Race Information

Date

Saturday 18th October 2025

Start

Tafika Farm, Redford Road, The Crags.

Finish

Tafika Farm, Redford Road, The Crags.

Start Times - from front page

08h10: e-bikes (60km and 35km routes)

08h30: 60km

08h45: 40km

09h00: 20km Fun ride (including e-bikes for this route)

Registration

Registration and late entries from 7:00am on 18th October at Tafika Farm, Redford Road, The Crags.

 

Routes

60km MTB Ride

Cost: R450
Minimum age: 15 years as of 31 December 2025
Climbing: TBCm
Categories: Mens and ladies, U23 mens and U23 ladies.

40km MTB Ride

Cost: R350
Minimum age: 14 years as of 31 December 2025
Climbing: TBCm
Categories: Mens and ladies, U18 mens and U18 ladies

20km MTB Fun Ride

Cost: R200 (Mens and ladies), R150 (U16 and U12)
U12 Age group: Not younger than 8 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
Climbing: TBCm
Categories: U16 boys and U16 girls, U12 boys and U12 girls (age under as of 31 Dec 2025)

Kiddies fun ride @ Tafika Farm

Cost: R50

Directions to Tafika Farm

Race Rules

1.This race is sanctioned by CSA.

2. REGULATIONS: NO HELMET NO RIDE. No participant may compete in the event without wearing a cycling helmet. Only commercially produced helmets, meeting (EU 1078/ANSI) or Snell standards, may be worn. Gloves are recommended

3. THE START: 18th October 2025: start line is at Tafika Farm, Redford Road, The Crags. Public toilets will be available.

PARKING: Parking is available at Tafika Farm. Please park in designated areas only. No valuables must be left in vehicles.

4. Officers and Marshals will man the route. Cyclists must obey the officials or face disqualification.

5. Participants must complete the route entirely under their own power.

6.The route will be as supplied and participants must familiarize themselves with the route. No protest relating to deviation will be entertained.

7.The organisers reserve the right to alter the routes in accordance with safety, traffic, or other constraints. No protest relating to deviation will be entertained.

8. Only vehicles officially sanctioned by the organizers will be allowed on the route.

9. Entry fees are non-refundable. If the Race Office has received your entry but your payment remains outstanding past the closing date for entries, the entry will be considered a late entry.

10. Online entries will close Friday midday 17th October 2025.

11. Number collection and late registration from 7am 18th October at Tafika Farm.

12. SEEDING – Self-seeding applies.

13. SUBSTITUTIONS - You may organize a race substitution with the Race Office.

14. CUT OFF TIME - Will be announced if deemed necessary at Race Briefing.

15. WATER POINTS - Water points will be available at designated positions along the route. Approx. one every 25km.

16. MEDICAL INFO - Medical support including an ambulance will be available throughout the race for any emergency or medical attention needed.

17. No riders under 15 (as of 31 December 2025) will be allowed to enter for the 60km MTB race. To enter the 35km race, riders must be 14 years or older by 31 December 2025.

18. All cyclists who are minors must have registration forms signed by a parent / guardian who thereby indemnify the organizers.

19. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult participant.

20. Cyclists participate entirely at their own risk and waive all claims whatsoever against the organizing body, the sponsors, landowners, marshals, and any other party that is involved in the event.

21. For any queries relating to race rules info@tourdeplett.com