24-7Adventure - Eden DUO 2008

24-7 adventure is not only a nice slogan, it's a mind set

A 24 hour non-stop multi-sport event.

Only pairs or relay teams can enter the event.

All the teams arrive day 1 (29th of October), to register

Day 2 starts at 04H00 on the 30th of October at the SAASVELD Gate.

Day 3 culminates at 07H00 on the Sunday the 31th of October, with the award ceremony on the 1st of November.

Top teams will complete the route in 14 hours and the last teams should arrive within 24 hours.

All teams will be followed live on a big screen via television and satellite tracking managed by SPORTS Track.

All the pre-race entries will receive race packs. All the pairs and relay teams must race in the bibs supplied to them. No pair will be allowed in the event without the official race bibs. Pre race entries can get their race packs at the START Venue (Glenwood House), on Friday the 29th or from 03H00 on Saturday the 30th at the RACE Start at the SAASVELD Gates. The PRO Category will be the overall winner of the EDEN Duo event. This team will receive the first ever, Phillip Swanepoel/First Ascent, ADVENTURE RACING trophy that will be an annual award.

Teams and pairs will receive their race packs on the 29th of October from 16H00 to 19H00 at the Start Venue, Glenwood House. Opening ceremony at 19H00, on the 29th of October 2009. Accommodation info at START Venue.

Saasveld Gates, 04H00, Saturday the 30th of October 2009. All cars must be parked to the inside of the Saasveld Main Gates. The start is 5k’s drive from Glenwood House towards Knysna on the OLD KNYSNA Road. No parking for cars on the tar road.

11H00 on Saturday the 30th at Glenwood House. The orienteering is a fun event for the families and public at the end and start venue. The category winners will receive spot prizes. It will take place at Glenwood House.

Teams and pairs will montainbike in total 60k’s, trailrun 60k’s and paddle 20k’s. All team members will do the 10k’s of kloofing down the Kaaimans River after the start. A detailed map with race instructions will be hand out at the race registration.

3.1.1 Pairs (140k’s endurance adventure racing)
Mixed pairs and open categories can enter at R1200/pair.

Teams of 6 people with trail running, mountain biking, and paddling disciplines to be done by different pairs each. R3000 per relay team. A well-deserved breakfast is served at the awards ceremony the Sunday morning at Saasveld.

3.5 Event registration to receive race numbers and goodie bags before start on the 29th of October 2009 before 20H00. Late registration on the 30th of October from 03H00 to 04H00 at the SAASVELD Main gate.

USN, First Ascent, Palm Tyres, SAN Parks, Coimbra Cycle House, Multi Sport Magazine.

All relay teams and pairs will need support crew to transport bikes and or paddle craft to transition areas. Teams must be able to support themselves in terms of supplements and food/water intake. No pollution will be allowed.