KNYSNA NEWS - The Knysna Bull, a three-day mountain bike (MTB) experience like no other in South Africa, has taken on a sponsor like no other in the form of Constantia Insurance.
With no tents, queues or race villages, the Knysna Bull provides one of the great MTB weekends on the local events calendar.
This year it will take place from 22 to 25 February.
Making use of the "best of Knysna", riders tackle the finest trails of the region before spending their afternoons and evenings at the numerous local hotspots.
The jewel in the crown, of course, is the ride through Harkerville, long considered a mecca of SA mountain biking.
Participants can also look forward to an evening urban prologue, a 6km stretch of riding that sets the scene for the entire event.
Starting at The Drydock Food Co in the Knysna Waterfront (where each day of the Knysna Bull finishes), riders hit the streets in a race against the clock – or for a gentle tour of the town.
This year there’s even a stage zero, where each rider will receive a complementary coffee and famous pie from Ou Meul Farmstall Riviersonderend for the road trip.
The scenery is incredible.
“We are thrilled that such a forward-thinking and innovative company has joined the Knysna Bull family,” says Pax Mosterd, the event’s race director.
“Constantia Insurance prides itself on finding personal solutions and creating innovative products, which is really what the Knysna Bull is all about too.
"We’ve taken the best trails of the region and crafted something that we think is a unique 'three-day' event unlike any other in South Africa.”
Mosterd’s passion for the region comes through in the trail selection and the event’s partnership with The Knysna Sports School, a local outfit of young athletes integral to the weekend.
The route goes through forest areas.
From route building to marshalling to riding, the Knysna Sports School will be ever present on the ride.
The Knynsa Bull donates a percentage of its revenue each year to the school.
“With a unique start and finish concept, daily lunches at The Dry Dock finish line, elephant sightings and an emphasis on enjoyment, we really feel that participants will have an outstanding ride experience,” says Mosterd.
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