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The rendavous point will be on the R43 (road between Worcester and Villiersdorp) . Drive 8.5km out of Worcester (direction Villiersdorp ), see Aan de Doorns Winery on right , proceed for another 1,5 km, and wait on side of road at the turn-off to Osdrift farm. This turn-off is to the right, (and 200 m past the Scherpenheuwel / Eilandia turn-off.)
Be at this point , not later than 6.00am, as prosession need to leave at 6.00am to cover another 28km to the Jonaskop gate (no cell phone reception at this point - don’t miss the boat! )
In the likely event of some dozzers missing the departure, continue on the R43 for another 6km, turn left at the first possible turn-off to Doornrivier; this road will take you past Brandvlei Winery. After “8″km it becomes dirt road for about another “8″km. At the point where it becomes tar again, you should have taken the turn-off to the left (dirt road) towards the mountain for another 6km to the “Gate” (heaven or hell)
First climber to leave at 7.00am and last at about 8.00am as per handicap. Everyone summits at 9.00 am. Back down at “Gate” at 9.30am and back at Osdrift at 10.00pm for Breakfast and the Awards Ceremony.
Stefan 082 411 7427
After much inner struggle and deliberation, I have finally decided to respond to your concern. As you well know, in the day and age that we live , the way the law is written and interpreted, it is just a fact that the criminals have got more protection and rights under the law, than us law abiding cyclists.These climbinal’s disregard for what is right, leaves us cold. To prosecute in terms of the law, will get us nowhere, as time is of the essence, so out of respect for the rights of these violators , we have decided to handle the matter, with wisdom , rather than aggression. At the moment the penalty for violating this rule, will be a deduction of 2 min 35 sec on handicap per ascent.
The rule about regarding the privacy of the landowner and his permission to enter, stands firm, and it should be clear that the violation thereof might put the future of this entire event in jeopardy.
( Should any of the Committee members be present on the climb, appreciate their sincere and honest attempt to exercise some measure of control on the mountain, as well as to do a thorough inspection of the route from time to time before raceday )
Regards and our appreciation for your understanding of this sensitive issue.
Race Director
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