Anatomic 24 Hours Southern Skies Team Relay & Solo

Format: Cross country/lap racing (±5km night lap & ±7 km day lap). Most laps/shortest time within the allotted 24 hours

Start: 12:00 on Saturday (Le Mans-style start with 100m run) The first lap is intended for the better rider in the team with a 9km (2km longer than the standard day lap) including a challenging mountain section that is reserved for the first lap only. The first lap will be a race and the winner will be awarded R1000 prize money for the first male and R1000 for the first female rider!

Route: Along the banks of the Vaal River and into the mountain area, surrounded by wilderness and the unspoiled night sky

• a purpose-built mountainbike track with fun and safety in mind

• the route is ideal for wet or dry conditions alike

• the route is fairly challenging and medium level of fitness and skill is required

• the route is fair with ample opportunity to pass

• the route and venue is secure; fenced in on private land