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SUMMARY:The Cederberg Traverse 2014
DESCRIPTION:You are going to be navigating the course without any route markers. Each participant receives a GPS unit with the route loaded. You will also receive a printed map with the trail and checkpoints clearly marked.All participants must follow the designated route. No shortcuts or deviation are allowed and will be penalised. All participants are required to be self sufficient. \nDirections to Start / Finish venue Sanddrif: From Cape Town\, take the N7 turn-off on the N1 and\, 28 km after Citrusdal\, turn right at the Algeria/Cederberg sign. Continue past Algeria and over the Uitkyk Pass (second pass) – about 46 km of gravel road – until you reach Dwarsrivier\, home of Cederberg Wines. Total distance from Cape Town: ±250 km\, ±3 hours’ drive. \nCut Offs Middleberg Hut (CP 3) - 6pm Saturday. Algeria (CP 4) - 10pm Saturday. Sneeuberg (CP 5) - 4am Sunday Morning Finish - Noon on Sunday. \nCheck Points \nThere will be water at each of the Check Points - Fill up whenever you can\, some sections are dryer than others. There is a good chance it will be HOT. The water is clean and safe to drink. \nYou are required to check in with the marshal at each Check Point. \nSupporters and seconds may assist at Algeria (CP4) ONLY. Here they will be allowed to provide food\, replenishment\, change of gear\, massages\, high 5s etc. Seconds are not allowed to be utilized as pacers or assist the runners in any way on route. \nThere will be a basic meal supplied at Algeria and a compulsory minimum 15min stop. There are facilities available like running water\, showers\, toilets etc. \nCompulsory Kit: \nTrail pack (7+ Litre recommended) Headlamp 6 AA batteries for GPS Unit Base layer Waterproof Buff Whistle Space blanket 2 litres of water Food \nSuggested Kit \nSpare pair of shoes for Algeria transition Fresh running gear for Algeria Suncream Hat Rehydrate Emergency food supply Sun glasses Compass \n&nbsp\, \nTips for race day: \n1. A good nights rest on the Thursday and Friday nights prior to the event are essential. 2. Practice running at night at least once before the event\, it can be tricky. 3. Make sure you have a set race plan. Give yourself goals for each leg to break the distance up into smaller bite sized sections. 4. Nutrition is key. You are out for an extended period\, your body needs fuel\, make sure to have a sufficient plan to keep those legs going! 5. It's all in the head. Mind over matter. If you have wrapped your mind around getting through this time and distance\, you are 3/4's of the way there. \n&nbsp\, \nRoute Maps (Download): \nFull Route Map \nLeg2 / Leg3 / Leg4 / Leg5 \nCederberg Traverse Aid Points \n&nbsp\, \nEstimated Times: Winning male - 12-15 hours Mid field- 17-20 hours \n\n\nItinerary\n\n\nFriday:\nFrom 16:00 - Arrive\nBook into accommodation\n19:00 - Race briefing\n\nSaturday:\n5:45 - final check\n6:00 - Race Start\n\nSunday:\n10:00 Breakfast\n11:00 Prize Giving\n\n\n\nRace Info: \nEn route cut-offs at checkpoints (failing to make cut off will result in being short-coursed) Fully self-sufficient Mapped route\, not race marked Pairs are encouraged for safety \n&nbsp\, \nEntry fee: R1 950 (by invitation only) \nIf you wish to be invited\, e-mail us your running CV of the past year to info@energyevents.co.za \n100km of mountain trail\, 3800m climbing\, 5 checkpoints\, roughly 30 hours to complete the route. \nCP 1 - Driehoek resort\, 15km CP 2 - Sleepad Hut\, 28km CP 3 - Middleberg Hut\, 48km CP 4 - Algeria\, 63km (refuel + media centre) CP 5 - Sneeuberg Hut\, 82km Finish Sanddrif - 97km \n&nbsp\, \nPrice Includes: \nCamping at Sanddrif Sunday brunch feast Nature conservation fees The run of a lifetime All the usual services from Energy Events - Timekeeping\, mountain medics\, marshals\, photos\, lashings of abuse!
URL:https://trailrunning.co.za/event/the-cederberg-traverse-2014-2/
LOCATION:Sanddrif\, Sanddrif Campsite\, Dwarsrivier\, Cedarberg\, Clanwilliam\, Western Cape\, 8135\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Trail Running,Western & Eastern Cape
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