Race distances:
105km Ultra XCM
75km XCM
...40km 1/2 XCM
20km

Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, lies the Saronsberg wine estate, nestled in the magnificent scenic beauty of the Saronsberg Valley. Tulbagh is charismatic town, renowned for its rich history, fine wines and Cape Dutch Architecture.

Tulbagh offers visitors a wide variety of activities and outstanding accommodation, not to mention the largest concentration of National Monuments in one street in South Africa.Be sure to take in the Cape beauty while visiting one of the many wine estates in the area or take the time to appreciate the wealth of local artistic talent that the small town has to offer.

Tulbagh is also the host for the first two stages of the 2011 Absa Cape Epic, so needless to say, there are an abundance of breathtaking mountain bike trails that are sure to challenge even the most adventurous. The National ULTRA Marathon #5 – Tulbagh is a circular loop race; it will start in the Saronsberg wine estate 5km outside Tulbagh, Western Cape and finish at the same venue.

Entries:

Closing date for online entries is 08/05/2011

Route Descriptions:

Ultra XCM -105km (others to follow shortly, will be similar in nature but shorter in distance)

The route makes the best of the Saronsberg valley by completing a full anti clock-wise loop around the town of Tulbagh.
But don’t be fooled by the route map, although the trail does not venture out of the valley, there are some challenging climbs and technical single tracks to test riders skills as well as stamina.

As the riders hug the base of the magnificent Saronsberg Mountains, they may be tempted to stop and admire the scenery. The route winds its way around cool farm dams, between luscious green vineyards and along rocky mountain tracks edged with indigenous fynbos and proteas.

Directions from Cape Town

From Cape Town take the N1 North to Paarl.
Take R44 Klapmuts/ Wellington turnoff - turn left towards Wellington.
Follow the R44; on the outskirts of Wellington, turn left at the traffic lights towards Hermon/ Ceres/ Porterville.
Follow the R44 for approximately 50kms, past the Hermon turn-off and through the Nuwe Kloof pass.
Turn left at sign: Tulbagh
At stop, turn left on to Van der Stel Street
Pass Spar on the right; at 4-way stop turn left
After approximately 4 kms, Saronsberg on the right
From Cape Town take the N7 to Malmesbury.
At Malmesbury, get on the R46 towards Riebeek-Kasteel.
Remain on the R46 to Hermon.
At T-junction after Hermon, turn left, and continue to Tulbagh on the R46.
Go through the Nuwekloof pass
Turn left to Tulbagh
At stop, turn left on to Van der Stel Street
Pass Spar on the right; at 4-way stop turn left
After approximately 4 kms, Saronsberg on the right
Directions from Cape Town Airport

Leave airport towards Somerset West
Take R300 and travel north towards N1
Take N1 north to Paarl.
Take R44 Klapmuts/ Wellington turnoff - turn left towards Wellington.
Follow the R44; on the outskirts of Wellington, turn left at the traffic lights towards Hermon/ Ceres/ Porterville.
Follow the R44 for approximately 50kms, past the Hermon turn-off and through the Nuwe Kloof pass.
Turn left at sign: Tulbagh
At stop, turn left on to Van der Stel Street
Pass Spar on the right; at 4-way stop turn left
After approximately 4 kms, Saronsberg on the right

Accommodation:

Accommodation information on all available accommodation can be obtained from Tourist Information Web Site or from Tourist Reservations.

Saronsberg website: http://www.saronsberg.com/
Tulbagh Website: http://www.tulbaghtourism.co.za/
Tourism Info: tulbaghtourism@lando.co.za or +27 (0)23 230 1375
Tulbagh info centre - http://www.tulbagh.net/accommodation.htm
Tulbagh Hotel - http://www.tulbaghhotel.co.za/ +27 (0)23 230 0071
Booking.com - http://www.booking.com/ +27 (0)23 230 1177
Sleeping out - http://www.sleeping-out.co.za/

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