Join us for our first MTB race in Spring @ Hazeldean Valley Mountain Bike Trails which are ideally situated right on the doorstep of Pretoria East, riding distance from Silverlakes and surrounds. Come and enjoy some fresh air and exercise in the bushveld followed by well-earned, delicious food and drinks at the Cowhouse Market.
Some jeep track and a lot of single track but mostly flat. Truly an event for the whole family.
What to expect
SPONSORSHIP FOR CYCLE RACE - 07TH SEPTEMBER 2019.
REA CYCLE CHALLENGE COWHOUSE MARKET-HAZELDEAN
Thank you for the opportunity to present our portfolio of what Race to End Alzheimer’s NPC (REA) is doing in order to raise funds for Alzheimer’s, and its objectives for 2019.
We are proud to announce that an official non-profit company (NPC) was formed and registered on the 7th May 2018. Our NPC has four directors who are all passionate about the cause for Alzheimer’s, each with their own story. They are Mr Gordon Halford, Mrs Helen Halford (previously Charalambous), Mr Trevor Corin and Mrs Drienie Claassens.
REA’s Vision:
To assist, train and support carers and families who live with Alzheimer’s.
REA’s Mission:
· Raising awareness in the community about the illness.
· Training carers in all aspects of caring for an individual with the illness.
· Providing carers in homes who have family members with the illness.
· Assist in other ways ie: a wheelchair/walker/adult nappies etc where the family do not have the funds to do so.
A bit of history “where do we come from”
The start of REA was in 2014 as an unofficial fund raiser initiative by a handful of passionate individuals for Alzheimer’s.
1) REA’s first relay run was from Johannesburg to Durban over five days. This was very successful and comprised of twenty runners and five support team members.
2) The Moreleta picnic was held for carers and their loved ones. This event was put together in 2014 to raise awareness of the illness.
3) A second run from Johannesburg to Durban soon followed in 2015 with ten runners and five support team members.
4) A small walk in Wilgers Estate sponsored by Willows Crossing was held in 2015.
5) The Ladies Golf Clinic held at Silver Lakes Golf Estate in 2016 was enjoyed by all the ladies and helped raise funds and awareness. FNB assisted with donations and prizes.
6) 2017 provided the biggest challenge of all the REA runs to date. The four Baines passes in the Cape. Ten runners and five support team members once again came together to do this challenging relay run for Alzheimer’s.
7) A full golf day sponsored by South African Bank of Athens in 2017.
8) The 2018 event was the Race to End Alzheimer’s first official fund raiser. A Greek evening held at Filos, Roper Street, Pretoria. Due to the great success of this function REA is planning to make this an annual event.
REA has managed to raise since 2014 – 2018, the sum of R896,000.00(Rands Eight hundred and ninety Six Thousand ONLY) being NET Profit. These funds were utilised on providing monthly stipends to volunteers as per REA’s Vision and raising awareness in the community about the illness. Going forward in 2019, REA has added more to our Mission as stated above.
Dirty bikes, here we come! FREE QBike wash & Lube after the race
Free #QBike wash & lube to get your dusty bike clean before your club ride on Sunday from Q20
Biodegradable #Qbike lubricant, originated from the well-known Q20 Multi Purpose Lubricant Group will be on sale for R100 (RRP R130) at the event and can also be added to your cart when you enter online for the Race 2 End Alzheimer Challenge
Back to basics nutrition
Back to Basics – Nutrition nutritional supplements are the result of 20 years research and offer the advantage of sustained energy release over a period of 4 to 5 hours vs traditional supplements that are sugar based [High GI] and provide energy for approximately one hour, followed by a feeling of exhaustion and hunger.
Race Detail
Distances, Entry Fees & Start Times
- 60km – 07:45 – R200
- 10km – 07:55 – R100
- 30km – 07:30 – R150
The 30km will start before the 60km to prevent bottlenecks
- Late entry’s on the day will be R30 extra
- No Gate Entry fee
When: 7 September 2019
Where:Cowhouse Market, click here for directions.
Entries close:
Online entries will close 30 minutes before the race starts, yes, our online entry system can accomodate this
You will still be able to enter on the day of the race, Saturday 7th September 2019 from 05:30 to 07:00at the race venue for all distances. It will cost you R30 extra on race day.
Number Collection
Pre Entries at Lynnwood Cyclery in Lynnwood Road , Friday 6 September from 16h00-18h00
General Info
- Choice of Medal or Craft Beer to all finishers finishing before cut off. Cut off time 6 hrs from start of 60km Race
- Price giving and lucky draw will start at 11h00 (Cowhouse Market stage)
- Lucky draw to the riders that is present at draw.
- Food and drinks available at the Cowhouse market
- 2x nutritional points on the 60km route & 1 nutritional point on the 30km route & no nutritional point on the 10km route
- Race Briefing 15 Minutes before start of the race
- NO HELMET NO RIDE
- NO EARPHONES
- NO CAMERAS ON THE BODY
- Race directors decisions will be final
- Disqualification: Unsportsmanlike conduct, Littering & Swearing