| Distance |
61 Km: On dirt, jeep end single track including extreme technical terrain with lots of loose rock,shale, etc with one portage of 200m. Total ascent is about 1400m
51km: A Fourth distance of 50km has been added on
41 Km: On jeep track and dirt road, all rideable
23 Km: On dirt road
A fourth distance of 51 km has been added to the Marico Mountainbike Classic. For those riders familiar with the route: When reaching the bottom of the Kloof with all the river crossings, instead of turning left you turn right. You will reach the traditional third watering point after about 2 km. The 51 km distance gives the added thrill over the 41 km ride of a technical downhill, three additional water crossings, and another technical uphill, while eliminating the steep portage out of Doringkloof. The organisers believe that the 51 km route will add a lot of value to the riders who hated the very tough and technical section up and down Doringkloof. The whole of the the 51 km ride will be rideable for the tecnically skilled and fit mountainbiker. The entry fee will be the same as for the 61 km route.
|
 |
|
| Race Fee |
61km R130
51km R130
41km R90
23km R50
|
|
|
| Start Times |
61km - 09H00
51km - 09H15
41km - 09H25
23km - 09H30
|
|
|
| Location |
Groot Marico is situated less than two hours from Gauteng on the N4 West, close to the Botswana border. Diatance from Pretoria is less than 200 Km. It is a small village forgotten by time, but with some of the best technical riding in South Africa. If you want to get a feel for the area you can read all the Marico stories by Herman Charles Bosman, or visit the website www.marico.co.za
|
|
|
| Accomodation |
Accomodation ranging from camping to Five Star Luxury can be booked through Santa Von Bart
Cell: 083 272 2958
E-mail: info@marico.co.za
|
|
|
| Directions |
| West on N4 past Rustenburg for 90 km, Groot Marico on left. Take first turnoff into GM and follow signs to Bosman terrain. 200 km from Gauteng. Beware of speed traps on N4 through Swartruggens, they trap 95% of the time.
|
|
|
