Windhoek Lager Namib Quest

Race Information

 

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Introduction

The Namib Quest is a 6-day mountain bike stage race that begins in the historic capital city of Namibia, Windhoek and ends 6 days later in the famous coastal town of Swakopmund. The route will pass through the folded mountains of the Khomas Hochland, dropping down through the transition plateau into the famous Namib Desert and will include parts of the Namib Naukluft Park. Riders will have the privilege of passing through areas that are essentially closed to the general public.

Race Format:

The race format will be two-person teams and the riders are both expected to finish each stage together (see race rules).

 

Dates:

The race will start on the 29th of April 2012 in the capital city Windhoek and end 6 days later on the 4th of May 2012 in Swakopmund. Registration for the race will be held on Saturday, 28th of April 2012.  Details regarding the registration and start venue will be e-mailed to all competitors and will also be communicated via the website in due course.

Entry Fees:

Entry fees will be payable upon entry and will be N$ 17,000.00 (R 17,000.00) per team of 2 riders.  The entries will open on 1 October 2011 and will close when 100 teams have registered and paid. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your entry once the online registration process and credit card or EFT payment has been processed.  Once registered, riders will receive regular updates pertaining to the event.

Registration and Race Briefing:

Registration of the riders will take place on Saturday, 28th of April 2012 and the time and venue will be made known in due course. All riders will be expected to check in at the various control points at registration where their bicycle will undergo inspection, their medical forms will be checked and signed and their personal information and entry details will be confirmed. They will then receive their official race packages that will include amongst others, their race numbers, stage information, latest race updates, etc.

The official race briefing will take place at 18:00 at the registration venue and is compulsory for all riders.

Race Start:

The race will officially start on Sunday, 29th of April 2012 in Windhoek and all riders will receive communication regarding the exact start venue in due course. The first section of the race will be declared a neutral zone with riders being lead through the city until they reach the “official” race start.

Accommodation:

Accommodation prior to the race  in Windhoek will be available at various guest house establishments and hotels and a list of recommended accommodation facilities will be sent to all riders in due course.  It remains the rider’s own responsibility to organize and book their own accommodation. All accommodation, meals and refreshments prior to the race start on Sunday the 29th of April, are for the account of the riders and are to be paid directly by them. The organizers will do their best to assist where possible and will be available to give advice as to what alternative establishments are available for accommodation should riders wish to stay at a venue not on the list.

The race will end in the coastal town of Swakopmund where a post race prize giving will be held. Details of the venue will be made available to riders via newsletter. Accommodation in Swakopmund is once again the responsibility of each rider and we will be sending out information regarding the various options that exist to riders via newsletters.

General

All finishers will receive an official “Finishers” medal as well as a certificate commemorating their achievement. All riders who enter will also receive preferred entry into the following years event (pending acceptance and payment), and preferential entry onto the waiting list for future events should they not be able to take part in the following years event.

All questions regarding the event and any details pertaining thereto can be directed to the organizers via the website and we will be happy to get back to you and assist where possible.