The first Darling Brew Extreme Stage race will be hosted in Darling from the 13th-15th October 2017. The race will start and finish on Wolwefontein, a local farm famous for its beautiful surroundings and daring single track. The race village offers riders and spectators a relaxed ambiance with luxury tented accommodation, ample secure parking and locally brewed beer! Darling’s First Spring Stage Race promises to be an action packed weekend filled with exciting routes, chilled beers, classy entertainment and tasty eats made with only the finest local produce.

Date: 13 - 15 October 2017
Venue: Wolwefontein, R315 Darling
Stage:

Friday 13 Oct.	Stage 1: 25km night ride
Saturday 14 Oct.	Stage 2: 80-90km
Sunday 15 Oct.	Stage 3: 60 - 70km

Entries open: 21 July
Entries close: 2 October
Capacity: 250 teams (Team entry only)

The start and finish will be at Wolwefontein MTB Trail, where you can enjoy an ice cold Darling Brew after every stage!

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Stage 1: Black Mist

Distance: 25km
Elevation: 600m

Ease into the night ride with a few small but steep hills, which will spread out the riders. As the darkness sets in the first and only water point will be found on top of a long climb. Be careful on the downhill through the vineyards. Catch your breath for a while as you pass through a muddy tunnel, and switch on those lights for the exciting last stretch of single track. Lights are compulsory.

Stage 2: Warlord

Distance: 80-90km
Elevation: 1500m

Stage 2 is meant to be a long day in the saddle. This stage includes the toughest hills in Darling. Views of Darling, and even Table Mountain in the distance will make every climb worthwhile. You`ll pass through farmlands, jeep tracks and natural formed trails. The privilege will be yours as we opened up an old 4 x 4 scenic section, closed for the public.

Stage 3: Godfather

Distance: 60-70km
Elevation: 1500m

We left the best for last as stage 3 will be fast and a bit more technical. The route will take you past the wind farm, !Kwa ttu`s beautiful trails and finish off with the well-known Wolwefontein trail....and a beer of course!

Packages

LUXURY PACKAGE: R10 000 per team

• Luxury 3m x 3m Sand dome tent including two comfortable beds with mattresses, white cotton linen, soft duvets and pillows, Shower towels, bed side tables, a vanity mirror, bottled water, glasses, electric lanterns, a hand basin and chairs outside.
• Full catering: 2 x breakfast pp, 2x lunch pp, 2x dinner pp and 3 x beers pp
• DBX 2 glass medal and DBX² shirt

STANDARD PACKAGE: R6500 per team

• A campsite with ablution facilities (Bring your own tent, campsite excludes electricity)
• Full catering: 2 x breakfast pp, 2x lunch pp, 2x dinner pp and 3 x beers pp
• DBX² glass medal and DBX² shirt

BASIC PACKAGE: R4000 per team (excludes catering and accommodation

• DBX² glass medal and DBX² shirt
• 3 x beers pp

Optional Extras

MASSAGES

• R420 pp for 30min on Saturday and 15 min Sunday

BIKE SERVICE AND WASH

• R420 for a mini service and wash on Friday and Saturday
• R55 for a Bike wash and lube

EXTRA LUXURY TENT

• R3500 for a luxury 3m x 3m Sand dome tent including two comfortable beds with mattresses, white cotton linen, soft duvets and pillows, Shower towels, bed side tables, a vanity mirror, bottled water, glasses, electric lanterns, a hand basin and chairs outside.

EXTRA CAMPSITE R1000

• A campsite with ablution facilities (Bring your own tent, campsite excludes electricity)
• Max two people per campsite

SUPPORTER PACKAGE: R1500 per person

• Full catering: 2 x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner and 3 x beers

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