Dates for the 2024 edition of the Euro Steel Drak Descent are 27-28 January
Race Rules:
The race is held under SA Cycling rules and under the auspices of KZN MTB.
Team riders should never be more than two minutes apart and times are taken from the last team rider crossing the finishing line.
Decisions taken by the organizers or representatives of SA Cycling or KZN MTB, in terms of these rules, and in the best interests of the race and the riders will be final.
START TIMES:
DAY 1
Drak Descent – 8:00am
MTB Challenge – 9:30am
DAY 2
All start at 7:30am
Approximate Distances:
Euro Steel Drak Descent – Day 1/42km • Day 2/45km
Euro Steel MTB Challenge – Day 1/25km • Day 2/18km
START/FINISH VENUES
DAY 1
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Start @ Restmount
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Finish @ Swartberg Bridge
DAY 2
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Start @ Thukeyane Farm School
Drak Descent – Finish @ Umzimkulu River Lodge
Challenge MTB – Finish @ Thukeyane Farm School
Co-ordinates:
The Olde Duck – 29°76’58.71”S 29°46’08.61”E
Restmount – 29°45’31.41”S 29°20’41.89”E
Swartberg Bridge – 29°46’30.45”S 29°27’51.90”E
Glenhaven – 29°82’31.36”S 29°49’97.75”E
Early Mist Farm/Hopewell Farm (Umzimkulu River Lodge)- 29°53’05.25”S 29°34’47.17”E
RACE REGISTRATION
Venue: The Olde Duck, Drakensberg Gardens Road
Date: Friday, 26 January 2024
Time: 12pm to 8pm
