Event Name: Nguni Grill ROAD & MTB CHALLENGE When: 16 June 2012 Where: Polokwane, Limpopo Category: Multisport Youare invited to take part in the annual Nguni Grill Cycle Challenge hosted by Polokwane Pedallers on 16 June 2012. This year we have added an exiting Cross Country Mountain bike race to the menu. *Road Race*: There will be three distances this year: 1) A 70km event 2) A 35km event 3) A 1,4km fun ride for the kids. In an effort to make the sport a little more spectator friendly, as well as to deviate from the old recipe, we have decided to keep it close to town on a 17km loop. the 70km riders will do 4 laps, and the 35km race will do two laps. *Mountain Bike races:* (for 12 years and older ) For the first time the Nguni Grill Cycle Challenge will host MTB events as well, and again it was decided to deviate from the normal races by hosting a Cross Country (XC) short course event. The longer of the two events will be 6 laps around a 5,5km course, and 3 laps for the shorter event. This will give the spectators an opportunity to put op their camping chairs and enjoy the race much more, and see their favourite rider swooping past a few times, in contrast to the normal races where they only see the riders start and finish. *Venue, Registration and number collection*: The venue is the Nguni Grill on the corner of De Wet and Morris Streets, Bendor, Polokwane. The registration and number collection: 15th June: At Nguni Grill from 17h30. Pasta special for all cyclist at NguniGrill 16th June : Starts at 06h30 on Race day, Free Coffee and a rusk will beavailable, First race to start at 08h00. *Cut –off time:* Cyclist that do not make the cut-off, will be considered non-finishers, and will not qualify for medals. *Price Giving*: Price giving will start at 11h30 in Nguni Grill, please refer to the attached flyer for details of the prices and categories. *Support Vehicles.* Please note that NO persons will be allowed to follow the cyclists by vehicle. (Refer to SA Cycling rule 33.3.3) This will lead to unsafe road conditions and a threat to the cyclist. The race commissioner and/or marshals will note the number and the cyclist will be disqualified. Spectators are however encouraged to position themselves in safe areas along the road and support the cyclists. *Rules:* The rules of cycling as published by SA Cycling on their website will be enforced. Cyclist are advised to study the rules. (available on www.cyclingsa.com ) *Timing:* ** Timing will be done by hand*.* ** *Attachments:* ** 1) Flyer 2) Entry Form 3) Road Route 4) Fun Ride Route Fietsry groete /Cycling regards, Elbie__________________ Polokwane Pedallers Cycling Club Fax: +27 86 669 5464 Go to Event Page
