Come capture the spirit of Africa at Cradle Moon Lake Side Game Lodge. Set within the 1500-hectare Cradle Moon Conservancy, only a 35-minute drive from both Sandton and Pretoria.
We can offer a secure and pristine natural experience for both young and old as well as both the ultimate athletes and those just seeking a breath of fresh air. We are concentrating on restoring the indigenous fauna and flora to re-establish the natural Highveld biodiversity, this is our primary focus and we ask all athletes to respect the natural habitat.
CSA Sanctioned Event
Limited to 280 entries
Start time:07h00
- When to Arrive: To avoid gatherings please do not arrive too soon, or too late. Arrive anytime within your hour.
- Batches: 40 Riders per batch with a 5-minute interval per batch.
- Participants will be notified via email their start time.
- Number Collection: Once you have arrived within your time slot to register and cycle.
- Timing boards: We have moved over to permanent MTB Timing Boards. They are available at R50 per board at the registration.
Routes: With 3 distances to choose from, we are able to guarantee a secure and special experience for every level of athlete, and with varied terrain from forests to mountains, as well as being home to over 20 species of wild animals, including Rhino, Leopard, Eland, Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Duiker, Impala, Springbuck, Brown Hyena, Jackal, and Aardwolf.
Routes
42Km
This is not for the faint-hearted. It is technical and challenging.
The route features technical climbs and descents, forest sections and beautiful open savannah stretches.
23Km
The race features extra river frontage, multiple forests, and rocky sections.
The route winds away from the lake in the direction of Beyers Naude Drive, before heading back down to the new “Spookhuis” section.
14Km
Fast-flowing tracks early into the route serve as the perfect way to get the blood pumping. This is the base route around the lodge with the best views of the cradle of humankind. Look out for giraffe and zebra on the trail.
- Momentum Multiply: As a Momentum Multiply partner, we will submit the results within 48 working hours to Momentum, if you are Momentum Multiply member you will not have to do anything at all.
Number Collection:
Saturday 12 September:
Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge between from 6am onwards.
The Rules and Regulations (Things that might get you disqualified)
- Please don’t gather before and after your cycle
- Please remember to wear your face masks during number collection.
- Sanitiser will be provided.
- Strictly No spectators allowed.
- Please remain 1.5m from each other, on the trails if you pass, indicate to the person in front of you that you are going to pass and doing so swiftly and by trying to keep your distance.
- After your ride you will receive a medal, downloadable certificate and your time will be captured for your health points at Momentum Multiply. The overall top 3 participants by distance and top 1 age category, both for males & females will receive their virtual reward by means of an EFT or physical sponsored item to be collected at our offices or at the next exercise session.
- BoutTime will also track who is still out on the trail & who not.
Please remember to notify us if you did not complete the whole distance before we send out a search party unnecessary.
Hydration points on the route:
| Distance |
Hydration Points |
| 42km |
4 |
| 23Km |
3 |
| 14Km |
1 |
|
|
Groups:
42Km - 3 groups of 40 riders per batch
23Km - 3 groups of 40 riders per batch
12Km - 3 groups of 40 riders per batch.
Start Times:
|
42Km- Adventure |
Start Time |
|
Group A |
07H00 |
|
Group B |
07H05 |
|
Group C |
07H10 |
|
24Km- Adventure |
Start Time |
|
Group A |
07H30 |
|
Group B |
07H35 |
|
Group C |
07H40 |
|
14Km- Adventure |
Start Time |
|
Group A |
08H00 |
|
Group B |
08H05 |
|
Group C |
08H10 |
Your entry will include the following:
Safe and secure parking.
Well-marked and visible trails.
Clean amenities.
Instant results on your phone, website & on our electronic result boards at the finish.
What else will be at the event:
Restaurant
Chill zone
Gourmet burgers
Gourmet coffee
Picnic area
Event location
Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, Beyers , Mogale City
| Coordinates |
-25.9620276, 27.8585827 |
| Address |
Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, Beyers Naudé Dr, Muldersdrift, South Africa |