Entries are open for the popular Bouckaert Soenen road and MTB events on Sunday 21 February 2010. Pre-entries close on 19 February, so visit http://www.paarlrotary.co.za now and pay the "early Bird" entry fees!
BOUCKAERT-SOENEN PRO CLASSIC SERIES EVENT (LEAGUE), FUNRIDE and MTB
SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2010
DISTANCES Road 126 km, 72 km, 45 km; MTB 45 km, 25 km
STARTING TIME From 06h15, times TBC
ORGANISING COMMITTEE Rotary Club Paarl
VENUE Paarl Boys High Sports Grounds, Brug Street, Paarl
ENQUIRIES Road: Bianca 021 863-3333 (O/H)
MTB: Noel 083 455 1066 (O/H)
Convenor and general queries: Dick During (021) 863-3616 (O/H)
CUT-OFF / PRIZE GIVING 12h00 / 12h30
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE 19 February 2010
ON-LINE ENTRIES http://www.paarlrotary.co.za
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
Road: The long route follows a loop towards Malmesbury and then goes past Wellington, Hermon and Riebeeck-Kasteel. Climb over Botmaskop and turn left towards Paarl on the R45. Turn right onto the Sonop/Klipheuwel road, left onto Voor-Paardeberg and right at the Windmeul Winery onto the R44.
The route then turns left onto the Suid-Agterpaarl road past Fairview and left onto the R45/ R101 to finish at the Paarl Boys High sports grounds. The medium route cuts out the Hermon loop and turns left onto the Sonop/Klipheuwel road to follow the long route home. The short route goes around Paarl Mountain and has no serious climbs. It meets up with the other routes near the Windmeul Winery.
With no road closure, cyclists must stay left of the median, and obey traffic signs, officials and marshals at all times. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
MTB: Both long and short MTB routes start with a tough 8km climb before following routes below Paarl Rock and through the reserve. Both routes then go down to the R101 and turn left to the finish.
DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:
Take Exit 55 from the N1 (R45/Paarl Main Road). Turn left (if coming from Cape Town). Follow the Main Road beyond the Boulevard turn-off to the Paarl Boys High School and follow the ‘parking’ signs. Alternatively take Exit 59 (R303/Jan van Riebeeck Drive), turn left and left again at the first circle to drive over the Berg River Bridge. Turn left at the circle and proceed towards the school’s sports grounds.
NOTES:
All proceeds are used for projects supported by Paarl Rotary. Food and drinks stalls will be open before and after the start of the races. Easy Entry Tickets accepted. Please use the online registration process to limit registration delays on the day. Check the PPA website closer to the event for final start times.
Remember to wear your PPA funride number.
See you there!