Event Canceled due to Lack of Entries!!!

3 Day Stage Race

Here you will be introduced to the real you. The currency is grit, endurance, stamina, perseverance and it is charged by the kilometer.

Pilgrim’s Rest and surrounding is arguably the most scenic and picturesque landscape in the country but to see what few get to see, you have to go where few go

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Categories:
 (Solo entries only. No teams category/option)

• U/23 (19-22)
• Open (23-39)
• Veteran (40-49)
• Masters (50-59)
• Senior Masters (60+)
• eBike (19-39)
• eBike (40+)

Fri, 22 March 2024 – Day 1: Mount Sheba               https://mountsheba.com/

Loop route. Start/Finish at same venue

Day 1 – Mount Sheba: 72km, 2040m elevation gain

Start: 07:30

Sat, 23 March 2024 – Day 2: Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge         https://www.crystalsprings.co.za/

Loop route. Start/Finish at same venue

Day 2 – Crystal Springs: 60km, 2020m elevation gain

Start: 07:30

Sun, 24 March 2024 – Day 3: Pilgrim’s Rest (down-town)   https://www.thevinerest.co.za/#xl_xr_page_index

Loop route. Start/Finish at same venue

Day 3 – Pilgrim’s Rest: 45km, 1290m elevation gain.

Start: 07:30

Entry fee: R3,450

Entry includes:  

• Podium/Finisher medal
• Well-stocked refreshment and water points
• Bike wash daily
• Lunch with a beer/cooldrink daily
• Goody bag

In total, over three days, the riders will complete ±180km with ±5500m of elevation gain.

The trail comprises predominantly of fire roads, jeep-track and some single track. This event is not suitable for gravel bikes.

1 Day Event

Not all friends are equal. There are those who join you for a drink. There are some that might join you for a casual ride on a dust road. The best friends are those who grind along you through the ups and downs of a challenging but picturesque 40km adventure. If you don’t have friends like that, come make some new ones!

Categories:
 (Solo entries only. No teams category/option)

• Junior (15-18)
• U/23 (19-22)
• Open (23-39)
• Veteran (40-49)
• Masters (50-59)
• Senior Masters (60+)
• eBike (19-39)
• eBike (40+)

Sun, 24 March 2024 – Pilgrim’s Rest (down-town)  

Loop route. Start/Finish at same venue

Day 3 – Pilgrim’s Rest: 45km, 1290m elevation gain.

Start: 07:30

In an attempt to involve family, friends and more casual riders, we’ve thought it well to, concurrent with the three-day stage race, allow riders to enter the last day of the 3-day stage race, Sunday, as a one-day race. It is The Ghost on Robber’s Pass Adventure. It will be treated as a separate race, even though the riders will start together in their respective categories and ride the same route as the 3-day riders.

Start and finish in Pilgrim’s Rest (down-town). It’ll be ±42km with ±1200m of elevation on a combination of dirt road and jeep track. This event is not suitable for gravel bikes.

Entry fee: R550

Entry includes:  

• Podium/Finisher medal
• Well-stocked refreshment and water points
• Bike wash
• Lunch with a beer/cooldrink
• Goody bag

General Information

Cycling SA sanctioned event

• Cash prize to each category winner of the 3-day mountain bike stage race, male and female.
• Grand cash prize and trophy to overall winner of the 3-day mountain bike stage race, male and female (excluding e-Bike categories)
• Event will be well and professionally timed and you will receive Vitality/Multiply points
• There will be experienced medical personnel standing by at the venue and on the trail
• There will be a lead vehicle and a sweeper vehicle daily
• No dangerous crossings
• Well-marked routes with marshals
• Chill tent for spectators
• Physio for pre/post-race treatment (not included in entry)
• Restaurant and entertainment as per venue

ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS

Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort

• 30% discount on B&B for riders, family.
• (Book under race number to qualify for discount / Ghost on Robbers Pass stage race)
• Booking number +27 13 768 1241 or +27 76 578 9475
• Contact Tania Cilliers [email protected]

Chrystal Springs Mountain Lodge 

• Option 1:
  • 1 bedroom 4 sleeper chalet that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 years.
  • Normal Rate for weekend: R 7 770.00
  • Discounted Rate for weekend: R 3 108.00 (3 nights)

• Option 2: 
  • 2-bedroom 4 sleeper chalet that can accommodate 4 adults in total.
  • Normal Rate for weekend: R 8 262.87
  • Discounted Rate for weekend: R 3 305.15 (3 nights)

• Option 3:
  • 2-bedroom 6 sleeper chalet that can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 years.
  • Normal Rate for weekend: R 8 748.74
  • Discounted Rate for weekend: R 3 499.50 (3 nights)

• Option 4:
  • Studio open plan unit that can accommodate 2 people in total. Semi-self-catering, open plan unit, no private bedroom (Hotel like look).
  • Normal Rate for weekend: R 6 804.49
  • Discounted Rate for weekend: R 2 721.80 (3 nights)

Should a client wish to book, they are most welcome to contact Gomelo:

012 996 5120

[email protected]

*Client to quote ‘indicate’ – Ghost on Robbers Pass Race when booking, for the consultant to know to offer the relevant discounted rate.

The Inn on Robber’s Pass 

• R650 pp sharing B&B Self-catering Cottages for riders and family.
• R550pp sharing B&B Self- catering Livery Rooms for riders and family.
• (Book under race number to qualify for discounted price / Ghost on Robbers Pass Stage Race)
• Booking contact
• Eugene Jacobs
• 082 447 4897

The Royal Hotel Pilgrim’s

• R575 pp sharing B&B for riders, family.
• (Book under race number to qualify for discounted price / Ghost on Robbers Pass Stage Race)
• Booking contact
• Derrick Sphiwe
• 0716281314

District 6 Miners Cottages

• 4 sleeper self-catering R490 p/d
• 6 sleeper self- catering R690 p/d
• 8 sleeper self- catering R920 p/d
• Contact info
• Nick Chima 072 912 9000

Pilgrim’s Hut 

• 6 Sleeper self-catering house
• R1700 p/d
• Contact info
• Mark Chemoly
• 082 909 4006

Mona Cottage (Family)

• 6 sleeper self-catering
• R1950 p/d
• Contact info
• Mike Goodwin
• 076 680 3996
• 082 878 1397

(For more options, please visit popular accommodation websites.)