Urban Descent race for Glenwood
More than 70 competitors from all over South Africa are expected to enter this year’s Urban Descent race.
THE 2014 edition of Urban Descent, presented by Quiksilver and Gunslinger, will take place on Sunday 4 May in Glenwood.
More than 70 eager competitors from all over South Africa are expected to enter this year’s race that will see riders descending the race course at speeds of up to 70km per hour.
The race route begins in Maze Road descending right into JB Marks (Chelmsford) Road towards Glenwood Boys’ High School along Alan Paton Road.
The route is over one kilometre and consists of several chicanes with an abundance of hay bales carefully situated as a safety precaution.
“We are excited to once again be teaming up with Gunslinger for this race, the response from last year’s race was phenomenal, were expecting to see a bigger crowd and some faster, more competitive racing this year,” said Quiksilver marketing and sales manager, Dane Patterson.
In the inaugural event, held in October last year, Jason Browne of Port Elizabeth stole the show in the premier men's open division ahead of Stephen Hayes of Durban and Ricki Allardice of Cape Town. A bigger field of experienced riders is expected at this year’s event and racing is sure to be faster and fiercer with some heavy bails and wipe-outs anticipated.
The day’s racing kicks off with several rounds of qualifying, starting at 9am. Age divisions consist of Open Men’s, Junior Boy’s 1 (eight to 14 years), Junior Boy’s 2 (15 to 17 years) and Open Ladies. Qualifiers will be selected by riders who cross the finish line first. Top finishers will be included in the finals which are scheduled to take place from noon onwards with prize-giving expected to be held around 4pm at the finish line. Prizes include a cash purse of R5 000 and product prizes valued at more than R40 000 from sponsors Quiksilver, Gunslinger, DC Shoes, Drift Camera’s, Blue Dolphin Resort and Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Entries to participate in the event are open to the public at R150 per division and entry forms are available online at: www.quiksilver.co.za/urbandescent
