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Trail Brew - Issue #3 [May 25]
The Monthly Pour of MTB Races, Recaps and Banter
Trail Brew
May 09, 2025
🍺 What’s On Tap
🚴 Races This Month: Ride The Monster Or Enjoy The Views
🏆 Race Recap: SA Champs – Thaba Trails
📊 Your Voice: Quick Rider Survey
🍻 Group Ride: Join the Trail Brew crew for a session
📆 Top 3 Races of the Month
Saturday10 May | WTF MTB Challenge – Autumn EditionLocation: Prime View Adventure & Leisure, Olifantsfontein, Gauteng Distances: 10km, 20km, 40km, 60km Why Ride: Prime View is the dark horse trail of Midrand; it features great sections of singletrack and great flow. Suitable for both traditional and e-bike riders. |
Saturday - Sunday17 & 18 May | Subaru Amohela MTB ChallengeLocation: Clarens, Free State Distances: 46 km, 59 km (1 Day), or 84 km, 111 km (2 Day Stage) Why Ride: Set in the picturesque town of Clarens, this event offers diverse routes suitable for various fitness levels. |
Saturday31 May | Magalies Monster MTB ClassicLocation: ATKV Buffelspoort, North West Province Distances: 2.5km, 15km, 33km, 62km Why Ride: One of South Africa's oldest MTB marathons, offering a challenging yet scenic route through the Magaliesberg mountains. A tough one, but the beer will be worth it. |
🤣 Trailside Laughs
🏆 Race Recap: SA Champs Edition
Thaba Trails – XCC & XCO Champs
Thaba Trails delivered a masterclass in technical racing, with its signature rocky climbs and tight singletrack pushing riders to their limits. The Gauteng dust added an extra layer of challenge, but the competition was fierce and exhilarating. [See the Action]
🫡 Big shoutout to the winners: Michael Foster & Candice Lill (XCO) and Johan van Zyl & Tyler Jacobs (XCC)
🗳️ Have Your Say
👉 Take our short survey here
🎥 Video of the Month
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Until next time, keep your lines clean and your beers cold.
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