Riding Mongolia?

Posted on 8th December 2009 by mtbguy in Uncategorized

Wanna give the 2010 World Cup a miss in SA? Then this is a good way to do it. See the email I just received from the organisers:

Next year we will organise the first and only international MTB race in Mongolia.
It is the first and only MTB race in Mongolia! A 5 stage race with a total of 483km of real Mongolian adventure!
www.mountainbikemongolia.com
Are you interested in joining this exclusive and extreme event?

The event is very exclusive (to avoid natural impact) and we only admit 50 riders.

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MTN Attakwas Extreme: 2010

Posted on 3rd December 2009 by mtbguy in Uncategorized
MTN Attakwas Extreme
The MTN Attakwas MTB ultra marathon is hosted at Chandelier Game Farm just outside of Oudtshoorn. The route traverses the Klein Karoo, the Attakwas jeep trail and crosses the Outeniqua mountain range to finish in Grootbrak on the coast.
The distance of 135km has close to 3000m of vertical ascent and features rolling gravel roads, rough jeep track, many river crossings and washed out rocky descents.
This is an extreme Mountain bike event. Fitness and a strong mind are essential! Click here for more route info
MiWay Attakwas Mini
The MiWay Attakwas Mini, that is what the 53km odd new race will be called, will start and finish in Great Brak river, and will share certain sections of the MTN Attakwas Extreme route. To enable the supporters and crew of the riders from the extreme race to be able to compete in the Attakwas mini, we have decided to start this shorter version only at 09:30, with the average finishing time around 3 – 3.5 hours. Don’t underestimate this one, the name still says “Attakwas” Click here for more route info
Cut-Offs in the MTN Attakwas Extreme
The first ten positions in the overall classification for both male and female riders will receive a gold medal, all male competitors that finish under 7 hours and lady competitors who finish under 8 hours, will receive a silver medal. All other participants that make the 12 hour cut off receive a bronze finisher’s medal.
Race cut offs is extremely important in a race of this nature – our main concern is rider safety, and these cut off times are non negotiable. If we deem a rider not to be medically fit to carry on with the event, he/she will be removed and taken to the start/finish area – this is non negotiable and remains at the sole discretion of our medical team.
Race cut off will be enforced at two points;
Water point # 4 (96 km) at 16:30 (10 hours)
Finish (135 km) at 18:30 (12 hours)
Riders reaching water point # 4 before 16:30 will be allowed to continue but have to reach the finish before 18:30.
With the MTN Attakwas once again receiving the award for SA’s top one day cycle event, entries will once again be in high demand, so please enter early to avoid disappointment. Spectator view points are available!
Entries are closing fast!
Enter before 30 November 2009 & Receive;
HH Technical shirt!
A saving on your entry fee!
The experience of SA’s #1 rated one day MTB race for 2009
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Totalsports Challenge: 2010

Posted on 2nd December 2009 by mtbguy in Uncategorized

TOTALSPORTS CHALLENGE Kleinmond “One Team, Seven Challenges”

Start the New Year with a bang by tackling the thrilling Totalsports Challenge presented by New Balance and Powerade.  Multi-sport enthusiasts, fitness junkies and lovers of the outdoors can choose between the action-packed Totalsports Challenge or the less daunting, but still exciting Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge.  The full-on challenge consists of seven disciplines, while the Terra Firma Challenge only features four land-based disciplines. 
Totalsports Challenge entrants can compete individually or in teams of two, three or seven (male, female or mixed), while Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge entrants can compete individually or in teams of teams of two or four.  The organisers of the Totalsports Challenge are delighted to welcome the Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays and the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa in Kleinmond as the official accommodation partners of the Totalsports Challenge. 
Registration will take place on Thursday, 07 January 2010 between 16h00 – 19h00 at Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays, followed by the race briefing at 19h00 and pasta party at 20h00.
  
EVENT DATE:    Saturday, 09 January 2010
VENUE:    Start in Gordon’s Bay (Beach Front), End in Kleinmond (Beach Front)
START:    Totalsports Challenge – 06h00, Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge – 07h45
DISTANCES:    
Totalsports Challenge – 12km surfski, 1.5km swim, 50km  road bike (from Gordon’s Bay to Kleinmond), 13km road run, 13km K1 canoe, 25km  mountain bike and finally a 9km beach run
Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge - 50km road bike (from Gordon’s Bay to Kleinmond), 13km road run, 25km mountain Bike and 9km beach run.
Entries for the 2010 Totalsports Challenge are now open and can be submitted online at www.totalsports.co.za.  The 2010 event will also feature a new category, specifically created for veterans aged 40 and older.  Support and back-up crews can also get into the action during this year’s race and look forward to a challenge of their own.  A prize will be awarded to the best seconding team involved in the race and crews are challenged to dress to impress with eye-catching team clothing and turn heads with attention-grabbing branding on team vehicles.   The winners will walk away with a R2000 shopping voucher at any Totalsports store.

The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa is offering a great weekend rate exclusive to participants and spectators of the Totalsports Challenge.  For event information, contact Stillwater Sport and Entertainment on (021) 883 – 2413.  For entry information, contact Top Events on (021) 511 – 7130.  For accommodation enquiries, contact 028 284 0000 or email reservations@arabellawesterncapehotel.co.za

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