dirtchaser Posted September 2, 2015 Share http://i9.cmail1.com/ti/j/E1/3D5/F9D/194019/images/asg_news2.png .............................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................. PENNYPINCHERS SILVERSTAR MTB CHALLENGE – RIDER BRIEF http://i3.cmail1.com/ei/j/32/35B/982/csimport/2015Silverstarlogo.113542.jpg Finally, the big day isn’t far away! Thanks for entering Saturday’s 8th edition of the Pennypinchers Silverstar Mountain Bike Challenge. We look forward to hosting you and trust you’ll enjoy your day out on some wonderful riding terrain.Starting times for the batches are as follows:08h00: 40km batch A08h05: 40km batch B08h10: 40km batch C08h20: 20km batch A08h25: 20km batch BAll riders have to report to the registration venues to collect number boards, batch stickers and race packs. Every rider will receive a temporary Spectrum Sport timing board which they have to affix to their handlebars with cable straps. These boards have to be handed in at the finish line once you’ve completed your ride.RIDERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RIDE WITH THEIR PERMANENT SAS BOARDS. Registration venues: Thursday 3 September 2015: Cycle Lab Superstore, Fourways (10h00 – 16h00)Friday 4 September 2015: The Bicycle Company Muldersdrift (10h00 – 16h00)Riders who cannot get to these venues will be helped on the morning from 07h00 at the main entrance to the Casino, but will not receive race packs and will not be able to collect any race merchandise.There will be event T-shirts on sale at registration (limited sizes) - please enquire from our crew.Our route crew under the guidance of experienced route builder Darren Herbst have been working hard on the route and we will do our utmost to help everyone have a pleasant day out on the bike.With more than 1000 riders entered, it’s inevitable that the route will be congested in certain areas where the 20km and 40km events are on the same stretches.The Hillsnacks climb does, however, provide ample distance to stretch bunches out and the route keeps climbing for a further 2km after riders exit off the R28.The split point is at the 13km mark where the 40km ride turns back onto the mountain for a sublime loop on the Ridge while the 20km riders turn down towards the finish line. The split point is clearly marked in the lead-up as well as at the split, so make sure you look out for it.The two distances join each other again shortly before the final descent. The final descent down the old ox wagon trail is technical, but we’ve done a lot of work on it to try and make it ride-able.20km and 40km riders will be on this section together and we request that 20km riders, who can’t ride the descent, walk to the far left hand side off the track to allow the quick 40km riders free passage to the finish line.There will be marshals on this section pushing slow traffic left - please adhere to their instructions.Click here to view the 20km route map and profile. Click here to view the 40km route map and profile The race starts inside Silverstar Casino’s new top parking lot above the complex (not the bottom parking area next to the boom gates as was the case in previous years) and goes out onto the R28 tarred main road climb before turning left into the bush on the Krugersdorp Ridge.Metro police will provide an escort and pointsmen on this section and we request riders to be cautious until we leave the main road (big thanks to Chief Sup Bryan Murray and his officers!).There are two water points on the route, which are stocked with PowerAde and Coke as well as tasty titbits, including koeksisters and crunchy cookies.We ask riders to be courteous at all times and stick to the left of the track whenever possible to allow faster riders to pass.NO SHOUTING AT SLOWER RIDERS WILL BE TOLLERATED AND THE ORGANISERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY RIDER DUE TO MISCONDUCT IN THIS REGARD.The boom gates at Silverstar Casino will be open from 6:30 on Saturday.Prize giving is in the Piazza in front of the big screen at 11:00. Festivities are hosted by the “Voice of Cycling” in South Africa, Johnny Koen. The prize giving function will be broadcast on the big screen, creating a nice atmosphere at the venue.The finish line is inside the Super Dome at SilverstarFor directions to the venue go to www.silverstarcasino.co.za A big thank you to our sponsors and partners: PennypinchersSilverstar CasinoMogale City Metro PoliceAction FordHigh 5FtechRudy ProjectFor further information email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807.............................................................................................................................................................. http://i4.cmail1.com/ei/j/32/35B/982/csimport/BESTEMEDRACES2015editable_Page_1.055748.jpg FOR ENTRIES AND INFO ON THE BESTMED SATELLITE CLASSIC, CLICK HERE. THE SATELLITE CLASSIC IS AN OFFICIAL SEEDING EVENT OF THE CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR. .............................................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................................http://i5.cmail1.com/ei/j/32/35B/982/csimport/TOGHofficiallogo2016.081324.jpgBESTMED TOUR OF GOOD HOPE, PRESENTED BY RUDY PROJECTFOR ENTRIES AND INFO ON THE BESTMED TOUR OF GOOD HOPE, CLICK HERE http://i6.cmail1.com/ei/j/32/35B/982/csimport/Cape-winelands-logo-2015_liberty.081438.jpgLIBERTY CAPE WINELANDS ENCOUNTERTO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITING LIST, CLICK HERE .............................................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................................http://i10.cmail1.com/ti/j/E1/3D5/F9D/194019/images/footer_01.jpg http://i3.cmail1.com/ti/j/E1/3D5/F9D/194019/images/footer_03.jpghttp://i1.cmail1.com/ti/j/E1/3D5/F9D/194019/images/footer_04.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted September 4, 2015 Share "With more than 1000 riders entered, it’s inevitable that the route will be congested in certain areas ""Every rider will receive a temporary Spectrum Sport timing board which they have to affix to their handlebars with cable straps. These boards have to be handed in at the finish line once you’ve completed your ride.RIDERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RIDE WITH THEIR PERMANENT SAS BOARDS. .Well, we'll see how that works out, tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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