondered what it would be like in reverse, don't miss this years event.  Click here for more route information on the mountain-bike and trail-run routes.
 
The Howick Highlander is the annual fundraising event for the 1st Howick Cub and Scout Group and is designed to be a good day's fun for the whole family. This year will feature the all-new kiddies loop and there will be plenty of food and entertainment at the race village.
 
Although sanctioned by the KZN MTB Commission and Cycling SA, the Howick Highlander is not meant to be raced!  Look up and enjoy the view, take your time and savor a day out in a little piece of our African bushveld paradise.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 

ROUTE INFORMATION: 

35 km MTB
If you have ridden the 35km MTB route before and wondered what it would be like in reverse, now is your chance to find out...and its GREAT!  This route is not one for the faint of heart; the ride back from Everdon Estate and the look-out across to the valley to Albert Falls, takes you along the valley escarpment of Dwarfs Dawdle before dropping you onto Black Eagle Trail (download PDF maps below). 
 
20 km MTB
This route cuts out the adrenaline pumping sections of the 35km route to give you the same views and riding experience through a nature reserve.
 
10 km MTB
This route is ideal for newbies consisting mainly of district road riding.
 

T-SHIRTS: 

Event t-shirts are available for sale and can be purchased when entering under Event Purchases. Please see the below description and image of the shirts. 
 

DESCRIPTION:

The locally sourced Howick Highlander shirts are manufactured from 100% carded cotton.  Made with 180g ‘heavyweight’ specifications, they are designed with durability in mind.  
 
The sleeves are branded with the Scouts and Howick Highlander logos and the front of the shirt bears the motif for this year’s event: the heartbeat wave inscribed with the words ‘DON’T QUIT’.             
 
 

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT:  

A Kiddies MTB Loop & Trail Loop is available on the day. There is a R20 entry fee which allows the kids to do as many MTB or Trail loops as they would like during the course of the event. 
 

TIMING: 

This event is not intended to be a race.  If you would like to know your finishing time - bring a watch!  
 

MEDALS: 

Medals will be awarded to all participants. 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGES: 

Food (Pancakes, Burgers etc.) and beverages (coffee & cold drinks) will be sold at the venue. 
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