We begin this newsletter with a reminder:  Vines & Views will host the 2024 Western Cape XCM Championship.  We are enormously proud to host this prestigious event.  Each year we find innovative ways of raising the bar of mountain bike races and the 2024 edition will be something to behold!

ROUTE:  The distance of our flagship route has increased to 80km for the 2024 edition with 1,500m of climbing.  We’ve added 2 new sections to the 75km event of last year, the most notable of these the Bergland Gorge – a moderately technical loop down a ravine - just before waterpoint 1.  This section has also been included in the 55km event, but not the 25km trail.  The 25km trail remains fast and relatively easy, ideal for the more social rider. Should the river hold its banks, the 80km and 55km trails will return to the banks of the Olifants river this year and pass through Vleiland's enormous greenhouse - just a few of the unique features of this race.  We pride ourselves on offering a truly unique trail, challenging more than one riding style.

ACCOMMODATION:  Please don’t wait until the last minute.  A wide range of accommodation options are available suitable for all budgets and preferences.  We’ve added several more affordable options which includes camping facilities on the sports field of Vredendal Primary.  Have a look at our website of simply drop us a mail if you have any queries in this regard. 

SUNDAY.  We’re offering a whole weekend of bliss, which kicks off on Friday with a very social registration and race briefing.  Saturday entails much more than a cycle race with post-race entertainment offered at Teubes Wine estate.  Sunday’s proceedings will see a brand-new offering – a short, easy, social ride starting at Cape Garden Centre (Vredendal), riding through vineyards, the nursery itself and on the river bank.  An ala-carte breakfast will be offered at Cape Garden Centre.  For those not in a rush home, be sure to drop in at the picnic at Klawer Wine Cellar – this is unmatched in value and vibe.

The Vines & Views MTB Classic is a non-profit, community driven project.  Apart from hosting a superb mountain bike race organized by experienced and committed cyclists, this event aims to promote tourism in this region.  For this purpose, the community pulls out all the stops to make this the one event to rule them all!

For more information on the above please send us and e-mail to info@vinesandviews.co.za or WhatsApp 0833059105.

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