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Staalwater MTB Challenge 2012

Third year of Staalwater mountain bike event in Caledon. 

The restorative powers of Caledon's hot springs have been renowned for centuries and on 8 September mountain bikers can enjoy these mineral-rich waters after taking part in the Staalwater MTB Challenge. 

With three route options, the event offers something from beginners to fit riders.  Mountain biking has certainly grown in the Overberg region for the past few years and the organizers promises beautiful riding in Spring time!

Event Date : 08 Sep 2012
Province : Western Cape
Venue : The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa. Caledon, Overberg
Contact : Queries
Contact Number : 021 884 4752 / info@dirtopia.co.za
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Distance & Entry Fee

AMA Rider & Tag Holders: Pre-Entry
15km R67.20
30km R89.60
60km R112

Other Pre-Entry 
15km R78.40
30km R112
60km R134.40

CSA Day License R41 (Only 30 & 60km)

Late Entry Fee
15km R90
30km R130
60km R150

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Start Time

15km 09h30
30km 09h15
60km 09h00

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Venue

The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa. Caledon, Overberg.

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Weekend Schedule

    

Friday,7 September
08H00 – 14H00 Registration@ Dirtopia Trail Cente, Delvera farm
18H30 – 20H30 Registration @ Caledon Hotel – conference room

  

Saturday, 8 September
07h00-09h00 Registration @ Caledon Hotel – conference room
13h00    Prizegiving & lucky draw

Sunday, 9 September
09h00 Arrival at Voorhoede Farm for social ride (permit needed)
09h30 riding until around 11h00/11h30 followed by boerewors rolls 

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General Information

1. If you do have an Amarider Trail Tag from a previous Dirtopia / Amarider event, remember to bring it along to registration
2. Amarider Temporary Trail Tag included in the entry fee
3. For the 30km and 60km routes, should you not have a CSA membership or full licence, you will be charged R41 for a CSA day licence
4. Please Note:  A) No Refunds  B) No Substitutions C) R20 admin fee for route change at registration
5. Closing Date: 03 September 2012
6. Fax entry form, along with proof of payment to 086 614 2808
7. Pre-entries close on Monday 31st of August, so get your entries in to save some bucks and get that goodybag!
8. Lots of entertainment at the Casino with surprise draws, kiddies play area & jumping castles, bar, meal stalls and more. This year all finishers will receive a medal as well!
9. Book your accommodation early and make a weekend out if it! On Sunday there will be a social ride from Voorhoede farm on the marked trails with a braai afterwards.
10. Day visitors for the MTB event get 50% discount off their access to the minerals baths HOWEVER this is subject to availability on the day – there is a limit of 200 (in order to maintain order at the pools)
11. A Giant Snap Mountain Bike to be won in the lucky draw!


 

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Routes

The 60km route of the Staalwater Challenge is a mix of private farms and district dirt roads and is only available as a complete option on the day of the event.

Staal water (Steel/Iron Water) referes to the hot springs at our start location.

Below please find the 60km route profile:

The route offers just under 1000m of vertical elevation and it is expected to be a fast ride with a winning time of under 2 hours.
The start location is at Caledon Casino and Spa from where riders will travel in the direction of Tesselaarsdal and the lowest point of the route.
From here riders will climb up the pass (short tar section) before heading back into the farms and heading home.

The 30km option at the Staalwater Challenge takes riders to the well-known Voorhoede Farm for a very scenic route with just over 550m of vertical elevation.  As with the 60km option, riders start and finish at the Caledon Casino and Spa.

Below please find the 30km route profile:

Note:
As with the 60km route, the route traverses private land and is only available as an 'on event day" option. We are however working to create a permanent route in this area so watch this space!

The 15km is a short-cut loop of the 30km and is flat - perfect for beginners, kids and families that just want to enjoy the beautiful area in Spring.

 

The Caledon Round Table will supply event support along the routes and is the official charity of the event. Money raised will go to the Round Table Creche that looks after around 140 pre-school children in ‘Voëltjiedorp’.

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Rules And Regulations

All riders agree to and hereby bind themselves to the following indemnity:

1. The rider  undertakes and agrees to ride the trails and use the area entirely at his or her own risk.
2.The rider hereby waives and shall have no claim whatsoever against Dirtopia CC, Amarider, Caledon Casino, any other land owners, any individual organiser or contractor, official, assistant, helper, representative or agent, the sponsors, any local authority or their employees, hereinafter referred to as the parties, in respect of any injury, loss or damage that the entrant may suffer arising from any injury to the person or property of the entrant, caused directly or indirectly by the negligence, albeit gross, of one or more of the afore-mentioned parties. 
3. The riders undertakes not to hold any of the parties liable if he or she or any dependent or his or her estate suffers loss or damage which was caused directly or indirectly from participation on the properties, including, but without limiting the generality of the afore-going, any loss or damage due to physical injury or death or the physical injury or death of another person, or due to patrimonial loss or damage, and in which ever manner the damage or loss was caused, including the negligence of the parties
4. The rider indemnifies the parties against all liability for above mentioned losses or damages and confirms that this acceptance of risk, undertaking and indemnity is also binding on his or her estate.
5. The entrant confirms that this indemnity extends to the participation of any event, including his or her arrival at the property and departure there from and attendance at any ceremony or function therof. 
6. The rider accepts that, without limiting the generality of the afore-going, the parties and the owners or managers of the venue shall accept no responsibility or liability for any injury, howsoever caused, to any person while on the premises or while utilizing the facilities theron, as well as in respect of any patrimonial loss or damage, howsoever caused, suffered by any person while on the premises or while utililizing the facilities theron. 
7. Should the rider be a minor, the parent, guardian or adult supervisor of the minor confirms that the minor is riding the trails on the farms at his or her own risk and indemnifies the parties against claims by such minor. 
8. The rider or, in the case of a minor, the parent or guardian, confirms that her or she has read and understands the effect of this indemnity. 
9. All or any of the parties may accept the benefits which accrue to them in terms of this indemnity at any time after it has been signed by the participant. 
10. I agree to abide by the rules as stipulated by the landowners and the organisers, including the waiver. The wearing of helmets is compulsory

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Queries

For updated event information visit: www.dirtopia.co.za or email theteam@dirtopia.co.za
Call Dirtopia Trail Centre on  021 884 4752 for futher event enquires

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