| Event Entries |
Please note that entries for ALL Trail Runs must be done at: www.trailseries.co.za
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| Events On Offer |
QUANTUM / SPUR - River Rumble
This race will run between 9.30am and 4pm and allows teams of two to enter at any time during the day and compete against the clock through a short course involving various adventure disciplines including run, swim, paddle, rope obstacles and river crossings. This event was a huge hit last year and looks to be the one to enter with your mates!
Enter via Quantum - www.quantumadventures.co.za
UGENE NEL - QUANTUM ADVENTURES
The Trail Series sponsored by Salomon/CAPESTORM - Part of the popular Winter Trail Series, this event traditionally attracts a field of 200+ competitors. 2009 will see 3 distances being raced - 4km, 13km and 21km and we expect entries in excess of 300 This is great run through the awesome Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. There will a 21km route for those who have put in the miles and a new improved 13-14km and 4km route which involves more single track. Both routes are a mix of single track and jeep track, flanked by pristine fynbos and spectacular mountains, plus the Palmiet River
OWEN MIDDLETON - TRAIL SERIES
The Sportsman's Warehouse Mountain Bike Race - This race attracted over 200 riders in 2010 and is one of our identified growth areas. It is a 35km bike race which starts on the Highlands road to Elgin and then enters the Kogelberg Valley for a fast downhill finish. The route starts on the Highlands road with a steep incline to allow the field to separate before the stunning descent into the Kogelberg valley. From there, it goes through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, along a jeep track to Stokoe's Bridge. It's around 35 kms long and suitable for novice and experienced riders
Click here to go to Gravity Adventure Festival MTB
PADDLEZONE - Kayak Down River, Freestyle and Sprint Race This is the Flagship event of the festival and sees white water kayakers race head to head through 4kms of grade 3-4 white water
The Freestyle event is aimed at both beginners and well as intermediate experts with the emphasis being on having fun and going big
The Sprint race is against the clock, down the last rapid, 'Judgement day'. Fluid has sponsored brand new Fluid Detox's for the event so paddlers who reach the final will compete head to head to see who is the winner. Each kayaker will have 2 runs to post the best time
The Cadiz River Mile Swim - This race puts a spin on the standard long distance Swimmers Mile. It involves swimming though a couple of rapids into the estuary and down to finish line at the festival hub. The River Mile Swim takes the format of a traditional mile long swim and puts it into a river environment, the first of its kind in South Africa. Swimmers negotiate some small rapids initially and then enter the Palmiet estuary for an open water swim to the finish at the Festival hub. It is a cold water swim, so an outer layer is recommended
The ARK Crocs Race - This race is for those who want to race on the river but don't have the skill to do it in a kayak. Gravity provides safety at the major risk sites and the event is always full of thrills and spills. It attracted over 100 competitors in 2009. This year, we are putting a slightly different spin on the event and awarding theARK - Best Fancy dress Prize!This race appeals to all takers and little or no skill is needed. The objective is to get to the bottom rapid the fastest and there are no rules. Safety is provided at the major rapids. There'll be plenty of action with three heats with the winners of each receiving a prize. The distance is around 2.5 km
The Music Festival - Local live band, Tribal Echo are a festival institution and, along with some acoustic rock and an all night DJ, will keep the party rocking. 2008 saw the introduction of an informal adventure film competition which will be repeated in 2010. Food stalls and overnight camping complete the festival vibe
LUCKY DRAWS - STAND A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF MANY PRIZES ON OFFER
NOTE: You will have to be at the Saturday night Mega Party to receive your prize
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| Film Festival |
| Make sure you pre-enter your 10-15min film to be judged by the adventurers at the Gravity Mega party. Video's can be of any adventure discipline and must be on a flash drive or DVD. Film durations are strict - so keep it within the limit! There'll be a preview on Friday night with the three finalists being shown on Saturday night. |
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| Fire Display |
There will be a fire display as well as a competition for most impressive display of the night. So if you do play with fire, make sure to bring your kit along!
TRIBAL ECHO AND DJ TO BRING IN THE NEW DAY
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| Accommodation Options |
. Palmiet Campsite Overnight camping: cost Friday - R50.00 p/p Saturday - R100.00 p/p
Bring own tents, braai facilities available. Pre-book ONLY through Gravity. Limited places available
. Kogelberg Reserve Chalets: Book through CapeNature
. B&B accommodation
Various accommodation options, Book through Kleinmond Tourism: info@ecoscape.org.za
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| Catering |
| A variety of food, including burgers, boerewors rolls and wraps along with drinks and hot beverages will be on sale throughout the weekend. In the evening, you can bring and braai at the Festival hub. There will be a bar service available from Friday evening throughout the weekend including Beers, Ciders and spirits |
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| Security |
| Security will be available at the entrance to the car park and around the tents during the day and evening. You can leave your tents pitched but we recommend that valuables be locked into the vehicles. We suggest that vehicle movement during the day be kept to a minimum. Traffic police will be on duty throughout the weekend as well as rescue services and the SAP |
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| Directions |
1. Take the N2 out of Cape Town. Continue until you reach turn off to Gordon's Bay
2. Turn right towards Gordon's Bay
3. You will reach a T-junction, at Gordon's Bay, turn left onto coast road
4. Continue on this road (Clarence Drive). Enjoy the view and watch out for whales! You'll go over the Steenbras River, past Koeel Baai, through the town of Rooi Els and past the turn off to Pringle Bay. You'll then pass through the town of Betty's Bay, with the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens on your left. Shortly after passing the last of the houses of Betty's Bay, you'll see a small, brown Nature Conservation sign on the left indicating the entrance to the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Don't turn off but continue straight over the bridge
5. Shortly after the bridge, you'll see a turn off to your right. Take this turn off and follow the dirt road, bearing right at the fork. This will take you to the main festival hub
6. Make your way to the registration stand, register for your chosen events and get a security pass once you've paid
PS: The N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass and via Bot River and Kleinmond is an alternative route but it is only marginally shorter and definitely not as scenic!
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| Provisional Program |
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| Entry Fee |
MTN Bike Race - R99
River Mile Swim - R66
Kayak Races (Down River, Sprint & Freestyle) - R99
Croc Race (Per Team) - R330
Camping - Friday Night R55pp
Camping - Saturday Night (Includes Live Band, DJ) R110pp
Event T-Shirt - R99
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