‘Road Racing’ Category

Bela Bela Sondela Challenge 2012 is a road cycling event that takes place at one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Limpopo province, Sondela Nature Reserve, near Bela Bela. Accommodation at Sondela include self-catering chalets, a caravan park and tent camp, and an up-market butler serviced Country House.

Number Collection for the Challenge is at Cycle Lab, Design Quarter Shopping Centre (cnr William Nicol Drive & Leslie Road East), Fourways; Wednesday 16 May 2012, from 09:00 – 17:00 AND Epic Sports, Corner Jean & Lenchen Avenue, Centurion; Thursday 17 May 2012, from 09:00 – 17:00 AND Forever Resorts, Warmbaths; Friday 18 May 2012, from 16:00 – 20:00 AND At the venue, Sondela Nature Reserve, Bela Bela; Saturday 19 May 2012, from 05:00 – 06:30.

Bela Bela Sondela Challenge 2012 Information:

  • Category – Road Events.
  • Event Date – 19 May 2012.
  • Starting Time – 06:30.
  • Entries Close – 13 May 2012 at 23:00.
  • Venue – Sondela Nature Reserve, Bela Bela, Limpopo province.
  • Distance – 101km (R170), 43km (R100), 10km (R50).
  • Timed By – ChampionChip.

Bela Bela Sondela Challenge 2012 Contact Details:

Gawie Marais: 082 376 2098

Bert van den Raad: 082 922 6817

Hermien Van Zyl: 083 791 7740

Website: www.cyclelab.com

Event Address:

Bela Bela Sondela Challenge 2012

Sondela Nature Reserve near Bela Bela

Limpopo Province

MTN is a major sponsor of cycling in South Africa, and very involved in amateur and professional cycling, which include BMX, road cycling and mountain biking. MTN helps to grow the sport throughout South Africa, and have their own road cycling team, MTN Qhubeka (formerly MTN Energade).

The MTN Panorama Tour is a 4 stage race for the intermediate rider, and will be held at the Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre outside White River, in Mpumalanga. The first three stages of this event are 100km per day outrides, and the fourth a short time trial.

MTN Panorama Tour Information:

  • Date – 28 April to 1 May 2012 (4 days).
  • Entry fee -  R3 200 per team (280 spots only).
  • Entries close – 16 March 2012.
  • Registration – 27 April 2012.
  • Two riders per team, four stages, four days.

MTN Panorama Tour Contact Details:

Website: www.mtn.co.za/Sponsorships/Cycling

Race Address:

MTN Panorama Tour

Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre

outside White River

Mpumalanga

South Africa

The TRAC National U23, Junior and U16 Tour 2012 will be held in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, from 29 March 2012 to 1 April 2012, and is a 4 day, 5 stage event. Teams must consist of a minimum of 4 riders, up to a maximum of 7 riders – individuals are welcome to enter and will be put into a team.

TRAC National U23, Junior and U16 Tour 2012 Information:

  • Event Date – Thursday, 29 March 2012 to Sunday, 01 April 2012
  • Category: Road Events
  • Entries Close – 18 March 2012 at 23:00
  • Venue – TRAC’s Office, Nelspruit / Mbombela
  • Province – Mpumalanga
  • Distance – 4 Days, 5 Stages (R600)
  • Starting Time – 09:00
  • Number Collection – Wednesday 28 March 2012, from 14:00 to 20:00 at TRAC’s Office, Mataffin Road, off the N4 Toll Road (behind Hall’s Gateway), Nelspruit / Mbombela.

TRAC National U23, Junior and U16 Tour 2012 Contact Details:

TRAC Help Desk: 0800 8722 64 / 082 881 4444

TRAC email: callcentre@tracn4.co.za

Contact Person: Hendrik Wagener

Cell Number: 082 741 1514

Email: Hpwagener@vodamail.co.za

Physical Address:
TRAC National U23, Junior and U16 Tour 2012
Nelspruit / Mbombela
Mpumalanga