WESBANK LEOPARD CRAWL

MOUNTAIN BIKE & TRAIL RUN ROUTES

The Leopard Crawl offers 3 mountain bike routes ( 72km, 45km and 18km ) as well as a challenging 12,5km trail run route. Family events include the 13km (08:00 | R40) and 5km fun ride/walk (09:15 | R25). Only same day entries allowed for these events.

All events will start at Wesbank Primary School in Park Road, Oudtshoorn.

72KM MOUNTAIN BIKE

ROUTE & ELEVATION

The 72KM and 45km will follow Parkway to the direction of the showgrounds (Neutral Zone of 2km) and lead riders along the railroad tracks across the R328. The 72 km will split from the 45 km turning left with single and jeep track leading riders across the R62 where the 72 km will turn left onto the Lategansvlei road for about 11km. Riders will find Waterpoint 1 after about 6kms on the Lategansvlei road. Another 5 km of steady climbs on the Lategansvlei road will lead riders to the turnoff and through Starke Ayres farm back in the direction of Greylands crossing the R62. The second water point for the 72 km will be at this crossing.

 

From the Greylands Water point riders follow the road to the De Zeekoe gravel road. Riders stay on this road for about 10 km and the turn left towards the Lucerne fields of De Zeekoe. Follow the Jeep track all the way along the Lucerne fields up to the third water point.

From the De Zeekoe water point riders follow the gravel road up to the R328 to Mossel Bay. Turn left, and after 150m, turn right on the gravel road to Safari Ostrich Farm. Riders follow the gravel road leading to Safari Ostrich Farm. Turn right before the Welgeluk Road and follow the gravel road running parallel with the Welgeluk Road. Enter the Welgeluk Road approximately 800m before the Show grounds. Turn left into the Show grounds. Follow the markers and exit the show grounds in Park road, 2km to the finish.

45KM MOUNTAIN BIKE

ROUTE & ELEVATION

The 72KM and 45km will follow Parkway to the direction of the showgrounds (Neutral Zone of 2km) and lead riders next to the railroad tracks across the R328. Here the 72 km will split from the 45km with the 45km heading straight with single and jeep track leading riders across the R62. The 45km Riders will only travel about 900m on the Lategansvlei road before turning left to exit it in the direction of Greylands farm following a Jeep track up to the farmhouse for about 4 km. Riders turn left on the Greylands/Lategansvlei gravel road and cross the R62 at Greylands. The first water point for the 45km (at 22 km) will be at this crossing.

From the Greylands Water point riders follow the road to the De Zeekoe gravel road. Riders stay on this road for about 10 km and the turn left towards the Lucerne fields of De Zeekoe. Follow the Jeep track all the way along the Lucerne fields up to the second water point for the 45 km route.

From the De Zeekoe water point riders follow the gravel road up to the R328 to Mossel Bay. Turn left, and after 150 m, turn right on the gravel road to Safari Ostrich Farm. Riders follow the gravel road leading to Safari Ostrich Farm. Turn right before the Welgeluk Road and follow the gravel road running parallel with the Welgeluk Road. Enter the Welgeluk Road approximately 800m before the Show grounds. Turn left into the Show grounds. Follow the markers and exit the show grounds in Park road, 2km to the finish.

18KM MOUNTAIN BIKE

ROUTE & ELEVATION

Elevation: Min – 275m, Avg – 350m, Max – 325m

The 18 km route is a much easier route. The race starts with a neutral zone down in Park Road to the Show grounds. At the Show Grounds the race begins along the railway track. It joins the 72 km and 45 km at the last water point at De Zeekoe, about 13 km before the finishing line. From the De Zeekoe water point riders follow the gravel road up to the R328 to Mossel Bay. Turn left, and after 150 m, turn right on the gravel road to Safari Ostrich Farm.

Riders follow the gravel road leading to Safari Ostrich Farm. Turn right before the Welgeluk Road and follow the gravel road running parallel with the Welgeluk Road. Enter the Welgeluk Road approximately 800m before the Show grounds. Turn left into the Show grounds. Follow the markers and exit the show grounds in Park road, 2km to the finish.

12KM Trail Run

Our 12.5km trail run is a tough single route with breath-taking elevated scenery of Oudtshoorn and surroundings. Starting with a challenging climb, it leads to an easy downhill for an inspired feel-good finish! Definitely not one to miss!

Online entries closing on the 9th of February 2022.