Venue: Forever Resort Gariep

Date: 29 Feb 2020

• The ULTRA starts at 05:00 am on Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort - finish 07:00 Sunday, 1 March 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort

• The Lite starts at 05:00 am on Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort - finish 22:00 Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort

• The Mini starts at 07:00 am on Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort - finish 14:00 Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 at Gariep Forever Resort

ULTRA Cut Off : 26 Hours

LITE Cut Off: 17 Hours

Mini Cut Off: 7 Hours

The ULTRA

315km | 2574m Elevation Gain | 7 Check Points

Early Bird Entries: 1 June - 1 Sep

Solo Participant - R 1 400

Team of 2 - R 2600 (R1300 per rider)

Entries: 2 Sep - 2 Feb

Solo Participant - R 1 700

Team of 2 - R 3200 (R1600 per rider)

Late Entries: 2 Feb - 16 Feb

Solo Participant - R 2000

Team of 2 - R 4000 (R2000 per rider)

Race package:

• Event T-shirt
• Well Serviced water points
• Goodie bag
• Finishers medal
• A Challenge like no other

Please note, Race package does not include any accommodation or  traveling.

The Lite - Gravel Bike Friendly

178km | 1203m Elevation Gain | 3 Check Points

Early Bird Entries: 1 June - 1 Sep

Solo Participant - R 900

Entries: 2 Sep - 2 Feb

Solo Participant - R 1200

Late Entries: 2 Feb - 16 Feb

Solo Participant - R 1500

Race package:

• Event T-shirt
• Well Serviced water points
• Goodie bag
• Finishers medal
• A Challenge like no other

Please note, Race package does not include any accommodation or  traveling.

The Mini - Gravel Bike Friendly

102km | 912m Elevation Gain | 1 Check Point

Early Bird Entries: 1 June - 1 Sep

Solo Participant - R 550

Entries: 2 Sep - 2 Feb

Solo Participant - R 750

Late Entries: 2 Feb - 16 Feb

Solo Participant - R 900

Race package:

• Event T-shirt
• Well Serviced water points
• Goodie bag
• Finishers medal
• A Challenge like no other

Please note, Race package does not include any accommodation or  traveling.

ULTRA

OPEN TEAM

1st - R 8 000

2nd - R 4 000

3rd - R 3 000

Solo Riders

Male:

1st - R1500

2nd - R1000

Female:

1st - R1500

2nd - R1000

Participants must bring their own fully serviced mountain bike, including spare parts, tools & equipment for repairs. 

Riders must bring a helmet, shoes, lights, sunscreen and chamois cream.

Riders/Teams taking on the Ultra can expect 3 crates provided by the race organization that can be used for any extras that you might need at checkpoints. These crates will be available at:

• CP5
• CP6
• CP7

Riders taking on the Lite can expect 1 crate provided by the race organization that can be used for any extras that you might need at checkpoint. This crate will be available your at:

• CP2

Riders doing the Mini will not have access to crates on the route. All extras that they might need, will need to be carried by the riders themselves. 

Crates will need to be handed in on Friday night during registration.

Click on any of the "ENTER NOW" links to visit the Online Entry website.

Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete your entry. On confirmation of your entry, please select your payment method to complete the entry.

You will receive an email confirmation when the payment is successful.

Substitutions will be allowed until 2 February  for fully paid entries. Any substitutions will require the following payment:

Payment of R350 payable per substitution

Substitutions requests will ONLY be accepted via email (info@transxhariep.co.za). Please include your proof of payment / payment confirmation with your substitution request.

BANKING DETAIL

Account Name: Stroebel Consulting Services cc

Bank: First National Bank

Account Nr: 62720919797

Branch Code: 252005

Account Type: Cheque Account

Reference: Participant Name / Team Name

The ULTRA

Check Point info to be updated soon...

The LITE

New Route will be updated soon...

The MINI

New Route will be updated soon...

Route Description

The route is non technical, following mostly farm & district roads with a few sections of jeep track & tar roads into the different towns. 12km of rocky jeep track before and after Vanderkloof can be expected by riders taking on the Ultra. 

Don't burn your matches  to early as the Jeep Track before & after Vanderkloof takes no prisoners.

The Free State might be flat and the profile doesn't show much climbing, but believe us when we say this is not a route that should be underestimated.

Many a rider has started to fast, skipped a water point or thought it would be easy. This is a proper challenge, with wind and head being major factors we urge you to come prepared.

#RideTheStates

Support teams/Spectators will be allowed to see their riders at the following Check points on route.

• Phillippolis Hotel
• Vanderkloof Church
• Waterkloof Brewery outside Phillipolis

Riders will only be allowed outside service from their support teams at these points.