GARMIN Lost in da bush – 2010
Presented by PASSIONATE ADVENTURE RACING
Race Venue : Mankele MTB Track (Outside Nelspruit, Mpumalanga)
Race Date : 10 April 2010
Race Distance : 80 km
Team Format : Any combination of 2’s, 3’s or 4’s welcome.
Entry Fee : R150 / person. (New entries)
: R125 / person. (Discounted rate for racers that entered into the 2009 Lost in da bush adventure race)
: R100 / scholar.
General Information
- Entry forms available upon request from wernerjs@vodamail.co.za or here on AR.co.za
- Pre-entries close on Friday, 02 April 2010 @ 17H00. (Please pay attention to this as we need to order topo maps in advance)
- Registration/Briefing – Friday 09 April 2010 from 19H30 – 21H00 at Mankele MTB Track. (Map to the venue available upon request)
- Final race briefing, Saturday 10 April 2010 at 04H30.
- Race starts Saturday morning at 05H00 SHARP!!!
- Support crews are NOT compulsory for this race, but are welcome as spectators.
- Race cut-off at 16.00pm.
- Prize giving is at 17H00. To be eligible for any prizes, you have to attend the prize giving.
- Random kit inspection might be held during the race and if you do not have the right gear, you will get penalised. BE INFORMED.
- Competitors are required to complete an indemnity and medical form.
- For your own safety at least one team member must be in possession of a valid First Aid Certificate.
- If you decide to withdraw during the race, you MUST phone Werner Swart on 082 459 9311 immediately and inform him of your withdrawal and whereabouts.
Disciplines
- Trail running / hiking
- Rope work – newcomers will receive assistance from the facilitators.
- Mountain biking (NO helmet, NO ride)
- Basic Navigation on all legs
Recommended Gear
Personal equipment
- Minimum 20L backpack
- 2L water bladder or bottles(4L water advised)
- Dry bag
- Cold weather Gear
- Wet weather Gear
- Whistle
- Headlamp (Very important as the race will start before sunrise)
- Spare batteries
- Knife
- Mountain bike
- Helmet – to be carried at all times and worn on cycle legs and rope work sections.
- PFD – personal flotation device
Team equipment
- Cell phone (kept dry at all times)
- Compass
- Waterproof map bag
- Waterproof shelter
- 10m safety rope
- 1st aid kit – headache tablets, sunscreen, anti inflammatory tablets, antiseptic cream, strapping tape, crepe bandage, gauze, rehidrate sachets or similar, latex gloves, antihistamine tabs or cream, various size plasters and anything else you think you may require.
Important Information
- ENSURE THAT YOUR PASSPORTS AND MAPS ARE DRY AT ALL TIMES. If we cannot read your passport at the finish line, your team will receive a DNF [DID NOT FINISH] next to your name.
- This event will take place regardless of weather conditions.
- In the spirit of Adventure Racing, it’s a rule that fellow competitors assist each other in emergency situations.
- Spectacular prizes up for grabs……so tell all your mates to come and join in the fun.
- Remember to bring a BIG smile and HAVE FUN.
Accommodation available at and around the race venue at your own cost.
Mankele : 078 801 0453 / 082 338 9532, www.mankele.co.za
Riverwild : 086 010 4069 / 082 264 3603, www.riverwild.co.za
Sudwala Caves : 013 733 4152, www.sudwalacaves.co.za
CONTACT
PASSIONATE ADVENTURES
Werner Swart – 082 459 9311
Brand Viljoen – 082 454 7908