JOHANNESBURG – Multusport enthusiasts better get out their wetsuits, dust off their bikes and clean their running shoes as an exciting and unique new triathlon competition is set to get underway early next month with races taking place across the country.
The new X-DIRT Triathlon Challenge, as it will be known, will start off comprising of four events for the 2013/14 Road and Off-road competition, with plans to expand the annual competition to six races in 2014.
The first race will take place on Sunday December 1 at Buffelspoort in the North West Province followed by the second event at Roodeplaat Dam, just outside Pretoria on Sunday December 15.
During the festive season triathletes will have the opportunity to take a break and then the action resumes in Vanderbijlpark on February 16 with the final event to be held, again, at Buffelspoort on March 2.
Each race will consist of a 600m swim, 20km cycle or 16km mountain bike stage and 5km run leg which is manageable, even for most beginners.
For the pros who are going after the prize money in the competition – a total of nearly R100 000 will be up for grabs over the four events – with prize money presented for each race.
Online entries have opened and can be done by visiting www.xdirt.co.za or prior to each event Line entries will be open from 06:00 on race day. Pre-race registration will be held at local Oasis Stores (locations can be found on the above website) until 17:00 on the Friday prior to each race day.
Pre-entry costs R290 (including TSA day licence fee; excluding timing chip hire) for individuals; and R580 per team. Late entries will be accepted on race day from 06:00 at an increased fee of R310 (individuals) and R620 (teams). TSA members can participate at R240 (pre-entry) and R260 (late entry).
For further details go to www.xdirt.co.za or Corné 082 568 0301, Kyle 082 769 2663 or e-mail to info@xdirt.co.za
