{"id":115733,"date":"2018-05-30T14:53:25","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T12:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/waterberg-shaping-up-as-a-race-to-remember\/"},"modified":"2018-05-30T14:53:25","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T12:53:25","slug":"waterberg-shaping-up-as-a-race-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/waterberg-shaping-up-as-a-race-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterberg shaping up as a race to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waterberg shaping up as a race to remember<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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Race organisers are focused on combining a luxurious experience with scenic bushveld riding when the Liberty Waterberg Encounter, in partnership with STANLIB, takes place near Bela-Bela in Limpopo next month. Photo: Gerrie Kriel\/Twin Productions SA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Organisers of next weekend’s Liberty Waterberg Encounter are fully focused on providing the entrants with a race to remember in the heart of the South African bushveld.<\/p>\n

The three-day mountain bike event at Bela Bela in Limpopo, presented by STANLIB, takes place from June 8 to 10, capitalising on a period when there are not that many races on the South African calendar.<\/p>\n

The Waterberg is the third leg of the Encounter series, which includes the TransCape and the Winelands, held earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Now it is the turn of those based in the northern provinces to experience a luxurious offering, with a typical bushveld outing on the bike and five-star accommodation available at Elements Private Golf Reserve and Sondela Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n

ASG Events acting chief executive Fritz Pienaar emphasised that this was a perfect opportunity for a wide range of cyclists to compete in a top-quality stage mountain-bike race.<\/p>\n

“There is an element of luxury in the overall package and it provides a great opportunity for riders of all levels to get the feel of a stage race,” he said.<\/p>\n

“It is the perfect platform for those in the corporate world to do some team-building or to entertain clients.<\/p>\n

“The three days provide a chance for everyone to mingle in a relaxed environment while enjoying top-class accommodation with heated blankets, good food and a great vibe.”<\/p>\n

In addition, Pienaar said the distances of each leg, which overall cover 162km, were manageable, even for those who might not be that experienced.<\/p>\n

“Events like the Winelands and the Waterberg are great opportunities for first-time riders to experience what a stage race is like.<\/p>\n

“The distances are not too hectic – around 60km a day – and they will ride on some of the most amazing trails in the area.”<\/p>\n

As was the case last year, the event will have two race villages, with stopovers at Sondela and Elements Golf Estate.<\/p>\n

This has made the whole event a bit more compact and Pienaar said they felt they could provide an even purer mountain-biking experience for the participants.<\/p>\n

The route encompasses some of the best features and local hospitality in the area, with scenic riding over the contoured terrain offered by the Waterberg.<\/p>\n

“Riders can expect wide open plains, strong contoured climbing challenges, deep ravines and fabulous cliff edges, indigenous forests and spectacular views,” he added.<\/p>\n

“The route is characterised by riveting jeep tracks, challenging rocky outcrops, fast-flowing downhills, meandering river crossings and stunning single-track.”<\/p>\n

Go to www.waterbergencounter.co.za to enter or for more information.<\/p>\n

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