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Nov
25
  1.   Social Ride
  2.    Page Event
  1.   25th Nov, 2018
The event caters for the whole family, with mountain bike (40km, 20km and 10km) and trail runs (18km and 8km) available for both competitive and social participants.Introducing the “BIG FARM WALK” to ...
The event caters for the whole family, with mountain bike (40km, 20km and 10km) and trail runs (18km and 8km) available for both competitive and social participants.

Introducing the “BIG FARM WALK” to this year’s event. A 6 km fun and exciting walk through amazing scenery. Ideal for the young, the old and nature lovers. 
PLUS new routes for the MTBS.

Virginia Trails offers an amazing venue with fantastic trails through some of the most scenic terrain you will ever see. It is a true MTB and Trail Runner’s paradise.
This event’s emphasis is on festive cheer, with plenty of food, drinks and entertainment on offer. Experience Eston hospitality at its best – with hearty ‘Christmas’ catering and a bar available. All proceeds will go towards the local Eston Primary School.

A Jumping Castle will be available to entertain the very young and ‘Father Christmas’ may stop by on the trails during the day. This event is a must for those that want to mix a bit of exercise with some good healthy family fun!

Great prizes for the best dressed and the best decorated Bike (Christmas theme), and every participant has a chance to win a magnificent lucky draw prize, that includes a weekend away for six of you!!

So, pro’s, racing snakes, die-hards and amateurs, bring your friends and family, get creative and enjoy one of the final events on the MTB and Trail Running calendar on these spectacular trails
Oct
13
  1.   Stage Race
  2.    Page Event
  1.   13th Oct, 2018 - 14th Oct, 2018

Ideal for family and friends. This one is sociable and relaxed. Great for the 1st time multi-stage riders, but just as "PROPER" as the other 2 events.

Oct
09
  1.   Stage Race
  2.    Page Event
  1.   9th Oct, 2018 - 11th Oct, 2018
Free Riding with a less crowded environment for the connoisseur mountain biker. For the adventurous soul who is not in a hurry. Experience the greatness that "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" has to offer: les...

Free Riding with a less crowded environment for the connoisseur mountain biker. For the adventurous soul who is not in a hurry. Experience the greatness that "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" has to offer: less riders, more chilled. Solo Entries available.

Oct
05
  1.   Stage Race
  2.    Page Event
  1.   5th Oct, 2018 - 7th Oct, 2018
The 3 Day Descent is our Main flagship event. The best "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" by far with awesome single track showcasing the best routes we have to offer. "Lekker" Prize Money for the pro's wanting...

The 3 Day Descent is our Main flagship event. The best "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" by far with awesome single track showcasing the best routes we have to offer. "Lekker" Prize Money for the pro's wanting to compete. Entries in teams of two or solo option.

Sep
28
  1.   Other
  2.    Page Event
  1.   28th Sep, 2018 - 30th Sep, 2018
We got an epic weekend of riding coming up end of September. Based at Dragon Peaks Resort in the Central Drakensberg. 2 days of proper riding. Heli biking day 1Shuttle runs day 2 Awesome raw mountain...

We got an epic weekend of riding coming up end of September. 
Based at Dragon Peaks Resort in the Central Drakensberg.

2 days of proper riding. 
Heli biking day 1
Shuttle runs day 2 
Awesome raw mountain trails
Lunch and beer both days.
Good times

Limited space so don't waste time.

Aug
18
  1.   Stage Race
  2.    Page Event
  1.   18th Aug, 2018 - 19th Aug, 2018
Date Start Time Start Venue Distance Saturday, 18 August 2018 07h00 Richmond Country Club 60km Sunday, 19 August 2018 07h00 Richmond Country Club 45km Online entr...
Date Start Time Start Venue Distance
Saturday, 18 August 2018 07h00 Richmond Country Club 60km
Sunday, 19 August 2018 07h00 Richmond Country Club 45km

Online entries only. No manual entries.

 

Race Fee

  • Individual:    R2 000
  • Team (of 2):  R4 000

 

Fee Includes

  • 2 Exclusive days of riding. Our limited field allows riders to tackle the route at their own pace, taking in the breath-taking views of the valley along the way
  • 5 Delicious meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Full Race Village including a coffee and cake bar
  • A secure bike-park with a bike wash and mechanic support
  • A high quality jacket as well as a goodie bag from our sponsors

 

Fee Excludes

 

Registration Details

 
Date Friday, 17 August 2018
Time 15h00 - 20h00
Venue Richmond Country Club
Requirements ID Document, Number Board and ROAG Number
Regret Collection Only. No delivery option available
 

Race Briefing

 
Date Friday, 17 August 2018
Time 18h00
Venue Richmond Country Club
Catering A delicious pasta meal will be cooked for you by the local community and will be available for R60 per person.
 

Prizes

The UMKO Adventure is not a timed event, therefore, no prize money will be awarded.

 

Lucky draws

Although no prize money is awarded, an informal prize giving is hosted on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon where plenty of lucky draw prizes are awarded.

Aug
05
  1.   Race
  2.    Page Event
  1.   5th Aug, 2018
RACE DETAILS: Race Start Time Early Bird Fee Pre Entry Fee Pre Entry Fee Late Entry Fee 10km Omnia Kids Race 10:00 R 60,00 from 18 Jun 18R 70,00 from 30 Jul 18R 80,00 R 80,00 ...

RACE DETAILS:

Race Start Time Early Bird Fee Pre Entry Fee Pre Entry Fee Late Entry Fee
10km Omnia Kids Race 10:00 R 60,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 70,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 80,00
R 80,00
18km Eston Trail Run 06:30 R 120,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 140,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 160,00
R 160,00
18km Stihl Tala Family Ride 09:30 R 120,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 140,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 160,00
R 160,00
40km aQuelle Half Marathon 09:00 R 160,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 180,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 210,00
R 210,00
60km Illovo Marathon 08:30 R 200,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 220,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 250,00
R 250,00
9km Eston Trail Run 06:45 R 90,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 100,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 120,00
R 120,00
Combo | 18km Tala Ride + 18km Trail 06:30 R 207,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 243,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 279,00
R 279,00
Combo | 40km MTB + 18km Trail 06:30 R 234,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 270,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 315,00
R 315,00
Combo | 60km MTB + 18km Trail 06:30 R 270,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 306,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 351,00
R 351,00
Combo | 18km Tala Ride + 9km Trail 06:45 R 180,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 207,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 243,00
R 243,00
Combo | 40km MTB + 9km Trail 06:45 R 207,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 243,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 279,00
R 279,00
Combo | 60km MTB + 9km Trail 06:45 R 234,00 from 18 Jun 18
R 270,00
from 30 Jul 18
R 315,00
R 315,00


REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Date: 05/08/2018
Time: 05:30 - 09:45
Venue: Eston Farmers Club


MORE INFO:

PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES CLOSE MIDDAY, ON THE 2ND OF AUGUST 2018
 
15% FAMILY DISCOUNT FOR 4 OR MORE ENTRIES AT ILLOVO ESTON 2018 (APPLICABLE TO PRE-ENTRIES ONLY!)
 
RACE LIMITS:
 
EACH RACE HAS A LIMIT OF 800 RIDERS. No rider will be allowed to enter once the limit has been reached. This limit does not include the STIHL Tala Family Ride. 
GIVEAWAYS: 
 
Salomon t-shirts to the first 1300 entries in all races EXCLUDING the 10km Omnia Kids Race and 9km Trail Run. First 300 entries into the 10km Omnia Kids Race and 9km Trail will also be eligible for race giveaways (items TBC). For entries into more than one race, you will only be eligible for one giveaway, with the t-shirt as a first option for those who qualify. 

PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY: 
 
Will be awarded.

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT: 
 
There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids at the venue. 
FOOD & BEVERAGES: 
 
A variety of stalls will be selling food & beverages during the event. 

ACCOMMODATION:
 
Please visit the following website http://www.illovoestonmtb.co.za/accommodation.htm to see the accommodation options available. 
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: 
 
The 60km Illovo Marathon route remains “hard work” for the first 20km up until the 1stWaterpointat Nsingizi. The single track will provide some splendid riding through the tracks and trails for the following 20km. The final kilometres will be fast as you navigate sugar cane roads back to the Finish at the Club
 
The 40km aQuelle Half Marathon route follows the longer race for the first 12km, after which it splits off and dives down into a natural krantz following cattle and forest tracks. Perhaps the waterfall will be flowing this year!? The route remains fast and ride able for all forms of fitness, and proves to be a very popular adventure through the well manicured cane and timber farms of the Eston district.
 
The STIHL Tala Family Ride remains extremely popular for families and junior riders alike, and entries fill up very fast for this event. It is the only time in the year that Tala kindly open up their reserve for mountain biking and excellent game sightings are virtually guaranteed, all from the seat of your MTB!
 
The Omnia Kids Ride (2 x 5km loops) promises to be huge fun and the Eston Primary School look forward to hosting all budding MTB’ riders on their course around the club.
Jul
30
  1.   Other
  2.    Public
  1.   30th Jul, 2017
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...

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!

DETAILS:

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


MORE INFO:

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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Jul
09
  1.   Race
  2.    Public
  1.   9th Jul, 2017
  RACE DETAILS: Race Start Time Pre Entry Fee Late Entry Fee PSG Absolute Hilton Classic (40km) 08:30 R 160,00 R 190,00 PSG Absolute Hilton Intermediate (20km) 08:45 R 12...
 

RACE DETAILS:

Race Start Time Pre Entry Fee Late Entry Fee
PSG Absolute Hilton Classic (40km) 08:30 R 160,00 R 190,00
PSG Absolute Hilton Intermediate (20km) 08:45 R 120,00 R 150,00
PSG Absolute Hilton Fun Ride (10km) 09:00 R 50,00 R 80,00


REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Date: 09/07/2017
Time: 07:00-09:00
Venue: Hilton College Sports Centre


MORE INFO:

EVENT INFORMATION: 
 
THE RACE: 
 
This year we will be hosting our first PSG Absolute Hilton MTB Challenge. 
 
The Absolute Motion Team has teamed up with PSG to host one of the most picturesque mountain bike races in KZN. The race will feature fun and challenging single-track across 3  distances, 10km, 20km and 40km.
 
There will be goodie bags for the first 200 entries.
 
THE TRAILS: 
 
With varied terrain through the Hilton College Forests, guaranteeing a fun ride for Mountain Bikers of all ages and abilities. 
 
This race is the perfect opportunity to explore new, exciting trails. We have been hard at work developing trails that will be exciting to ride challenging enough to keep you entertained.
 
THE STRAVA SEGMENTS
 
A new feature of our race that we have developed with Elite timing is the option to race segments.  There are three Strava Segment prizes up for grabs. 
 
The actual timed segments will be a secret up until race day and all riders will have to race them blind. We will clearly mark the start and finish of a segment during the race, so that you can put the hammer down at the right points. 
 
We hope that some of our skilled riders will be able to take on the race leaders over these shorter parts of the race!!

PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY: 
 
In association with PSG Wealth we will be bringing the prize money in at
R30, 000, which is significant for a 40km race. 
 
Prize money will be available for segment winners, overall race winners and age category winners across the 3 races. 
 
There will also be an Hilton College Old Boys award and trophy.

FOOD & BEVERAGES: 
 
Food and coffee stalls will be open throughout the day
 
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS RACE!!

ACCOMMODATION: 
 
Please visit the website below to see the local accommodation options that are available.
 
 
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED: 
 
Start and finish at Hilton College School KZN
 
Registration opens at: 07:00
Late registration fee R30
 
All riders to be licensed with cycling South Africa or else will need a temporary license for the day at R45.
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