Freedom Challenge
ABOUT
Twenty-seven years ago, Nelson Mandela was released unconditionally from prison, marking the end of his 27 year sentence behind bars. To celebrate this momentous occasion in South African history, cycling enthusiasts from around South Africa are encouraged to take part in the FREEDOM RACE; an exciting mountain biking event created to pay respect to Madiba’s legacy, while also promoting KZN’s unique Heritage Route and countryside.
Open to serious athletes and the family alike, the FREEDOM RACE offers riders beautiful and scenic routes and an important historical and cultural experience based on South Africa’s history. Riders can choose between two race options:
• A two-day team ride for more experienced cyclists (+/- 60km/day)
• A one-day family/individual ride over a shorter course (40km)
SATURDAY 1ST APRIL 2017
+/- 60KM TEAM RACE
7:00 AM START
LIMITED TO 250 TEAMS
eNanda Adventure Centre to iNanda Dam. Teams begin at eNanda Adventure Centre and will ride in and around iNanda Dam . The +/- 60km route, will follow dirt road, cane field tracks and jeep tracks. The route will be easy and non-technical, however there are a few single track sections to keep things interesting. Along the way, we’ve set up awesome water tables to keep you hydrated and happy as well as a few interesting historical points. Both novice riders and professionals will find something to keep them happy!
SUNDAY 2ND APRIL 2017
+/- 60KM TEAM RACE & 40KM INDIVIDUAL RACE
6:30 AM TEAMS START
8:00 AM INDIVIDUAL RACE STARTS
The 2 Day Teams will now start at 7.00am from the eNanda Adventure centre, which is near the Inanda Dam wall, only 20min from Durban. The Teams will take on the beautiful Shembe Plateau above the Dam, before circling back around to the Dam wall. They will then head along a short road section to Molweni Village, where they then turn off onto Single Track and head along the rivers and tributaries towards Durban. The Riders then finish the 60km Day 2 route with an easy sprint down the Durban Promenade, finishing on the Suncoast Sundeck.
The 40km riders will start at 8.00am from eNanda Adventure Centre. The riders head along a short road section to Molweni Village. Here they then turn off onto beautiful single Track routes and head along the rivers and tributaries towards Durban. The Riders then finish the 40km route with a gentle ride along the Durban Promenade, finishing on the Suncoast Sundeck.
