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Sensational 7 Passes Weekend MTB Event Scheduled for April 26-27, 2015 - Registration Opening Soon

11/11/2014

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If you're looking to participate in what's bound to be an exceptional MTB event, check out the inaugural 7 Passes George 2 Knysna race scheduled for April 26 & 27, 2015.  Registration starts on November 14, 2014 and is limited to 200 participants.  I've always wanted to do this route, but with logging trucks careening through the hairpin turns at a furious pace, I've been rather wary - this looks like the perfect opportunity (I'm assuming it'll be a closed track...).  And if you're not sure you're up to the full 77 km route, there's a shorter 36 km option.

Here's the press release I received which announces the event:

From: 7 Passes MTB [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 11 November 2014 19:13
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Subject: Garden Route Events launches new MTB gem


Garden Route Events launches new MTB gem in heart of the pristine Garden Route

MEDIA RELEASE BY: Write Touch Communications
EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE


The new Susan Deacon 7 Passes Weekend MTB event taking place in April 2015 will start in George central and follow the famous 7 Passes road through indigenous forests, pine plantations and private farmlands.

“This truly is a route for everybody as it offers racing snakes the opportunity to blast out from the word go, whilst simultaneously offering a great challenge to mountain biking beginners,” said race director Pax Mosterd. “The route literally covers seven mountain passes. There will be three water points planned for the 77km long route, each at approximately 20km apart to make sure that the participants are well cared for.”

The inclusion of the Leeuwenbosch short route option, which starts at Karatara, will also afford juniors and those starting out in the sport the opportunity to race 36km. “The short route also ends at the Knysna waterfront – race village finish venue extraordinaire! A real wow factor is the Penny Pinchers floating bridge planned for the finish,” Mosterd continued. "This will make for a super exciting race finish and will find riders challenging themselves to make the bridge before the cut-off time."

“Only riders who enter the long route and who finish within the predetermined time will be eligible to take on this dramatic race finish,” confirmed Knysna Waterfront Manager Sheldon Meese. “We are really excited about this event and specifically the floating bridge, which will add an exciting edge to the finish and make it super spectator-friendly.”

Title sponsor director Marcel Deacon of Susan Deacon properties decided to join this exciting initiative in a title sponsorship capacity. As an avid mountain biker himself, he fondly remembers a similar event years ago and is happy that the new event will include more single track on neighbouring farms to add a slight technical aspect to the predominantly district road route. The introduction of a few surprise sections through privately owned properties will be pleasantly received by participants as some of the tarred surfaces are being eliminated in this way.

Entries open on Friday 14 November 2014. Be sure to be one of the first 200 confirmed participants at this inaugural event in order to receive the limited edition Susan Deacon 7 Passes race item as well as a Knysna Waterfront voucher.

Enter at www.7passesmtb.co.za or go to www.gardenrouteevents.co.za for more info.

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Press release by Garden Route Events, issued by Write Touch Communications.

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Good News If You're Coming to The Island From Jo'burg or Cape Town This Holiday Season

8/11/2014

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South Africa's newest budget airline, Flysafair, has economical fares to George from Cape Town and Johannesburg (routes from Jo'burg commence on Dec 3rd but can be booked now).  After the demise of 1Time, this is a welcome alternative to SAA, Mango and Kulula whose holiday season fares are rather extortionate.
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Budget airline Flysafair's two routes to George
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Updates on Morrison Road and Stasie Road Rehabilitation Works for the Holiday Season

7/11/2014

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Thanks to Paul Laubscher, the Engineer's Representative for Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers, who earlier this morning provided the following update on the Morrison Road and Stasie Road rehabilitation projects:

The Contractor [Baseline] will be closing down for the end of the year break on 12 December 2014 and returning to work on 6 January 2015.

Morrison Road and Station road must be open to two way traffic during this period. All stop/go traffic control points will be removed. The new section of road from Hoogekraal road intersection to Plateau Walk intersection will be opened. The other new  section through  Pienaarstreet/Manatokan Street intersection to past Margaret East will also be open to two way traffic.

The contractor intends to complete the retaining walls along Station Road and then this road will be opened to two way traffic as well.

The sections of the old road along Morrison Road and Station road will be tidied up, existing potholes repaired and construction on these sections will then start next year. By 12th December there will still be work outstanding on the new sections  of road such as paving of walkways and construction of drainage channels which will also be completed early next year.

On returning from the holidays on 6 January 2015 road  works will start on Station Road, Morrison road past the old station including Island road intersection and the last section from Pienaarstrand through to Plateau Walk intersection.  Stop/Go traffic control systems will be introduced in these areas when construction is in progress.
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