Tour De Ghaap Ultra MTB Marathon

 
RULE NO.1: BE CAREFUL OF THE KUDUS.
 
Saturday and Sunday, 5 & 6 September 2015 will see the 12th running of the Tour de Ghaap Ultra Mountain Bike Marathon. It begins at Ulco, mining town of AfriSam SA (previously Holcim SA). It is situated approximately 80 kms North-West of Kimberley on the R31 en route to Postmasburg. On the first day a distance of 68 kms is covered, and on the second day 38 kms.
 
Friday evening there is “potjiekos”. On Saturday evening, a full braai is given and a full lunch served on Sunday for all riders and paid visitors. A cash bar will be available.
 
The race starts at Ulco, 09:00 on Saturday morning. The little ones take part in a Mini-race at 16:00. Departure after the event and lunch on Sunday will be at 13:00. The costs for the event vary per category per rider. Check the entry form for special cost-arrangements for the non-riding family members.
 
Medals will be awarded to all finishers.
Medals given to the first 150 competitors, the rest will be posted.
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PROGRAM:
FRIDAY, 4 September 2015
13:00-19:00: Collect Race No at Ricketts Hall, ULCO.
19:00 Potjiekos at Lyfontein Farm and socializing around Camp Area
22:00 Retire to your Tent
 
SATURDAY, 5 September 2015
08:30 Bus leaves Lyfontein with Riders to Ulco
10:00 Cyclists start-off from Ulco – follow directions
16:00 Mini-Race (children U/10 – bikes and tricycles)
Nature ramble or funride (check with Camp Commandant – K Ludwick)
17:00 Camp Fire – Braai
18:30 Lucky draws.
 
SUNDAY, 6 September 2015
06:30 Rise – coffee / tea / breakfast
07:15 Short Morning Service (optional)
08:00 Baviaanskrantz – circular-route.
12:30 Prize-Giving
13:00 Lunch and Goodbye.
 
IMPORTANT ARRANGEMENTS & FEATURES:
Friday – 4 September 2015
* PLEASE leave your bicycle at Ulco – Ricketts Hall on Friday, 4 September 2015.
* SAFE storage for bicycles left at Ulco (during Friday night).
* Cyclist’s REGISTRATION Number to be collected at Ulco.
* Own transport to Lyfontein.
 
Directions to Ricketts Hall (From Kimberley to ULCO)
* Drive from Kimberley to Barkly-West on the R31.
* Follow the R31 towards Delportshoop
* Drive over the Harts River bridge.
* Continue passed the Schmidsdrift (R370) turn-off.
* Drive over a “fly-over” train bridge.
* Turn left into Ulco.
 
Saturday – 5 September 2015
* Only Cyclists will be transported from Lyfontein to Ulco
* (on Saturday morning). Cars remain at base camp, Lyfontein.
* Bus leaves at 8:30 from Lyfontein to Ulco.
* Logistic vehicles accompany front and last cyclists.
* Water points along route.
* First Aid and Paramedic personnel are present.
* Spare cycle-parts available from Berg Agricultural Union
(please pay for any parts taken on Saturday evening)
* Prize-giving takes place at end of race. (all participants)
* Find own camping spot on lawn or under trees (can become cold).
* Toilet facilities at the START and FINISH points.
* Ablution facilities are at base camp.
* Meals: Saturday evening – braai
 
Sunday – breakfast and lunch
* Cash bar available after the race.
* Bring own toiletries, warm clothes, tent and medication.
* Bring your own bicycle and maintenance tools.
 
RULES:
* NO Littering!
* Helmet and gloves compulsory.
* Entry-fees non-refundable.
* Always take one another into consideration.
* Any other rules laid down by the Berg Farmers Association.
* All vehicles parked outside fence of farmstead (special arrangements at tent-village).
 
DIRECTIONS:
From Kimberley to Lyfontein:
* Drive from Kimberley to Barkly-West on the R31.
* Follow the R31 towards Delportshoop and Ulco.
* The Delportshoop Turn-off is 67km from Kimberley.
* Drive a further 4km until you come to the turn-off towards Schmidsdrift (R370).
* Drive for 25km on the gravel road.
* You will see a “blue steel kudu” on the left side of the road and a farm name board “Mosesberg – Shaw” on the right.
* Turn right onto the farm road and follow further directions.
 
From Griquatown to Lyfontein:
* Follow the N8 until you take the R370 turn-off to Delportshoop, (81km from Griquatown) or (69km from Kimberley).
* Drive past shanties on left-hand side of road.
* Follow the R370 gravel road for 6km, then turn right.
* Drive for 16,5km.
* You will see a “blue steel kudu” on the right side of the road and a farm name board “Mosesberg – Shaw” on the left.
* Turn left onto the farm road and follow further directions.
 
From Postmasburg to Lyfontein:
* Drive from Postmasburg to Ulco on the R31.
* Follow the R31 a further 5 km until you come to the turn-off Schmidsdrift (R370)
* Drive for 25km on the gravel road.
* You will see a “blue steel kudu” on the left side of the road and a farm name board “Mosesberg – Shaw” on the right.
* Turn right onto the farm road and follow further directions.
 

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