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24 Hours of Oak Valley Presented by Spur Steak Ranches 
General info
The tenth edition of this event and Dirtopia's 14th 24 Hour marathon. If you can't make the whole 24Hour event...join them for the last three hours on Sunday for the 3Hour challenge. See how many laps you can do from 09h00 to finish with the 24Hour riders at 12h00 on Sunday. WHEN:
21/22 January 2012 WHERE:
Oak Valley Estate, Elgin valley, Grabouw
3Hours of Oak Valley On Sunday, 22nd from 09h00 riders can enter to ride the last 3hours with the 24hour participants. NO other riders on the 24hour course during other times of the event. 3Hour participants can enter on the day R70 for Ama members, R100 for non members plus R30 deposit for Trail Tag timing. Registration opens from 07h30. Same rules apply as for 24hour. Remember to claim your R20 gate entry fee back upon entering the 3Hour. CONTACT:
Dirtopia Trail Centre 021-8844752
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TO ENTER: To download the entry form: CLICK HERE To enter online CLICK HERE (please note online entries are more expensive due to credit card fees) TEAMS:
4-person Teams
Open
mixed
Schools & the One-four-zero category (must have collective age of 140 in total for all four riders in team
5-8 person teams > FUN Category
Remember, you don't have to ride the whole 24hours if you don't want to. Some teams rest in the night and of course you can decide how many laps every team member does. This is a real fun camping weekend! FAQ >>>Will the course be very technical?
We'll try and make it interesting but all unnecessary stumps and obstacles will be removed. The route will consist of mostly wide singletrack.
>>>Do team mates have to ride in sequence?
No, team mates can ride in any order they want. BUT: There can be no more than 2 laps difference between team mate(s) with the least number of laps and the teammate with the most number of laps. A one lap penalty will be applied for each teammate who does not stay within two laps of the teammate with the most laps. For the Fun and Mixed category, the lap difference can not be more than 4 laps between team mates.
This means that you can have the stronger nightriders play in the dark - while keeping the dayriding for the nocturnally challenged.
>>>How much light do I need after dark?
The more light, the faster you'll travel. There will be a central charging station provided. You can get away with two sets of good lights per team.
Tape a few torches to the handlebar - get creative and bring lots of batteries
>>>When is the race finished?
The race finishes after 12H00 Sunday afternoon. This means that you cannot stop riding before 12H00 or you will be a DNF (Did not Finish). If you finish a lap at 11H59 you will have to start a new lap!
>>>Does all teammates have to sign an indemnity form?
Yes. The team captain can bring all the forms to the registration tables at the venue on Saturday morning. No numbers will be issued without signed indeminty for each rider.
>>>Can we change team mates after the entry has been send in?
Yes, but a R50 admin fee will be charged for any changes at registration.
>>>How many hangers-on can I bring?
Each team or solo rider can bring 2 support crew for free. Other extra campers will have to pay R50 per person per night. They can pay at the camping gate. Spectators pay R20 per day.
What you will need: • Bring your own bike!
• Water bottle & spray bottle
• Bring lubricants, spare chain, bike tools, lots of rags, bike stand (if you have one)
• Bike lights!
• Electricity will run with leads to the start/finish area for the central charging point, but bring extra camping lights
• 1-3 cycling jerseys, 1-3 cycling shorts, 1-3 pairs of cycling socks
• Glasses with different lenses would be nice
• Shorts, pants, t-shirts and long sleeve tops, shoes/sandals, jacket / raingear (just in case), gloves, hat, towels
• sunscreen
• Cream/Aloe Vera (some riders inside thighs get chaffed)
• Most people like to change out of their sweaty and dirty gear after completing a lap. Bring several layers in order to dress appropriately for variable temperatures.
• Plan your meals ahead of time, however we will provide catering if you wish to buy it there.
• When preparing for the event, try using energy gels and energy bars. You will be able to consume gels or bars prior to your lap in order to give your body a boost of energy.
• You will need normal foods as well. You cannot survive on energy bars alone. You body will need sugars, proteins and fat in order to replenish your glycogen stores. When you run out of glycogen you stop going!
• Bring foods that you easily digest such as pasta, bananas, etc. You know best what your body can digest easily.
• Eat reasonable sized portions. Do not overeat between laps. Digestion will make your tired & groggy. Replenishing your electrolytes is the key element to staying hydrated.
• Electrolytes. What are they? Electrolytes will enhance your performance by providing your body with necessary sugars and carbohydrates.
• The #1 problem at events stem from dehydration. You can also experience heat exhaustion or even heat stroke if you are not careful.
• Sleeping gear 
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