2010 Event Date Sunday 19th September 2010


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Karoo to Coast Enquiries:
Contact Zandile Meneses
Tel: 082 851 3622
Email: zandile@123.co.za

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Pennypinchers







The Pennypinchers Herald Karoo to Coast 100km Mountain Bike Challenge
"Magnificent Mountain Biking from Uniondale to Knysna via Prince Alfred Pass!"


Online Entries OPEN!

The event is organised by Zandile Meneses - Headstrong Productions - and is owned by the Lions Clubs of Knysna and Uniondale.

All proceeds in aid of Lions "SightFirst" for sight restoration operations for the poor.

This is a 100km offroad race from UNIONDALE to KNYSNA via the Prince Alfred's Pass 100 km offroad Race and is not for the faint-hearted !!!

Click here for information on manual entries

The Lions Clubs of Knysna and Uniondale are deligthed to welcome our valuable new title sponsors - Pennypinchers on board. We are excited to have this well established and powerful brand on our side and together we will aim to give our event entrants the best possible mountain biking experience on September 19th 2010!

REGISTRATION:

Date - Saturday 18th September 2010 from 16h00 - 21h00 Late registration (NO ENTRIES) 06h00 - 06h30 Sunday 19th September 2010

SEEDING

SEEDING (start groups) will NOT be determined upon entry date but by results from the 2009 Herald Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge, the 85km Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour and other events on a suitable National Seeding Index system

ROUTE

The race starts in Uniondale and riders tackle the notorious "ou wa pad" right in the beginning of the event. The route then includes the the Prince Alfred's Pass hills and valleys and is very scenic. There is no single track and riders will enjoy the change of scenery from Karoo to Coast as they enter the Knysna Forestry Roads before finishing in Knysna.The Knysna indigenous Forest through which the Herald Karoo to Coast is ridden is thousands of years old. NO LITTERING TAKES PLACE in order that the forest regains its former pristine condition.

            

START

At the showgrounds in Uniondale at 7h30 on 19 September 2010. There is a compulsory pre-race briefing at 07h15. All entrants MUST attend.




FINISH

Knysna High School Sports Field (see map). Cut off time: Cyclists that have not reached the entrance to Kom se pad by 14h00 will have their numbers removed. Sweep vehicles will be available to collect cyclists who have missed the cut off times.




ENTRY

Entry price INCLUDES a pasta meal in Uniondale on Saturday 18th September after 18h00 Entry Fee: R240

ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORT

Bookings
There are two recommended transport operators that will be available for cyclists. These companies are not managed by the event but run independently.

1. KONTOURS Werner Lombard
082 569 8997
info@kontours.co.za
   
2. BENWILL'S TOURS Bennie
083 728 5181
benniestours@telkomsa.net
May offer transfers from Uniondale to Knysna on race morning.


These companies will offer transfers from Knysna to Uniondale on Saturday 18th Sept. They will depart from Knysna at 14h00 from Knysna Waterfront Parking.
Transfers from the finish in Knysna to Uniondale on Sunday 19th September will depart at 14h00 from Knysna High School sport fields, next to showers.
Price per person, bike and small overnight bag: R350.
Deadline for pre event transfers: 15 Sept via e-mail.
Deadline for post event transfers: Saturday 18th September at registration hall in Uniondale.


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