Mountain biking is ranked as one of the fastest growing sports in South Africa today. Cycling SA has recently renewed its support for schools to promote and embrace mountain biking, with the aim of building recognition for this Olympic sporting discipline in the school sport structure.

It is against this background that the SPUR Steak ranches have renewed their support for the national school series for 2011.  

The age categories for 2011 have been amended to fall in line with the UCI (union cycleste international) international standard for Mountain Biking. This will allow our more senior riders to compete at national level within these respective categories.

Riders score points for themselves with equal points going to their schools. Points will accumulate so at the end of the series a champion will be declared in each age group.

The junior and senior school with the most points will receive a floating trophy and is declared the Champion Junior MTB or Senior MTB School in the Lowveld.

In 2011, the Series is made up of four events, with the best three results to count towards the final provincial standings.  Events are run on a Saturday afternoon with practice and registration commencing at 12h00 and racing starting at 13h00.

                                                                                                           
Endorsements

The event is fully endorsed by the Mpumalanga Mountain Bike Association (MaMBA) and held under the rules and regulations of SA-MTB.

Licenses

Riders do not have to hold valid SACF licenses, because of the nature of the event.

Entry Fees

Entry are R30 per event with all proceeds going toward prizes and trophies.  The final prize giving takes place at the regional finals.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Riders may receive assistance in repairing bicycles and receiving food and drink.  However, riders must finish the event with the same frame and wheels and any assistance may only be given in the demarcated assistance “Tech zone” at the start finish area. 

Schools are encouraged to enter as many riders as possible so as to engender the inter schools concept of the meeting.

2011

RESULTS 2011 Mpu School XC Series

25 Sep	Final	Magaliesburg, Gauteng.	Results
20 Aug	3rd leg	G. Klingbiel Reserve, Lydenburg.	Results
06 Aug	2nd leg	Uplands, White river.	Results
25 Jun	1st leg	York Sports Grounds, Sabie.	Results

PHOTOS
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2010

RESULTS
Overall Points Standings

PHOTOS
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