[Event] Pam Golding Properties Sani Transfrontier Epic 2013

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Event Name: Pam Golding Properties Sani Transfrontier Epic 2013
When: 27 October 2013
Where: Sani Pass Hotel, Sani Pass Road, Himeville., Kwazulu-Natal
Category: MTB

The Sani Transfrontier Epic is this year sponsored by Pam Golding Properties. New sponsor, same challenge, the Sani Pass!

 

A unique MTB event in many ways! It is possibly one of the hardest and most beautiful mountain biking events in South Africa. It is an iconic event that transports riders from the South African foothills of the Drakensberg to the very summit of the legendary Sani Pass in Lesotho. The ultimate test of a climber’s ability it is also a gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery one can experience on a mountain bike.

 

Starting at the Sani Pass Hotel, at 1566m above sea level, riders climb for 21km up the Sani Pass eventually summiting in the thin air at 2873m before turning and hurtling for home. While undoubtedly a tough test of the legs and lungs it is by no means beyond the capabilities of your average rider and presents a unique opportunity to join a select club of climbers.

 

For the Fun riders there is the shorter option of turning after 13km at the SA Border Post, at 1968m, a worthy challenge in itself.

 

Entries are limited so don’t miss this opportunity to scratch this singular race off your bucket list.

 

Registration will take place at the Sani Pass Hotel from 06:30 Sunday morning with racing to start from 08:00.

 

Entry Fees: Pre-entry / Late entry

42km Epic: R160 / R190

26km Fun: R100 / R130

 

Note: All Riders need to be CSA Licensed or R35 Temp. License on the day

 

Online entries at www.roag.co.za

 

Directions:

From the N3 take the R617 junction at Howick signposted to Underberg. On arrival in Underberg turn right at the Shell petrol station, and continue out of Underberg passing through Himeville to the Sani Pass cross roads. Taking a left at the cross roads the hotel is approximately 12km along the Sani Pass road.

 

From Kokstad take the R617 north, passing through Swartberg. On arrival in Underberg turn left at the Shell petrol station, and continue out of Underberg passing through Himeville to the Sani Pass cross roads. Taking a left at the cross roads the hotel is approximately 12km along the Sani Pass road.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[KZNMongoose]

Registered...

 

 

[Skubarra]

That race name is almost longer than the race itself

[V12man]

Not an easy ride up (ok - we started in Himeville) - fun and fast on the way down..

 

From the bottom looking up - you can see the road s bending up the hill into the clouds...

 

 

From the top looking down - you can see the road - but there is a big section hidden to the left behind the edge.

 

[KnobbyMech]

Pretty high up on my to-do list.