RIDER INFO
2024 RACE OPTIONS
The age limit is 19 years by 31 December 2023 and older. Complete the race in any one of the following formats:
SOLO RIDER
100-MILER SOLO-
Free post-event photos
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Finisher medal
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Virtual goodie bag
SOLO RIDER
50-MILER SOLO-
Free post-event photos
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Finisher medal
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Virtual goodie bag
RELAY TEAM
OF TWO
100-MILER
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Free post-event photos
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Finisher medal
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Virtual goodie bag
E-BIKE
100-MILER SOLO-
Free post-event photos
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Finisher medal
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Virtual goodie bag
SOLO RIDERS
Solo riders and Rider 1 in the Relay Teams, will start at the Huguenot Memorial Museum in Franschhoek. The journey will stretch over 164km and include tar sections, dirt roads, farm tracks and vineyard trails. There will be five Water Points en route and one Spectator Point.
Arrange with a family member to take your vehicle to Benguela Cove and enjoy the day there.
RELAY TEAM OF 2
The relay Rider 1 takes on the first 82 km of the journey and meets Rider 2 at the halfway mark at Water Point 3. Rider 2 will take over the relay and ride the second 82 km to the finish at Benguela Cove in Hermanus.
In practice, Rider 2 will drop off Rider 1 at the Start at the Huguenot Memorial Museum in Franschhoek and drive their vehicle straight to the halfway mark at Water Point 3. Rider 2 will take over the relay at Water Point 3 and Rider 1 will drive the team vehicle straight to the finish at Benguela Cove, Hermanus to welcome his/her teammate home.
IMPORTANT RULES TO REMEMBER
GPS Devices Are Required
Traffic Rules Apply
(Keep Left)
Helmets Are Compulsory
No Riders Under 19 Years Old
Do Not Litter
No Outside Assistance Allowed
No Vehicles Allowed On The Route
No Drafting Behind Vehicles
VEHICLE TRANSFER
Vehicle transfers are available from the Race Start in Franschhoek to the finish at Benguela Cove. It can be booked through your Howler Entry Profile.
BIKE TRANSPORT &
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle and Transport services are available to book for the 100 and 50 miler events.
MEDALS
GOLD | SUB 6:00hrs
SILVER | SUB 7:00hrs
BRONZE | SUB 8:00hrs
FINISHER MEDALS | 8:00hrs +