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Kelrn MTB Classic

Kelrn MTB Classic takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Barkly West, South Africa. The main route is 67 km.

Date
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Start
Barkly West 🇿🇦
Distance
67 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 3-week plan to Kelrn MTB Classic

The Taper phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.

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Mountain bike festival at Holsdam Farm, Barkly West (23–25 Oct 2026), with 15, 35 and 67 km Classic routes over Northern Cape single-track.

What would it take you?

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

2:00–2:25

Peak-week training

6–8 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

Your road to race day

Race day at Kelrn MTB Classic is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  2. 02Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Kelrn MTB Classic?

Kelrn MTB Classic takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Barkly West, South Africa.

How long is Kelrn MTB Classic?

The main route is 67 km.

Who is Kelrn MTB Classic for?

Kelrn MTB Classic is open to all participants.

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