Overview of The Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience
Friday 1 to Sunday 3 March
Entries close on 18 February 2024
With just two weeks to go until The ABSA Cape Epic, Route 66 is a must if Epic is on your radar, and it’s perfect “Altitude Training”.
Planning for something else, such as The Leverage Corporation’s special 3-day stage race called The Investec Great Kei Trek taking place in the Eastern Cape at the beginning of May? Then the Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience is a must-do in your training schedule.
But…. It’s not all about the 3-Day event. You have so many choices… read on.
You have a choice of doing one of the following four events
CHECK OUT OUR EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEES VALID UNTIL 31 DECEMBER
Option 1: Route 66 3-Day MTB Experience
3-Day Experience
MTB Stage Race - Fri to Sun - The Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience.
Option 2: Route 66 2-Day Gravel Experience
2-Day Gravel/ MTB Weekend Experience
The Luxliner Route 66 Gravel/ MTB Weekend Experience - Sat & Sun.
Option 3: Saturday 40km
MTB Experience
Saturday Only
40km "Dash" - Come be part of something special. Open to all riders.
Enter the Junior Challenge - Read More Below
Option 4: Sunday 60km
MTB Experience
Sunday Only
60km - Be there to see the winners in action. Open to all riders.
Enter the Couples Challenge - Read More Below
Option 5: Sunday 80km
Gravel Experience
Sunday Only
80km - Something new. Join us for an 80km Gravel Ride, and be part of the 2-Day Gravel Stage-Race
Read More Below
Special Announcements
- Stage 1 starts at Valverde Eco Hotel on Friday and then one venue from Friday afternoon for the rest of the weekend. The Mount Grace Hotel & Spa. Book a room, find a B&B, but logistically, much easier
- New routes and additions for all three days - time to visit the “Hurt Locker” every now and then
- Breedt’s Nek still part of the route - both up and down - This applies to the 3-day MTB Experience only, and not the gravel riders
- Route 66 will take place 2 weeks before the ABSA Cape Epic - your last training race.
- The Ultimate in Altitude Training just before Epic
The “Junior Challenge"
This category is open to all Under-19 riders, and prizes will be awarded to the first 3 male and first 3 female riders.
They will be the 2024 Luxliner Route 66 Junior Champions.
The “Couples Challenge"
Enter as a couple and ride the 60km on Sunday as a team.
Prizes include a 1-night stay at the Mount Grace Hotel and Spa for the winning couple.
The Sunday 80km Gravel Ride
Time or fitness levels not allowing the to be able to do a full 2-Day Gravel Stage Race?
Then join us on the Sunday for an 80km route.
Start Venue Details
Day 1 – Start: Valverde Eco Hotel, Muldersdrift – Finish Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Magaliesburg
Day 2 – Start & Finish: Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Magaliesburg
Day 3 – Start & Finish: Mount Grace Hotel & Spa
Entry Fees
Early Bird Entry Fee - Valid until 31 December 2023
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3-Day Experience (Lower rate than 2022) R2 450.00
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2-Day Weekend Gravel Experience (Lower rate than 2022) R1 750.00
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Saturday Mini Solo 40km (Lower rate than 2022) R350.00
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Saturday Junior Challenge (Lower rate than 2022) R350.00
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Sunday Mini Solo 60km (Lower rate than 2022) R395.00
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Sunday Couples Challenge ex Accommodation - cost pp (Lower rate than 2022) R395.00
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Sunday Gravel 80km R395.00
Normal Entry Fee - Valid from 1 January to 18 February 2024
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3-Day Experience R2 700.00
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2-Day Weekend Gravel Experience R1 900.00
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Saturday Mini Solo 40km R375.00
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Saturday Junior Challenge R375.00
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Sunday Mini Solo 60km R450.00
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Sunday Couples Challenge ex Accommodation - cost pp R450.00
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Sunday Gravel 80km R450.00
Late Entry Fee - If you enter after 18 February 2024
These entries will close at midnight on the 26th of February, and will not qualify for race apparel
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3-Day Experience R3 000.00
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2-Day Weekend Gravel Experience R2 200.00
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Saturday Mini Solo 40km R400.00
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Saturday Junior Challenge R400.00
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Sunday Mini Solo 60km R500.00
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Sunday Couples Challenge ex Accommodation - cost pp R500.00
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Sunday Gravel 80km R500.00
Got your interest? Good! So what’s included and what’s not.
What’s Included
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Absolutely unbelievable riding – great single track on Day 1, some technical challenges and stunning scenery.
Be Warned! Stage 1 and 2 are not a walk in the park (especially with Breedt’s Nek (for 3-Day riders only) being part of the route on Stage 2 - We've also added an 80km gravel race on Sunday as part of the 2-Day Gravel Stage Race.
- Route 66 is a must if you love the joy of stage races and are looking to train for the ABSA Cape Epic, the KAP Sani2C or more importantly, The Investec Great Kei Trek, taking place in May 2024
- A professionally planned and managed route
- Free tog bag transport, courtesy of Luxliner Coaches, from the Start to the Finish at Mount Grace on Day 1. (3-Day riders only)
- Complimentary Bus Shuttle service for all 3-Day riders by Luxliner Coaches from the finish at Mount Grace back to the start on Day-1
- Please note: Free Luxliner bus rides will be available from Mount Grace back to the starting point, but bikes cannot be brought on the buses. Instead, bikes must be left at the finish venue - The Cog & Sprocket - where 24-hour security will be available.
- Buses will start from 12.00 and will run every hour thereafter.
- The Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace, will be selling food and refreshments and more
- Shower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & Sprocket
- Good TLC all along the way
- Goodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 3 and 2-Day riders
- Complimentary Bike Wash
- Secure overnight storage for your bike
- Technical support on the way
- Lucky draw prizes and race medal
- If you would like to have a friend, partner, significant other join you for the post-race lunch at Mount Grace Hotel & Spa on Sunday the 3rd of March, the cost will be R250 per adult, and R150 per child under the age of 12. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter online
- One of the best and most enjoyable stage races in Gauteng ever…
What’s Not
- Accommodation and personal tech support – you need to look after the logistics here and make your own arrangements. (See the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa specials - CLICK HERE.
General Race Information
Entries close on Sunday the 18th of February 2024 at 23h00.
Race Number Pickup
Race number pickup for local participants will take place on Tuesday the 27th of February from 12.30 to 17.00 – venue JoziGin, cnr Post House & Main, Bryanston.
For out-of-towners, Race Number Pickup will take place on race day at your start venue.
Late Race Number pickup:
Friday: 05.30 to 06.00
Saturday: 06.00 to 06.30
Sunday: 07.00 to 07.30
Accommodation
Accommodation options include the following venues:
- Valverde Eco Hotel – ideal for Thursday night
- Mount Grace Hotel & Spa – ideal for Friday to Sunday night
