THE WAWWA FOUNDATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 6TH ANNUAL MTB CHARITY "FUN RIDE"

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THE WAWWA FOUNDATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 6TH ANNUAL MTB CHARITY "FUN RIDE"

THE WAWWA FOUNDATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 6TH ANNUAL MTB CHARITY "FUN RIDE" FROM SUTHERLAND TO MERWEVILLE 

ON THE 6th MAY 2017

THE WAWWA FOUNDATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 6TH ANNUAL MTB CHARITY "FUN RIDE" FROM SUTHERLAND TO MERWEVILLE 

ON THE 6th MAY 2017

THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED US BY ENTERING THE S2M CHARITY FUN RIDE, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!




 

 

ENTRIES ARE OPEN

ENTRIES CLOSE ON 31 MARCH 2017
(NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THIS YEAR - KINDLY HAVE ALL YOUR ENTRIES AND PAYMENTS IN BY THIS DATE).

EVENT INFO 2017 - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

The entry form is available on our website: www.wawwa.co.za

COST:
R2 000.00 per rider

REGISTRATION:
Registration will take place on Friday evening (05th May 2017) at the Sutherland Hotel from 19:00pm-21:00pm.  

For the convenience of the riders not staying in Sutherland, we will have a registration station on Saturday morning (06th May 2017) from 6:00am - 07:30am at Sutherland Hotel 

START TIME:
Saturday 06 May 2017 at 09:00am.
Riders must be very careful when riding down the mountain pass.
We will have a medical team available from Start to Finish. 

STARTING POINT:
Opposite The White House Inn (17 Piet Retief Street).

FINISHING POINT:
Merweville Rugby Field. There are shower facilities available at the boarding home (Huis Mervia). Hairdryers, towels and body wash will also be provided.
Please note that there is no cut off time as this is a charity fun ride, not a race. The event will not be timed. 

WATER POINTS / HALFWAY MARK:
There will be sufficient water, energy drinks and a 'boerie braai' at the half way mark. This stop is compulsory to all riders. 
Please note that Wawwa will only supply food / drinks and snacks for riders not spectators / family members etc.
There will be no food for sale at the halfway mark. 

WHAT TO CARRY:
Riders are encouraged to take sufficient energy bars / food for your estimate time in the saddle. Please carry at least two full water bottles with your drink of choice and preferably a full "Camelbak"
if you have one.
Riders should be able to fix a puncture and may want to carry their cellphones (although, cell phone reception is limited). 
Medication / Inhalers etc. Please make us aware of any medical conditions. 

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Cyclists who have entered and paid, but cannot participate in the event for whatever reason, must inform us immediately at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ';document.getElementById('cloak657c20b776f61cf9ce0f2226b3dc2a0e').innerHTML += ''+addy_text657c20b776f61cf9ce0f2226b3dc2a0e+'<\/a>'; or 0219060429. No cyclist is allowed to participate under the name of another participant. All substitutions close on the 10 April 2017.

VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION:
We have drivers available to drive your vehicle from Sutherland to Merweville. Please note that we send drivers from CPT to assist with this, should you book this service and not make use of the driver provided we will charge you a cancellation fee.

ROUTE:

PLEASE NOTE:

05 May 2017 - A buffet dinner will be available (Afal available on request) at the Sutherland Hotel - The cost will be R150 per person - this must be booked with the hotel before 28 April 2017.
Breakfast at is R70pp.

06 May 2017 -  At the completion of the ride, once everyone is fresh, we will have a meal prepared by the staff at Huis Mervia. We would really appreciate your attendance at this (casual) sit down dinner. All drinks and the meal will be provided by The Wawwa Foundation.
Please let us know if you family / friends attending the function with you (for catering purposes). 

07 May 2017 - A breakfast will be available for those staying at Huis Mervia - Breakfast will be served at 8am. 

 

ACCOMMODATION: 

All riders are to arrange their own accommodation (at their own cost) in both Sutherland and Merweville. Here is a list of
accommodation in the areas:


SUTHERLAND: FRIDAY EVENING 05 May 2017

  • Jupiter Guest House - 023 571 1340 / 083 231 3094
  • Sutherland Guest House - 023 571 1257 / 082 579 6238
  • Skitterland Guest House - 023 571 1115 / 072 853 0113
  • Sutherland Hotel - 023 571 1096 The hotel has been booked out for S2M riders (as per previous years) however the rooms are limited. Kindly make your booking soonest 

MERWEVILLE: SATURDAY EVENING 06 May 2017

  • Huis Mervia (Boarding Home) - Anna-Marie Blom 023 504 4025 / 083 603 1359
  • Springbok Lodge - Kallie 083 255 6931
  • Sunnyside up café and cottages (SOLD)
  • Koup Guest House - 023 501 4533
  • Die Losieshuis - 083 255 6931
  • Lalapanzi - 082 375 1285

 

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, KINDLY CONTACT OUR OFFICE ON 021-9060429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.