[Event] Carnival City Macsteel MTB

[Frosty]

Event Name: Carnival City Macsteel MTB

When: 27 October 2018

Where: Carnival City, Gauteng

Category: MTB

 

 

2018 Carnival City Macsteel National Classic - the road race

We are excited to announce that our 2018 road race (the 35th edition) will feature a completely new route, with a phrase we're going to claim: Traffic-free zones or Reduced Traffic zones. If we could get FULL ROAD CLOSURE we would do it, so instead we will work with the Ekurhuleni Metro Police to ensure sections of the route have traffic-free, or reduced-traffic zones.

We are still working with the relevant traffic departments in Ekurhuleni to finalise sections of the route that will feature roads that will be closed to traffic, while the rest of the route has been finalised. We start outside Carnival City, as always, but head East towards Brakpan and Springs. From Springs, we take you South to Nigel on the R51, right then left on the R550 towards the R23. Shortly after the first sprint prime (hot spot 1), you'll turn left (to Heidelberg, 41Km) instead of the right turn back to Carnival City like previous years, then right on the R103 just before Heidelberg. At the next 4-way stop, you'll turn left on the R550 towards Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, turning right on the road to Magagula Heights. A left turn, up a short drag to Diana Road to turn right. Diana Rd takes you back to the R550, where you'll turn left and ride over the second sprint prime (hot spot 2). At the 4-way intersection (R550/R23) you'll turn left and ride the final 14.5Km to the finish, which is the same as previous year. Total distance is 109Km (700m elevation).

 

The short distance event for the less fit, more social rider has been retained, and follows the first 42Km of the new route described above. At the R23 riders will turn right to head back to Carnival City. Total distance is 58Km (367m elevation gain).

Water points remain the same as before (2 on the short route and 4 on the long route).

We've done away with the longer distance for the Elite, U23, Juniors and Vets - the primary reason is to do away with the delayed start times for the tandems, open groups and the shorter route. The race will start at 06:00 for the Elites, followed by the rest of the groups at regular intervals. All groups would be on the course by 08:10, allowing 5-10 minutes before the Elites return to the finish. Development riders

Part of Germiston Wheeler’s initiative to “Develop Riders” has been extended beyond their local community to include a 30% discount for all riders who are 19 years of age and younger at 31 December 2018. The initiative is planned to help develop and encourage young riders in the sport.

 

All ages, U11, U13, U15, U17 and Juniors (both male and female), qualify for this discount. The usual online entry process needs to be followed, vetted by ID number to qualify for the discount, and is only valid for the road race.

 

[/size][/font][/color] Carnival City Macsteel MTB race

The MTB event will be the same as 2017, except for the chillier-than-normal weather we experienced last year. The route will remain the same (pending track conditions), with the option of 60Km, 34Km, 6 or 12Km family friendly, or a 1/2/3Km ride for the kids.

The race will start at 07:00, with the A-seeded 60Km riders, followed by the rest of the groups/distances at 5 minute intervals. Trail Run

The trail run had about 10 participants in 2017, mostly due to weather, line entries only, and a last minute decision to host a trail run.

For 2018, the trail run will take place on Sunday, while the road race is taking place. Start time is 08:00, and runners have the option of a 5.5Km (1 lap) or 11Km (2 laps) race, on trails inside the Carnival City precinct. Post race hospitality

For both days, Saturday and Sunday, we will have the hospitality area offering a place to unwind after your race, enjoying food and drinks and the company of fellow riders. Prize giving takes place in the hospitality area, as well as the lucky prize draws (taking place through the day).

Clubs are invited to erect their gazebos in pre-booked sites on the Carnival City Festival Lawns.

 

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Edited June 14, 2018 by Frosty

[Frosty]

144 days to go

[Frosty]

Provisional race route - 34km (red only) and 60km (red+blue).

 

Edited June 16, 2018 by Frosty

[Frosty]

Race updates will be posted here

Edited June 11, 2018 by Frosty

[Frosty]

Online entries and race info to be announced on Wednesday, 13 June.

 

 

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[Frosty]

2018 event launch day bump

 

 

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[NotSoBigBen]

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[Escapee..]

Looking forward to the new loooonger route

 

G please just fix the title of the thread..it says MTB

[Frosty]

Looking forward to the new loooonger route

 

G please just fix the title of the thread..it says MTB

This is the MTB thread - the road thread is here... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/177189-event-carnival-city-macsteel-national-classic/

 

 

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[Escapee..]

This is the MTB thread - the road thread is here... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/177189-event-carnival-city-macsteel-national-classic/

 

 

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I see the info contains details for both

 

All good   

Edited June 13, 2018 by Escapee..

[scotty]

The short route for the less fit, more social rider has been retained, and follows the first 42Km of the route described above.

 

This could be confusing, retained implies the route remains the same as previous years i.e. riders head west towards Alberton. 

[TyronLab]

How technical are the routes, or are they predominantly jeep track / gravel roads? Any idea of elevation gain or a route profile?

 

I'm looking at maybe entering the 60km race.

[Jehosefat]

If it's the same route as last year, not very technical and not much climbing either. My Strava result from last year if you want a profile:

https://www.strava.com/activities/1249906972

[Frosty]

At this point in time (read: Winter) the route will be the same as last year.

 

Mostly jeep track, with some single track and railroad service roads.

 

Less than 400m elevation gain over the 60km route, means a flat and fast ride.

 

 

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