ASG Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Event Name: Sondela Super Classic Presented By ASGWhen: 27 October 2012Where: Sondela Nature Reserve, Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), LimpopoCategory: RoadSondela SuperClassic presented by ASG Fast, flat and perfect fine tuning Sondela Nature Reserve, only 45minutes’ drive on the N1 north of Pretoria, is where the inaugural SondelaSuperClassic road race takes place on October 27. Participants can choose between twodistances on a flat and fast course, offering a perfect last training ride twoweeks prior to the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. The long ride covers 104 km butthere is also a 40km option. The roads are quiet and the surface good,presenting an excellent opportunity to riders who are looking for a good moralebooster before the Cycle Challenge. For further info and to enter, click here Sondela has been a popular Bushveldgetaway for many years, maintaining a high occupancy rate. The resort excels inplaying host to mass-participation cycling events, as evidenced by the SondelaMountain Bike Challenge, which attracted 1 500 riders in winter this year. The resort’s management are puttingeverything in place for a wonderful family weekend with lots of entertainmentfor children, a massive beer tent and all sorts of delicious eats and drinks. A secure bike park is available.Participants will receive wrist tags at registration, which will ensure thesafekeeping of bikes while the owners enjoy the festivities over the weekend. The event starts at the entrance toSondela, which is off the main slipway into Bela-Bela. Ample parking is cordonedoff from the entrance back towards the N1. More than 25 ushers will be on dutyto help drivers park their vehicles. The ushers will look after the vehiclesall day. Route description There are only two right turns onthe long ride and one on the short distance. All other turns are left-turns. The 104km route goes out towardsSettlers on the R516, then through Settlers before turning right back on theR516. Riders carry on along this road until they turn left at Crecy Road. Thesmooth road surface continues to the T-junction where the route takes a leftturn again on to the R33. This section does have potholes, which have beenfilled, but riders should look out for uneven sections. Just after the 70km mark anotherleft turn awaits before the route joins up with the R516 left and right backtowards Sondela. The short ride goes out to Settlersand immediately turns left and back on the R516 towards Sondela. There is one water point on theshort ride (at the R516 joining) and three on the long ride. As at all ASG events, medicalspecialists MMC will be on hand to look after any medical requirements andemergencies. Road Rangers bike marshals will also be on duty to ensure safepassage for cyclists. Suzuki Montana will supply lead vehicles to lendassistance. Date: 27 October 2012Where:Sondela Nature Reserve, 45 minutes from Pretoria on the N1Distances and entryfees: 104 km (R200) and 40 km (R120-00) Start time:06:00 Prize giving:11:00Timing:RaceTec On-line entries and further information: www.asgevents.co.za For further info on Sondela and for directions go to www.sondela.com For bookings, email info@sondela.com For race enquiries email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807 Mountain-bike fun ride Cyclists who fancy taking part in adouble header over the weekend can enter the Sondela MTB fun ride the day afterthe road race. Date: 28 OctoberTime:08:00Distance:25 kmCourse:flat, jeep track and single trackEntry fee:R120 Go to Event Page
2 X 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Same route as the Bela Bela, lekker fast and flat
ASG Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 Entries for next Saturday's Sondela SuperClassic, close on Wednesday 17 October, which means riders who still want to enter need to get clicking to www.asgevents.co.za. To enter now, click here . The Sondela SuperClassic is fast and flat and takes place three weeks prior to the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. It’s perfectly nestled as a manageable 100km ride to round off your training regime for the Cycle Challenge. The long ride covers 104km while a 40km option is also on offer. Both distances are on flat routes and will provide a good moral booster before the Cycle Challenge. The roads are quiet and the road surface is good. Sondela, situated 45 minutes from Pretoria on the N1 towards Polokwane, has been a popular bushveld getaway for many years and the resort excels in hosting mass participation cycling events, as evidenced by the big ASG Sondela Mountain Bike Challenge, which attracted 1500 riders in winter this year. Management are now putting it all in place for a wonderful family weekend at Sondela with lots of kids entertainment, a massive beer tent and all sorts of delicious eats and drinks. A controlled bike park is available for riders. Participants will receive wrist tags at registration which will ensure safe keeping of bikes while riders enjoy the festivities over the weekend The event starts at the entrance to Sondela, which is off the main slipway into Bela Bela, and ample parking is cordoned off from the Sondela entrance back towards the N1 Highway. More than 25 parking ushers will be on duty to help riders get parked and ready and they will look after vehicles during the course of the day. Sondela SuperClassic, presented by ASG: Quick Facts Date: 27 October 2012Where: Sondela Nature Reserve, 45 minutes from Pretoria on the N1Distances: 104km (R200); 40km (R120-00)Time: 06:00On-line entries: www.asgevents.co.zaPrize giving: 11:00Timing: RaceTec On-line entries and further information: www.asgevents.co.za For further info on Sondela and directions go to www.sondela.comFor race enquiries email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807 MTB Fun RideRiders who fancy doing a double header over the weekend can enter the Sondela MTB Fun ride the day after the road race:Date: 28 OctoberTime: 8:00Distance: 25kmCourse: flat, jeep track and single trackEntry fee: R120
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