Members Club Ride

Posted on 14 Sep 2013

This Saturday we head out to the Harties area and enjoy the trails of Van Gaalens. Our aim is to get some kms onto our legas aswell as explore some routes not yet taken.

Meet in the car park at 7:45am for a prompt 8am start. Bring lots of fluids, sunscreen, helmets and some extra cash for a well deserved lunch afterwards.

See you there...

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Mountain Bike Orienteering Event

Posted on 8 Sep 2013

Mountain Bike Orienteering is a blast and is fantastic for honing those nav skills whilst on the move.

Times:
Registration: 08:30 to 09:30
Starts: 09:00 to 10:00
Courses Close: 12:00
Prize-giving: ±12:00 (or as soon as everyone has finished)

Courses:
- Long Course: ± 20km, 60-70 min winning time
- Medium Course: ± 12km, 50-60 min winning time
- Short Course: ± 6km, 30-40 min winning time - ideal for kids

Equipment: Mountain Bike and Helmet. NO HELMET NO RIDE! Map board recommended.

Entry Fees:
Tickets to enter Northern Farm (R30)

Senior   R50 + R10 for EMIT card hire.
Groups  R80 + R10 for EMIT card hire.

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Westcliff Stairs

Posted on 5 Sep 2013

Stairs certainly got our legs ready for the rigors of the Full Moon race a week or so ago. We've had a week to rest now back to the training.

Meet at the bopttom of the stairs at 6:40pm for a prompt start at 6:45pm.

Remember so fuids, a light and a warm jumper for afterwards.

See you there...

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Kinetic Night Trail Run - Randpark Ridge Golf Club

Posted on 4 Sep 2013

• The trail run will take place at night.
• Competitors will complete the course following reflective direction boards with the aid of a headlight.
• The stronger the light from the headlight, the easier the course will light up ahead of you.
• Petzl headlights will be sold at registration. R200 and up.
  

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Members Club Ride

Posted on 31 Aug 2013

The Full Moon Race is now done and dusted and life carries on. So this Saturday we get those legs moving again on some familiar ground for a 30km ride.

Meeting in the carpark at 8:15am for a prompt 8:30am start. We will ride at a relaxed but steady pace so feel free to join in even if you aren't that fit.

Remember your helmet, fluids and a yerning for being outdoors as Spring springs.

See you there...

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Members Paddle and Run

Posted on 18 Aug 2013

Our final activity in preparation for the BIG race. After a tiring day riding yesterday we can enjoy a calming 5km paddle around Emmerentia Dam. Thereafter we will get our tekkies on and take a slow paced 5km jog around the park to put the cherry on top.

Remember a towel, a change of clothes, your running shoes and a list of questions you may have about the race, logistics and anything else on your mind.

See you there...

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Members Club Ride

Posted on 17 Aug 2013

We have saved the best for last - Breedt's Nek. will be our last training ride before the big race. Assitport Epic will be riding 60kms to the 'Shabeen' and Ultra 95kms including a tour de Buffelspoort Dam.

Assitport Epic needs to arrive at 7:15am for a prompt start at 7:30am.

Assitport Ultra will meet at 8am and promptly begin at 8:15am.
 
This will be our longest and most demanding ride so far and is essential that we get through it with a great big smile on our faces. Remember your helmets, food, fluids, sunscreen and a sense of humour.

See you there for a great day out...

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Westcliff Stairs

Posted on 14 Aug 2013

This will be the last Stairs session before the Full Moon event. Remember - 'no pain, no gain' so lets go out with a BANG and get a good session behind us.

Remember you headlamps, water and warm clothes to change into.

See you there...

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Long Course - Orienteering Event

Posted on 11 Aug 2013

What?
Bring shoes for walking or running. Enter on your own or as a group. You will receieve a full colour A4 map of the farm on which check points are shown. You will use the map to find your way to each of the checkpoints.

There are 6 courses ranging from 2km - 13km

When?
Registration - 8:30am - 9am
Start - 9am - 10:00am
Prize Giving - 1pm

Cost
R110 per group (includes Emit hire)

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Members Club Ride and Hike

Posted on 9 Aug 2013

Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve hosts some wonderful hills that will have your legs drowning in lactic acid more than a couple of times during the ride and hike.

Meet in the car park at 7:15am for a prompt 7:30am start. The ride will take between 4 and 5 hours to complete the 55 km course and a further 2 hours for the 10km hike.

Be sure to remember your helmet, sunscreen, fluids, snacks, trainers/hiking boots, dry clothes and some cash for the entry fee.

See you there...

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