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Trail Brew - Issue #5 [July 25]
As winter grips the highveld, the SA MTB scene is heating up with big races
Trail Brew
July 07, 2025
🍺 What’s On Tap
🚴 Races This Month: Enough singletrack to keep us warm
🏆 Race Recap: Losing a R1 million to a puncture 😭
🍻 Trailside Laughs: Best way to pick up Ladies 🤣
🎥 VOTM: Should We All Be Getting Coached?
📆 Top 3 Races of the Month
Saturday, 12 July 2025 | XCOSA EVENTS MTB PARK RIDELocation: Voortrekker Monument Bike Park, Pretoria Distances: 25 km (4 laps for all categories) Why Ride: Whether you're training for XCO, new to MTB racing, or riding with the family—this is the place to learn fast lines, session safe singletrack, and build community. |
Sunday, 20 July 2025 | Hazeldean Mountain Bike Race 2025Location: Silver rd Extension past Curro, Pretoria Distances: 8 km | 20 km | 40 km | 60 km Why Ride: Punchy climbs and panoramic ridge views. A great event for riders, anyone looking to challenge themselves on the West Rand. |
Saturday, 26 July 2025 | Ford Trailseeker #5 – Van GaalenLocation: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Distances: 10 km | 20 km | 40 km + Ebike | 70 km Why Ride: Experience exceptional trails in the Magaliesberg mountain range, featuring winding singletrack, rocky koppies, river crossings, and open grasslands. |
🤣 Trailside Laughs
🏆 Race Recap: A Puncture that costs R1 MILLION
Trailseeker #4: Sondela
Flat, fast, and full throttle. Over 2,400 riders hit Sondela on 28 June for a day of tactical battles and bushveld vibes.
Johan de Villiers took the win in a three-way sprint, edging out Terlouw and du Toit. Series leader Marco Joubert’s perfect season ended 4km from the finish with a puncture. Debutant Vera Looser went solo from the 20km mark and never looked back. Bianca Haw held on to the series lead with a solid second.
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