The 7^th  Nu Form Dura Cycle Annual Sardine Mountain Bike Classic

Sunday 14 June 2009
Old Pont Resort, Port Edward

“ Being recent converts to the religion of mountain biking, my girlfriend and I now pack our bikes whenever we go on holiday, hoping to get an opportunity to worship the gods of sweat, dust and dirt track.
This December we discovered what must be the Holy Grail, the most sacred cycling soil on the South Coast, where you can ride until the stupid grin on your face can only be removed by surgery and your fingers have to be peeled from your handlebar with a monkey wrench.
Clearwater Trails, close to Port Edward, are surely God’s gift to mountain bikers. The spectacular scenery of the Umtamvuna River Gorge, the other-worldiness of the Red Desert, or the breathtaking single-track descents where you have to fight against gravity to prevent spontaneous lift-off. Tight hairpins, murderous uphills and places with names like ”Beaver Creek” were all part of the ride that morning, along with banana plantations, a coffee mill and some friendly cattle."

Hein Wilson, Centurion

Approximately 700 riders, in 3 categories (Mens’ and Ladies’ 45km, Mens’ 25km and Ladies’ 25km) will set off on the course. Competitors are guaranteed a challenging track set in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve and adjoining farmlands. A race against time through banana, macadamia nut and coffee plantations with a single track uphill to the top of the gorge with breathtaking views of the river, cliffs and coastline and then is back downhill into the valley to finish at the Old Pont Resort.

A 10km fun run is also planned for the less experienced. 60% of the participants are visitors from outside of the region.
Spectators have great vantage points and the organisers ensure great entertainment for the children with food and drink stalls to keep all satisfied