Hi Everyone,

 

 

The amazing mountain bike stage race in Mauritius

FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE AND OUTDOOR LOVERS

TEAMS CONSIST OF 2 RIDERS

 

Please come and join us on this amazing race.  This route has never been done before and we are very excited to share it with you.  This is guaranteed to be a challenging yet an enjoyable race. Make sure that you do not miss this exciting new event.

 

For a better look at what you getting yourself into besides the hot weather and the breathtaking views:

Description of the route

Prologue: (5km) Short, but not flat at all...only climb and descent through the Kestrel Valley under trees. Beautiful single tracks that have been designed especially for mountain biking, loads of fun!

 

1st stage: (35km). After 1.5 km flat you hit the Lion's mountain climb for 500m. Then it's a long journey through rocky tracks, on the side of the mountain with a fantastic view of the south's lagoon. Enter the beautiful Ferney Valley and then the major difficulty of the day: a 2km progressive climb and quite technical at the end to enter the Riche en Eau plateau. The second half of the race from that point is long flat and down to the sea (18km). The finish will be on the public beach of La Cambuse.

 

2nd stage: (80km). Marathon Day! The start is on the beach, after 1km you enter an awesome piece of sand single track. Then, It stays on the coast near the sea for 3/4 of the race (55km), it's flat, fast and a lot of single tracks with beautiful views. You will need to cross 2 rivers with a compulsory portage section. The end will have a little more climbs on the sugar cane roads. Last 2km climb to the finish line in the chassé of Bel Ombre.

 

3rd stage: (60km): Climb, descent, climb, descent, climb.... It's a Russian mountain trip in the South's most protected forest. Tough and fun ! The route will be mostly in the Bel Ombre private land; very few Mauritians know these rivers, waterfalls and wild animals... The finish line will be at the famous Bel Ombre Castle near the golf course. Very Important: No practicing will be authorized before this stage... this land is highly protected!

 

We are having a one day event if you can on the Sunday the 29 November 2009 to join up with the last day of the HSBC presents Southern Tropical MTB Challenge.  This is a 60km route, as mention in the route description.  This one day race will start 10 minutes after the main participants which means you will go at 10:10am.  Rs 100 per person, registration at Bel Ombre on Saturday between 2pm and 4pm and again on Sunday Morning at 8:30am. Their will be medals for the winners in the categories and tea/coffee and water at the finish line.

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EVENT:

 You may camp along the route as there will be a place in La Cambuse on Friday Night and in the Reserve in Bel Ombre on Saturday.  Please bring your own tents and sleeping equipment.  We will transport all of your equipment to the next finish line, as long as it is packed and put in the designated area before you leave.  We will also supply Tea/Coffee/water and rolls at the end of the event.  There will also be a caterer selling food for dinner and breakfast. In both La Cambuse and Bel Ombre there will be electricity and showers available

 

 

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU ENTER?

 

· Number for your bike

· T-shirt

· Refreshments at all the water points

· 500ml Water bottle

· Overnight bike park with security

· Bike Wash

· Camping facility as mentioned above

 

CATEGORIES:

 

Unlicensed - Men, Women and Mixed

Licensed - Men, Women and Mixed

 

 

PRIZES

Apart from cash prizes, prizes include week- ends and week accommodation at prestigious destinations in Mauritius.

 

TIME TABLE FOR SOUTHERN TROPICAL MTB CHALLENGE

Thursday 26/11/09 10:00 -19:00 Pick up Race Numbers at Kestrel Valley  

19:00 Pasta party with team presentation at Kestrel Valley  

Friday 27/11/09 09:30 Time Trial 5kms

12:00 Lunch will be sold at Kestrel Valley  

13:00 Stage 1 – Kestrel Valley to La Cambuse 35km

Saturday 26/11/09 10:00 Stage 2 – La Cambuse to Bel Ombre 80km

Sunday 27/11/09 10:00 Stage 3 – Bel Ombre, Case Noyale, Bel Ombre 60km

14 :00 Prize Giving  

 

Kind Regards and Safe Cycling,

Leigh Trevorrow

leigh@craevents.com

+27 82 467 0696