Get your entries in for MTB Classic

ONLY a few days remain before entries for this year's 2014 Sappi Howick MTB Classic close.

The race takes place on Sunday, 1 June and all entries must be in by 28 May. The race will start and finish at Howick High School. The Classic (40km) will be from 8.30am, the Intermediate (19km) race will start at 9am and the 10km fun ride will start at 9.30am.

The 2014 edition of the Sappi Howick MTB Classic is set to roll out the challenging, traditional mountain-biking routes with the event's slogan of 'raw and unplugged mountain biking' very much the focus.

Hosted by the Howick Mountain Bike Club, the AMArider accredited trail management system forms the stage upon which the popular event's action unfolds and attract hundreds of MTB enthusiasts from throughout KwaZulu-Natal and abroad.

The 40km provides cyclists looking for a truly challenging ride with 'single track nirvana' and plenty of technical sections with the occasional jeep track or forest road stretch to ease any unlikely congestion. The 20km route has a very similar feel to the 40km event, giving those unable to take on the longer distance a full experience of Howick's renowned single track while the younger member of the family – and future mountain biking stars – can enjoy the 10km River Route which provides a challenging but manageable journey along the Umgeni River conservancy area.

To enter, go to ROAG (www.roag.co.za)
For more information on entry costs and registration, go to www.howickmountainbiking.co.za
Contact Gordon Beard on 071 517 4349.