The programme starts on the Friday with an all-day expo and registration (9am to 9pm) on the exhibition level of The Boardwalk<\/a> International Convention Centre opposite Hobie Beach.<\/p>\n Then, on the Saturday morning, the racing kicks off with the mountain bike events in Addo<\/a> and family road events in Port Elizabeth. The weekend culminates with the feature races and prize-giving at the beachfront on the Sunday.<\/p>\n According to event coordinator Linda Harwood riders may collect their goodie bags and comprehensive race booklet at registration.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve gone all out to add value to our riders with a bumper goodie bag full of products and vouchers, and there are more than a dozen cycling-related stalls for those last-minute purchases.<\/p>\n \u201cLate entries will also be accepted at registration for all races except the Ultimate Quest.\u201d<\/p>\n Harwood said a 50% penalty fee would apply to the 55km Pursuit and 106km Classic road races, as well as for the 60km Adventure and 80km Extreme mountain bike events.<\/p>\n She said visitors to the expo could also catch a glimpse of some of the lucky draw prizes on offer, which are worth around R300\u00a0000. These include the VW Polo 1.4 Trendline valued at R170 000, courtesy of Volkswagen Group<\/a> South Africa.<\/p>\n \u201cOne fortunate rider will become the proud new owner of the vehicle at the prize-giving, which takes place at 1pm on Sunday.\u201d She reminded riders that the car and other lucky draws were attendance prizes.<\/p>\n Harwood said the race village near the start\/finish at Hobie Beach would host the weekend\u2019s festivities, with various food and refreshment vendors, a spectator tent and the Coca-Cola Waya-Waya mobile music truck adding to the atmosphere.<\/p>\n \u201cOn the Saturday, we\u2019ve got a kiddies\u2019 action arena, complete with a mini-train and themed jumping castles. There\u2019s also a photo booth where little ones can have their picture taken with their finishers\u2019 medals for free.\u201d<\/p>\n Children\u2019s entertainment would be free of charge and manned by volunteers from Reach for a Dream, the charitable beneficiary of the Powerade-sponsored family events, she said.<\/p>\n Harwood said these included the 500m Toddlers\u2019 Dash, 2km Kiddies\u2019 Ride, 10km Sprint and 21km Leisure Ride.<\/p>\n \u201cOut at Addo<\/a>, the race village at the Polo Club is where it\u2019s all happening. Hermitage House, the new local independent school, will be running the children\u2019s entertainment as a fundraiser, so there will be a jumping castle and plenty of activities and refreshments for kids.\u201d<\/p>\n She said the Addo Women\u2019s Institute would also be offering a country-style market stall, with food and drinks on sale in the clubhouse.<\/p>\n Harwood said late entries for the mountain bike events would be accepted at the Polo Club between 4.30am and 5.30am on the morning of the race.<\/p>\n \u201cAside from the two longer distances, there will be a 500m Toddlers\u2019 Dash, 5km Kiddies\u2019 Challenge as well as the family-oriented 30km Leisure Challenge, which are all sponsored by Powerade.<\/p>\n She said various restaurants at The Boardwalk<\/a>, which is dubbed the official Home of Cycling, would be offering specials to participants throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n \u201cSpectators and riders can unwind after a hard day\u2019s riding with a great meal and enjoy the musical fountains on the lake.\u201d<\/p>\n The colourful light and water spectacular takes place at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday, with two shows on Sunday at 8pm and 9pm.<\/p>\n Port Elizabeth Accommodation<\/a> | Addo Accommodation<\/a> | Zuurberg Accommodation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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