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2010
Mountain Biking and Road Events
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On-Line
Entries for 2010 events still open
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Bruintjies 3 Day
Stage Race
35 to 45 degree celcius, high humidity, dust, single
track, jeep track, massive ascents. If you are brave - this is for you. Total distance of
227km over the three
days over some serious mountin bike terrain.
Dates: 21 January 2010 to 23 January 2010
Registration: 20 January 2010
Click here for for details
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MTB Races
(60km & 25km)
A 60km or 25km mountain bike event thats not technical
and will present a
real challenge to the serious MTB enthusiast, while at
the same time, is ideal for the recreational cyclist.
Route takes you over the mountain and through a game
farm where a number of wild animals, Impala, Letchwe, Eland and Blue
Wildebees are in abundance.
Date: 23 January 2010
Registration: 22 January 2010
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Road Races
(160km, 100km, 50km & 20km)
The only 160km road event in the province. Ideal for
Ironman aspirants, as well as the cyclist looking to
push him/herself that little bit further!
100km route takes you over Bruintjieshoogte Pass to
Pearson and back to Somerset East. It is hot and humid
over a route that poses many challenges.
If you not keen on the long distances, 50km and 20 km
routes are available for the whole family.
Date: 24 January 2010
Registration: 23 January 2010
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Accommodation
Accommodation is available at Gill College or Hotels and
Bed and Breakfasts in Somerset East. For more details
visit the Blue Crane Route Tourism web or contact
Ros Turner 042 243 1333 (ext 272) at Blue Crane
Route Tourism
e-mal: bcrm.tourism@lgnet.org.za
Make your subject = Bruintjieshoogte Accommodation
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here for Blue Crane Route Tourism web site.
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Contact Details
Somerset East Cycling Club
Contact: Christie Botha
Phone: 082 659 2988
e-mail: christie@bothavervoer.co.za
Race Office
Contact: Marti Groves
Phone: 082 872 2249
e-mail: avatar@eastcape.net
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Sponsors & Supporters
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Blue Crane Route
Municipality
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