Cyclists get ready for popular Eston MTB race
New additions to the race will had for an even more memorable day.
Cyclists are gearing up for a memorable day of mountain biking adventure in this year’s Illovo Eston MTB Challenge on Sunday, 2 August.
Organisers are seeking to give riders even greater value for money this time around, with a few new additions to last year’s hugely popular routes.
Known one of South Africa’s most prestigious one-day events, the significantly-increased prize money pool – up by 56 per cent from 2014 and, most notably, equal men’s and women’s purses – will once again provide riders with a fantastic day out.
The feature event – the 60km Illovo Eston Marathon – is set to attract many of the country’s top elite competitors with over six hundred participants, while a further 800 riders are anticipated to tackle the 40km aQuellé Eston Half Marathon.
The iconic 18km Tala Family Ride through the heart of Tala Game Reserve is once again set to draw a capacity field of over 1 200 entrants while the 10km Omnia Kids’ Ride is likely to see over 200 enjoy their slice of the action.
The popular, refreshed routes will be further complemented by top class, fully-stocked and plentiful water tables, medics should something go wrong, local farmers to lend a helping hand or spanner, marshals at all road crossings and great route markings throughout.
More information can be found at www.illovoestonmtb.co.za.
