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Event Name: Homeward Bound Challenge
When: 30 October 2015
Where: Winterton to Salt Rock, Kwazulu-Natal
Category: MTB

Welcome to Homeward bound Challenge2014

 

 

 

The 4th running of Homeward bound takes place on the 30st October (registration) and 31st October 2015(Race day). This event is a Point to Point race, starting at Mountain Splendour (Northern Drakensberg) and finishing 300km later in Saltrock. Riders will be faced with a number challenges throughout their journey Home. The event starts at 12am in the morning and teams have 24 hours to complete the 300km track.

 

GPS Navigation

 

The route is 100% unmarked and riders will need to navigate their way by means of a GPS unit. A number of check points will be placed at random points along the route, to ensure teams stay on the correct track. Support drivers will also be given a GPS track ,as well as written instructions.

 

Teams

 

Homeward bound is a Teams event. Competitors have the option of either riding as a 3 man Team , 4 man Team

3 Man team: consist of 2 riders and 1 Support driver. There are 2 categories in this format:

 

*Male:All the riders must be males. (The support driver can be a Female)

 

*Mixed :A minimum of one female rider must complete the entire distance

 

 

 

4 Man Team : consist of 3 riders and 1 Support driver. There is 1 categories in this format:

 

*Male:All the riders must be males. The support driver can be a Female

 

 

 

NEW route for 2015

 

The 300km route consists largely of rolling district roads and meandering jeep tracks, allowing for easy navigation. Riders will be spoilt for scenery, with views of the amazing Drakensberg, through to the Thorn veld. Don’t be fooled by the lack of single track. The Challenge lies in completing this beast of a journey. Homeward bound will test your endurance, navigational skills and the ability to get along with your team mates for the duration of the event. Easy!

 

 

 

Entry Fee includes:

 

Dinner at registration

 

Tented accommodation at the start

 

Event Jacket (Finishers ONLY)

 

Bottle of JC Le Roux for the Finishing teams

 

 

 

 

 

You should enter if:

 

1. You are looking for a new team event.

 

2. Would like to ride over 200km in one day

 

3. What to see new places

 

4. Love riding you bike

 

 

 

The event is limited to 100 teams.

 

Event Program

 

Race date | 30/31 Oct

Race Distance | 300km

Start Venue | Mt Splendour

Finish Venue | Salt Rock

Start Time | 30 Oct 00h00

Finish Time | 31 Oct 00h00

Reg | 30 Oct 16h00 to 18h00

Reg Venue | Mt Splendour

Race Briefing | 30 Oct 18h30

Dinner | 30 Oct 19h00

Early Bird Entries | Until 1 Sept

Normal Entries | From 2 Sept



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We are looking for a rider to join our team for this years ride, any takers???

 

Race date | 30/31 Oct
Race Distance | 300km

Start Venue | Mt Splendour
Finish Venue | Salt Rock

Start Time | 30 Oct 00h00
Finish Time | 31 Oct 00h00

Reg | 30 Oct 16h00 to 18h00
Reg Venue | Mt Splendour

Race Briefing | 30 Oct 18h30
Dinner | 30 Oct 19h00

Early Bird Entries | Until 1 Sept
Normal Entries | From 2 Sept

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We are looking for a rider to join our team for this years ride, any takers???

Race date | 30/31 Oct

Race Distance | 300km

Start Venue | Mt Splendour

Finish Venue | Salt Rock

Start Time | 30 Oct 00h00

Finish Time | 31 Oct 00h00

Reg | 30 Oct 16h00 to 18h00

Reg Venue | Mt Splendour

Race Briefing | 30 Oct 18h30

Dinner | 30 Oct 19h00

Early Bird Entries | Until 1 Sept

Normal Entries | From 2 Sept

hi candz. Are you looking for a rider or a driver?
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hi candz. Are you looking for a rider or a driver?

Doesn't the driver also have to ride ? (except for this years transition stage)

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Hi Griffin,

 

The driver doesn't ride at all. It was the case a number of years ago but no longer. I have someone looking for a team. Please pm me if you interested. Happy training.

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