Thursday, 26 May 2011 14:42
Venue change for Roodeplaat leg of National Duathlon Series 2011
The fourth event in the 2011 Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series has moved to Kameelfontein Primary School on the old Aventura resort side of Roodeplaat Dam. Renovations to the entrance of Roodeplaat dam mean that access is compromised and so this national-leading multisport event on Sunday 12 June 2011 has moved to the opposite side of Roodeplaat Dam.
The Kameelfontein event is the second road event of three in the Series of six races. Refer to the Series dates in the footer for the remaining two fixtures. The 12 June event offers a 5km run / 40km cycle / 2.5km run format, as well as shorter distances for children. The 40km bike is a two-lap out and back course.
GPS coordinates to parking area -
S 25.36.128
E 28.24.213
Directions to the school:
From N1:
* Turn off at Zambesi, and go right in Cullinan direction (from Johannesburg side)
* Pass Kwamahlanga crossing and continue for 7km
* Pass Kameeldrif offramp and continue for 4km
* Turn left at Kameelfontein road and continue for 10km
* Pass Kameelfontein School on left and turn left on gravel road - to parking (a gate will connect the parking with registration)
Visit the official National Duathlon Series website www.duathlon.co.za for more info
VITAL STATS
Series overview
Fourth year (started 2008)
Total series prizemoney in excess of R300,000
Three events are off-road (5km run / 30km mountain bike / 2.5km run - timed as one event)
Three events are road (5km run / 40km cycle / 2.5km run - timed as one event)
Duathlon is run + bike + run (timed as one continuous event from the time you start the first run to the time you cross the finish line on the second run)
Team option: Yes
Categories: Open, Age 40-49, 50+
Prizemoney: The Grand Prix system awards 20 points for a win, 19 points for second etc. At the end of the Series, a bonus of R10,000 prizemoney is awarded to the winning man and the winning woman, R6,000 for second and R4,000 for third. Visit www.duathlon.co.za for more
Medals: Only for Kiddies race
Kids distances 1km run / 5km cycle / 1km run
Entries:
www.cycleLab.co.za or enter the day before at the venue from 1-5pm and from 6.30am on the morning of the race.
Start times:
8am Kiddies, 9am main race
Facilities:
Showers: No
Food stalls: Yes
Complimentary drinks on finish line: Yes, including Bene Water and Peptosport, the sports drink with carbohydrate and protein hydrolysate (PeptoPro®) for use during and after exercise. Read more at www.atlife.co.za.
Bike shops in attendance for assistance: No
Goodie bag: New Balance moisture management t-shirt, Vit-T-Go energy supplements, Go Multi magazine (total value approx R300)
Spot prizes: New Balance products, Rudy Project eyewear, PeptoPro and PeptoSport protein peptide products, Go Multi magazine subscriptions
Race website www.duathlon.co.za
Enter online www.cyclelab.co.za
Online fees: R155 individual, R210 team, R50 kiddies, R80 kiddies team
On the day entries: R200 / R250 / R60 / R100
Enquiries: Andre de Beer 082 490 5061
Televised on SuperSport
2011 Series dates:
Event 1: Sun 27 Feb, Waterfall Country Estate, JHB (off-road)
Event 2: Sun 17 Apr, Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Cape Town (off-road)
Event 3: Sun 15 May, Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth (road)
Event 4: Sun 12 Jun, Kameelfontein Primary School, Roodeplaat Dam, Pretoria (road)
Event 5: Sun 24 Jul, Holla Trails, Umhlali, 40 minutes north of Durban (off-road)
Event 6: Sun 14 Aug, Potch Dam, North West Province (road)
WONDERING WHAT THE SPORTS ARE?
Aquathlon: swim - run (continuous)
Biathlon: cross-country skiing - precision shooting
Biathle: run - swim - run
Duathlon: run - bike - run (continuous)
Triathlon: swim - bike - run (continuous)
