9 - 11 May 2025
This is mountain biking paradise!
GLACIER WATERBERG TRAVERSE THREE-DAY EXPERIENCE
Race Registration
Date: 08 May 2025
Time: 16:00 until 19:00
Location: Summerplace Game Reserve
Please note the following:
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- Riders of the same team must register together
- No late registrations will be allowed
- If a team has not registered, they will not be allowed to start
- Photo identification will be required (driver’s license, passport or ID book)
Pre-Race Briefing
Date: 08 May 2025
Time: 19:00
Location: Summerplace Game Reserve
Attendance is important as vital information regarding the race will be given.
Daily Race Briefing
Time: 19:00 until 20:00
Location: Summerplace Game Reserve
Daily Race Start
Time: 08:00
Daily Cut-Off Time
Time: 14:00
The cut-off time may be altered daily at the discretion of the chief commissaire.
Prize Giving
It will take place every evening (Friday, 09 May 2025 and Saturday, 10 May 2025) at 19:00
Final Prize Giving
Time: 12:30
Date: 11 May 2025
Meals
The first meal included in your package will be served Thursday, 08 May 2025 (DINNER) and your last meal will be Sunday, 11 May 2025 (LUNCH).
Daily Routine
Recommended Goods
A Mobile Phone
A fully charged mobile phone loaded with all emergency numbers supplied at race registration. Keep the phone switched off to preserve battery life.
Sun Block
With a minimum SPF factor of 20.
First Aid Kit
Consisting: 1 stretch bandage, 2 dressings, adhesive plasters, foil survival blanket.
Hydration
A minimum of 2L of fluid to be carried by each rider.
Bike Repair Tools
Tools comprising of spare tubes, a multi tool, replacement derailleur hanger, inflation device, pump etc.
Sunglasses
A pair of sunglasses.
Clothing
3 x sets of cycling clothing (ensure you invest in some good quality cycling shorts).
Supplements
Energy bars and food.
What you will need at the Race Village
Credit card or cash
Towel
Casual clothing
Torch/Headlamp
Toiletries
Flip Flops
Laundry bag
Mosquito repellent
Personal medication
Sports Massages
EPT Recovery is a professional team of highly qualified massage therapists that specializes in sports recovery. As your official partner in recovery at the Glacier Waterberg Traverse, we encourage you to step up a gear for better performance and book your recovery massage TODAY. Together with EPT Recovery, you can take your ride to the next level where you will stand firm against the effects of fatigue.
We are excited to provide you with the following services to enhance your total experience at this world-class South African event;
Please Note, only Race approved Service Providers are allowed.
We offer the following:
Massage and Stretching
- Pre-event Massage and Stretching
- Recovery Massage and Stretching
Strapping and Taping
- Pre-event Strapping and Taping (Kinesio taping and EAB strapping)
- Strapping and Taping (Kinesio taping and EAB strapping)
Foam rolling station
- Foam rolling station (foam rollers and myofascial ball provided)
- COMPEX
Medical
The Glacier Waterberg Traverse will supply a full medical service at the race village and on the route. Trained medical personnel, including a race doctor and medics, will also be on the route on quad bikes or 4×4 vehicles to handle any emergencies that may occur. More serious cases will be transferred to any of the local hospitals, where a more comprehensive service is available.
Basic medical services are for free, but recurring injuries or treatment of pre-existing chronic conditions will be charged for.
Please remember to carry the details of your medical insurance in the case of hospitalization.
Optional Extras
Supporter & Kiddies packages
Your family is welcome to join you during meals and prize giving. However, they will only be allowed to join you in the designated areas if you have booked a family pass that includes their meal tickets.
Supporter package @ R2 550.00 per person.
Kiddies package @ R1 750.00 per child.
Bike Transport
Relax and enjoy the race! Let us take care of your bicycle!
Bicycle transport from Cape Town to the Glacier Waterberg Traverse is now available.
With a unique “roll in roll out” system it is not necessary to take apart your bicycle.
To book your bike, please contact Francois Esterhuisen:
francois@maniccycles.co.za
+27 82 413 8935
Bike Maintenance
Lynnwood Cyclery is the official bike technical service provider for the 2024 Glacier Waterberg Traverse. They offer a very affordable maintenance option for the duration of the race and all bookings and payments can be done directly with their team.
Nothing is more frustrating than a bike that misbehaves so maintenance needs to be worked into your daily routine.
To book your bike maintenance package, please contact Lynnwood Cyclery:
Gert – gert@lynnwoodcyclery.co.xa
David – asm@lynnwoodcyclery.co.za
0123483132
Car Rental
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Race Rules
Cancellations & Refunds
Refunds
Should the participant cancel his/her entry/subscription, the follow refunds shall apply:
In the event of cancellation by or on behalf of the participant due to his/her death or hospitalization, no cancellation fee will be levied.
Refunds up to 09 December 2024: 90% of entry fee.
Refunds between 10 December 2024 to 09 March 2025: 50% of entry fee.
Refunds between 10 March to 09 April 2025: 20% of entry fee.
No refunds after 09 April 2025.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made (only until 17 April 2025) at a substitution fee of R 400-00 per rider transferred.
Transfers
Entries cannot be carried over to the following year or any other future events.
Please note that only fully paid entries received by 9 March 2025 will receive the complimentary event apparel.