N3TC Dirty Harry MTB 2010 Challenge Berg Bohaai Festival Harrismith Free State South Afrca

Event Date : 08 Aug 2010
Venue : Harriston School Entrance
Online End Date : 4th Aug 2010
Contact : Louis Harmse / Gerrie Steenkamp
Contact Number : 082 557 6884 / 082 822 1359
- 75 km Former SA Champion Route
- 38 km Foothills of the mountain
- 10 km Botanical gardens
- 1 km For the kiddies
- No helmet no ride!
- Athlete qualifies for only one cash prize.
- Age category as on 31 December 2010
- All entrants need to sign indemnity.
>> ENTER ONLINE << - Online entries close on the 4th Aug 2010
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Late entries will also be allowed on the race day (8th August 2010) from 06:00 - 08:00.

Visit www.harrismithcycling.co.za for more information

75km Route

So that all supporters may see, the race adventure begins in front of Harriston School entrance. From here riders will be escorted through Harrismith suburbs, heading for the main gate into the Platberg Nature Reserve, with a 10km spectator "show off" ride back to the main gate, up a short 23 climb all along the reserve fence on jeep track. The first big climb starts at 16km , where Water point No.1 will bring relief to some riders. Here the challenge to the King of the Mountain Hotspot at 20 km mark, becomes serious. Water point No. 2 awaits riders at the "Akkerbos" after a small climb into dense forest area followed by an awesome 3 km single downhill track down into the Botanical Gardens..... click to read more

38km Route

The start of the 38km race is the same as the 75km route up to the King of the mountain, down the single track to "Botanical Garden" and up to the saw mill. Here the split takes place between the 75km and 38km routes where the 38km riders turns left following a jeep track which will take riders up to "Die Skuiling" with an ascent of 200m and a well deserved Water Point No 3. Followed by a technical rocky single track back to the "Main Entrance". Also riding into Harrismith suburb, straight down to the Green Pavilion around the cricket field to the finish line, opposite the grand stands, with a smile on a face saying WALLA I've MADE IT.

10km Route

This race also starts in front of Harriston School entrance and ends at the "Green Pavilion". From the start a escorted parade lap on tar road heading for the main gate into the Platberg Reserve followed by a steady climb will take riders up to the Botanical Gardens . Some jeep and single track will take riders back to "Main Entrance", into Harrismith suburb, straight down to the Green Pavilion around the cricket field .The finish will also be opposite the grand stands

1km Route

For those brave kids, the route circulates around the parameter of the Green Pavilion
Entry fee is R10 with great prizes to be won

Kiddies Race

Start and finish on the oval track at the green pavilion The route circulates around the oval athletics track. (Kiddies and their parents)
Entry fee is FREE and goodie bags for all finishers