[Event] BASTILLE MTB CLASSIC

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

Online Entries for the Bastille MTB Classic close Wednesday 10 July, at midnight:

 

http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3853

 

 

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

Mmmm........... Think I will skip this and rather do the Wolsley race and the new race at Van Loveren on the 10th of Aug which combined will cost me about the same as this race.

 

I hope it is successful for them!

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

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

COURSE PROFILE FOR THE MEDIUM ROUTE: 32KM

Edited July 2, 2013 by FRANSCHHOEK CYCLES

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

COURSE PROFILE FOR THE SHORT ROUTE: 10KM

[Jaco-fiets]

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

 

I understand Geddan. I was totally sincere when I said I hope it is successful. My comment for rather doing the other 2 are purely from a personal financial point of view

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

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

 

 

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

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

 

 

 

 

[GEDDAN RUDDOCK]

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

[Surv0MTB]

Weather looking good, no rain, hopefully dry trails.. im getting excited.. and so is my drivetrain..

 

 

[lerouc]

Its a bit crap that the prize giving is at 12h. dont know if i'll be back from the 45km by then

[CJVDM]

Glad its sunny, last year's mudfest (although fun) costed me a crapload of money in new brake pads / chain / cluster ect due to the mud.

 

 

[Surv0MTB]

Yeah, last year was quite an experience, but still managed to retain a smile through all of it. Bike hated me tho.

[eitan]

Looking forward to this one. Rain. mud or shine it is going ti be awesome.

[Bike Mob]

Raining today over the cape. It's supposed to stop around 8pm. I hope that's enough time for it to dry out.

 

Anyone know how well the course will drain?

[eitan]

@Zilla There are a few spots that are always wet in winter due to mountain drainage. 90 % of the course will be relatively dry. Mountain Biking is a winter sport... Come ride. It's Bastille Festival and this town is pumping.