Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Wilde Cycle Day - This Saturday!

Wilde Fruit Juice is proud to bring you the annual Wilde Cycle Day, this Saturday, the 19th of February 2011! Pre-entries close on 17 February 2011, that means TOMORROW! Don't delay, enter online over here to avoid disappointment.


Distances:
Road: 94 km; 54 km
MTB: 50 km; 20 km

Start:

94 km (06h15)
54 km (07h45)
50 km MTB (07h00)
20 km MTB (07h15)

Cut-off: 12h00
Prize Giving: 11h00.

Route Description:
94 km Cycle Route
Long route (94 km) cyclists will leave the new venue at Boland Stadium / Laërskool Hugenote into Blouvlei road and turn left into Piet Retief Road. Cyclists will then pedal out to the R44, direction Hermon, to pass Riebeek Kasteel and climb over Bothmaskloof Paas. Turn left onto the R45 to return to Wellington and the new finish near the venue in Piet Retief Road.

54 km Cycle Route

The 54 km route follows the R45 towards Malmesbury, turns left onto the Voorpaardeberg road past Sonop Winery and the Paardeberg Prison. Turn left into Voorpaardeberg / Windmeul road and left again at the Windmeul Winery onto the R44. Cross the 4-way stop and continue to the finish.

Mountain Bike Route

The MTB takes place on the gravel roads in and around Wellington wine farms under the picturesque Hawekwa and Groenberg Mountains.

Directions to venue

From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Paarl. Take the R44 off-ramp to Wellington. Drive through Wellington and turn left at the third robot. After about 2 km, turn right into Blouvlei road where you will find the venue on your left.

Organising Committee:
Lions Club Wellington

Venue:

Boland Rugby Stadium Wellington / Laërskool Hugenote

Contact:
Zanne Parsons
Phone: 072 789 3588
Fax: 086 571 2725
E-mail: info@wildecycle.co.za

Please note:
  • With no road closure, cyclists must stay left of the median, and obey traffic signs, officials and marshals at all times.
  • Refreshments will be sold on the day. The 20 km MTB is not timed and therefore no CSA Day License is applicable.
  • Glyder sunglasses and beach bags up for grabs during the lucky draw.
  • Medals for the first 1000 finishers. Beer tent available at the venue. Massage facilities, boerewors, Chip ‘n Dip and Café Pronto will also be available at the venue. Jumping Castles for children – and adults!
  • Children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult. Easy Entry Tickets not accepted.
  • Weather predicted for Saturday: Morning clouds, but warm conditions. Max temp: 33°C, Min temp: 17°C, with a 16 km south easterly wind. 39% humidity.
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