Stan Engelbrecht Posted May 30, 2015 Share Event Name: Tour Of Ara 2015.When: 26 September 2015 - 1 October 2015Where: Cederberg, Western CapeCategory: RoadThe Tour of Ara, named for the Southern Hemisphere constellation of Ara, is a prestige race that is ridden on vintage South African-built steel bicycles in the proud tradition of the early Italian multi-day stage races. Open to only 35 racers, this second edition - 26 September to 1 October of 2015 - will take riders, predominantly over hard gravel roads, from the tiny village of Die-Dorp-Op-Die-Berg over the Cederberg mountains to the settlement of Algeria - the next morning will be spent with the local community before heading off to Clanwilliam. From Clanwillian the route climbs north to Calvinia, and then turns south to the little hamlet of Middelpos. Next is Sutherland, after which the last stage will be a race to the finish in the heart of the Karoo at the famous Lord Milner Hotel in Matjiesfontein. It's a race against the clock, and stages will be very difficult and challenging, predominately over varying quality dirt roads, with the longest day being about 150 km. Riders will encounter soft sand, corrugated roads, loose stones and sharp tyre-shredding rocks, and possibly even rain and snow. Tour of Ara is completely independent, and paid for by the entrants ; there are no sponsors or patrons, and no prize money - we aim to keep it that way. This race is ridden entirely at ones own risk. You cannot hold anybody but yourself responsible for what might transpire during the Tour of Ara. So don't come crying if you get a flat or lose a finger. Prepare, train, and know your abilities and limitations before entering. The images below are form the 2014 Tour of Arae...Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted May 30, 2015 Share Wow. Sounds like a humdinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted September 25, 2015 Share should be more noise about this one kicking off tomorrow! good luck to all those doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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