ASG Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Event Name: The Barden Tyres 24hr Race At Rosemary HillWhen: 29 March 2014 - 30 March 2014Where: Rosemary Hill, Pretoria, GautengCategory: MTBASG is proud to announce that our 24hr MTB Challenge will take place on Saturday the 29th of March The event will be hosted over a 24hr period and will boast a feast of single track as you traverse through ASG's legendary Rosemary Hill MTB track. Entrants will set up their own camp site at the start, where music, bon fires and lots of activity will entertain them throughout the night, keeping them "pumped up" Warm showers, flushing toilets and food and drinks will be available not to mention Rosemary Hill's spectacular coffee for those in need of a boost. Prizes will include an array of ASG brands specific to mountain biking as well as sponsor products. The 24 Hour format is unique as it combines endurance and night riding in a social environment. A massive relay where solo riders and teams of 2, 4, 6 or 8 will compete against one another by completing as many laps as possible in a 24hr time frame (relay style, with only one team member out on the track at any one time). Team tactics will be key, deciding who should ride when, how many laps each rider should complete at any one time, and when to take a break for rest, sleep and nutrition. Solo riders will achieve the ultimate bragging rights in mountain biking! However, all teams (including solo riders) are free to decide how much or how little they ride, and how much time they prefer to spend sharing stories around their campfire! After all, the event is aimed are maximising the enjoyment and experience of all participants. Again, there will be two different course routes, each of approximately 10km, to make things more interesting, and to provide some variety in terms of terrain and features. Whether you are an experienced or novice rider, this event is designed to accommodate all participants. If you can't make the full 24hrs, join us on the course from 14h00 to 20h00 and take part in the 6hr Challenge. This separate event runs on the same course with the same rules as the 24hr event. Whilst shorter in duration, it still enables participants to experience the thrill of day and night relay riding. PROGRAMMEDate: 29th and 30th of March 2014 Address: Rosemary Hill - 257 Mooiplaats, N4 East, Exit 18, Pretoria, South Africa Gates open for teams to set up their camp : 07h30 onwards 24 Hour Registration : 08h30 onwards6 Hour Registration : 12h30 onwards24 Hour Race Times : 10h00 Saturday the 29th of March to 10h00 Sunday the 30th of March6 Hour Race Times : 14h00 to 20h00 (Saturday 29 March) FEATURESDams | Forests | Grassy Plains | Ruins | Floating Bridge | Shebeen FORMAT AND COST 24hr Solo : R 290.0024hr Team of 2 : R 550.0024hr Team of 4 : R 990.0024hr Team of 6 : R 1,490.0024hr Team of 8 : R 1,870.00 6hr Solo : R 180.006hr Team of 2 : R 280.006hr Team of 4 : R 500.00 NUMBER BOARDYou will be provided with a number board for the ride which will be unique to the event so please be sure to return it to one of the race organisers at the end of your ride. DIRECTIONSDirections to Rosemary Hill - www.rosemaryhill.co.za Travel east on N4 highway, away from Pretoria, towards Witbank.Take Donkerhoek offramp (small toll booth at top of offramp)After going through toll booth, turn right over the highway onto the Boschkop dirt road.Travel 2km along the Boschkop road, and you will see the ASG sign on your left, and the Rosemary Hill entrance on your right.PLEASE READ CAREFULLYPlease note that riders need to be 12 years and older to compete in this event. All categories are OPEN - EXCEPT if your team is made up of 50% or more female riders in which case you will automatically qualify for the MIXED category. For all team entries, mixed or open, each individual rider needs to complete at least 2 laps. Come and join us at this unique event, it's guaranteed to be a blast! Go to Event Page
flat29 Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) . Edited February 11, 2014 by flat29
MaxUmis Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Looking forward to it. Hopefully the rains have passed by then
BarHugger Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Night time is going to be interesting if it is muddy. Hope organisers make provision for some HP cleaners.....together with hot showers and coffee (on tap). Edited March 24, 2014 by BarHugger bees 1
BarHugger Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Very nice venue for 24h. Seems as if the weather will hold. Hope there is enough coffee and "fermented coffee". Lekka way to spend the weekend.
MTBer Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Did the 6 hour solo. Nice afternoon and thanks to the organisers.
bees Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Fantastic event and venue. It was a good challenge. The weather did hold, it would have been interesting if it rained. :-) Thanks for a great event
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