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BASIC RACE RULES, REGULATIONS & CONCEPT

The concept of the Trans Baviaans are as follows:

•  It is a team race consisting of 2, 3, or 4 cyclists.

•  ALL MEMBERS of the team must complete the distance.

•  Teams must visit a number of compulsory checkpoints along the way.

•  Assistance from support vehicles can only be provided at indicated checkpoints. For Corporate Entrants at ALL Checkpoints and for Standard Entrants only Checkpoints #5 & #6.

•  Checkpoints will be equipped to provide food and mechanical assistance.

•  Time penalties will be enforced for transgression of rules.

•  The distance of 230 km from Willowmore to Jeffreys Bay must be completed in 24 hours to qualify for a medal & certificate.

•  Night riding will be necessary and participants must be adequately equipped for this – see rules.

10% of entry fee to be used as non-sponsored cash prize BASIC RULES

•  Registration open on Friday (17 August 2007) from 17:00 – 21:00 at the Albertyn Primary School in Adderley street in Willowmore. On Saturday from 7:00 – Start @ Royal Herberg.

•  All information required for the race will be provided at registration. Allow enough time to familiarise yourself with these before the start – especially the route.

•  STARTING TIME is 10:00 exactly on Saturday.

•  Medical assistance will be available at specific checkpoints.

•  The route will not be marked . Ensure that you are familiar with the information provided. Each team will receive:

•  Detail route map.

•  Route profile.

•  Route description

•  Punch-card

•  Checkpoint Bags (x4 for Standard Entrants)

•  Checkpoint Bags is for Standard Entries who will not have back-up support at the first 4 checkpoints. These bags will be marked according to Checkpoint number. These bags must be used to pack equipment, food, clothes, etc. the teams would require at that specific checkpoint and placed on the marked vehicles (a vehicle per checkpoint) at the Start in Willowmore.

•  There will be no water points on the route except at checkpoints. Water (rivers) along the route is drinkable.

•  The event will take place irrespective of weather conditions.

•  Normal Nature Conservation regulations apply and personnel will be present to control.

•  The event is not recommended for beginners and no under 16 will be allowed.

•  Sweep vehicles will be available to act as pick-up vehicle for those that are forced to withdraw. Motorcyclists (medics, & mechanics) is available to assist with emergencies.

•  Postal entries close on 1 August 2007. NO T-SHIRTS after this date.

•  Team member replacements/changes will be subject to a R50 admin fee.

•  No refunds will be made .

•  Prize giving will take place at the Finish ( Jeffreys Bay ) on 19 August 2007 at 12:00 . All support will be withdrawn at 14:00 on Sunday 19 August.

•  A prize will be given to the oldest (average age) team completing the event.

1. CYCLISTS

    

   •  NO HELMET. NO RIDE!

   •  NO ASSISTANCE FROM SUPPORT VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED BETWEEN CHECKPOINTS.

   •  Only one back-up vehicle is allowed per team. Two teams may use one back-up if they race at a similar pace.

   •  Team members must stick together at all times.

   •  Resting, sleeping, and having meals must be limited to checkpoints.

   •  Teams must be self-sufficient between checkpoints and must carry basic repair and puncture kits.

   •  Participants must be properly equipped for night riding (headlight and red tail light).

   •  The following compulsory equipment is required and must be seen as the bare minimum, these will be checked:

   •  Basic first aid kit (with space blanket, bandages, etc).

   •  Windbreaker.

   •  Puncture repair kit.

   •  Lights and spare batteries.

   •  Whistle.

   •  Teams must be prepared for ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS (Personal windbreaker)!!

   •  All finishers within the 24 hour time limit will receive a certificate and medal. Teams finishing the race after the 24 hr. limit but within 26 hours will receive a certificate only.

   •  Teams must be prepared to camp (own gear) when sleeping over on-route.

   •  The team time is taken when the last member cross the finish line.

   •  Disqualification will result for transgression of the rules.

   •  Time penalties will apply for the following transgressions:

   •  Teams not checking in together at checkpoints. A maximum of a 2 minute gap will be allowed between members.

   •  Team support vehicle not leaving ahead of cyclists from checkpoints.

   •  Teams losing their punch-card.

   •  Valid appeals against a specific team.

   •  Time penalties will be a minimum of 20 minutes and will depend on the transgression.

   SUPPORT VEHICLE DRIVERS

SUPPORT VEHICLE DRIVERS

•  Due to drastic increase in team numbers resulting in increased vehicle numbers, Eastern Cape Parks Board has requested that a limit be placed on the number of vehicles travelling through the Baviaanskloof during the course of this event.

•  ONLY CORPORATE ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE SUPPORT VEHICLES THROUGH THE BAVIAANSKLOOF AND WILL BE LIMITED (Checkpoints 1-6). Proper 4X4's ONLY.

•  STANDARD ENTRIES support vehicles must travel through the Langkloof (via Uniondale & Joubertina) and can only provide support at checkpoints 5 & 6 in Patensie area. No 4X4 required. Logistical support will be provided by organisers for checkpoints 1-4.

•  Support Driver is a full member of the team and must be treated as such . Drivers will have a separate lucky-draw !!

•  NO ASSISTANCE WILL BE ALLOWED ALONG THE ROUTE. Assistance may only be provided at the indicated checkpoints (Depending on entry type). Transgression of this rule will lead to disqualification of the team.

•  Drivers must be experienced and have basic orienteering skills.

•  Drivers of back-up vehicles must leave (the start and checkpoints) before the cyclists and must arrive at the next checkpoint well ahead of their team.

•  Drivers must report arrivals and their departures at, and from checkpoints (Corporate Entrants only).

•  PLEASE MAKE WAY FOR OFFICIAL VEHICLES !!!.

•  Cyclists will have the right of way during the race!!

•  Back-up vehicles arriving at checkpoints will not be allowed to leave before their team arrive.

•  Ensure that you know the route and location of checkpoints.•  No driving through the veld. Stick to the road and demarcated areas (at checkpoints).

MARSHALS WILL HAVE DISCRETION IN THE APPLICATION OF THESE RULES