Event Name: 24/12/6 HOUR MISTY VALLEY MTB CHAMPIONSHIPS When: 23 November 2013 - 24 November 2013 Where: Slaaihoek Road, Machadodorp, Misty Valley Lodge, Mpumulanga Category: MTB CATEGORIES Solo – 24 Hour – Mens – R500 This category is for strong riders, candidates can expect up to 24 hours of riding. There will also be a Singlespeed category Solo – 12 Hour – Ladies – R350 This category is for strong riders, candidates can expect up to 12 hours of riding. There will also be a Singlespeed category Solo – 12 Hour – Mens – R350 This category is for strong riders, candidates can expect up to 12 hours of riding. There will also be a Singlespeed category Teams - 24 Hour - Team of 4 or 5 – R1200 Four/Five people (any combination of men & women) of any skill level can enter. Each rider can expect approximately 6 hours of riding. Prizes will be awarded to full mens teams, full ladies teams and mixed teams of any combination. Corporate Team - 24 Hour - Team of 8 to 10 – R2500 Eight/Ten people (any combination of men & women) of any skill level can enter. Each rider can expect approximately 6 hours of riding. Prizes will be awarded to full mens teams, full ladies teams and mixed teams of any combination. Teams - 24 Hour - Team of 2 – R900 Two people (any combination of men & women) of any skill level can enter.. Teams - 12 Hour - Team of 2 – R600 Two people (any combination of men & women) of any skill level can enter Teams – 6 Hour - Team of 2 – R400 Two people (any combination of men & women) of any skill level can enter Solo – 6 Hour – Open – R250 This category is for intermediate riders ENTRY FEE INCLUDES 1 Pit area. 3mx3m for solo riders and 6mx3m for teams – only the area, tents/gazebo not included. 1 Rider Goodie pack per person entered. Number Board with cable ties. 1 camping area, Please note no electricity. 1 Race Entry Fee. 24 Hour Energy Drink Station Prizes, Giveaways and entertainment Medals to all finishers 24 Hour Battery Charge Centre You will be given your rider's pack at race registration along with your camping ground number, Pit Tent Number and Number Board. EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 22 November 2013 1200 Camping areas open 1800 Registration opens 2000 Registration Closes. Saturday 23 November 2013 0600 Registration opens. 0600 Course opens for practice. 0900 Registration closes. 0930 Kids 24 minute race begins 1000 Kids race ends 1015 Race Briefing. All team members and solo riders must attend 1030 24 Hour, 12 Hour and 6 Hour Races start 1630 6 Hour format race ends 1730 (approx) Lights must be fitted to bikes ans switched on 2230 12 hour race format ends – complete current lap Sunday 24 November 2013 0600 PA services re-commence. 1030 24 Hour race format ends, complete current lap. Course closes. No more riders allowed to start laps. 1130 Presentations Commence. ( you should pack up before this if you need to get away quick). REGISTRATION Teams registration will be open at Misty Valley Lodge from 1800 to 2000 on Friday 15 November and from 0600 to 0900 on Saturday 16 November 2013.. By entering online, you’ve assured yourself, and your team mates, a place on the start line at the race. However, this isn't the end of the entry process; there’s still Race Registration (at the event).The first thing your team captain should do is come to Race Registration with the following: A signed Race Waiver for each team member (plus the parent/guardian signature for under 18 riders). Try to have this paperwork organised well before the event - it will make Race Registration so much easier for everyone. Your confirmation of entry which will be sent to you electronically once payment has been secured. YOUR PIT AREA You will receive a pit area as part of your entry. This will provide you with an erected 6m x 6m marquee or a 3m x 3m space for Solo rider. The entire Race Village will be lit up with strong lighting. RACE CANCELLATION Misty Valley Lodge reserves the right to cancel the race at any time. The race may be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions and lightning. 24/12 HOUR ROUTE INFO The route will consist of a 7km loop. Each lap will consist of single track, jeep track and farm roads. There will be ample overtaking sections between single track. You will encounter loose rocks, bridges, some easy technical conditions, a stream crossing and lots of flowing fun. Please don’t underestimate the race as it is mostly held at 2000 mtr above sea level. The Route profile and map will follow shortly….. MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES First Aid will be located at the end of the Pit Area along with an ambulance and medics. It is also wise to carry your own basic First Aid kit and have it available at your Pit Area. BATTERY CHARGE CENTRE There will be a Battery charging tent with 240V outlets. Make sure that your power board, chargers and batteries all have your name and team name on them. It is highly recommended that you bring your batteries to the event in a fully charged condition. Only battery chargers are permitted to be plugged into the outlets in the battery charging tent. If any of your charging equipment has a fault which trips the earth leakage safety system, that equipment will then be removed from the battery charging tent and prohibited from further use. RACE VILLAGE AND CAMPING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION We have the following accommodation available for riders and families. This is an additional cost over entry fees and the Lodge must be contacted separately.2 sleeper – Self Catering Chalet – R800 per night 2 sleeper – non self catering Hotel Room – R600 per night 4 sleeper self catering – Log Cabin – R1000 per night 6 sleeper self catering – Log Cabin – R1350 per night 8 – 10 sleeper self catering – Lakeside Chalets – R1800 per night 15 sleeper – Premiere Lodge – R2500 per night FACILITIES AVAILABLE Misty Valley Lodge has everything you could ever need and more, the amenities of the site include: Toilets and Hot Showers are located on the camping ground. There is also toilets available in the swimming pool area, bar and restaurant. All our water is drinkable. Catering. Hungry? There will be food stalls to satisfy the fussiest bike rider. Also our hotel restaurant and bar will be open 24 hours. Kids Activities – Jumping castles, kids activity programme, indoor swimming pool, pool table, table tennis and a skills clinic kiddies pump track session on Saturday. Go to Event Page
