PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - In March 2022, a new mountain bike (MTB) race will be added to the area's ever-expanding MTB scene in the form of the Sky Villa Trans Plett MTB Classic, organised by Overberg MTB Events.
The two-day stage event is one of six events organised by Overberg MTB Events in 2022 and kicks off with a prologue on 11 March at the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel.
The 18km prologue starts at the hotel. Riders will face a few challenging climbs that will take them to the top of the hill, with a 360-degree view of Keurboomstrand and Plett, before descending into a total of five exhilarating and flowing single tracks.
The second stage covers 70km and starts at Cairnbrogie Farm. Riders will be able to enjoy beautiful forestry trails before moving on to magnificent sea views on cliff edges and the well-known Harkerville Red Route, before returning back to Cairnbrogie. The perfect balance of jeep and single track routes will keep riders enticed all the way.
The 50km final stage will see riders line up at Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. This stage is essentially the same route used in the Dr Evil MTB Classic.
Thanks to Leon Evans, Dr Evil himself, the route was recommended to Overberg MTB Events, and it strikes a fine balance between jeep and single track.
Riders will be pedalling through indigenous routes in the Buffelsnek forestry trails. The typical lush green and tropical plantations are guaranteed to end off a weekend of riding in paradise.
More information on the new race and the other five events on Overberg MTB Events' roster can be found at www.overbergmtbevents.co.za.
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