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| Start Time & Distance |
Overberg Agri Mtb challenge
* 9:30 - 75km Whale Route
* 9:45 - 55km Eland Route
* 10:00 - 32km Bontebok Route
* 10:15 - 10km Vulture Route
NIGHT RIDE: 18:00 ON 27 AUGUST 2010
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| Entry Fee |
Pre Entries Before 24/8/10
PPA Members: R91.20
Non PPA Members: R114
Late Entries PPA Members: R100
Late Entries Non PPA Members: R120
10km Fun Ride Pre-Entries PPA Members: R46
10km Fun Ride Pre-Entries Non PPA Members: R57
10km Late Entries PPA Members: R50
10km Late Entries Non PPA Members: R60
Family of 3 or more PPA Members: R228
Family of 3 or more Non PPA Members: R285
Temporary License:
. If a Rider is not affiliate to PPA or Cycle SA a Day Licence of R35 will be charged on race day
. PPA members without their PPA number on race day will pay a temporary license fee of R5
Night Ride - R91.20
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| Venue |
| Potberg Environmental Education Centre |
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| General Infromation |
Prizes & Time will only be allotted for cyclists wearing a transponder. {Transponders for hire on the day}
The start and finish will be at Potberg Environmental Education Centre
MTB cut off time: 15h00
Support Services: Marshals, water points, first aid, back-up vehicles, shower and ablution facilities and other refreshments available
Support services: van's cycles
NOTE: Entry fees are not refundable in the event due to adverse weather conditions or any other reason beyond the control of the organiser. As the race is in a Nature Reserve, no pets and no flower picking are allowed
Google map: http://potberg.blogspot.com/
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| MTB Route Description |
As in previous years, the routes start and end at the Potberg entrance to De Hoop Nature Reserve. The route mainly follows the much improved route of last year and again incorporates all the best elements of the previous versions of the route, whilst excluding the sand and rock track sections
As it did last year, the route traverses around Potberg down to the Breede River along fast undulating farm jeep and single tracks. New track sections have been opened through the farms before reaching the Infanta road, as well as in the section on the opposite side of the Infanta road, along the river passing the bush pub and through the olive farm
Cyclists then cross over the Infanta road again and head up and over the Potberg. This section, introduced in 2009, traverses over a neck in the mountain, which was historically a farm access route over the Potberg. Much work by the local farmers has gone into reopening this previously overgrown track. It is rideable the whole way on a springy vegetated surface. At the top you are greeted with spectacular sweeping views across the fynbos hills down to the sea. The descent down the other side is a highlight, in the form of a steep but contoured grassy single track that links up with the gravel road that heads back to the Potberg start. A short but scenic new section at Cupidoskraal provides a pleasant detour from this road
The 55km Route continues along this road to the finish, whereas the 75km route heads left, up the well loved short steep Vaalkrans concrete track, which after turning right at the top follows a bumpy track down to the sea. As in 2009, this loop section is done in the less demanding anti clockwise direction, gradually descending towards the sea for some whale watching and climbing back on the gradually inclining gravel road. After an exhilarating descent of the concrete track it is an easy 7km back to the finish along the main gravel road
The 75 km Route will require a reasonable level of fitness and does offer a challenge for the fit rider looking for something more rewarding and extreme than the ordinary. If you are unsure about your fitness and looking for a challenging ride nonetheless, the 55km provides a challenge comparable to many other races'long route
The 32km Route sets off along the gravel road towards the Vaalkrans concrete track climb and then follows the same loop towards the sea as the 75 km before descending the concrete track and back to the finish along the 7km main gravel road. The concrete track climb is short but tough and will see many a novice doing a hike-a-bike. The next couple of kilometres will also test their technical skill across the rocky section, but otherwise it is not too technical and suitable for the less fit, but prepared rider looking for an enjoyable, scenic and rewarding ride
The 10km Route is suitable for all ages and a pleasant family excursion
The organisers believe in continuous improvement and have again managed to deliver on their commitment of showcasing the best, most scenic and enjoyable Potberg routes to date (and they have some plans up their sleeves for improvement in 2011!)
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| Accomodation |
* Laerskool Ouplaas: 028 542 1326
* Swellendam Tourism Bureau: 028 5142 770 / infoswd@sdm.dorea.co.za
* Saartjie Neethling: 028 5421 876 / potteberg@whalemail.co.za
* Camping sites available: Lesley-Ann 028 542 1114
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| Enquiries |
. Mariaan Dunn: 028 542 1326 / 028 542 1021
. Maritha de Wet: 028 542 1426
. Elmien Lotter: 028 424 2840
. Niel Neethling: 082 896 3545
. ouplaas@whalemail.co.za
. dmaritha@webmail.co.za
. http://potberg.blogspot.com/
32km Night Ride: 18:00 on 27 August 2010
* Niel - 082 896 3545
* Maritha - 028 542 1426
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| Rules |
Pedal Power Association: Road Funride Rules 2010
1. The PPA, organisers and their employees, volunteers and assistants shall not be liable to any cyclist or other person claiming on behalf of a cyclist for damage to property, personal injury or death caused before, during or after the funride, whether such damage to property, personal injury or death was caused with the negligence or gross negligence of the PPA, organisers and their employees, volunteers and assistants and shall not be liable for any claim for contribution or indemnification in this regard
2. Every cyclist shall ride carefully and with due regard to the safety of other cyclists and other road users
3. Every cyclist, except cyclists of recumbent cycles where it is impractical to do so, shall wear a bicycle helmet with the strap securely fastened under his/her chin
4.Every cyclist shall comply with all road traffic regulations except under the following circumstances:
* When it would be dangerous to do so
* When directed otherwise by a course marshal or traffic officer
* A cyclist shall stop at traffic lights and stop streets and yield at yield signs unless directed otherwise by a course marshal or traffic officer
* Cyclists may ride two or more abreast, provided that they do not impede the flow of traffic unreasonably
5. Every cyclist shall immediately comply with the instructions of a PPA marshal, a course marshal and/or a traffic officer
6. Every cyclist shall provide information requested by any PPA marshal immediately
7. Every cyclist shall keep as far to the left of the road surface as is safe having regard to the circumstances and conditions, including the need to take a lane when appropriate
8. A cyclist shall not cross the median (whether the median is marked or not) of any road unless the road is closed to other traffic
9. A cyclist shall not unnecessarily impede the flow of traffic
10. Every cyclist shall at all times display his or her race number legibly on his or her back and display other identification to indicate participation in the funride
11. Every cyclist shall identify himself or herself and provide his or her address on request to a PPA marshal and to any other cyclist requesting such information after a collision or race incident
12. A cyclist shall not ride a bicycle fitted with triathlon, time trial or Spinachi-type bars. Mountain bike bars are allowed
13. Every cyclist shall ride the full course entered for and shall not cross the timing mats if he or she failed to ride the full course
14. A cyclist may not use a personal music system or a radio communication device, including a cellular phone, whilst riding except that a member of a team registered with Cycling South Africa may use a radio communication device
15. A cyclist shall not receive any assistance from a seconding motor vehicle on the course and shall not arrange for a seconding motor vehicle to follow the course, except for a team registered with Cycling South Africa if a licensed team manager drives the vehicle
16. A cyclist shall not ride with another person's number or timing identification transponder
17. The finishing time of a cyclist shall not be adjusted due to any action or inaction of any person involved in the organisation of the race, another cyclist or any other person
18. A child cyclist under the age of 10 years shall ride with an accompanying adult at all times
19. No cyclist shall carry a child on a bicycle on a route over 7 km, except where the child is the stoker on a tandem or on a trailer bike
20. A cyclist shall not use foul language
21. No cyclist shall dispose of any litter along the course except in refuse bins
22. No cyclist shall smoke at the start chutes or whilst riding
23. No cyclist may start or attempt to start before his or her designated start
24. A cyclist shall endeavour to complete the course with his or her own effort and shall not receive any assistance in this regard other than drafting behind or being pushed by another cyclist participating in the funride or receiving mechanical assistance
25. Every cyclist shall provide reasonable assistance to any other cyclist involved in an accident
26. Every cyclist shall be responsible to other cyclists for the proper control of his or her bicycle
27. A cyclist may not participate whilst under the influence of alcohol or any drug or medication that prevents or might prevent a cyclist from properly controlling his or her bicycle
28. A cyclist may not use performance enhancing drugs. A cyclist (other than a licensed cyclist) is not subject to anti-doping regulations
29. In addition to these rules, licensed cyclists shall also comply with the UCI regulations insofar as the UCI regulations do not conflict with these rules
30. Any cyclist who is informed by a person who may summarily disqualify him or her that he or she is disqualified shall immediately slow down and cease riding with the group that he or she was riding with
31. Every cyclist entering a funride consents to his name and/or number being publicly displayed and publicised (including on the internet) in the event that he or she is disqualified
32. A cyclist may be disqualified summarily without a hearing by any one of the following persons:
* A PPA marshal
* A member of the PPA Executive Committee
* The PPA funride co-ordinator
* The PPA General Manager
* Any other person authorized by the PPA
33. Such disqualification shall be done by 18:00 on the same day
34. In the event that a person is aggrieved by a summary disqualification he or she may request in writing to the PPA within 24 hours of the completion of the race to be reinstated. Such a person may supplement such a request for reinstatement in the event of he or she receiving further information at a later time
35. Any such request for reinstatement shall be considered by a tribunal appointed for that purpose who may:
* Take no action
* Reinstate the person
* Order that further information be obtained
* Impose additional or alternative penalties as provided for in the PPA Constitution
36. Whether or not a cyclist has been summarily disqualified, the tribunal appointed in terms of the PPA Constitution may on notice to a cyclist by e-mail or other means of communication call a hearing to determine whether a cyclist should be disqualified, a disqualification should be confirmed and whether another or additional penalty be imposed for a breach of the rules
37. The tribunal shall afford a cyclist an opportunity to make representation either in writing or orally (as determined by the tribunal) before imposing any penalty other than disqualification
38. A cyclist shall not be entitled to legal representation at such a hearing, except with the permission of the chairman of the tribunal. The procedures and penalties provided for in the Constitution of the Pedal Power Association shall be applicable, whether or not the cyclist is a member of the Association
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