Dates Set for 2019 Trans Baviaans

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The 16th edition of the Trans Baviaans 24 hour mountain bike Race and Repeat will take place on Saturday the 10th and Saturday the 17th of August 2019 respectively. The event entries will once again be capped at 1 250 riders per event and riders will be able to take part in teams of 2, 3 or 4. Entries to the iconic events will open on the 3rd, for the Race, and the 4th, for the Repeat, of December 2018.

Entrants are encouraged to book accommodation in Willowmore as soon as possible as the village can only accommodate a limited number of visitors and the closest locations to the start line, at the church hall, fill up fast. For more information please visit www.transbaviaans.co.za.

The Langwater is one of the Trans Baviaans’ iconic features and proves a great leveller – everyone even the elite riders like Theresa Ralph and Sarah Hill get their feet wet. Photo by Jacques Marais.

 

Fast Facts
Event: 2019 Trans Baviaans Race
Date: Saturday, 10 August 2019
Entries Open: Monday, 3 December 2018
Type: Single stage MTB race
Distance: 230km
Elevation: 2 540m
Website: www.transbaviaans.co.za
Facebook: Trans Baviaans
Twitter: @EcoBoundMTB
Instagram: @transbaviaans

Preparing for the night phase of the race, by redressing at Bergplaas is one of the rituals of the Trans Baviaans one can only understand once you’ve ridden the event. Photo by Jacques Marais.

 

Fast Facts
Event: 2019 Trans Baviaans Repeat
Date: Saturday, 17 August 2019
Entries Open: Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Type: Single stage MTB race
Distance: 230km
Elevation: 2 540m
Website: www.transbaviaans.co.za
Facebook: Trans Baviaans
Twitter: @EcoBoundMTB
Instagram: @transbaviaans

Jacques and Rohan Herselman celebrate finishing the Trans Baviaans in style. Photo by Jacques Marais.

Riding in one of the largest wilderness conservation areas in Africa as the sun sets is a truly unique experience. Photo by Jacques Marais.