Vasbyt Bite Size – 12 Sep 2021

Fun introduction to the sport of Adventure Racing for novices and the opportunity to practice for experienced racers.

12 Sep 2021 Underberg, KZN

  • Teams of 2 complete the whole course together
  • Navigate a 25km course while running, mountain biking and paddling
  • A 9km course of running and paddling legs for those without mountain bikes
  • Family friendly – we really encourage parents to bring the kids. You’ll be amazed at what they can accomplish!
  • Approximately 16km of Mountain Biking, 7km of Trail Running/Hiking and 2km Paddling (on sit-on-top plastic kayaks, provided)
  • Basic, easy to understand navigation via Google Earth image maps.
  • Fastest team will finish in around 2 hours. Cut off 4 hours.

ENTER NOW – entries closed – no entries on the day. If you would like to attend, please send an email to info@vasbyter.co.za

EVENT INFO

  • Start / Finish
    • The Olde Duck, Underberg, KZN
      Great outdoor cafe venue serving the best coffee, breakfast and lunch. Shower facilities. Animal farm.
  • Times
    • Start – Sunday, 12 September – 09h00
    • Registration from – Sunday, 12 September – 08h00
    • Briefing – Sunday, 12 September – 08h50
  • Entry details
    • R200 per person – covers venue & forestry fees, medic, maps etc
    • Entries open to pairs – mixed gender or single gender
    • Entries close at midnight, 9 September 2021
    • Entries closed – no entries on the day. If you would like to attend, please send an email to info@vasbyter.co.za
  • Disciplines
    • Navigation – very basic – Google Earth image maps
    • Running/Trekking – off trail, single track, farm roads, forest jeep tracks
    • Mountain Biking – single track, farm roads, forest jeep tracks
    • Paddling – sit-on-top plastic kayaks – paddles and PFDs provided if you don’t have your own
  • Distance / Race time
    • Estimated distance is 25km – expect approximately 2km paddling, 7km trekking/running, 16km MTB
    • The fastest team will finish in around 2 hours, slower teams between 2-4 hours
    • Finish cut off is 4 hours
    • The course is designed to be child friendly should you wish to do it with your young ones.
  • Transitions / support
    • No support crew needed
    • Trekking shoes/clothes will need to be carried on the mountain biking legs
    • You will need to carry food / water for the whole event with you from the start
  • Equipment
    • Mandatory Equipment –
      • Running and Mountain Biking gear
      • Mountain Bike and helmet (not needed if doing just the Run/Paddle version)
      • Backpack capable of taking your trekking shoes and water/food with you while on the MTB legs
      • Cellphone – 1 per team (for emergency purposes)
  • Spectators / Volunteers
    • Due to landowner restrictions, no spectators will be allowed out on the route
    • There are a few spots where teams can be seen and these will be highlighted during briefing
    • Non racing partners who wish to be involved can help us by volunteering to help out on the route. Please contact us at info@vasbyter.co.za if interested.

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