Sunday:

Closing date for online entries 28/04/2013 Midnight

Registration will take place at the Protea Hotel, cnr Main str and V.D Merwe str, Clarens.

Entries:

Early Bird entries close - 10/04/2013 Midnight

Fun Race - R90.00
Half Marathon - R160.00
Marathon - R190.00
Ultra - R220.00

Normal Online entry Fees close - 28/04/2013 Midnight

Fun Race - R110.00
Half Marathon - R190.00
Marathon - R220.00
Ultra - R250.00

Late Entry Fees on 03/05/2013 & 04/05/2013

Fun Race - R160.00
Half Marathon - R240.00
Marathon - R270.00
Ultra - R300.00

• Prize money & Points will be calculated for the Elite Men in this distance only.
• Elite ladies will earn points & prize money in the usual 74km marathon distance only.
• All other categories will only be eligible for points and prize money in the usual distance.

Important Pointers

• As this event is held in the summer, the cyclist may experience hot or rainy to cool weather and should be prepared to cope with these conditions.
• The (103km) Ultra Marathon will have a total of 4 water points along the route.
• First Aid Services will be provided to the cyclists on the routes and at the finish.
• The organisers may, at their discretion, shorten, lengthen or change the course if the weather, or safety of the cyclist, deem this necessary.
• A Pasta evening is included for all participants, additional tickets are available at a extra fee for all non-participants.
• Bike wash facilities will be available at the finish area

Teams / Riders / Public Parking Location:   Teams have access to the Event Venue, and setup in the teams designated area next to the finish area. Riders will park just adjacent to the race venue next to the town square, and the public at the designated public parking zones, outside the riders parking zone, just off the town square in the adjacent streets..   Nearest Hospital and Medical Information:   A wide range of professional medical services are available, including:

• 1Ambulance - ER24 - Private         Emergency Numbers 084 124
• Medical Clinic                                    Emergency Numbers (058) 256 1476
• Dr PJ Janse van Rensburg           Emergency Numbers (058) 256 1843
• Fire Department                              Emergency Numbers (058) 303 5161
• Meander Surgery - Dr Pauline Sheehan Emergency Numbers (058) 256 1036
• Police Emergency                 Emergency Numbers (058) 256 6000 or 10177 

Approximate riding times:

• 103km:  5h00min – 8 hours
• 74km:   3 – 6 hours
• 40km:  2 – 4 hours
• Cut-off – 74km @ 12h45 (5.5hrs)

Pasta Evening:   Pasta evening will take place on Friday 04th May at the Protea Hotel. Vegitarian Pasta - R25 per person. Meat Pasta - R35 per person.   Bike Wash Bay:   Take advantage of the great service from Powasol, the official Bike Wash partner to the MTN National MTB Series.

• Wash only                                     R30
• Wash, Polish and Lube              R50  

Pre book your Bike wash at http://www.powasol.co.za/ and save R10.

“Ultra Marathon” – 103km

Exploring many of the foothills surrounding Clarens, the route windes closer along the highland kingdom, Lesotho, discovering great trails and picturesque scenery! This great route has been improved this year, and you'll find yourself in what must be the most scenic and wonderful part of South Africa!

The trails are mostly natural with some amazing diverse and incredible off-road riding literally chiselled out of the landscape!

There are no official shuttle services on offer, public transport is available from JHB International airport, and this is the quickest way of getting to the venue. Clarens is situated about 3hours drive from Johannesburg International.   Accommodation:   Accommodation information on all available accommodation can be obtained from Tourist Information Web Site or from Clarens Tourism, Booking Officer , Tel: (058) 256 1542 or book online on Web site: www.clarens.co.za.   Clarens destinations;  Tel: 058 256 1542/1622 or e-mail: clarens@bhm.dorea.co.za

Directions:

http://maps.google.co.za/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Johannesburg+International+Airport,+Kempton+Park&daddr=Main+St&geocode=FWZEcf4dgsiuASnrhzsUnRaVHjGgsWdKZq0CDw%3BFRjoTP4dhq2xAQ&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=-28.51433,28.419142&sspn=0.012746,0.026157&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16 

Directions from Johannesburg:

• Take the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban.
• As you cross the Vaal River at Villiers, before the Toll Gate, turn off the N3 and follow the R26 to Frankfort.
• Continue with the R26 until you get to a T-Junction.
• Turn to your right towards Frankfort. Continue past the Villiers/ Vereeniging turn-off, cross the Vaal River.
• Soon after the Engen One Stop, turn off at the Villiers/Frankfort off ramp (±47 km from the first toll gate). 
• Turn right at the top of the off-ramp and cross over the highway towards Frankfort (R26)
• 30 km from turn-off turn right at the T-Junction (R26)
• 7 km from T-Junction turn left at Reitz/Bethlehem direction sign (still R26).
• 58 km from turn, you by-pass Reitz en route to Bethlehem.
• 53 km from Reitz, you reach Bethlehem. Continue straight through Bethlehem
• 7 km from Bethlehem, turn onto the R711/2 to Golden Gate & Clarens.
• You are about 25 km’s from Clarens.
• You will pass through the Noupoort or “Nek” of Clarens.
• Continue down the hill until you see the road leading into the village at the bottom of the hill.
• Turn right into the village of Clarens.