Darling TTU 24 Hour Mountain Bike Enduro

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Darling TTU 24 Hour Mountain Bike Enduro

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Darling ttu 24-hour Mountain Bike Enduro Race

How many 10km mountain bike laps can you manage in 24 hours?

A test of staying power like no other, this demanding event invites cyclists s to compete in a team or as a lone ranger, aiming to complete as many 10km laps as possible in 24 hours. It’s not all hard work though! Dancing, sleeping, eating, and drinking is allowed in-between laps – though it’s never advisable to cycle whilst tipsy! If you are not a cyclist but keen on all-nighters you should join the madness because there’s all sorts of fun in store for spectators too. So go along to support your cycling buddies, or if you are the cycling buddy, make sure to invite your non-riding mates. The Darling ttu 24 Hour Mountain Bike Enduro starts at 10am on Saturday, 30 September 2017, and finishes at 10am on Sunday, 1 October. It’s taking place at the !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre in Yzerfontein,along the West Coast.

Suitable for riders of all fitness levels – whether you’re a novice or very experienced – the 10-km mountain biking route takes cyclists through beautiful, pristine terrain with phenomenal views and fragrant fynbos. Participants will meander along coastal hills with stunning ocean views, along rough back roads and jeep tracks through pretty mountainous landscapes. There’s also a fun 3km route for kids, which is free for mini cyclists to take on.

Remember that the objective for competitors is to do as many laps as possible in 24 hours. There’ll be two water points along the way with water, drinking yoghurts, juice, milk, frozen yoghurt, Jelly Babies and other treats to revive you en route. Marshals will guide you along the way, and there’ll also be event photographers on-hand to snap pictures of you as you zoom by. Also keeping you company will be cheering spectators, music and live commentary! The participants and the teams who manage to do the most laps in 24 hours will receive prizes for winning soloists and winning teams respectively. Worry not if you tire of the track; there’ll be other spot prizes throughout the race as well, including one for the best spirit and even one for the hardest fall!

The venue has all the facilities guests could possibly need, with plenty of space for camping plus ablution facilities. There’ll also be a beer garden (because cyclists get thirsty), along with multiple food stalls, a bike shop, bike wash station, and power points for light and cell phone charging. Tap into the free Wi-Fi or pop into the massive Bedouin tent in the centre of the race village to enjoy live entertainment.

Riders and spectators alike can also enjoy the eye-popping wildflowers that blanket the West Coast during Spring, and will likely have the region a swirl of colour that weekend.

Supporting family and friends of the riders are invited to come along for some fun too. This year, there will be various cool things to keep spectators going through the 24 hours as well (apart from, well, spectating). This includes a bike rental specials for a free ‘ride around’, a free sundowner drive and a complimentary stargazing talk for spectators – along with the beer garden, food stalls and music.

There’s no doubt going to be more than enough to keep you awake the whole time; however, we recommend you bring along a sleeping bag just in case.

TICKETS TO THE 2017 DARLING TTU MTB ENDURO RACE ON THE WEST COAST

You can enter online via Darlingttu.co.za. Only 500 entries are available and entry costs R275 for single riders, R550 for teams of two, and R1100 for teams of four. The entry includes a goodie bag with things like a Darling ttu car disk sticker, discount vouchers, and water, hot showers, a free 3-km Children’s fun route and other free treats. The race begins at 10am on the Saturday.

If you need any further information, you are more than welcome to contact the organisers via info@darlingttu.co.za or on +27 (0)22 451 2202.

Seeing the spring flowers of the West Coast is a bonus you’ll get for going to the Darling ttu MTB Enduro, but plenty of people visit this area solely to see them – they’re that stunning. If you’re keen to take a day trip over there, check out our guide to viewing the wildflowers of Spring in the Cape region.

It’s also worth planning a trip to go just a little further up the coast to the West Coast National Park.

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Can you endure the gruelling mountain biking trails at Enduro?

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