Event Name: The ASG 24hr MTB Challenge When: 2 February 2013 - 3 February 2013 Where: Rosemary Hill, Gauteng Category: MTB ASG is proud to announce that our 24hr MTB Challenge will take place on Saturday the 2nd February 2013 The event will be hosted over a 24hr period and will boast a feast of single track as you traverse through ASG’s legendary Rosemary Hill MTB track. Entrants will set up their own camp site at the start, where music, bonfires and lots of activity will entertain them throughout the night, keeping them “pumped up”. Warm showers,flushing toilets and food and drinks will be available not to mention Rosemary Hill’s spectacular coffee for those in need of a boost. Prizes will include an array of ASG brands specific to mountain biking as well as sponsor products. The 24 Hour format is unique as it combines endurance and night riding in a social environment. A massive relay where solo riders and teams of 2, 4, 6 or 8 will compete against one another by completing as many laps as possible in a 24hr time frame (relay style, with only one team member out on the track at any one time). Team tactics will be key, deciding who should ride when, how many laps each rider should complete at any one time, and when to take a break for rest, sleep and nutrition. Solo riders will achieve the ultimate bragging rights in mountain biking! However, all teams (including solo riders) are free to decide how much or how little they ride, and how much time they prefer to spend sharing stories around their campfire! After all, the event is aimed are maximising the enjoyment and experience of all participants. Again, there will be two different course routes, each of approximately 10km, to make things more interesting, and to provide some variety in terms of terrain and features. Whether you are an experienced or novice rider, this event is designed to accommodate all participants. If you can't make the full 24hrs, join us on the course from 14h00 to 20h00 and take part in the 6hr Challenge. This separate event runs on the same course with the same rules as the 24hr event. Whilst shorter in duration, it still enables participants to experience the thrill of day and night relay riding. PROGRAMME: Date: 2nd and 3rd February 2013 Address: Rosemary Hill - 257 Mooiplaats, N4 East, Exit 18, Pretoria, South Africa Gates open for teams to set up their camp: 07h30 onwards 24 Hour Registration: 08h30 onwards 6 Hour Registration: 12h30 onwards 24 Hour Race Times: 10h00 Saturday the 2nd February to 10h00 Sunday the 3rd February 6 Hour Race Times: 14h00 to 20h00 (Saturday 2nd February) FEATURES: Dams | Forests | Grassy Plains | Ruins | Floating Bridge | Shebeen FORMAT AND COST: 24hr Solo : R 260.00 24hr Team of 2 : R 500.00 24hr Team of 4 : R 900.00 24hr Team of 6 : R 1,350.00 24hr Team of 8 : R 1,700.00 6hr Solo : R 160.00 6hr Team of 2 : R 250.00 6hr Team of 4 : R 450.00 NUMBER BOARD: You will be provided with a number board for the ride which will be unique to the event so please be sure to return it to one of the race organisers at the end of your ride. DIRECTIONS: Directions to Rosemary Hill • Travel east on N4 highway, away from Pretoria, towards Witbank. • Take Donkerhoek offramp (small toll booth at top of offramp) • After going through toll booth, turn right over the highway onto the Boschkop dirt road. • Travel 2km along the Boschkop road, and you will see the ASG sign on your left, and the Rosemary Hill entrance on your right. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Please note that riders need to be 12 years and older to compete in this event. All categories are OPEN - EXCEPT if your team is made up of 50% or more female riders in which case you will automatically qualify for the MIXED category. For all team entries, mixed or open, each individual rider needs to complete at least 2 laps. Come and join us at this unique event, it's guaranteed to be a blast! Go to Event Page
