{"id":181850,"date":"2021-02-26T18:44:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T16:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=99545"},"modified":"2021-02-26T18:44:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T16:44:46","slug":"greyt-escape-adds-interesting-racing-element-for-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/greyt-escape-adds-interesting-racing-element-for-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Greyt Escape adds interesting racing element for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The popular Greyt Middelplaas Escape mountain bike event has added an exciting racing element to its 2021 edition, taking place at Middelplaas Farm, Greyton, on April 10. Photo: Jacques Marais<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The popular Greyt Middelplaas Escape mountain bike event has added an exciting racing element to its 2021 edition, taking place at Middelplaas Farm, Greyton, on April 10.<\/p>\n

Due to the uncertain times surrounding everyone, organisers Overberg MTB Events have incorporated a Strava timed-segment element to the event.<\/p>\n

The leaderboards will automatically be calculated from all connected accounts that have entered the event and completed the segments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will allow us to have staggered starts, which is ideal for social distancing,\u201d said events director Anneke Jacobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur other two events, Stanford MTB Classic (February 27) and De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience (August 20 to 22) will also be Strava timed events.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that the number of entries they would make available would be based on the number of riders allowed at cycling events, according to Covid-19 regulations.<\/p>\n

At the Greyt Middelplaas Escape, which was previously presented as a three-day stage race, riders will be introduced to reinvented MTB trail sections on private land.<\/p>\n

Jan Viljoen, the Middelplaas farm owner, said entrants could expect a punchy, challenging, and competitive race for the experienced or advanced MTB rider.<\/p>\n

Distances on offer are 60km, 40km, and 20km. Depending on which distance is selected, a moderate to experienced level of fitness and skills are required.<\/p>\n

These Middelplaas trails are on a private farm where access is only for the event, making it exclusive and attractive to attend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe route will start on dirt road and take riders into the Riviersonderend mountains,\u201d said Viljoen.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere, they\u2019ll ride on single track through beautiful fynbos. Quite a steep descent will take them to a mountain stream crossing.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the mountain loop, they\u2019ll be crossing the Riviersonderend river. From here, they\u2019ll be riding through orchards before starting the peerboord climb.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that a steep single-track climb would lead riders to jeep track right on top of the hills.<\/p>\n

From here, they would head west for about 10km and be surrounded by beautiful views and experience a twist or two.<\/p>\n

\u201cRiders will then cross a dirt road and remain on some farm roads. They\u2019ll again climb on jeep track before they descend to the bottom of the infamous UFO climb.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the UFO climb, they\u2019ll ride 10km of fast and flowing single track downhill towards the end, where they can swim in a dam \u2013 the perfect reward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viljoen said that riders would experience anything from fynbos, mountains, orchards, rivers, flocks of sheep, and grain fields during the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019ll be lots of single track and jeep track and little dirt road. It will be a challenging day as the terrain is not always smooth and stoneless.\u201d<\/p>\n

What adds to the thrilling riding and spectacular routes is the superb location of the event.<\/p>\n

Greyton is referred to as the \u201cJewel of the Overberg\u201d and is only a 130km scenic drive eastbound from Cape Town.<\/p>\n

Discovering its cradle of majestic mountains after passing along the Overberg\u2019s rolling wheatfields is a memory that will not be forgotten easily.<\/p>\n

It also boasts a network of top-class MTB trails and hiking trails with spectacular gorges and waterfalls.<\/p>\n

Suppose riders and their families decide to stay over. In that case, there is a variety of self-catering or bed and breakfast establishments to choose from, which can be viewed at www.greytontourism.com.<\/p>\n

Registration will take place on Friday night in Greyton and the Saturday morning at the venue.<\/p>\n

All entries include a hamburger or boerewors roll, pancake, as well as a beer or cool drink at the finish.<\/p>\n

Listen to a radio interview about the event: https:\/\/iono.fm\/e\/1001187.<\/p>\n

General info<\/p>\n

Entry fees: 60km (R550), 40km (R350), 20km (R250)
Enter here: www.entryninja.com\/events\/76226-the-greyt-middelpaas
More info: www.overbergmtbevents.co.za\/the-greyt-escape\/<\/p>\n

For any additional enquiries, email anneke@overbergmtbevents.co.za.<\/p>\n

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