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MTN HILTON - XCM #7 driven by NISSAN

MTN HILTON - XCM #7 driven by NISSAN

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Date: 23 September 2012
Venue: Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu 29°32'17.71"S    30°17'51.50"E
Terrain: Plantations | Escarpment | Sugar Cane Farms | Game Farms
Elevation: 1122m  |  Ascent: 2600m (ultra) 1650m (75km)
Participants: 1200+
Features: Single tracks | Dams | Forests | Rifts | Stunning Views
Registration: Sun 23th Sept, 06h30 - 08h00
Entries: Online entries:  http://advendurance.com/entries/hilton or Enter on ROAG
Early Bird Close: Monday 03 September 2012 Midnight
Pre-Entries Close: Wednesday 19 September 2012 Midnight

RACE PROGRAMME - CLICK HERE
Sunday

06h30-16h00: Registration & Line Entries
23/09 07h45: Riders Briefing /  Leaders Jersey Handover
23/09 07h30: Start MTN ULTRA UCI PRO/Elite 105km Race
23/09 07h35: Start MTN Marathon 75km Ladies
23/09 07h45: Start MTN Marathon 75km "A". Batches +5min intervals
23/09 08h30: Start NISSAN 1/2 Marathon 45km "A". Batches +5min intervals
23/09 09h15: Start aQuelle 20km Fun Race
23/09 09h30: Start 10km Fun Ride
23/09 10h15: Winner of the aQuelle 20km Fun Race Expected
23/09 10h45: Winner of the NISSAN 1/2 marathon 45km Expected
23/09 11h00: Winner of MTN Marathon 75km Expected
23/09 12h00: Winner of MTN Ultra 105km expected
23/09 13h00: Prize Giving

ENTRY FEES & CLOSING DATES - CLICK HERE

Entries:

Early Bird Fees.

  • MTN Ultra Marathon R200
  • MTN Marathon R170
  • NIssan Half Marathon R140
  • aQuelle Fun Ride R70
  • Hilton College Fun Ride R50

Normal Entry Fees

  • MTN Ultra Marathon R250
  • MTN Marathon R200
  • Nissan Half Marathon R170
  • aQuelle Fun Ride R80
  • Hilton College Fun Ride R50

Closing date for online entries is 18th September 2012

RACE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

All marshals will be cleared from the course after 15h30 and all direction markers removed. The cut off at the finish line for the 105km route is 15h30 we will also have a cut off at approximately 75km, time to be confirmed soon...

Prize Money*:

Prize money & Points will be calculated for the UCI PRO/Elite Men in this distance only.

PRO/Elite ladies will earn points & prize money in the usual 75km marathon distance only.

All other categories will only be eligible for points and prize money in the usual distance.

Approximate riding times:

105km: 5 – 8 hours

75km: 3 – 6 hours

40km: 2 – 4 hours

Cut-off Waterpoint (TBA)

105km has a cut-off at the finish of 9hours.

Important Pointers:

  • As this event is held in Spring, the cyclist may experience hot or rainy to cool weather and should be prepared to cope with these conditions.
  • 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.
  • Bike wash facilities will be available at the finish area

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.

Location of Amenities:

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 venue, and the public at the designated public parking zones, outside the riders parking zone, just off the start finish venue.

Nearest Hospital and Medical Information

A wide range of professional medical services are available, including:

  • Ambulance                                                                +27 10177
  • Medi-Cross (Cleland Rd)                                       +27 33 3869208
  • Medi-Clinic (90 Payne Str)                                      +27 33 8453700
  • Netcare St Annes (331 Burger Str)                       +27 33 8975000
  • Howick Private Hospital (107 Main Str)               +27 33 3302650
  • Police (Hilton)                                                           +27 33 8456521

DIRECTIONS - CLICK HERE

Directions :

From Pietermaritzburg: Head North on N3 for 6km. Take Hilton Turning (exit 94). At T-junction take a right turn at Hilton Ave and follow road (M80) for 6km and arrive at Hilton College.

From Howick: Head South on N3 for 16km. Take Hilton turning (exit 94). At T-junction take a left turn at Hilton Ave. and follow road for 6km and arrive at Hilton College

ACCOMMODATION & SHUTTLE SERVICES - CLICK HERE

Shuttle / Transport:

There are no official shuttle services on offer, public transport is available from Durban International airport, and this is the quickest way of getting to the venue. Hilton College is situated about 60 min drive from Durban International.

Accommodation:

  • http://www.accommodationsa.co.za/town/hilton
  • http://www.hiltoncollege.com/fleur-de-lys-club/85-b-a-b-accommodation-pietermaritzburg-area.html
  • http://www.wheretostay.co.za/kzn/mi/accommodation/hilton.php
  • http://businessaccommodation.co.za/index/hilton-college-self-catering.htm

Event Summery:

One of KZN’s favourite races plays host to SA’s top riders fighting it out for honours in the MTN National Marathon Series once again. Variety is the name of the game with spectacular views over the Albert-Falls Dam and the Umgeni Valley.

New date over long weekend with racing on Saturday and Sunday. The Spectacular Hilton College serves as the Start/ Finish venue, offering huge trees with open grass for spectators to relax under while waiting for their winners to race through the finish. For riders there are hot and cold showers at the Sports Centre and ice cold aQuelle water and medals for finishers..

The route comprises of 55% forests, 15% sugar-cane, 20% farmland, 5% Thorn-veld, with less than1% on public roads. As always there is an abundance of single track! The complete range of MTB riders will be indulged with rides to suit their fitness and ability:

  • MTN National Ultra-Marathon (100km). Longest individual MTB race in KZN. A really tough course to test elite riders. Flowing single track, rugged hills, plantations, farmland and bush-veld. Unique new technical descent into Umngeni Valley added this year.
  • MTN National Marathon (75km). Less total ascent than ultra, but still a good challenge for fit riders. One of the most scenic rides in the country!
  • NISSAN National Half-Marathon (40km). Course this year, avoiding the big climb with flowing sections in Hilton College. This ride has a bit of every-thing…bits of the pro-course but easy bits too.
  • aQuellé Farm Ride (20km). Guaranteed, all who ride this race will enjoy it. Interesting scenery and lots of fun. New fast single track section
  • Hilton College Fun Ride (5km). Put a smile on the kids’ faces. Medals and sweat packs for all finishers.

Bring your family along and make them all experience the excitement of mountain biking!