Entries are open! Click here to enter

Now in its fourth year, the popular PPA ‘Tread Lightly’ Women’s MTB has grown to our biggest all-female off-road event. For novices, the event offers a friendly, non-technical introduction to off-road cycling, while the more experienced cyclist will get a good workout on the long route.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

35 km: The long route is aimed at fit, fairly experienced cyclists and includes some technical sections and fast downhills. Be ready for a long uphill slog within the first 12 km. This is NOT a route for a novice or unfit cyclist.

15 km:  The medium route is aimed at fit novice riders. It cuts out the steepest climbs of the 35 route but still shares the first major climb with the long route. No u/12’s, sorry.

5 km: The short route is fairly flat and mainly meanders around the lower part of the far . It is aimed specifically at novice riders and does not include any single track. Men are allowed to enter the 5 km if they are accompanied at all times by a child u/12 who will ride with Dad to make sure he is okay.

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE
From Cape Town, take the N1 North. Take Exit 47 to Klapmuts/Wellington. Turn right under the bridge towards Klapmuts. Cross over the 4-way traffic intersection and the railway bridge.  Turn left 200 meters along at the traffic lights, onto the Simondium/Franschhoek Road.  After 5 km, Backsberg will be on your right. GPS Coordinates: S 33°49’42.49; E 18°54’56.86.

NOTES
Pre-entries only, closing on Monday 4 May at 16h00 or when 1000 entries have been received. At the finish, several food stalls will be offering tasty treats while wine tasting will be available.

No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time – PPA pays for its members to be timed. Unique medals to all finishers.