Nedbank Save The Rhino Mountain Bike

Date: 10 - 12 April 2015
Venue: Mabalingwe Game Reserve, Bela-Bela
Event Format: Solo entries only
Distances:
3 Day: Day 1: 62km Day 2: 56km and Day 3: 63km
2 Day: Day 1: 56km and Day 2: 63km
Saturday: 56km OR 30km OR 10km OR 2km

Entry Fees (does not include first days gate entrance fees (R30) to the Game Reserve):
Remember that 20% of your entry fees go directly to the Nedbank Save the Rhino Green Trust Fund

3 day MTB race solo R1900
2 day MTB race solo R1500
Saturday, only 56km MTB race solo R390
Saturday only, 30km MTB race solo R150
Saturday only,10km MTB race solo R90
Saturday only, 2km MTB race solo R20

Finishers will receive a finishing token

• Nedbank Save The Rhino Mountain Bike , included in the entry fee:
•  3 days of unforgettable riding through Mabalingwe Big 5 Nature Reserve
•  Game on route with guaranteed sight of the lions on route of 2 day
•  Permission to ride in a Private Game Reserve
•  Permission to use the private property
•  Game Rangers along the route
•  Well marked and set out routes
•  Two water tables per day on route for the longer distances and 1 water table for the 10km MTB
•  Water table at the finish
•  2 days entrance into the park for the 3 day riders, 1 day entrance into the park for the 2 day riders
•  Goodie Bag for pre-entries of 3 day & 2 day
•  Race memento for the pre-entries of 3 day, 2 day, 56km, 30km and 10km
•  Medical and emergency services on standby
•  Finishers medal
•  Prizes for winners
•  Lucky draws
•  Generosity and great atmosphere of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
•  20 percent of your entry fee goes towards Nedbank Save the Rhino Green Trust Fund
•  Slideshow every night of the days photos
•  Professional photographer and videographer

Meal packages based on:
4 course Dinners from Thursday to Saturday: R150 pp per night
Full Breakfast: R120 pp per day

International guests can join for a fully catered tour by going to our travel page

Bike service:
Full bike service for 1 day is R550
Full bike service for 2 days is R1100
(you can book this on your entry form)

Bike wash at R20 per wash

Ad Hoc bike service and repairs:
Participants handling their own basic maintenance and cleaning, we will still gladly look after the more serious issues.

You can bring your bike to the service area, and let us know what you want fixed. In all cases, parts are not included. Parts will be available but it is advisable to supply your own parts as we cannot cater for all different brands and models.

We strongly recommend that you please bring along spare parts for your bikes specific components. All maintenance work is to be paid for by either cash or EFT before the bike is released.

What we can do:

• Gear adjust
• Brake adjust
• Brake bleed
• Replace damaged brake line
• Replace broken spoke(s) and true wheel
• Wheel build
• Tube/Tire change
• Tubeless tire install
• Suspension service
• Overhaul front hub
• Overhaul rear hub
• Overhaul headset

Registration and late entries:
Pre-entries close 4 April 2015, no late entries will be allowed for the 3 day and 2 day events. Late entries for the 56km, 30km, 10km and 2km will be during registration. Registration for the 3 day event will be Thursday, 9 April from 16:00 ~ 20:00 and Friday, 10 April from 05:30 to 07:00. Registration for the 2 day event and 1 day events will be Friday, 10 April from 16:00 ~ 20:00 and Saturday, 11 April 05:30 ~ 07:00.

Prizes and Categories:
First 2 Males, First 2 Females, 1st Veteran Male, Female, 1st Master Male, Female and 1st Junior Male and Female will receive a prize.

Spot prizes at the prize giving. All prizewinners must be at the prize giving to receive their medals/prizes.

Compulsory Equipment (for your own safety):
As a precaution, we would like you to carry the following compulsory equipment with you during the race. It is for your own personal safety. Please adhere to the following:

• Cell phone (on roaming please)
• zip lock bag to keep phone dry
• Space blanket
• Backpack
• Long Thermal base layer (pants and top)
• Whistle
• Hat
• Emergency food
• Headlamp
• Water bottles
• Sunscreen (factor 50)
• Outer shell jacket (waterproof)
• First aid kit

Please ensure that you have the compulsory equipment with you at all times during the race as conditions change quickly up in the mountains.

For all information contact Michelle on [email protected]