want to race mtb while visiting SA

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I will be traveling to SA in late July, all of August and early Sept. I have looked at mtbsa.com but I am not sure exactly "which" mtb races are suitable for me. I will be in the Gauteng area(Pretoria for sure) and KZN area. In the US, I usually race 2-2.5 hour races. Any women(30-39 cat.) who have done ANY of the following races has some input for me, I would appreciate it greatly.

Winter Challenge, Free State Mounties Social, Treverton Classic, Clover Country Classic, Hillcrest Classic....

I also welcome any suggestions as to any other races (and their locations) during my stay in SA.

Thanks!
Mel

Have a look at the race calendars at www.supercycling.co.za, also www.worldofendurance.co.za

Enjoy!:)

Try to pm Merlin, he's big into MTB in SA!