[Event] Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic 2012

[Sean1]

Event Name: Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic 2012
When: 17 June 2012
Where: Baynesfield, Kwazulu-Natal
Category: MTB

Come have the ride of your life at the Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic which is going to be held on Father’s day 17th June 2012.

 

 

There is absolutely no excuse not to be riding as most dads should get the PINK ticket!

 

 

This race will appeal to all cyclists and family members from the racing snakes and fitness fanatics in the new 65km, where there will be some decent prize money on offer, to the moms and dads in the 45km and finally to the intermediate riders and kiddies in the 20 and 10km distances.

 

 

For the first 1000 finishers across the finish line there is also a T-shirt hand-out. Remember to stay for prize giving as there are excellent lucky draw prizes. Roag entries close on midnight the 13th June 2012 and a R30 late entry fee will apply thereafter.

 

 

For the more adventurous there are also camping facilities and a social night ride starting at 6pm, 16th June 2012. For more information on the camping and night ride please contact Kate on 0829208499 or Cass on 0825789433.

 

 

The routes this year will be prepared by Devlin Fogg of Trail Solutions and NCT Forestry. Look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

Date: 17 June 2012

Province: KwaZulu Natal

Location: Baynesfield Estate

Entries Close: 13 Jun 2012

Starting Time: 08:30

Registration: Baynesfield Estate ; 17 June ; 06:30 - 08:30

Seeding and Batching: Yes

Timed By: ROAG Timing

Late Entries: Yes

Fully ROAG Administered Event: Yes

Event Website: http://www.safireinsurance.com/events.php or enter at www.roag.co.za

Go to Event Page

[Sean1]

I had a quick look at the 65km route today and there is a little hill which we shall call the "Baynesfield Breaker" which will test the legs a little.

 

For those who know Karkloof "Lebanon" might be a half decent comparison..

[Sean1]

The SAFIRE BAYNESFIELD MTB CLASSIC is going to be a real winner this year, with a warm up social night ride on Saturday night at 6pm. Some details:

The +- 15km Baynesfield Night ride:

Saturday 16^th June

Ride starts at 6pm

Suitable for all ages

Entry fee R40 includes a wors roll or some hearty hot soup with a roll

Helmets compulsory

Head lights a good idea

Full bar and catering available

The night ride is a very social event for the whole family

Limited camping available

Contact Cass 082 578 9433 or Kate 082 920 8499

[Grease]

Never ridden on the Estate and surrounds. Passed through the area on the weekend - looks to be full of potnetial. Are the organisers going to provide some route Maps and Profiles?

[Sean1]

Route maps and Profiles will be available soon. In the meantime herewith some more information about the classic:

 

 

The Ride of your Life! This year the Safire Baynesfield Classic, Sunday the 17th of June promises to be the ride of your life, with 5 different race routes (including the social night ride) to suit all tastes, scintillating descents, forest singletrack, river crossings, gentle trails for the kids and so much more.

 

Baynesfield Estate

 

Fast facts you might not know about Joseph Baynes who inter alia pioneered the dairy industry in South Africa; gave Durban its first organised fresh milk and butter; placed the bacon curing industry on a sound footing; and played a large part in piloting through the contract for the drainage of the Congella swamps to develop modern warfage in Durban harbour, in creating Maydon Wharf, thus doubling the size of the harbour.

 

Joseph Baynes died in 1925, aged 83 with no heirs. He left the Baynesfield Estate in trust for the benefit of all South Africans. He and his second wife Sarah are buried at the Mausoleum. A peaceful place on the Estate where one may contemplate all that Joseph Baynes achieved by his tenacity, enterprise, thrift and hard work. For more info visit www.baynesfieldmuseum.co.za/

 

Race Route Info

 

For the racing snakes, the new 65km route features much of the 45km route, with the addition of the awesome Baynesfield Breaker climb. The 7,6km climb is honest but the views are unsurpassed and the descent back down will have your eyes watering and your brake discs red hot.

 

For the 45km and 65km we have some great new singletrack sections in the forests and near the dam to keep the team entertained. This year also sees the removal of the DAM WALL crossing that scared the daylights out of so many in the past.

 

Byanesfield Breaker

 

The 65km riders will be faced with the mighty Baynesfield Breaker which will take you from 977m to 1418m above sea level during the 7.6km climb. A total ascent of 441m.

 

http://www.roag.co.za/media/122288/image001.jpg

 

 

A profile picture of the Baynesfield Breaker (above) reveals that the 45km riders will skip most of this climb, whilst the 65km riders will look forward to the climb and the views from the top of the Estate.

 

Night Ride

There will be a warm up social night ride on Saturday night the 16th of June at 6pm. Suitable for all ages, with the entry fee R40 includes a wors roll or some hearty hot soup with a roll. Helmets are compulsory and head lights would be a good idea. A full bar and catering will be available. The night ride is a very social event for the whole family!

 

Limited camping spots are available, please contact Cass on 082 578 9433 or Kate on 082 920 8499.

[Sean1]

Herewith the route and profile of the 45km. Should be a good fast race.

 

The Dam Wall crossing is out and has been replaced by a river crossing below the Dam Wall instead.

45.pdf

[Sean1]

Herewith the route and profile of the 65km which shares most of the 45km route but has the added advantage of the Baynesfield Breaker and the views from the top of the climb!

 

The route will follow a clock wise direction around the supplied map.

65.pdf

[Sean1]

Herewith the 10km and 20km routes and profiles. Much care has been taken this year to give riders a unique family riding experience.

 

See you there!

10.pdf

20.pdf

[Devlin Fogg]

Ok pedal people. Here's a little video from the top of the Baynesfield Breaker. Its a great climb, really, with very friendly gradient, and once your'e up, theres some great single-track to bring you back down again. If you have not entered already, what exactly are you waiting for.

Baynefiels Breaker.mov

[Grease]

Thanks for the info gents...this one looks well thought out. Plenty climbing sure - but a good finishing strecth to be kind on all the achy legs.

 

...now all I need to do is convice the goose that this is going to be the best Fathers day present a guy could ask for

[Sean1]

Seeing double or double the fun?

 

Some overtaking opportunities at the Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic. For more information on Safire visit: www.safireinsurance.com (fsp 2092)

[Sean1]

Need directions?

 

Follow Durban Road through centre of PMB past the City Hall, as if you are heading towards the N3 highway and Durban.

 

Turn right onto Alexandra Rd/​R103/​R56

Continue to follow R56 for 32.6km. Should take 28minutes.

 

This road takes you uphill and out of town, direction Richmond.

 

Look out for Tekwani Sawmill and an N3 turnoff on left.

 

Take the first right thereafter direction Baynesfield.

 

Follow this road till you get to Baynesfield club and race on right hand side.

 

Enjoy your ride!

[Sean1]

The results are out

 

results: www.elitetiming.co.za/Results/2012Result...bid/120/Default.aspx

writeup: www.roag.co.za/recent-events/2012/safire...eld-mtb-classic.aspx

writeup: www.dirtjam.co.za/calverley-and-bergstrom-retain-series-lead/