15 – 16 March 2025
Arminel Lodge, Hogsback
15 – 16 March 2025
Arminel Lodge, Hogsback
About Forest Boogie.
After staging the Forest Boogie in Tsitsikamma for the last two years, we have decided to make it a two-day mountain bike stage race and move the venue to Hogsback, with the Arminel Hotel as our base. Our reasons are twofold: firstly, we want to preserve the trails of Tsitsikamma for our M&G Investments PE PLETT event; and secondly, it has been years since the town of Hogsback last hosted an MTB event in the forests of the Amatola Mountains. The date has been set for the 15th and 16th of March, 2025.
The Forest Boogie will have two classes: Gold and Silver, with the Gold route covering approximately 61 km per day and the Silver route a more modest 32 km. A separate e-bike class will tackle the Gold route.
The Arminel Lodge will be our host venue, encompassing the Forest Boogie race village, and will provide excellent accommodation and sumptuous meals. Check out the Early Bird Offer for the first 100 riders, which guarantees you two nights at the Arminel with an optional third night at a greatly reduced rate.
The Red Cherry Events Team is working tirelessly with the local community and securing the necessary permissions and permits to stage a magnificent event at this truly awesome venue.
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The Arminel Hotel – Our Race Village for 2025
Nestled in the natural setting of the famous Hogsback Mountains and surrounded by some of the Eastern Cape’s most beautiful indigenous forests, snow-capped mountains, inspiring waterfalls, and colourful gardens, The Arminel offers comfortable hotel rooms or self-catering forest cottages. A swimming pool, tennis courts, and birding opportunities add to the appeal of this excellent establishment.
What You Can Expect
A Camping Spot
Single or twin depending on your entry. The lux tents have raised beds, comfy mattress, linen, bedside table and light.
2 Days of Riding
Ride through the Amatola Forests as well as experience some newly built sections, built specifically for the Forest Boogie.
Chill Zone & Beer Garden
Relax and refresh after your race in the beer garden located just a stone’s throw from the finish.
Water Points
Be sure to check out the route section to learn where exactly each water point will be, over the 2 days.
Finisher's Plaque
Remember your experience with a high quality finishers plaque for all finishers.
E-Bike Charging
Charging stations available in the Chill Zone, you will have plenty of time to recharge your batteries.
Clean Ablutions
As part of the entry, you will have access to the clean showers and toilets to freshen up in.
Bike Wash
The bike Wash will be operational daily to esure your bike is squeaky clean after each race.
Available Packages
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Get In Touch
(041) 581 5335
Location
5 Marconi Rd,
Montague Gardens,
Cape Town, 7441