Ride Arena, Parys, Free State
Terrain: Rocky | Crater | Farmland / Vaal River
Elevation: 1322m
Participants: 2000+
Features:Single tracks | Gravelroad | Forests
Event Summery:
One of the countries biggest Mountain bike events is back on the 13th & 14th of September 2014. This historic event draws people from all reaches of Southern Africa! With R50 000 for 1st place male it's no suprise that it also attracts the best of the best in professional cyclists from around the country!
RACE PROGRAMME
Saturday
13/09 06h30-08h00 Number pick-up for 115km Ultra Marathon and 80km Marathon only AND late registration for 23km Dirt Flirt in Ride Arena at event venue. Line entries for Sour Petit Cruise at Eiffel Tower
13/09 11:00 - 15:00: Registration and late entries for 42km Half-marathon and 12km Dirt Flirt
13/09 07h15: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover
13/09 07h30: Start MTN Ride ULTRA Marathon PRO/Elite 115km Race
13/09 08h15: Start MTN Marathon 80km Men + Ladies "A". Batches at + 5min intervals
13/09 08h45: Start Bicycle 26km Dirt Flirt #1
13/09 09h15: Start SPUR Petit Cruise - Eiffel Tower
13/09 09h30: Winner of Bicycle 23km Dirt Flirt #1 Expected
13/09 11h45: Winner of MTN Ultra Marathon 115km Expected
13/09 14h00: Prize Giving - Ride Arena
Sunday
14/09 06h30-08h30: Number pick-up for 42km Nissan Half Marathon & Line entries for USN 12km Dirt Flirt#2 - in Ride Arena at event venue
14/09 07h45: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover
14/09 08h00: Start NISSAN Ride Crater cruise 1/2 XCM 42km "A". Batches + 5min intervals
14/09 08h30: Start USN Dirt Flirt #2 - 12km
14/09 09h40: Winner USN Dirt Flirt#2 - 12km
14/09 10h00: Winner NISSAN Ride 42km XCM
14/09 12h00: Prize Giving - Ride Arena
Normal Online entry Fees
12km Dirt Flirt - R 65.00
23km Dirt Flirt - R115.00
Half Marathon - R200.00
Marathon - R230.00
Ultra - R260.00
Late Entry Fees
12km Dirt Flirt - R 80
23km Dirt Flirt - R145.00
Half Marathon - R250.00
Marathon - R280.00
Ultra - R310.00
Venue Highlights / Facilities:
Mountainbike Expo: (Friday 14:00 - 19:00) (Saturday 09:00 - 15:00) (Sunday 08:00 - 12:00)
Beer garden: (Friday 14:00 - 19:00) (Saturday 09:00 - 15:00) (Sunday 08:00 - 12:00)
Parys Ocean Basket Coffee Bar: (Friday 14:00 - 18:00) (Saturday 09:00 - 15:00) (Sunday 08:00 - 12:00)
Big Screen Sport / Rugby
Food Court: The best of local Parys cuisine (Friday 14:00 - 19:00) (Saturday 09:00 - 15:00) (Sunday 08:00 - 13:00)
Recreation: Swimming fountain, jumping castle etc.
