Registration
DATE: Thursday, 6 February 2025
TIME: 10:00 – 14:30
PLACE: Kaleo Manor
From Ceres take the R303 towards Prince Alfred’s Hamlet; over the Gydo pass and follow the Kaleo Manor direction signs from there. See Google map below.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ALLOWED AT REGISTRATION.
Briefing
Pre-race briefing
DATE: Thursday, 6 February 2025
TIME: 14:45
PLACE: ON THE START LINE
Stage 2, 3 and 4
TIME: 19:00 – 20:00
PLACE: Kaleo Manor
Race Starts
Stage 1
DATE: Thursday, 6 February 2025
TIME: 15:00
PLACE: Kaleo Manor
Stage 2, 3 and 4
TIME: 06:30
PLACE: Kaleo Manor
Race cut-offs
Stage 1: 3 hours from start
Stage 2: From your start time, 4.5 hours at water point 2 & 8.5 hours at the finish.
Stage 3: From your start time, 6 hours at water point 3 & 9 hours at the finish.
Stage 4: From your start time, 6 hours at the finish.
Race timing starts when the first rider/team of the respective batch passes through the official start line/gantry.
On Registration Day, all riders will complete the registration process, which includes completing and submitting the Participant Waiver & disclaimer forms. Before registration, review important race documents, including the Participant Waiver. During registration, you will receive your race package. Please check that all items are enclosed – you will sign receipt of this.
Riders must please remember to present some sort of photo identification document (driver’s license, passport or ID book) as proof of identity. Teams have to register together, and no late registrations will be allowed. If a team has not registered, they will not be allowed to start. All riders need to be in possession of a valid UCI or CSA license, if not, a day license can be purchased at registration for R50.00 per day.
Daily Routine
04:30
Rise and shine
05:00
Breakfast starts
06:00
Breakfast finishes
06:30
Race starts
10:00
First riders arrive
11:00
Race medical facility opens
11:00
Bike wash opens
11:00
Bike Park opens
12:00
Lunch starts
15:00
Lunch finishes
17:00
Bike wash closes
18:00
Race medical facility closes
18:00
Race results
18:00
Dinner starts
19:00
Prize giving
19:00
Bike park closes
19:00
Dinner finishes
20:00
Lights out
Whistle
Cap/Hat
Casual cloting
Cellphone
Lip ice
Sunscreen
Supplements/Food
Hydration
Personal medication
Locks for your bag and tent
Towel
Slip Slops
Cash
Sleeping bag and cover sheet
Mosquito repellent
Torch/Headlamp
Detergent
Laundry bag
Swim wear
Chamois cream
What to bring for the race
A mobile phone, fully charged and programmed with the emergency numbers supplied at race registration. Our race office is fitted with a charging facility. Please feel free to come and charge your phone with us.
Bike repair tools
- Spare tubes
- Multi tool
- Replacement derailleur hanger
- Inflation device (Pump etc)
Sports Massage Package
EPT Recovery is a professional team of highly qualified massage therapists that specializes in sport recovery. As your official partner in recovery at Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen, we encourage you to step up a gear for better performance and book your recovery massage TODAY. Together with EPT Recovery, you can take your ride to the next level where you will stand firm against the effects of fatigue.
We are excited to provide you with the following services to enhance your total experience at this world class South African event;
Please Note, only Race approved Service Providers are allowed.
Please contact Francois Retief on 082 456 0221 or send an email to info@eptrecovery.com
30 minute option: Click Here
60 minute option: Click Here
Training Program
This training program is aimed at riders who want to embark on more focused training in the last ± 3 – 4 months before an event. It is an indication of the estimated effort of training required to finish the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen comfortably. It was set up by UCI Level 3 Cycling Coach, and double Olympian, Erica Green, who has more than 20 yrs experience preparing riders of all abilities for other ultra events.
Car Rental
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Follow the LINK to book your car rental with Avis.
Bike maintenance
JP van Zyl is well known in cycling circles. Cycling is in his blood, so if you want to talk tech, he is your go-to guy. As the official bike technical service provider, he offers a very affordable maintenance option for the duration of the race and all bookings and payment can be done directly with him.
JP van Zyl – info@recycles.co.za
Please note only race approved service providers are allowed
Bike Transport
Relax and enjoy the race! Let us take care of your bicycle!
There is no need to disassemble your bicycle with our unique “roll in roll out” system now available for transport from Pretoria and Johannesburg.
To book your bike, please visit:
Echelon Bike Transport service is a bicycle logistics business
located in Gauteng.
Echelon offers seamless, convenient and personage
transportation service for bicycles.
To book your bike, please visit: