[Event] Redhub Cradlemoon 5 In 1 Triathlon/duathlon

[REDHUB CYCLING]

Event Name: Redhub Cradlemoon 5 In 1 Triathlon/duathlon
When: 30 April 2017
Where: CRADLE MOON GAME AND LAKE SIDE LODGE, Gauteng
Category: MTB

Redhub is hosting its second event. This time a 5 IN 1 Triathlon/Duathlon for both MTB and road athletes to take part in one event where we are combining both disciplines. A relay for teams will also be available this time!!

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND a Duathlon will form part of this EVENT!!!

The venue is Cradle Moon lake Side Game Lodge (previously known as Heia Safari Ranch) in the cradle of human kind. The venue is a mere 30 minutes’ drive from most areas in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The venue is tranquil, quiet and offer a bush experience complete with viewing game close up, a beautiful lake and facilities for the whole family.

The date is 30 April 2017, the triathlon is over challenging but relatively short distances with some unique and fun differences from the norm.

A swim start for triathletes and a run start for duathletes at the same time will get the ball rolling.

After a 1 km swim for triathletes and a 3 km run for duathletes , the cycle leg will again be split where roadies will complete a 32km loop around the cradle and MTB riders will ride a challenging 16 km route inside the venue boundaries. The final 5 km run will again bring the disciplines together. The run is not too technical but tough and scenic. Specialist trail running shoes are not essential. This format gives the roadies a chance to experience a run, quite different from the typical road event.

The goal is to have a day out for the family, push hard and test you form! Or use it as a training event. Or just have fun and experience the unique flavour of this format and environment.

Hosting events are costly. Entry fees are becoming prohibitive in general. For this event, the organisers are setting out to have a fun, challenging day at a reasonable cost to participants. Entry fees are R 350 each. TEAM RELAY Entry R600 per team. The fee will include your conservancy entry fee valued at R 50. Support tables during the race, extensive route marking, and a medical support team on hand, attending marshals and overall timing and publishing of times of participants.

Split times and transition times will not be recorded officially. All those with triathlon watches are requested to record their own split times. The event will start at 7 am strictly and end times will be published on the Redhub Website.

Roadies will ride around the cradle area on open public roads. The route requires participants to turn left only (not crossing traffic at any point in time), with no stop streets and a shoulder 95% of the time, but is still on public roads open to normal traffic. Marshalls will be at every turn to assist with safety.

Entries will be open on the online Redhub online store from 20 March and will close on Saturday, 29 April, 12h00.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: 30 APRIL 2017

VENUE: CRADLE MOON GAME LODGE

http://cradlemoon.co.za/v2/contact/

EVENT DISTANCES TRIATHLON :

:1 km Swim

: 16km MTB/ 32km Road

: 5 km Run

EVENT DISTANCES DUATHLON :

: 3 km Run

:16km MTB/32km Road

:5km Run

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 21 April 2017, 12h00

START TIME : 7:45 AM

RESULTS: www.redhub.co.za

REGISTRATION: REDHUB CYCLING SHOP, 1 SETPERK STREET, RANDBURG CLUB, RANDBURG, 27 AND 28 APRIL 2017. 8AM TO 5 PM, SATURDAY 29 APRIL 9AM T0 1 PM. AT EVENT 6 T0 7 AM.

TO ENTER and BUY your ENTRY, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO THE REDHUB ONLINE STORE, CLICK ON EVENTS, SELECT YOUR RELEVANT EVENT FROM:

1. TRIATHLON ROAD,
   
2. TRIATHLON MTB,
   
3. DUATHLON ROAD,
   
4. DUATHLON MTB,
   
5. TEAM TRIATHLON RELAY
   

CLICK ON THE ENTRY FOR YOUR AGE CATEGORY AND MAKE PAYMENT(NO AGE GROUPING FOR TEAM TRIATHLON)

FIRST TIME USERS WILL HAVE TO REGISTER ON THE ONLINE STORE

CLICK: http://redhub.co.za/products/events/

ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND MAPS:

1KM SWIM:

 

 

16 km MTB ROUTE AND ELEVATION:

http://redhub.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MTB-Profile-1000x201.jpg

32 KM ROAD TT ROUTE AND ELEVATION:

http://redhub.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Road-Profile-1000x201.jpg

5km RUN ROUTE AND ELEVATION:

http://redhub.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Run-Profile-1000x201.jpg

Go to Event Page

[Stevo9119]

Hope you guys can make a success of this and grow this into a series. Good luck!

[Fat Boab]

Has anyone got any experience of the Team Road event? Or even some experiences of tris at this venue?

 

Thinking of doing the Road Team event with some mates but we're all tri-virgins, so would appreciate some appropriate comments about what to expect? Transition areas, road to/from Beyers, expected water temperature at end of April - wetsuit? General comments?

 

Thanking you in advance!

[Beesrib]

looks like good fun.  all the best

[Werner_T]

Has anyone got any experience of the Team Road event? Or even some experiences of tris at this venue?

 

Thinking of doing the Road Team event with some mates but we're all tri-virgins, so would appreciate some appropriate comments about what to expect? Transition areas, road to/from Beyers, expected water temperature at end of April - wetsuit? General comments?

 

Thanking you in advance!

This is the perfect event for first timers! Nice relaxed vibe, road to and from Beyers is good for road bike. Water might be a bit chilly but should be wetsuit optional. All in all a great venue for a triathlon.

[Fat Boab]

Did the bike leg of the Tri Team Relay with some mates and much fun was had. Professionally organised and very friendly attitude towards complete Tri- newbies.

 

A very flattering feeling charging past du- and triathletes who were largely more conservative in their pacing than a one-shot johnnie such as myself  . Definitely recommended for the laugh, if nothing else, especially with my disco-legs from trying to jog into the transition area after the ride. I should know better by now......