Biking is allowed only on the route and in the direction shown by route markers, unless changes are announced by the organisers. The route, especially the remote portion, will be marked with plastic barrier tape attached to fencing droppers at intervals.
Standard mountain biking danger signs will be used to warn of dangerous points, especially along the main downhill section of the course.
Cyclists will leave Giant's Castle picnic area & continue along the tarred road out of Giant's Castle, make a left turn (marshalled) at the Ncibitwane Clinic, cross the Bushman's River & continue along the White Mountain road turning left (marshalled) again towards the KZN Wildlife's Hillside Camp. Just before reaching Hillside gate, cyclists will head through the Emanjokweni Village & climb out onto the Ntondolo Flats.
The route then climbs the Ntondolo Ridge (a compulsory portage of 600m) taking cyclists cross-country to the Njesuthi 4x4 track. Cyclists continue along the Njesuthi track, dropping back down to the Bushman's River, and crossing at the Witteberg Entrance Gate, at which point a right turn is made to take riders back up the tar road to the finish at the Giant's Castle picnic area.
There are 4 checkpoints along the route. Each checkpoint is manned by Medical Assistants & a coordinator. All participants are checked through these checkpoints, which are in radio contact with the Start/Finish Area Manager.
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