Hardekool Classic mountain bike race

THABAZIMBI – The Hardekool Classic Mountain Bike Race is presented for the fifth consecutive year on 4 October at Ben Alberts Nature Reserve.
For this race Ben Alberts, owned by Kumba Iron Ore, is opening its game fences to mountain bikers who wish to come and test their mettle and the slime in their tyres.
Routes of 70km, 35km and 10km take participants through the game reserve and up the iron mountain offering some technical challenges on jeep and singletrack. Game viewing is part of the experience.
The main sponsor of the event is Kumba Iron Ore. Others include Die Kwêvoël, Bertie Joubert Eiendomme, Aida, KFC and Tyre Corporation. A NG Church food and cool drink stall will provide refreshments.
Entries can be made online at www.entrytime.co.za before 1 October. Numbers can be collected on Friday 3 October at the race venue from 17:00 until 21:00 and on the morning of the event from 06:00 to 08:00. Late entries can be made on Friday with an additional R20 penalty fee. Racing starts at 08:00.
Entry fees are R120 for the 70km race, R100 for the 35km race and R50 for the 10km race.
For any further information on the race contact Johan Pienaar at 082 468 0142.