Rider's Guide | #4 Sondela 28 June 2025
Welcome to the Ford Trailseeker Series!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable mountain biking experience. This guide contains all the essential information you’ll need for a smooth and enjoyable race day.
pre registration
Please note that pre-registration consists of checking and scanning your Pursuit timing board. The upside to attending pre-reg the day before your race is that you are fast-tracked through the express lane, no queuing on race day!
If you are unable to attend Friday’s pre-registration, you can still register on the morning of the race.
Race Day
*Please note: #4 Sondela is sold out. NO late entries will be accepted on race day.
Emergency info
- 066 247 2123
In case of a Medical Emergency
Scan the QR to Save/Call our Whatsapp Line OR click the button below to send us a message.
Please include the following information:
- Participant’s Race Number
- Type of Emergency
- Pin Location
IMPORTANT
To be eligible for the overall prize money, you must hold a valid Elite license from CSA. If you’re not already licensed, you can purchase one through CSA.
Elite riders are only eligible for overall prizes, while age-category riders are only eligible for age-category prizes. If you choose to race as an Elite, you will not be allowed to move down to age categories later in the season.
The Elite women and age-category women will be seeded in the same batch, with the Elite women starting 1 minute earlier. The Elite men and women will race in separate batches, while age-category contenders will start in Batches A-D.
A dedicated Wahoo warm-up zone and holding area will be next to the start batches.
Scan the QR Code at the warm up zone, fill in your details to win a Wahoo KICKR.
Start Times
There will be a top 6 call-up for the Marathon.
- Pursuit data will be used to batch riders
- To be an Overall Podium Contender for the 40 km, 20 km & 10 km you must start in the A batch of your respective distance.
- If you compete as an age category rider you can start in any batch. This means you can win your age category even if you begin in batch C.
- There is no specific School XCM Series batch. School XCM Series riders will be seeded on merit alongside the regular Trailseeker riders.
- To better accommodate the School XCM Series riders, the top 25 male and top 10 female School Series riders in both the Half Marathon Short and Half Marathon will be seeded in the respective A-Batches (A-Men and A-Ladies).
Elevation Profiles
Venue vibe & Activations
All schools & clubs must set up their gazebos on Friday between 09:00 and 16:00.
Please phone the race office for any queries at 012 012 5205 or get in touch on our WhatsApp line at 060 747 8286Vida e café will be there for a fresh cup of coffee first thing in the morning to get you going.
When you cross the finish line, you can look forward to toasting your ride with an icy Super C drink!
There will be a bikewash available. Wash & Go = R50 and Premium Wash =R75
Delicious food and drink vendors will be on-site, so come hungry.
Prize Giving at 12:00
PARKING MAP
VENUE MAP
medals & apparel
The top 3 riders in each racing category will receive gold, silver and bronze medals, and all other riders will receive a beautifully designed finishers medal.
Race Results
Once you cross the finish line you will receive an SMS message with your race results. Finishtime is the official timing partner. Please send any results queries you may have directly to Finishtime at support@finishtime.co.za.
Series LEADERBOARD
Your best four results will contribute to your standing on the Ford Trailseeker Series leaderboard.
The leaderboard will be updated after each event and can be viewed on our website.
Distance | Name | Points |
Marathon Men | Marco Joubert | 12000 |
Marathon Ladies | Bianca Haw | 11033 |
40km Men | Liam Barnard | 9858 |
40km Ladies | Nika Nortje | 11735 |
20km Men | Lian Style | 8816 |
20km Ladies | Minke Kruger | 7925 |
Schools xcm series
#3 Die Bosveld is once again an opportunity for learners to represent their schools in the Ford Trailseeker XCM Schools Series. Schools can tally up points for every learner riding in their school’s kit! This platform offers the perfect learning environment for our future cycling heroes.
We feel that this is an amazing platform to invest in our kids’ cycling abilities and boost the sport of cycling at school level. This is where our kids learn to race their bikes and handle themselves in sometimes unpredictable situations. We are proud to invest in the future of SA cycling.
Parents are, of course, welcome to join in but will not be allowed to interfere with the racing in any way.
GET R20000 BACK WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY FORD.
Did you know Ford Trailseeker participants can get R20 000 off the purchase price when they buy ANY Ford vehicle before the end of the year? Just follow these easy steps:
Enter any Ford Trailseeker event or distance | Complete the race | Pick your dream Ford vehicle | Provide the Ford dealer with your race result | Get R20 000 off your purchase price
It is that easy. Thanks, Ford!
Have a great ride out there!
