Race Info
REGISTRATION
DATE:
24 May 2024
TIME:
08h00 until 12h00
LOCATION:
Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, OudtshoornSTART TIMES
THE CHALLENGE / RELAY:
Date: 24 May 2024
Time: 15h00
Location: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn
THE HALF:
Date: 25 May 2024
Time: 05h30
Location: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn
RACE RULES
All participants should familiarize themselves with the official race rules before they start.
Gravel Bikes will be allowed to participate within the 361km AND 189km category.
MTB vs Gravel – Choose your weapon wisely!
A minimum of 10 people per category is required to receive recognition.
RACE BOXES
THE CHALLENGE:
Each rider will be issued with three race boxes at registration and these will be transported to the three Checkpoints.
Boxes are not accessible outside of the Checkpoints and riders are responsible to ensure that the boxes are correctly marked.
Boxes must be handed in on Friday, 24 May 2024 between 08h00 and 12h00.
Boxes can be collected on Saturday, 25 May 2024 from 18h00 until 20h00 and on Sunday, 26 May 2024 between 08h00 until 10h00.
THE HALF:
Riders in The Half will be issued with one box that will be transported to Checkpoint 3.
Boxes are not accessible outside of the Checkpoints and riders are responsible to ensure that the boxes are correctly marked.
Boxes must be handed in on Friday, 24 May 2024 between 08h00 and 12h00.
Boxes can be collected on Saturday, 25 May 2024 from 18h00 until 20h00 and on Sunday, 26 May 2024 between 08h00 until 10h00.
Dryland does not accept responsibility for lost or damaged goods.
BACK-UP, SUPPORT VEHICLE AND CHECKPOINT RULES
This is a full service event, so riders participating in the race will not need any back-up. Riders are however welcome to have a back-up team available at the checkpoints.
No support outside of the designated checkpoint area will be allowed and any transgression in this regard will lead to disqualification.
Support vehicles are allowed at the checkpoints but have to move according to the back-up vehicle route.
Any support vehicle found on the route will result in disqualification.
ROAD CLOSURES
We do not have road closure.
Riders must adhere to the rules of the road.
Marshals are there to warn traffic, but the responsibility lies with the rider to look out for traffic, ride on the left hand side of the road, stop at all stop signs and intersections and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
Race cut-off times
The race cut-off is 36.1 hours at the finish but in the interest of rider safety it has been decided to enforce cut-off times at the water-and checkpoints. The cut-off times are very generous and most riders should reach the respective points in the allotted time. Riders that are cut will be removed from the course and transported back to Kleinplaas Holiday Resort. The decision of the organizer is final.
The Half race’s cut-off is at 21:30 on Saturday, 25 May 2024. (16 hours for The Half)
Waterpoint 01
Waterpoint 02
Waterpoint 03
Waterpoint 04 / Checkpoint 1
Waterpoint 05
Waterpoint 06
Finish
3.5 hours (42 km)
6.5 hours (70 km)
8 hours (82 km)
10 hours (109 km)
12 hours (136 km)
14 hours (169 km)
16 hours (189 km)
The Challenge race’s cut-off is at 03:00 on Sunday, 26 May 2024.
Waterpoint 01
Waterpoint 02 / Checkpoint 1
Waterpoint 03
Waterpoint 04
Waterpoint 05 / Checkpoint 2
Waterpoint 06
Waterpoint 07
Waterpoint 08
Waterpoint 09 / Checkpoint 3
Waterpoint 10
Waterpoint 11
Finish
4.5 hours (54 km)
7.5 hours (100 km)
10 hours (131 km)
12 hours (154 km)
14.5 hours (176 km)
17.5 hours (214 km)
20.5 hours (242 km)
23 hours (254 km)
24.5 hours (280 km)
28 hours (308 km)
31 hours (341 km)
36.1 hours (361km)
EPT Recovery
EPT Recovery is a professional team of highly qualified massage therapists that specializes in sports recovery. As your official partner in recovery at the 36ONE MTB Challenge, we encourage you to step up a gear for better performance and book your recovery massage TODAY. Together with EPT Recovery, you can take your ride to the next level where you will stand firm against the effects of fatigue.
Please contact Jo-Anna Looms on 082 418 8802 or send an email to admin@eptrecovery.com Click here to make a 30 min booking. Click here to make a 60 min booking.
APPAREL
Apparel
- Supporter t-shirt
- Fleece Jacket
- 36ONE Jacket
- Cycling jersey
- Cap
Event merchandise will be available at our Retail area during registrations at the race village
HELMET
If a rider is found at any stage during the race not to be wearing a helmet, immediate disqualification applies.
HEADLIGHT
All riders have to ride with a suitable bicycle headlight and a flashing rear red light.
Compulsory – No lights, no ride.
BICYCLE
All sections of the race have to be completed on the same bicycle. Changing of bikes for certain stages is not allowed.
Gravel bikes are allowed on all distances.
Prize Giving
When – Saturday, 25 May 2024
Where – Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn
Time – 20:00
A minimum of 10 people per category is required to receive recognition.
The Challenge - Solo
The Challenge - Teams
The Relay
The Half - Solo
The Half - Teams
RACE BENEFICIARY
The Smile Foundation is a South African non-governmental organisation with a holistic health care vision for children with facial conditions. The Smile Foundation helps children in need of surgery for treatable facial anomalies.
Contact us directly to make a donation:
info@dryland.co.za
THE RACE
- The race is limited to 1000 riders.
- Avoid disappointment through prompt entry and payment.
- Your team’s entry is only guaranteed once full payment is received.
REFUNDS AND SUBSTITUTION
Cancellations & Refunds
Refund Policy:
- No substitutions will be accepted after 28 April 2024 at a substitution fee of R350-00.
- Refunds up to 24 November 2023 at 75% of the entry fee.
- Refunds from 25 November 2023 until 24 February 2024 at 50% of the entry fee.
- No refunds after 24 February 2024.
- Please note that only fully paid entries received by 24 March 2024 will receive the complimentary event apparel.
- Entries are not transferable.
- NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).
APPAREL
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Please note that the deadline for complimentary apparel and online purchases are 24 March 2024. We cannot place extra orders after this date. Click here for the size chart to ensure you select the correct garment size: Download PDF