Future Forward Dome to Dome tour

[Droster_Renoster]

droster' date=' what about transport of our bag(s) and mtb's?[/quote']

The idea here is to make it a social weekend. We are making a few assumptions based on that. Firstly, we assume that you have a partner/friend/spouse that is going along in a vehicle. Bags and mtb sorted. We are planning to supply limited transport for bags and mtb's, but nowhere near capacity for everyone, so plan for it to not be available.

As an example, may I use you and MichelleH? If you are both riding, her hubby can go along in the car, and that will sort you 2 out for bags and mtb's. That is the kind of thing we want to encourage.

[slowpoke]

D-R, and if she isn't will you and the Mrs be able to help me out? smileys/smiley2.gif i definately can not ride the TCR with bags and mtb on my back, much as i'd love to be superwoman i am only human! smileys/smiley36.gif

[MichH]

I'm almost definitely doing the Crater Cruise, so support shouldn't be a problem i.e. support car with space (man I never knew I could love one car so much! smileys/smiley4.gif)

Re the 150km, do you really think I could be ready? We stopped a few times on Sunday and I was broken afterwards!

Sounds really good though...

[slowpoke]

michelleH, just rememer that with B in the car if you do feel it's got to be too much you can just hop into the car and drive the rest of the way.... and then there'll be coffee ready for us at the "camp" smileys/smiley2.gif but in all honesty, you managed 100km of hte 16th ride and that was at least twice as tough as the route to parys is gonna be. comming back might be a bit tough for you, but see how you feel on that morning..

[MichH]

Let's see, it's only in October... lots of time to prepare...

[Droster_Renoster]

OK guys and girls, it's coming together nicely now. Entries will open next week.

Please send me a mail at rudolph.horn@eoh.co.za and I will mail you the details and entry forms.

[Droster_Renoster]

OK guys and girls' date=' it's coming together nicely now. Entries will open next week.

Please send me a mail at rudolph.horn@eoh.co.za and I will mail you the details and entry forms.

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Of course, I will also send you the tour info brochure if you only want to know more . . . . . .

[Chilli Pepper]

I'm a bit late reading this - but it sounds good.  Only thing is to get to Jhb to start...  but would be interesting.  Will keep an eye out for details.

[Droster_Renoster]

I'm a bit late reading this - but it sounds good.  Only thing is to get to Jhb to start...  but would be interesting.  Will keep an eye out for details.

CP, send me an email and I will send you the details. Already got about 5 or 6 responses from the Hub.

[Droster_Renoster]

Come on hubbers, no entries from you guys yet. What's going on?

FUTURE FORWARD DOME TO DOME 3 DAY TOUR<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

The Future Forward Dome to Dome 3 day tour is a multi day social event for the whole family. The Tour starts on Friday 1^st September 2006 at the Northgate Dome in Randburg. Cyclists will ride in groups to Parys in the Freestate. On the Saturday participants have a choice of 3 routes, the 100km Crater Cruise route (MTB), the 50km Crater cruise route (MTB) or the 85 km Master Blaster route (road). On the Sunday, participants will return to the Northgate Dome via the same route as traveled on the Friday.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR IS NOT ON THE SAME WEEKEND AS THE CRATER CRUISE!!!

 

This event is not a race, but rather a social tour, where the emphasis will be on enjoyment, making friends and enjoying the road and surrounding nature. All levels of riders will be catered for, but you need to be able to spend at least 6 to 7 hours in the saddle for 3 consecutive days.

 

The venue for the weekend is the Silhouette arena, home of the Crater Cruise. There participants and their families will stay in tents provided by the organizers. Toilets and hot showers are provided. Each participant will have a 2 man tent with 2 foam mattresses. You are welcome to bring your own tent, provided it is a dome type that does not need tent pegs to keep it upright! Participants are welcome to make use of other accommodation in Parys at their own cost.

 

The organizers will provide ?pap en sous? on both evenings, as well as oats for breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

 

This event is being held in aid of charity. Details of this charity can be found at www.futureforward.org.za

 

A pre-race briefing will be held 15 minutes before the start of the ride at the Dome. Attendance is compulsory.

 

Race Venue:

The Dome at Northgate, Randburg

 

Date of Race:

Stage 1                           : Friday 1 September 2006

Stage 2                           : Saturday 2 September 2006

Stage 3                           : Sunday 3 September 2006

 

Distances:

Stage 1                           : 150km Road

Stage 2                           : 100km MTB or 50 km MTB or 85km ROAD

Stage 3                           : 150km Road

 

 

 

Entry Information:

The cost of the weekend is R500 per participant, regardless of the number of events taken part in. Partner and kids are included in this price!

The number of entries will be limited to the first 100 cyclists.

 

Pre-entry Registration:

Registration will take place on the day of the start of the event at the Dome. Tables open at 7:00 and will close at 9:00. The race briefing starts at 9:30 and is compulsory for all participants in the first stage.

 

Seeding/Groups:

This is a social ride, so no racing is allowed. Participants will be organized in to groups of about 20 according to ability. Each group will have 2 ride captains who will be responsible for the group.

 

Bicycles:

All bikes are accepted, including Tandems. An MTB is required for the 100km or 50km off-road ride on the Saturday. It is the responsibility of each participant to transport their MTB?s to Parys and back.

 

Timing:

This event is not timed.

 

Road Safety:

NO HELMET NO RIDE!!!

No Marshals will be present on the road stages.

Each group will have 2 ride captains, appointed by the organizers, who will be responsible for the safety and organization of the group. Their instructions are to be followed at all times.

A Support vehicle for each group will be provided.

Riders are required to ride 2 abreast where the road allows it, otherwise single file, as directed by the ride captains.

There will be at least one compulsory stop, at about the halfway point. Other stops can be made as decided by the ride captains.

 

First Aid:

No medical assistance is provided. Riders must ensure that they take along their own medicine.

 

Bad weather:

The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, and individual legs will only be cancelled for safety reasons.

 

For any further enquiries please contact Rudolph on 082 306 7509 or Dennis on

082 551 9723

 

[Droster_Renoster]

Hey guys, this is goig to be a BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLL weekend, how can anyone miss it? Besides, Slowpoke is going, so you all have to go as well! Droster_Renoster38932.4909837963

[Spinnekop]

Whish I could come but I am sitting in Ilovo that week......
I am still trying to get back in time for the leque race on Saturday the 3rd......smileys/smiley9.gif....So I am definately out for this one.

Sounds fun though!!!

[IanC]

Unfortunately I have to work again that weekend.

Have to pass.