24-7Adventure - Eden DUO 2008

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

EDEN DUO (30,31 October 2009)

2. Download MAP (new map details please plus location maps for Eb & Flow and Saasveld)

A 24 hour non-stop multi-sport event that includes paddling, (20k’s in total on the lakes between Wilderness and Sedgefield), mountain biking of 2 legs (30k’s each) and on foot a coastering section of 15k’s plus kloofing and trailrunning legs.

Only pairs or relay teams of 4 can enter the event.

All the teams arrive on day 1 (29th of October), to receive race packs and to register at Eb & Flow, SAN Parks, Wilderness

Day 2 starts at 04H00 on the 30th of October at the SAASVELD swimming pool, 15km from Eb & Flow.

Day 3 culminates at 07H00 on the Sunday the 1st of November 2009 at the award ceremony.

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.

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.

The orienteering is compulsory for the OPEN Category teams to qualify for the prize money but ALL category winners will receive spot prizes. Orienteering points (5) will be pointed out as CP’s (Controll Points) along the route.

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

You will get a map plus a punch card, and there will be checkpoints with punches for the OPEN Categories. To stand in line to win the prize money, you will need to clip all the checkpoints.The last MTB leg has some technical singletrack that will test your MTB skills. I would say that about 80% is ridable for the average mountain biker.There will be route markers, but you can choose your own route (out of bounds areas will be discussed at race briefing).

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

Teams of 4 people will trail run, mountain bike, and paddle in pairs. Entrée fee @ R2000 per relay team. A well-deserved breakfast is served at the awards ceremony the Sunday morning at Glenwood House to all the athletes. The support crew can buy a breakfast at R30p/p

3.5 Event registration VENUE 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.

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.

Saasveld, End and Start Venue