GEDDAN RUDDOCK

Reminder: Online entries are open for the Buffet Olives MTB Classic: http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3926

Online Entries are open for the Buffet Olives MTB Classic: http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3926

Online Entries are open for the Buffet Olives MTB Classic: http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3926

Event Name: BUFFET OLIVES MTB CLASSIC When: 27 October 2013 Where: Buffet Olives Farm, Paarl, Western Cape Category: MTB Route Description Short Route: 14KM Starting amongst olive groves and easy farm roads for the first 6km, you will be well warmed up by the time you hit the first climb on this varied, spectacular course. From the top of this climb, the Short Route will wind its way back down a fast but wide downhill, then a short flat section pass a dam before the last small hill thrown in for good measure before the finish. Long & Medium Route: 42KM & 25KM The Long & Medium Routes continue on forest roads with spectacular views and down hills with good doses of single track. The Medium Route returns to the finish, whereas the Long Route continues along the Klein Drakenstein mountain slopes before heading home on this challenging, but captivating course. Kiddies Route: 5KM There is also an easy 5km loop amongst the olive groves. Spectators are welcome to picnic under the trees and watch the fun. There will be food & drinks for sale and jumping castles for the children. Go to Event Page

A factual comment on the medals: we initially had 500 made (they cost R8 a medal by the way), since without a sponsor is quite an expense. On Thursday, we decided to make 300 more, since the Pre entries had closed on 570 the night before. In other words, we had 800 ,medals, so we had enough for 90% of the field (I actually have some left over).

A factual comment on the medals: we initially had 500 made (they cost R8 a medal by the way), since without a sponsor is quite an expense. On Thursday, we decided to make 300 more, since the Pre entries had closed on 570 the night before. In other words, we had 800 ,medals, so we had enough for 90% of the field (I actually have some left over).

There seem to be 2 opinions on the event: those that enjoyed the race and in their opinion felt the organizing was good, and those that did not enjoy the race because of the absence of water points, the majority of who thought it was bad organizing. Judging by the feedback so far, there were more people that enyoyed the event and felt the organizing was good, compared to those who did not.I am willing to take the blame for the absence of water points (whether the traffic pitched or not), and can guarantee that there will be at least 2 water points for the 2014 event. As for those that felt that the entry fee was expensive: when you do not have a sponsor for your event, you need to cover costs in another way, one of which is to push the entry fee up slightly; also bear in mind that if you did a Late entry, then it cost you R20 more.Please note that we also had to pay Cape Pine (Forestry) R22.80 per person (!!!), a cost we did not incur in 2012. However, there seems to be a general consensus that it was a great course(s), which is good to hear, since I put so much time & effort in laying out & marking the course.

Results are up on the Franschhoek Cycles website: http://www.franschhoekcycles.co.za/documents/BastilleMTBClassic2013Results.pdf

Please see attached for all relevant Info on the Bastille MTB Classic 2013BastilleMTBFlyer2013.pdf

Registration for the Bastille MTB Classic: 6h39 - 8h30 on Sunday morning. Pre-entries still open until Wed midnight: http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3853 Late entries will be accepted on the morning. Number collection at the Venue on the morning. More info: https://www.facebook.com/FranschhoekCycles

The Bastille MTB Classic is a re-incarnation of the Dewdale MTB Classic (which ran from 2001 - 2007).<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />There is a choice of 3 distances to choose from, depending on your fitness level and/or ability:<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* 45km: For the experienced and fitter rider, this course has a lot of climbing & technical challenges (including rocky ascents & descents, single-track sections and tight switchbacks)<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* 32km: For fit riders with average to good technical skills, this route has less climbing & less technical challenges, but will still feel lke a good workout.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* 10km: For the beginner/not so fit rider. Fairly flat route with hardly any technical challenges; the course climbs ever so gradually to the halfway mark, then it's slightly downhill, followed by flat to the finish.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />Both the 45km & 32km also start off on the 10km loop.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />Please note:<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* Both the 45km & 32km also start off on the 10km loop.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* First 200 Online entries will receive a Goodie bag sponsored by Pick n Pay (Franschhoek), La Vie de Luc & Franschhoek Cycles!<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />http://www.entrytime...fo&EventID=3853<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* Online + Late entries limited to 1000 Participants.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* Cash prizes for the Winners in the Long route (Men & Women), as well as Junior U/19 category.<br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" /><br style="color: rgb(25, 49, 77); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;" />* Medals for the first 500 Finishers.across all Distances

COURSE PROFILE FOR THE SHORT ROUTE: 10KM

COURSE PROFILE FOR THE MEDIUM ROUTE: 32KM

The Wolsely & Van Loveren races, are run under the auspices of the PPA, with reduced/lower Entry fees for PPA members ONLY; non-members have to pay more.As an Event organiser, we need to charge Entry fees that are market-related and allow us to make a Profit. Most participants do not actually realise what expenses are involved/incurred in putting on an MTB event, especially without a Sponsor. There is also Cape Pine who needs to be paid a per person rate for each Participant. For the record, we had a succesful event in 2012, especially considering that the weather was not that great for starters, it was put on at short notice, and without a Spnsor. Cheers, Geddan

Online Entries for the Bastille MTB Classic close Wednesday 10 July, at midnight: http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3853

For all of you who have enquired about Registration, here is the fast info: Registration (at Venue); from 6h30 - 9h00 (please Enter at least half an hour before your start) Pre-entry: Late entry Long 45km 9h00 R150 R170 Medium 32km 9h15 R125 R145 Short 10km 9h30 R90 R110

Event Name: BASTILLE MTB CLASSIC When: 14 July 2013 Where: Franschhoek, Western Cape Category: MTB The Bastille MTB Classic is a re-incarnation of the Dewdale MTB Classic (which ran from 2001 - 2007). There is a choice of 3 distances to choose from, depending on your fitness level and/or ability: * 45km: For the experienced and fitter rider, this course has a lot of climbing & technical challenges (including rocky ascents & descents, single-track sections and tight switchbacks) * 32km: For fit riders with average to good technical skills, this route has less climbing & less technical challenges, but will still feel lke a good workout. * 10km: For the beginner/not so fit rider. Fairly flat route with hardly any technical challenges; the course climbs ever so gradually to the halfway mark, then it's slightly downhill, followed by flat to the finish. Both the 45km & 32km also start off on the 10km loop. Please note: * Both the 45km & 32km also start off on the 10km loop. * First 200 Online entries will receive a Goodie bag sponsored by Pick n Pay (Franschhoek), La Vie de Luc & Franschhoek Cycles! http://www.entrytime...fo&EventID=3853 * Online + Late entries limited to 1000 Participants. * Cash prizes for the Winners in the Long route (Men & Women), as well as Junior U/19 category. * Medals for the first 500 Finishers.across all Distances Go to Event Page