The 2018 Steeltek MTB Race

South Africa’s Longest Running MTB Race

Join The MOVEMENT!


The Steeltek MTB Race first took place in 1990, making it South Africa’s longest running marathon distance MTB race.

It is one of 4 official annual Fat Tracks MTB Club races, and was conceived as being a tough marathon distance MTB race specifically designed to test the endurance of riders.

It will take place again at Hopewell Estate, offering stronger riders a choice of a tough 60km and those that aren’t so strong can opt for the slightly less tough 40km route, and we also have a real easy 20km route for thos that don’t feel up to the longer distance challenges.

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General Race Information


Pre-entries are online only through liveadventure.co.za, and will close at 12 noon on Friday 26 October.

Late entries & registration will take place at Coimbra Cycle Shop, cnr Villiers Rd and 6th Ave Walmer on Fri 26 October from 4 - 5:30pm and on the morning of the race at Hopewell from 6:00am.

Please Note: Entries are LIMITED to 450 (150/distance)

All entries in the 20km, 40km and 60km races will stand a chance to win a set of 4 CONTI Passenger Car tyres.

King & Queen Of the Mountain will each win a set of CONTI MTB tyres.

Late entries will be taken on the day if there are still places available when we close off entries.

Like the Facebook page here for updates: Steeltek MTB Race Facebook Page

You are strongly encouraged to register online to assist with minimising administration on the day.

A late entry fee of R50 will be charged on the day.

This is a CSA sanctioned event, and as such, all entrants MUST be familiar with CSA rules which can be found here.

VERY IMPORTANT - NO HELMET, NO RIDE!!!

Medical assistance will be available but any medical conditions must be completed on the entry forms.

Any enquiries can be made to Sheena on 072 293 4974

Alternatively you can contact us via email on info@liveadventure.co.za

Kids MTB Ride & Lucky Draw


This is a fun event for all kids 13 and under to enter.

Bring your bikes and ride the mini MTB course, and get entered into our lucky draw to win a Norco kiddies MTB bike

The winner can choose from a 16″,20″ or 24″ Norco kids MTB.

It’s a ride, not a race, so no prizes will be awarded to the first child in, they are all winners. 

The idea here is to get them out and having fun on their bikes.

20km MTB Race

20km Registration opens at 06h00.

All 20km riders must register before 07h30 on race day.

Race briefing will take place at 07h55

Race starts at 08h00

Age restrictions: Boys / Girls - 8 Years & older (must turn 8 before 31/12/2018)

There will be water points/checkpoints along the route.

We encourage riders to carry their own fuelbelts, camelbaks or water bottles which can be refilled at the water points.

This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints, and no cups will leave the water points!

The route is through the Hopewell estate and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.

There is a time cutoff at 12h00. Any rider finishing after this will not be timed.

Prizegiving will be at 12h10

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female rider.

40km MTB Race

40km Registration opens at 06h00.

All 40km riders must register before 07h30 on race day.

Race briefing will take place at 07h40

Race starts at 07h45

Age restrictions: Boys / Girls - 15 Years & older (must turn 15 before 31/12/2018)

There will be water points/checkpoints along the route.

We encourage riders to carry their own fuelbelts, camelbaks or water bottles which can be refilled at the water points.

This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints, and no cups will leave the water points!

The route is through the Hopewell estate and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.

There is a time cutoff at 12h00. Any rider finishing after this will not be timed.

Prizegiving will be at 12h10

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female riders.

60km MTB Race

60km Registration opens at 06h00.

All 60km riders must register before 07h15 on race day.

Race briefing will take place at 07h25

Race starts at 07h30

Age restrictions: Boys / Girls - 15 Years & older (must turn 15 before 31/12/2018)

There will be water points/checkpoints along the route.

We encourage riders to carry their own fuelbelts, camelbaks or water bottles which can be refilled at the water points.

This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints, and no cups will leave the water points!

The route is through the Hopewell estate and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.

There is a time cutoff at 12h00. Any rider finishing after this will not be timed.

Prizegiving will be at 12h00

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female riders.