EVENT DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2009
Online Entries NOW OPEN!

:: Contact ::

Karoo to Coast Enquiries:
Contact Zandile Meneses
Tel: 082 851 3622
Email:zandile@123.co.za

Online Enquiries:
Contact GWIM
Tel: 044 382 6880
Email: gwim@123.co.za
 







The Talisman Herald Karoo to Coast 100km Mountain Bike Challenge

" Magnificent Mountain Biking from Uniondale to Knysna via Prince Alfred Pass!"

 

EARLY BIRD
 Enter before the 15th September 2009 and stand a chance to win a two night stay for 2 people including one dinner at Caroline's bistro, and a complimentary DVD with a bottle of house wine. Valid for 3 months, until 31 October, 2009 at the beautiful Belvidere Manor in Knysna.

Talisman Herald Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Cycle Race Offer
Validity : 18 -27 September 2009
Quote race number for applicable rate.
Belvidere Manor CYCLE SPECIAL :
R360 per person sharing per night
R432 single Including a bottle of house wine on arrival

Online Entries NOW OPEN!

Seeding (start groups) will be determined upon entry date - early entries will START EARLIER on race day (CSA riders excluded


PRINT ENTRY FORM

Reach the PERFECT MARKET - ADVERTISE in this event specific information booklet that each competitor has to read to find out the race rules, maps and general information on the event? These top quality, full colour booklets are given to all entrants in their goody bags and are very reasonably priced (prices from R150.00 for a listing) Contact zandile@123.co.za on 082 851 3622 to book limited space now


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Worried about your fitness? ENTER NOW! - Do you need a training solution or program for cycling, running, triathlon or race nutrition and exclusive equipment advice? Hire a coach who "walks the talk" Contact Steven Shirley, personal trainer and 5 x International Ironman Competitor. 2009 Iron Man category winner. Email steven@onyourbike.co.za or visit www.onyourbike.co.za

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 20 Sep. 2009. Compulsory Pre-race briefing at 07h15. All entrants MUST attend.

Finish

Knysna High School Sports Field (see map). Cut off time:
Cyclists that have not reached the entrance to Kom se pad by 12:00 or the exit from Kom se pad by 13:00 will have
their numbers removed. Sweep vehicles will be available to collect cyclists who have missed the cut off times.

Entry

Entry price INCLUDES a pasta meal in Uniondale on Saturday 19th September
Entry Fee: R220



Registration:

Date - Saturday 19th September 2009 from 16h00 - 21h00 Late registration 06h00 - 06h30 Sunday 20th September 2009

Accommodation

Contact:Karin Leggat

Cell:082 448 7975

Fax:086 650 1805

E-mail address:karinleggat@gmail.com

Transport

Kontours is an independant company that provides transport for the event.

1. Transfer - Saturday 19th September 2009 - 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 2009

2. Transfer - back to Uniondale after the race on Sunday 20th September 2009 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

Online entries are now also open for the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour at www.knysnacycle.co.za

 


The perfect place for cyclists to stay. Enter the event before the 1st September 2009 and stand a chance to win a two night stay for 2 people (including one dinner at Caroline's bistro, and a complimentary DVD with a bottle of house wine) at the beautiful Belvidere Manor Hotel. See www.belvidere.co.za for the excellent accommodation rates available.