Welcome to the Nedbank Swaziland’s Imvelo MTB Classic – 2010!!!

Set in the pristine Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, the Imvelo MTB classic draws top riders from within Swaziland, South Africa and Mozambique.

Regarded as one of southern Africa’s top day races, the Imvelo traditionally dishes out many miles of single-track through beautiful terrain littered with wildlife. A rare combination of true mountain bike terrain coupled with the wild aspect of Swaziland makes this a race riders come back for time and time again.

Imvelo 2010, has a few new surprises install for our regular riders! With different distances to choose from, the race caters for all levels of fitness from the semi-professional riders to weekend warriors, right the way through to those who dust their bikes off just once a year, for the Imvelo.

The 65km Classic is a highly respected race with plenty altitude gain in the latter part although the single track cut for this race certainly makes up for the tired legs. The 35km Challenge steams through the plains of the Sanctuary on undulating gravel roads interconnected by sweeping single track. This is the most popular distance and is a good mix of speed and distance.

The Family Fun (20kms) is a breeding ground for future champions (and tired folks!) but is also excellent fun and a good ride. Launching at Imvelo 2010, is the Family Category in the Family race. Based on the Team Challenge in the Challenge race, which comprise of a team of 4 members, the Family Category creates a platform for the families that race together to compete with each other. Please see “Conditions for entering the Family Category” below.

Introducing the 12.5km Hoglet fun run, specially designed for little ones & their guardians. This will be the usual chicken run in the Family race, just as an official race this year. Our target group is the under 12’s plus a parent/guardian racing with the hoglets. The entry fee for this race is R20.00 per person (excluding T-shirt). Prices for the shirts will be R35.00 for kids sizes and R50.00 for adult sizes. T-Shirts should be ordered and paid for in full before race day. Please see “Notes on Hoglet race” below for more info on this new race.

The start and finish of these rides all occur at the Rest Camp in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary where festivities are the order of the day with a spit braai, a beer garden, outdoor picnic tables and excellent food are available throughout the day.

Being such a well supported event makes for a fantastic day under African skies.

Entries this year are limited to 500 with no line entries, closing date for entries is 28 May 2010 – so be sure to get your entries in early by visiting the online entry form or www.entrytime.com .

Get your entry in as soon as possible and book your accommodation without delay send a mail to reservations@biggameparks.org

Conditions for entering the Family Category:

A “Family” team consists of 2 Adults and 2 Children (under 15)
“Family” team members do not necessarily need to be all from the same family e.g. it could be 2 Moms/Dads & their kids.
In order to qualify for this category the “Family” team should cross the finish line within 2 minutes from of each other

Notes on “Hoglet” Race:

This will be a 12.5km race for little ones up to 11 years old.
The race will start at the back of the Family race
Each “Hoglet” must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Entry fees do not include T-shirts. These must be ordered by closing date for entries & paid for before race day

OFFICIAL RACE STARTING TIMES:

64km Classic Race – 08:00
35km Challenge Race – 09:15
22km Family Race – 09:45
12.5km Hoglet Race – 09:45

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