Eselfontein mtb festival 2017 “VICIOUS, LUSCIOUS CERES SINGLE TRACK” RIDE MAGAZINE - July 2003 Thank you for entering the Eselfontein 3 Day stage race. We, the Eselfontein Mountainbike Foundation, would like to welcome you and provide you with a short guide with a little about everything for your convenience and to help you to be prepared for this stage race. If there is anything you are not sure about, or anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask any of our crew members. * Members: Deon Malherbe 0823894202 – Tracks and Camping Conrad Du Toit 0825661323 - Tracks and General information Deon Meyer 0825040806 – Tracks and General information Henk Rossouw 0845141626 – Tracks and General information Cornel Lourens 0832552005 - General information Janene Malherbe 0825028810 - anything else you can think off, except tracks…….. INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION You and your team partner have entered through EntryNinja and Live time. They will be handling all timing and results, which will be available live and at the end of each day. According to the results of Day 1, you will be seeded for Day 2 and the same for Day 3. Each rider will receive a race number with a chip. Lans Pepler of Run the Vines, will be our MC and will also provide us with some good vibey music throughout the days. Each entrant will also be receiving a goodie bag. The first 150 riders that completes his/her 3 days will also receive a medal. Every Discovery Vitality member can also claim his/her vitality points, by just communicating with EntryNinja after the race, to give you a certificate. This year we will also be joined by the Ezelenduro team and their riders. This will be something different for the spectators to watch – Daredevils racing down the mountain. They will camp with us, and join in our festivities with Redbull and Sram as their sponsors. ADMIN STILL NEEDED FROM YOU We will need to know how many of you will be camping with us on Eselfontein, PLEASE send Janene an email (before 1 October 2017) saying, CAMPING AND HOW MANY, janene@eselfontein.co.za. Camping ground is provided and for free, BUT WE NEED TO THE NUMBER OF CAMPERS, TO HAVE ENOUGH FACILITIES AVAILABLE AND CAMPING SPOTS. Your designated camping spot – “first come, first serve”- you pick out your own spot – you will receive a site layout when entering Eselfontein. We do not have electrical points, but will have a charging station at the Festival tent for your gadgets. When arriving and with registration, we will also need you just to complete a short form. This will also be used in the lucky draws, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET. PRIZES, LUCKY DRAW AND PRIZE MONEY LUCK DRAW: There will be lucky draws. PRIZE MONEY: 3Day Stage Race Prize Money – overall positions 3rd position Mens team – R800 Ladies team – R800 Mixed team – R800 2nd position Mens team – R1500 Ladies team – R1500 Mixed team – R1500 1st position Mens team – R5000 Ladies team – R5000 Mixed team – R5000 If your team can win the Eselfontein 3Day Stage race and set a new track record, you will win R30 000,00 7H 20M 30S - IS THE TIME TO BEAT!!! THE TRACKS This is an estimate. DAY 1 This 40km will be a day\night ride starting at 6pm so the correct lights will be required. We expect the average rider to do the last 20km in the dark. This section of track has been part of our normal night race of the festival over the past few years and has a total elevation gain of 740m. It will be a bunch start but will have plenty of passing opportunities. The results from Day 1 will be used to seed the riders for the next day which will be a 55km race with approx. 30km single track. DISTACE:40km ELEVATION GAIN:740M SINGLE TRACK:30KM WATER PONTS: 2, at 19km and 27km DAY 2 This will be the ride of your life with a single track combination that will blow your mind and give you an all-over body workout from counter balancing your bike. The route is a combination of our trails that are open throughout the year that will include two famous climbs, “Death Drop” and “Dead Man Walking”. The last 25km will have no big climbs. DISTANCE:55km ELEVATION GAIN:1400m SINGLE TRACK: 30km WATER POINTS: 3, at 15km, 21km and 40km DAY 3 Today is an all-new route where we go up to the Bo Swaarmoed area for the first time. It is situated close to the infamous Matroosberg mountain. Most of your climbing will be done in the first 15 km before starting with a single track which is mostly downhill all the way to the finish DISTANCE: 45km ELEVATION GAIN: 1148m WATER POINTS: 2, at 16km and 30km DAILY ROUTINE Friday 12:00 Arrivals 12:00 Campsite open 15:00 Registration 16:00 Vendors open 17:00 Medics open 17:30 Start chute open 17:50 Race Briefing 18:00 Race Start Saturday Morning 05:30 Rise and shine 06:00 Coffee bar and food vendors will open, 06:00 Bike park opens 07:00 Race medical facility opens 07:00 Start chute opens: Check-in 07:20 Start chute closes: Seeded riders 07:20 Bike park closes 07:20 Race Briefing 07:30 Race starts 08:00 All other vendors will open 11:00 Bike park opens 11:00 Bike wash opens 11:00 First riders arrive 13:00 Prize giving and Lucky Draw 14:00 Race medical facility close 21:00 Vendors closed 22:00 Lights out Sunday Morning 05:30 Rise and shine 06:00 Coffee bar and food vendors will open, 06:00 Bike park opens 07:00 Race medical facility opens 07:00 Start chute opens: Check-in 07:20 Start chute closes: Seeded riders 07:20 Bike park closes 07:20 Race Briefing 07:30 Race starts 08:00 All other vendors will open 10:00 Bike park opens 10:00 Bike wash opens 10:00 First riders arrive 12:00 Prize giving and Lucky Draw 14:00 Race medical facility close 14:00 Vendors close 16:00 Venue close FOOD AND BREVERAGE All food and drinks can be bought on the premises. This is what our vendors for the Eselfontein Fest offer: You have the luxury to pre-order your meat for the weekend through Geldenhuys Butchery and pick it up from them at the race venue. They will and can also braai your meat for you or you can just shop from them: Geldenhuys Butchery: Email JB for pre-orders - geldenhuysslagtery@gmail.com - 0828258081 Brainwave: THE PANCAKE MAN THE GRILL MAN DESSERT TRUCK: Seattle Coffee: The coffee vendor Ceres Brewery: Beer made locally The BAR: 7Stars energy drink Beer in the bottle Cold drinks Hard liquor Caratello: They will be running a Gin Bar throughout the weekend Enduren: For all your energy need Kole en Deeg: Chocolate brownies Roosterbrood Kole en Vleis: Smoked pulled chicken ciabatta Smoked Chicken wings Smoked chicken 3 ways: quarter / half of whole chicken Du Preez Wine Estate: They will be having a wine tasting on Saturday 14 October in our Chillout tent Lizaan se kombuis She will be joining the wine tasting with delicious mini platters to go with PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MASSAGES This service is available, BUT is something that you will need to book in advance. And all bookings must be made before or on 5 October 2017. Please contact Sarah-Jane at: wilkinsonphysio@gmail.com or 084 580 4884. The rate: R300 for 30 min massage But if you do have a specific need, please discuss this with Sarah-Jane BIKE WORKSHOPS and BIKE PARK BIKE WORKSHOPS We have 3 bike workshop stations that can be used. They will also be selling the relevant parts that might be needed. Please do contact the shop of your choice to book your service or if you would like to pre-order any specific parts. All bookings must be made before or on 10 October 2016. 021 887 3417 Sales Manager BMT Stellenbosch Phone: 021 887 3417 dewald@bmtsa.co.za OLYMPIC CYCLES T: 021 671 5008 | A: 67 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708 E: shoponline@olympiccycles.co.za | W: www.olympiccycles.co.za Ceres Cycles will have a bike wash, if needed DETAILS T 023 312 3578 E admin@cerescycles.co.za BIKE PARK The tennis court on Eselfontein by the venue will serve as your bike park. This will be locked and reopen on specific times. Security is also sponsored by CERES Alarms to keep them all safe. You can make use of the service or keep your bike with you. The choice is yours, but still at own risk. MEDICAL NETCARE offers a full medical service on each day. Serious cases will be transferred to any of the local hospitals that offer a more comprehensive service. Basic medical services are free, but treatment of recurring injuries or pre-existing chronic conditions will be for the rider’s account. Please remember to carry the details of your medical insurance in case of hospitalisation. Personal Please bring your personal medication as prescribed by your doctor. We are riding through areas with some of honey bees, so come prepared! Also carry sunblock with a sun protection factor of at least 20 SPF. WHAT TO BRING What to bring for the ride: A mobile phone Fully charged and programmed with all the emergency numbers (supplied at race registration). Ensure that both riders carry a phone. Mobile phone charging facilities will be available at the race red tent.First aid kit Consisting of 1 x stretch bandage, 2 x dressings, adhesive plasters, foil survival blanket and sunblock with a minimum SPF factor of 20.Bike repair tools UST tyre repair kit, multi-tool, replacement derailleur hanger, inflation device (pump, bombs etc). There will be Squirtlube for lubing at water pointsFluid Days are hot so bring enough water – waterpoint interval 1-1,5 hoursClothing Three sets of cycling clothing (ensure you invest in some good quality cycling shorts).Supplements Different type of eatery(sweets), Enduren energy drink, water and coke will be provided at the water points. If you use any other supplement brand, remember to bring it with you!Eye protection A pair of sunglasses.What you will need if you are camping on Eselfontein: Cash Tent or camper or the boot of your carSleeping bag and cushion Casual clothingSlip slopsTorch / headlampToiletriesTowelLocks for your bag and tentChamois creamMosquito repellentHat or cap for the unforgiving Ceres sunPersonal medicationWood What we will provide if you are camping on Eselfontein: · Camping grounds · Braai facilities · Showers · Toilets · Wood for sale – R50/bag We would like to Thank each and every rider, person, company, shop and friend, for helping us with our first Eselfontein 3 Day Stage Race. We hope that each rider will enjoy this journey and the success of 2017 will help us with more stage races in the future.
