Namaqua Quest |  3 Day MTB

EVENT INFORMATION

The Namaqua Quest 3 day Trail Run and Mountain Bike events takes place in the famous Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa. Namakwa is known for flower covered valleys, rugged mountains, ancient canyons carved by the hands of time and plains with grazing Gemsbok, Zebra and Springbok. Experience natures’ magical show of colour and beauty during the world’s largest and most spectacular natural flower show in beginning September in Namakwa, Northern Cape.

You will cycle or run in 3 different areas over the 3 days, over private property, game reserves and communal farms. Day 1 will be amongst the Copper mountains, covered with flowers and along the copper trail outside the small town of Okiep, a town rich in history on the copper mines. The next day you will cycle or run inside Goegap Nature Reserve where you will be able to see some Gemsbok, Springbok, Eland, Ostriches and other smaller antelopes. The last day you will cycle or run over a private farm just outside Springbok and experience the famous granite koppies (small hills) of Namakwa with patches of various colour of flowers in between the koppies as if different colour of paints were dropped from the heavens.

The Race village is at the Okiep Country Hotel where we will have all our meals each evening with a slide show of the beauty and fun on the day’s run and bike. The vibe, food and hospitality of the Namaqua Quest trail run and MTB events are amazing as the whole town gets involved with the event in some way. Each day’s lunch will be included wherever you finish the event.

The unique thing about the Namaqua Quest is that the Trail Run and the MTB events takes place over the same weekend, so if 1 person in the family don’t run, but cycle, both can have FUN over the same weekend, enjoy the race village and companionship of other riders and runners.

3-DAY MTB EVENT INFORMATION

When: 12-14 September 2025

Where: Springbok, Namakwa

Race Village: Okiep Country Hotel, Main Road, OKIEP

What: South Africa’s most colourful 3 day MTB stage race

Format: Solo

EVENT LIMITED TO 300 ENTRIES ONLY – ENTRIES CLOSE 5 SEPTEMBER 2025

ENTRY OPTIONS & COSTS

ENTRY FEES :
3 Day Stage Race – R4,950.00 

Payment Plan – Pay one third when entering online and the rest anytime before 1 August 2025. No refund of the deposit will be done.

Same cancellation rules apply as stated above.

INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY

• Route permissions and permits;
• Gougap Entry Permits;
• Well stocked waterpoints on route;
• Bike Mechanic on route;
• Cederberg Brewery Finishers beer every day;
• Lunch at finish of Day 1 and Day 2;
• Prize Giving Lunch Day 3;
• Professional Photographs and slideshows in the evenings;
• Medical Assistance;
• Finishers medals;
• Event Attire;  and
• Goodie bag.

REGISTRATIONS AND RACE BRIEFING

• Registration will be from 16h00 to 20h00 on Thursday, 11 September 2025, Okiep Country Hotel
• No registrations on race morning.
• Race and stage briefing in the morning before the stage start.

BIKE SERVICE AND SUPPORT – Cycleworx Sedgefield

With all package options we will wait for you & your bike in the Tech Support zone (within the race village) and we will return it to the bike park once serviced & tested, ready for the next stage. Which ever package you select, we will charge for parts & stock at our standard shop rates.
Labour charges are elevated to help cover the costs of travel and setting up mobile shop.

We have two options:
STANDARD PACKAGE   R 1,300.00 per rider
– Minor service after Stage 1 & Stage 2.
(Wash bike, set gears and brakes plus lube after each stage.)
= Full bolt torque check, overview of all main bearings (bb, hubs, pivots)
= Sealant levels, brake pad wear, drive train and drop out checked after each stage.
(Labour for any of above that needs work will be extra)
– All other labour additional
– Spares at standard shop rates

FULL PACKAGE    R 2,000.00 per rider
– Full service after each stage (1 & 2)
= Any labour that might be required will be inclusive in this package.
– No additional labour charges (unless outsourced to suppliers)
– Spares at standard shop rates
– Finish excluded (Optional extra, must be pre-arranged)

Contact Details

https://www.cycleworx.co.za/|  0443431710  |  0724641439  |  0833579999

RACE CATEGORIES

Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for male and female.

eBikes are welcome, but will compete in different category. No prizes for this category but official results will be given.

SAFETY / MEDICAL

• Comprehensive EMS will be present at the event
• A full medical team will be present at the start of each day to ensure every athlete is fit enough to take part.
• The same medical staff will also be present at the finish of each stage to ensure assistance for any athletes in need.
• Safety and route briefings will be held before the start of each stage.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

• “Wind proof” jacket
• Space blanket
• Cell phone with the emergency number (082 579 7595) saved on it
• Additional water
• Snacks
• Whistle

Other useful items (not compulsory):

Sunblock, sun glasses, small camera, positive attitude and a sense of humour.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY

• No refunds is payable unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case your entry will be transferable.
• Entries are not transferable.
• NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).

This event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of Safety, Act of Nature or by any reason out of our control. In this event, entry fees are NOT refundable, but will be transferable to a next event.