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LOOKING AT THE PROFILE
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Divide race into 3 parts.
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1st part the 100km to Checkpoint #2. Conserve
energy and keep on eating and drinking.
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2nd part the CLIMBING section.
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3rd part the Home stretch.
Race report from 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3IcsU9qbmc
Race Registration
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You can’t just show up on the start line you need
to be informed.
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Please read the info given at registration.
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Make sure you take your map with you.
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Take time to read and understand the way the
race works.
The Route is NOT marked
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Take your map with you.
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It is very easy to use. Rally style map.
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GPS route will be available for download but GPS
unit batteries don’t last.
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Only 3 places where you can go wrong.
Support Drivers
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Very much part of the race.
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They can cause their team to get time penalties.
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Make sure they read their rules.
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Make sure they know where they have to go.
Start Line
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The race starts at 10:00 on Saturday morning.
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You will receive your token with check in at the
start line.
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Give the token to the most responsible person in
the team.
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You will need to present your token at every
checkpoint and at the finish to make it an official
finish.
MENU
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Check #1 - (no check in only food stop) Roosterbrood, PowerBar, Coke,
Coffee and Tea.
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Check #2 - Marshmallows, Bananas, Oranges, PowerBar, Coke, Milo, Coffee,
Tea
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Check #3 - Sosastie, Boerewors, Potato, PowerBar, Coke, Milo, Coffee, Tea
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Check #4 - Soup, Bread, PowerBar, Coke, Milo, Coffee, Tea.
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Check #5 - Chip Roll, PowerBar, Coke, Milo, Coffee, Tea.
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Check #6 - Nothing (Unmanned).
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Check #7 - Jaffels, PowerBar, Coke, Milo, Coffee, Tea.
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The Finish - Spur Burger and Chips.
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First Choice will have flavoured milk and some “pudding” at the Checkpoints
Nutrition
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Maintain your energy levels in the first 100km of the race. Keep
on drinking and eating regularly.
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It is advised to start training with the products from PowerBar to
get use to the product.
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Make sure you can carry enough water / liquids with you.
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Take snacks with you on the ride like “Droewors” or what you
fancy.
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Read PowerBar’s full nutrition plan on the Trans Baviaans website
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http://www.transbaviaans.co.za/riders/#tab-id-17
The Sosatie Secret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rMyeBIbmv4
CRATES
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You will receive one crate per team to go to Checkpoint #2 / #3
and #4 for your gear we can not provide.
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Pack carefully and neatly.
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Decide on where you will send your lights.
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Decide on where you will send your extra warm clothing. (#4 will
be a good option)
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For Checkpoint #5 and #7 there will be no crates and only your
support. (if you choose to have support)
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The crate is a 26 litre plastic crate.
WARNING
The Baviaans Kloof
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Is the biggest wilderness area in South Africa
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Is a World Heritage site
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Is a place where 5 different Biomes come
together.
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The Baviaans Kloof has had floods in every single
month of the year.
RIVER
CROSSINGS
River Crossings
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You can expect anything from 6 to 68 river crossings
depending on the weather conditions.
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It can change the time, speed and face of the event.
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Watch the weather reports and come prepared.
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Dry socks into your crates might be a good idea!
The “Lang water” crossing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeCZW38Rk10
SUNSET
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Plan where you will be with sunset.
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Place your lights into the crate at the checkpoint
before the one you are aiming for to be at when it
gets dark. (for incase something goes wrong) You
don’t want to be without lights in the dark.
BERGPLAAS
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Checkpoint #4 on top of the mountain.
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Not the highest point, but the M.A.C is a 10km climb
with 500m ascent at about 130km into the race.
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Take time to enjoy the stars!
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The “Big” downhill of the race.
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Take care going down there at night.
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Some erosion of the road on this downhill.
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Chasing the light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBEkRDDrAtI
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You need 3 lights: Headlamp, Main Light and a tail light.
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Battery run time is the most important aspect when
looking at lights
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You need a proper wide beam light spread for the
downhills.
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Headlamps are an important back up light and for doing
any tasks at night. (mechanicals / food / stopping)
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Take a headlamp that runs of AAA batteries that you can
carry spares for.
Checkpoint #5
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First place where you will meet your support
driver.
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Huge psychological barrier to overcome to reach
this point.
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Be careful to not spend too much time here.
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Only one way and that is one pedal stroke at a
time
NEVER ENDE
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A welcome sight and a well deserved Spur burger
waiting for you!
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5 years of riding the Trans Baviaans reward!
where team spirit gets a whole new meaning
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Work together and help each other.
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Have a good sense of humour.
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Enjoy the experience!
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Make sure your bike is serviced and ready.
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Think of how you will cary water (bottle cages /
back pack)
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Lights and batteries.
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Spares (Drop out / Hanger)
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Squirt lube and Barrier Balm (shammy cream)
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Compulsory equipment.
GEAR
ENJOY THE RACE