Spur Adventure Duo # 5: Solo Race

EVENT
Event Date: 
09/02/2014
Venue: 

Grabouw Country Club, Grabouw, South Africa

Region: 
Western Cape
Description: 

Spur Adventure DUO: Solos

Cost:

  • R150.00 pp for PRE entries.
  • R170.00 pp for ON-THE-DAY entries

Please note that R5,00 of each entry is will be donated to the Spur Charity Foundation.

The Spur Foundation. Nourish. Nurture. Now.
Born out of the desire to uplift and improve the lives of South Africa’s families (with a special emphasis on nourishing and nurturing children), the Spur Foundation aims to put smiles on the faces of those who need it most through supporting a variety of like-minded organisations.

How are you helping? For every Spur Adventure Series entry, R5 goes to Spur Foundation.
Click here to learn more about the Spur Foundation’s beneficiaries. http://www.spurcorporation.co.za/about_foundation.aspx

No refunds once you’ve entered.

Categories:

  • Open Male [age 16-40]
  • Open Female [age 16-40]
  • Vet Male [age 40+]
  • Vet Female [age 40+]
  • Junior Male /U16
  • Junior female /u16

The Action:

  • 20-25km Mountain biking
  • 5-6km trail run which may include natural obstacles incl a water crossing with ropes/tubes – not a swim

THERE ARE NO WATER POINTS ON THE COURSE – BRING YOUR OWN! Participants will each receive an energy drink at the finish.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT:

  • Mountain bike
  • Helmet
  • Running Shoes

PRE PLANNING:
When you get to the venue, please bring your mtb, helmet and running gear to the Transition Area which will be marked – SPUR ADVENTURE DUO

REGISTRATION: 06H30 – 07H40.

RACE BRIEFING: 07H50

START: 08H00

PRIZE GIVING: 10H30

POINTS SYSTEM

There are 6 races in the series and the top 5 in each race will get points awarded as follows:

1st – 20 points, 2nd – 15 points, 3rd – 12 points, 4th – 9 points, 5th – 5 points.
Your points will be added at the end of the series and that will determine the final standings.
You must be at prize giving in person to receive your prize.

Catering:
There will be a food stall and Cafe Pronto van at these events.

DIRECTIONS:
Follow the N2 over Sir Lowry’s Pass. At The Orchard farm stall, turn left off the N2. Drive into Grabouw. At the 2nd stop, turn left. Follow the road out of town – over the small bridge and turn right shortly [100m] after crossing this bridge. Over the railway line and turn immediately left. Follow the road to Grabouw Country Club.

Please leave your valuables at home or carry it on your person at all times.