The Talisman Herald Karoo to Coast 100km Mountain Bike Challenge
Sunday 21 September 2008
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The Lions Clubs of Knysna and Uniondale welcome our new sponsor:
Talisman Plant and Tool Hire.

" Voted by Bicycling Magazine Readers as one of the top ten mountain bike races in South Africa. April 2007 edition.

Organised by the Lions Clubs of Knysna and Uniondale. In aid of Lions "SightFirst" for sight restoration operations for the poor.

UNIONDALE to KNYSNA via the Prince Alfred's Pass 100 km offroad Race - Not for the faint-hearted !!!
Great competitive race!

Route

Most amazing ever!!! Please refer to map. Distance boards will be set at regular intervals. Please adhere to all rules of the road as laid out in the rules of the race.

PLEASE : NO LITTERING IN THE FOREST !!

Cyclists who litter will be "named and shamed"!

Knysna Forest

The Knysna indigenous Forest through which the Talisman Herald Karoo to Coast is ridden is thousands of years old. It once stretched from Mossel Bay to Humansdorp, but the presence of man has taken its toll. Thousands of trees and animals have disappeared of recent years including more than 500 elephants. Today the forest is under the control of the Department of Water Affairs & Forestry who issue the organisers of the event with a permit stipulating among other things that NO LITTERING TAKES PLACE in order that the forest regains its former pristine condition.

            

Start

Showgrounds Uniondale at 7h30 on 21 Sep. 2008. Compulsory Pre-race briefing at 07h15. All entrants MUST attend.

Finish

Knysna High School Sports Field (see map). Cut off time: 14h30 Any cyclists still on course will be collected by Sweep vehicle.

Entry

Entry Fee: R190
Includes Entry, Pasta meal, SANParks Fee and CSA Fee

Registration:

Uniondale Showgrounds on Saturday 20th September 2008 from 17h00 to 21h00.
Late Registration: 06h00 to 06h30 on the 21st September 2008

Accommodation

Transport

Karoo to Coast Transfers
1. Transfer - Saturday - day before the cycle race from Knysna to
Uniondale
Vehicles will depart from the Knysna Waterfront (where you can leave your vehicle) at 14h00.
Loading of bikes and luggage from 12h00 to 14h00.
Cost: R350.00 per person, including bike and small overnight bag.

Deadline for bookings for the transfer to Uniondale: 15th September 2008


2. Transfer - back to Uniondale after the race on Sunday
Vehicles will depart from behind the main pavilion at Knysna High school sports fields:
First vehicle at 13h00
Second vehicle at 15h00.
Cost:  R350.00 per person including bike
Bookings can be done in advance or on Saturday night before the race in
Uniondale at the camping grounds (cash to be paid in Uniondale when making the booking)

* Contact Person: Werner Lombard 082 569 8997
* Fax 044 382 4675
* Banking details: Old Mutual Bank / Nedbank
Name of account: W Lombard t/a Kontours
Savings account
Account number: 2149027801
 Branch code: 108914 (Knysna)
* Please email or fax proof of payment to confirm booking.