Bouckaert Soenen Funride and MTB

Road: The 126 km route follows a loop towards Malmesbury. Cyclists will pedal past Wellington, Hermon and Riebeeck-Kasteel, including a loop through the Voor-Paardeberg area. The route 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 72 km route cuts out the Hermon loop and turns left off the R45 onto the Sonop/Klipheuwel road to follow the 126 km route home. The 45 km route goes around Paarl Mountain and has no serious climbs. It meets up with the other routes near the Windmeul Winery. PLEASE NOTE – A compulsory cut-off will be enforced for the 126 km route.

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 8 km 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. The 19 km route will be untimed.

DISTANCES Road: 126 km, 72 km, 45 km;
MTB: 45 km, 25 km
STARTS   Road: 126km @ 06h15; 72km @ 07h45; 40km @ 08h50
MTB: 45km @ 07h15; 19km @ 08h30
ORGANISER   Rotary Club Paarl
VENUE    Paarl Boys High Sports Grounds, Brug Street, Paarl
ENQUIRIES                               Marcia (021) 863-3333 (O/H)
CONVENOR                                Luc (021) 863-3333 (O/H)
PRIZE GIVING/ LUCKY DRAW 11h00 / 12h00
CUT-OFF    12h30
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE  27 January 2012
ON-LINE ENTRIES  www.paarlrotary.co.za or  www.pedalpower.org.za

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. S: 33°74.99 ; E: 18°96.49. See PPA website for interactive directions.

NOTES:
All proceeds are used for previously disadvantaged projects supported by Paarl Rotary. Food and drinks stalls will be open before and after the start of the races. Valid Easy Entry Tickets accepted. Please register online to limit registration delays on the day. Check the PPA website for final start times.

Remember to wear your relevant PPA road/MTB funride number.

Event Website http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/bouckaert-soenen-funride-and-mtb/ HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 Paarl Boys High Sports Grounds Address Line 2 Brug Street Town Paarl

Event Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities Changing Rooms