The first SPAR Levubu MTB Classic Mountain Bike Race will take place on Saturday, 11 July, from 06:00 and promises to be the best mountain bike experience in Levubu country.
According to the organisers, the route has been checked and marked, the online entries have been received and the final preparations are being made to accommodate the many loyal mountain-bike riders and supporters.

Dedicated marshals from the Levubu Farmers Association will be stationed along the routes, and the various water points, manned by NHC Auditors and El-Baruch School, will provide the necessary refreshments along the scenic routes. The Levubu CVO School is also actively involved in packing luxury goody bags for the participants.

“Entries from all over Limpopo have been received already. Phalaborwa, Tzaneen, Polo­kwa­ne and a lot of local participants are getting in gear to face the notorious ‘Zoutpansberg’ and Levubu countryside,” said the organisers.

This event forms part of the Limpopo Mountain Bike Colours Qualification series of events and will also be used as preparation for the Mankele 3 Towers Mountain Bike Stage Race later this year.
A beer garden, entertainment for the children and flea market stalls also form part of this great event. Ample food and refreshments will be available for sale and a limited number of flea market stalls are still available inside the hall at R150 each.

“Thanks to SPAR Levubu, the main sponsor, all proceeds will be utilized by Levubu CVO School as part of their annual fundraising effort. With the collaborative support of all the additional sponsors, this promises to be an unforgettable mountain-bike experience and an event not to be missed. A special thanks to Levubu SPAR, Levubu Butchery, Levubu Filling Station, MBT Filling Station, Levubu Dried Fruit, Du Toit’s Bande Levubu, Cycle Centre, Pie City, True Tombstones, Hippo Park Lodge, Wolkbergplase, Turners, HK Houers, Ocean Basket, NHC Auditors, the Levubu Farmers Association, the participants and supporters who make this event possible,” said the organisers.

Entrance for all supporters are free and ample demarcated parking is available at the venue. For those cycling for the fun of it, there will be a 10km ride, while the more energetic can enter the 35km race. For the seriously fit riders, there will also be a 70km race. 

The entrance fee for the respective races is R50, R110 and R170. A temporary day license will cost R35. The venue is the Levubu Rugby Club / Community Hall, with registration taking place from 06:00 to 07:00. Online registration has already closed.

For more information regarding the event or to book a stall, phone Elanie on 082 388 2144.