Stihl Cross Country Event
Cross Country, Saturday, 9th April
Time: 07:00 | Pre-entry fee: R120 | Late-entry fee: R170
The Stihl XC event is one that will test your nerve. This year see’s the event stepping up a notch with the Stihl XC being sanctioned by UCI which means highly valuable points are up for grabs. As the event falls just before the XC World Cup in Pietermaritzburg we can expect to see many of the worlds best riders using the event as a training ride. This lap racing format creates a wonderful opportunity for spectators to get involved as the riders pass a feed/spectator zone every lap. If you are an intermediate to advanced rider, you will enjoy the challenges that this event holds.
“The X-Country course is definitely looking the best it has ever looked. It is a combination of fast flowing downhills, technical climbs, rock gardens and fun drop-offs. This course is going to suit the more technically able rider as some of the descents have wooden drops, ruts and steep banks to negotiate, combine that with a steep rocky climb and the riders are going to have an interesting time. Built by Hylton Turvey this track won’t disappoint.” Nick Stubbs
| Cross Country Racing Times | Winning Time | |||||
| Start | Category Name | Cat Code | Min | Max | ||
| 07:00 | Junior Men | JM | 01:00 | 01:15 | ||
| 07:05 | Junior Women | JW | 01:00 | 01:15 | ||
| 08:30 | Elite Women | EW | 01:30 | 01:45 | ||
| 08:35 | Under 23 Women | UW | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 10:30 | Elite Men | EM | 01:30 | 01:45 | ||
| 10:35 | Under 23 Men | UM | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 12:30 | Youth Women | YW | 01:00 | 01:15 | ||
| 12:30 | Sub Veteran Women | SW | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 12:30 | Veteran Women | VW | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 12:30 | Master Women | MW | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 12:30 | Grand Master Women | GW | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 12:35 | Sprogs: Girls and Boys | SG – SB | 00:40 | 00:55 | ||
| 12:35 | Nippers: Girls and Boys | NG – NB | 00:25 | 00:40 | ||
| 12:35 | Sub-Junior Boys | JB | 00:55 | 01:10 | ||
| 12:35 | Sub-Junior Girls | JG | 00:55 | 01:10 | ||
| 13:30 | Youth Men | YM | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 13:35 | Master Men | MM | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 13:35 | Grand Master Men | GM | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 13:35 | Sub Veteran Men | SV | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
| 13:35 | Veteran Men | VM | 01:15 | 01:30 | ||
