RLE Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Just got email from event, here is all the info Event Dates MTB : 1st February 2014 Road: 2nd February 2014Race 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 FEBRUARYYou 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
schizo Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 So I'm abit irritated that to enter the MTB you had to get a racetec chip and now they are actually using SAS boards which I already had. Warren911 1
Trevor Du Toit Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Route for those interested. MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/349115491Inside 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..
BarHugger Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 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???) Trevor Du Toit 1
RLE Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Really is a nice goodie bag. Think I will try the Futurelife tomorrow.
scotty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Route for those interested. MTB - 10Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349115491Inside 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.
Trevor Du Toit Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 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..
Trevor Du Toit Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Water/muddy sectionsStart/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)Then60km back through "reeds" / over dam & river @ Start/Finish30Km 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/349115491MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349126703MTB - 60Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349545207 Warren911 1
scotty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited January 30, 2014 by scotty
Kranswurm Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 What happens when it rains on the day? You get wet wiledog_x, scotty and Li Mu Bai 3
Justin77 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Water/muddy sectionsStart/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)Then60km back through "reeds" / over dam & river @ Start/Finish30Km 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/349115491MTB - 30Km Route: http://www.mapmyride.../view/349126703MTB - 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
CMK Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I’m thinking of taking my old school v-brake bikes out and spare the new once from the mud Edited January 31, 2014 by CMK
Flashfozzy Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Do you get a "Flipper" attachment for Cleats? 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?
driewiel Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Pity about the rain. The first 10km will be impossible following this downpour. Upside, I can spend Saturday fixing things around the house :eek: Not a pleasant alternative.
Li Mu Bai Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 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. BarHugger 1
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