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Serengeti Classic MTB Race 2014


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Just got email from event, here is all the info

 

Event Dates

MTB : 1st February 2014

Road: 2nd February 2014

Race pack pick up and Late entries:

· Cycle Lab, The Bridge Lynnwood Road,29 January 2014, From 09:00 12:00

Penalty fees of R20 will apply on late entries

· Sportsmans Warehouse Fourways, 30 January 2014 from 09:00-16:00

- Penalty fees of R20 will apply on late entries

· Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, Kempton Park, 1 February 2014 from 06:30 11:00

- Penalty fee of R50 will apply on the day NO ENTRIES FOR ROAD RACE ON 2 FEBRUARY

You will receive your start times at Race pack pick up.

Estimated times are:

Mtb: 60KM first block Starts 08:00 and the rest of the groups and distances will follow with 5 minutes intervals

Road Race: 112km for Elite riders will start 05:30 and The first 101km start is 06:00 groups and distances after that is 5min intervals

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Route for those interested.

 

MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/349115491

Inside Serengeti.

 

MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/349126703 (just over 30Km)

MTB - 60Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/349545207 (just under 60Km)

 

Basically same as last year Feb & Sep.

30/60 - First bit same then split, @ WP1, 60Km dose section, then race comes together for short bit, before @ WP2, again split to keep routes separate.

 

Hope u all enjoy..

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Nice pre- and post-race goodie bag:

 

Coffee, Future-Life and calcium supplementation for Pre-race.

 

Tea, bubble bath and calcium supplementation for post-race.

 

(rasing the bar for goodies???)

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Route for those interested.

 

MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349115491

Inside Serengeti.

 

MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349126703 (just over 30Km)

MTB - 60Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349545207 (just under 60Km)

 

Basically same as last year Feb & Sep.

30/60 - First bit same then split, @ WP1, 60Km dose section, then race comes together for short bit, before @ WP2, again split to keep routes separate.

 

Hope u all enjoy..

Last year there was an issue with route markers been removed resulting in riders doing the incorrect distances, hopefully there is a recce on the morning to ensure that all is ok.

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Last year there was an issue with route markers been removed resulting in riders doing the incorrect distances, hopefully there is a recce on the morning to ensure that all is ok.

 

Yes 1st priority of day..

I take full responsibility for last year, was a rookie mistake, & unfortunately one idiot stuff race up @ a crucial point.

USN @ Red barn had same thing a few months later..

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Water/muddy sections

  • Start/finish crossing river 10/30/60 (will open up area to drain & have conveyor belts down as well)
  • Serengeti Dam - small crossing (out for 10/30/60 - return for 10/60)
  • River "Reed" neighbors @6.5Km- 30/60-out, @49km -60 back - (water very low) - ground hard packed
  • @ 10Km (30/60-out) MUD bath last year - so far all dry
  • @ 11km - under road - Dunblane (30/60-out) & 30km(30-back) - not bad, will be putting boards down.
  • @ 44km-60 & 22.5Km-30 - down railway up to WP2 - ok, got pallets if needed
  • (60km (mud just after WP2) down power lines, - last was all filled in, all fine)

Then

60km back through "reeds" / over dam & river @ Start/Finish

30Km back under road & river @ Start/Finish.

 

So all looking good, will give finial update after I finish marking course 2mrw.

 

MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349115491

MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349126703

MTB - 60Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349545207


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Yes 1st priority of day..

I take full responsibility for last year, was a rookie mistake, & unfortunately one idiot stuff race up @ a crucial point.

USN @ Red barn had same thing a few months later..

Cool, just picked up my race number sticker, nice to see how the queue for MTB collection was longer than the road one :lol:

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Water/muddy sections

  • Start/finish crossing river 10/30/60 (will open up area to drain & have conveyor belts down as well)
  • Serengeti Dam - small crossing (out for 10/30/60 - return for 10/60)
  • River "Reed" neighbors @6.5Km- 30/60-out, @49km -60 back - (water very low) - ground hard packed
  • @ 10Km (30/60-out) MUD bath last year - so far all dry
  • @ 11km - under road - Dunblane (30/60-out) & 30km(30-back) - not bad, will be putting boards down.
  • @ 44km-60 & 22.5Km-30 - down railway up to WP2 - ok, got pallets if needed
  • (60km (mud just after WP2) down power lines, - last was all filled in, all fine)

Then

60km back through "reeds" / over dam & river @ Start/Finish

30Km back under road & river @ Start/Finish.

 

So all looking good, will give finial update after I finish marking course 2mrw.

 

MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349115491

MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349126703

MTB - 60Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349545207


 

Hi I would really appreciate that final feedback as soon as you have it as I would still love to do the race despite most of my riding buddies wanting to pull out due to the rain and mud.If you still think it is rideable and enjoyable I'm still keen.

 

Regards,

Justin

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I’m thinking of taking my old school v-brake bikes out and spare the new once from the mud

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Do you get a "Flipper" attachment for Cleats? :eek:

When we registered I had to buy a Racetec Chip. Which is now not required. Are there any other races that will require this chip during the year?

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Pity about the rain. The first 10km will be impossible following this downpour. :thumbdown: Upside, I can spend Saturday fixing things around the house :eek: :eek: Not a pleasant alternative.

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Nice pre- and post-race goodie bag:

 

Coffee, Future-Life and calcium supplementation for Pre-race.

 

Tea, bubble bath and calcium supplementation for post-race.

 

(rasing the bar for goodies???)

you better use up those calcium pills fast, they expire really soon.

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