| About The Tour |
The tour kicks off at the Waterside Wimpy in Newcastle after a breakfast at the Wimpy and finish with a lunch/dinks at the same venue. This is a social tour, to put a bit of distance in the legs after the winter. Mountain bikes are welcome but it will only be on road cycling
The Club will supply leading and sweeping vehicle. For those not confidant on the distance a bike trailer will be taken should you need a break. Triathlon Cycles will supply repair equipment spare wheels, tires & tubes in case of emergency
Bonus ride Friday 10 September the club is organizing a joint training ride from the Newcastle inn @ 14:00. Distance approx 60km
Family Braai A social Bring & Braai on Friday evening at Waterside Wimpy. Salads will be supplied by N-KZN Triathlon Cycle Club. We are using the Wimpy as a venue , they will supply the cutlery. Kindly we request everyone to support the Wimpy for any drinks (coffee, cool drinks and alcoholic beverages...)
Day 1 Will have 2 stops for refreshments (dinks, fruit, sandwiches, muffins & chocolates). First stop is in Utrecht 55km on route and the next one is 50km further. Cycling distance for day 1 is 140km
We will be staying over in the Dundee primary school hostel. Dinner and breakfast will be supplied
Day 2 Will have one quick stop for refreshments. Cycling distance for the day is 70km. On completing the cycling everyone is invited to join us for brunch/lunch at the Wimpy
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| Logistics |
| For entrants out of town we have arranged a secure overnight parking bay for vehicles at the Waterside Wimpy |
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| What do I get for my entry fee |
- Wimpy Voucher for Saturday (may be redeemed & Waterside Wimpy any date)
. Goody bag
. Long sleeve Shirt - only Pre Entries on before 02 August
. Water bottle
. Supplement
. Water bottle
. Saturday Lunch and Dinner
. 1 night accommodation
. Sunday Breakfast
. Refreshments throughout the 2 days
. Back-up support and luggage transport
. Wimpy Voucher for Sunday (may be redeemed & Waterside Wimpy any date)
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| What to bring for the tour |
. Bring along your own bedding. Loading will be on the morning before departure on luggage truck. (from 7:00 - 8:30 Saturday)
. Overnight clothing and cycling clothes for the 2nd day
. If you are a competitive cyclist and would like a harder workout for the weekend rather bring your mountain bike
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| How to get there |
The Waterside wimpy is located 1km (South West) outside Newcastle on the N11 heading to Ladysmith
GPS location Waterside Wimpy Newcastle
27 47'30.35"S
29 57'16.97"E
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| Registration |
Venue: Waterside Wimpy Newcastle
Friday 10 September 2010
Time 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday 11 September
Time 7:00 - 8:00
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| Start |
Cycling will commence on Saturday @ 9am from Waterside Wimpy Newcastle
Please join us for breakfast @ Wimpy before the start of the tour from 7:30
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| Finish |
Sunday @ Waterside Wimpy Newcastle at Noon
Please join us for a Milkshake or any Refreshment @ Wimpy after the Tour
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| Entry Fee & Closing Dates |
Entry fee per Cyclist R330
Entry fee Non Rider (children or adult R88-00(incl. accommodation, dinner, breakfast and refreshments)
NB!! (we do not cater for non rider transport - thus own transport)
Shirt available to non riders @ R165-00 each
Pre Entries close: Monday 2 August 2010 entries after this date will not receive a shirt
Final entries close on 03 September - NO entries will be accepted thereafter - NO SHIRTS to entries after Monday 02 August
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