Enter On-line or at any cycling shop in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage before 31 January 2011.  Entry fees are R190 (85km) R120 (65km) and R60 (30km). All entrants will be entered into a lucky draw competition to win a brand new VW Polo.

There is also a Kiddies Challenge consisting of a Toddlers Dash and a 5km Kiddies Challenge in aid of Reach for a Dream.  The cost to enter is R30 per child and entries can be done at the Race Venue on the day of the race.

The 2011 Herald VW Mountain Bike Event starts and finishes at the Addo Polo Club Race Village and has three route options. The 85km Feature Race takes riders through some extremely technical terrain in the Addo Elephant National Park.  With plenty of steep climbs, extreme descents and stunning single track to keep you on your toes, this is definitely going to challenge riders in both stamina and technical ability.

The challenging 65km route explores the beauty of the Zuurberg Pass, climbing over this historic 1860’s hand-built road, before descending into the picturesque valleys below. After winding through the undulating bushveld, the route then joins up with the shorter 30km Family Fun Ride route that meanders through scenic citrus orchards and along the edges of the invitingly cool waters of canals before heading back to the finish at the Addo Polo Club.

Being very hot around this time of year, a high factor sunblock is recommended and riders are advised to make use of the numerous watering points along the route to quench their thirst.