BRANDKOP MTB & TRAIL 2022

Brandkop Guest Farm, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, 8180
Saturday, 30 April 2022

The annual Brandkop MTB & Trail Run takes place on the unspoiled Brandkop Guest Farm outside of the quaint little town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape.

Darling Brew, together with farm owners Pieter and Elizna Louw, takes great pride in welcoming some of SA's most prolific runners and cyclists to this stunning neck of the woods, and encourages all keen adventurers to heed the call of the hinterland. It's EPIC out there!

CO-SPONSORED BY KLAWER WINES
Klawer Wine Cellar is the gateway to the Olifants River Valley and offers a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors. The cellar produces top-quality wines through the limited production of cultivars such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage. A selection of their impressive vintage line-up will feature as a part of the post-event dinner at Brandkop this year, so be sure to join us in drinking a toast to good times (and good wine!). 

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Saturday, 30 April 2022

TIME: 06:00 - 18:00

LOCATION: Brandkop Guest Farm, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, 8180

Brandkop 2022 tickets are available on Entry Ninja. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PERMITTED AFTER 22 April 2022 (END OF DAY). Tickets will still be available for purchase at the event on Friday 29 April 2022 & on Race Day.

TICKETS:

Friday Pre-Event Dinner (R120 per person)

MTB 80km (R380)
MTB 40km (R300)
MTB 40km e-bike (R300)
MTB 20km (R250)  

Trail Run 21km (R300)
Trail Run 12.5km (R250)
Trail Run 5km (R120)

Saturday Post-Event Braai & Barn Dance (R195 per person)

CSA DAY LICENSE:

Brandkop MTB & Trail 2022 is a CSA (Cycle South Africa) sanctioned event.

If you are not a member of CSA and DO NOT have a membership licence, please purchase a day license at R50 per person directly on the Entry Ninja platform when you purchase your entry for the MTB categories of the Brandkop event.

Find out more on the CSA website: www.cyclingsa.com

PURCHASE LICENSE

WEEKEND TIMELINE:

FRIDAY, 29 APRIL 2022
Location: Die Needersetting Guest House and Restaurant

18:00 - 21:30 Registration - It is advised that riders arriving on Friday afternoon register at Die Needersetting Guest House and Restaurant where you will receive your goodie bag.
18:00 - 21:30 Dinner (choice of traditional potjiekos, sides, salad, and dessert) will be available at an extra cost of R120. Bookings are essential. Meal ticket sales benefit the local church via the Women’s Association Nieuwoudtville.
*Please note that delivery of food and goodie bags will be arranged for entrants who are camping at Brandkop Guest Farm so that they do not have to drive to town especially. 

SATURDAY, 30 APRIL 2022
Location: Everyone will meet up at this location (1km past Brandkop farm, on the left)

06:00 – 06:50 Opening* (registrations are also open from 06:00 am at Brandkop Guest Farm for those wanting to register just before the race.)
07:00 - 07:25 STARTING LINE-UP (07:00 80km MTB | 07:05 21km Trail | 07:10 40km MTB + 40km e-bike | 07:15 12.5km Trail | 07:20 20km MTB | 07:25 5km Trail)
13:00 – 14:00 Award ceremony + prize giving
From 18:00 onwards Braai & barn dance at R195 per person. Bookings essential. Ticket sales for the benefit of a school in the district.
*Community food stalls and Darling Brew drinks stalls will also be available at Race Village.

BRANDKOP 2022 ROUTES:

Please note that the routes will provisionally be the same as for Brandkop 2021. Provisional routes can be viewed and downloaded here

REGISTRATION:

All routes start and finish at the Brandkop Guest Farm. Riders have to register, and no riders will be able to participate without going through the registration process. During the race, please be considerate to the event organisers and your fellow riders at all times. ALL ENTRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE OUR INDEMNITY FORM (please either download to complete and send to [email protected] or bring a printed copy on registration. We will also have copies at both Friday and Saturday's registration venues).

FINISHERS:

Once you cross the finish line, make your way over to receive your finisher's glass and a medal. You will also be given a token for a free Beer or Apple Bomb. Fill up & ride on so that other riders make their way across the line.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

? Self-sufficient ride/run. No helmet, no hydration, no armband = NO ride.
? Masks are no longer compulsory for outdoor events, but can be worn at own discretion if participants feel necessary.
⬅️ Keep to left of route at all times & note in some areas you may need to pass riders/runners on same road.
? Please don't litter during race, this is a private farm we work extremely hard to access on your behalf.
? Be courteous to fellow riders/runners and any farmers or farm workers you meet en route.
? Please note that no refunds are available once ticket entries have closed (end of day, 22 April 2022).
? Weather may be fairly warm in Northern Cape during April. Come prepared & bring sunscreen (SPF50).
? Water tank at start for filling bottles & one refilling station on each route. Recommended that riders pack own bottles, energy bars, etc (especially for 80km MTB & 21km trail)

IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION:

? Please save the emergency number to your phone before departing: Pieter Louw - 083 633 0669
? General route markers + directional arrows will be red on the whiteboard.
↔️ Split points will have category names + colour arrows that match MTB boards. Marshals will direct you accordingly.
? Certain routes travel through areas animals may be en route. Please stay alert & aware. The farm won't be held liable for any collisions or injuries.

NOW LET'S GET TRAINING FOR BRANDKOP 2022!

Time to dust off the bike and shake out those tekkies! We look forward to seeing you at Brandkop MTB & Trail 2022! 

To stay up to date with this year's event, follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter - and join our Facebook Group and Facebook Event. Keep us posted on your journey to race day using the hashtag #Brandkop2022 on social media. For further details or assistance, please contact [email protected]

Fueled by Darling Brew Light Lager.

CO-SPONSORED BY KLAWER WINES:

Klawer Wine Cellar is the gateway to the Olifants River Valley and offers a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors. The cellar produces top-quality wines through the limited production of cultivars such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinotage. At Klawer, you get to enjoy:

- Kiddies pairings that we have available to keep the kiddos busy
- Wine & chocolate pairings for the adults
- Double gold winner Pinotage Dry Rosé
- Something different: Rooibos Infused Ruby Vermouth – Muscadel Infused with Rooibos, 1 of our top sellers!

A selection of their impressive vintage line-up will feature as a part of the post-event dinner at Brandkop this year, so be sure to join us in drinking a toast to good times (and good wine!).