Pretoria Boys High hosts 24-hour mountain bike challenge
Pretoria Boys High School 24-Hour Mountainbike Challenge will take place this weekend.
The grit and determination of the Gauteng mountain biking fraternity will be tested to the full when the Pretoria Boys High School 24-Hour Challenge takes place on Saturday, September 6.
The fourth edition of this endurance event will once again roll out across the schools’ 85-acre campus in Brooklyn, southeast of the city centre.
Organiser Wynand de Villiers said up to 500 participants were expected to push the limits of their mental and physical staying power. “It’s a unique experience – taking on a 24-hour challenge within the city limits.”
“The course covers the school estate, taking riders between the historic school buildings, around the pristine sports fields and through its 100-year-old forests.”
De Villiers said solo riders and relay teams of two to eight participants would be required to cover as many laps of the 6km circuit as possible in the allotted timeframe.
“Aside from negotiating the technical sections, riders have to manage their food and hydration levels and deal with factors such as fatigue and changing temperature and light conditions.”
De Villiers said a six-hour schools’ challenge would also be introduced this year in memory of former matric pupil and promising national cyclist Adam Reyneke, who was killed on a training ride four years ago.
The Spur kids’ races, for ages three to eight, would keep participants’ younger siblings entertained, he said. “The kiddies’ track will also be open after their race, so they can have fun throughout the event. In addition, we’re launching a 24-hour corporate team challenge.”
De Villiers invited the public to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the annual school fundraiser, which would include a beer tent, food stalls, children’s play area, musical entertainment and the screening of the Springbok rugby test.
A camping site will be provided for tents, bush trailers and camper vans.
Enter at www.asgevents.co.za before September 2.
Enquiries: Phone Wynand de Villiers at 076-621-1807 or e-mail eventsupport@asgworld.co.za.
