SANI2C
Venue:
Glen Cairns Farm Himeville
Province:
KwaZulu-Natal
Distance:
Distance 82km
Total Ascent 1 175m
Total Descent 1 475m
Distance 97km
Total Ascent 1 485m
Total Descent 1 855m
Distance 86km
Total Ascent 786m
Total Descent 1 390m
Entry Fees:
entry fees
R8 800 per person in a team entry (R17 600 per team)
R9 400 per solo entry
included in your entry
3 days of amazing trails though KZN. From the majestic mountains of Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg to the lapping shores of the warm Indian Ocean at Scottburgh Beach, KZN, South Coast.
2 race villages with tented accommodation (a four-man tent to share with your partner).
A comfy high density Vitafoam mattress. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
3 meals a day plus a 24hour chill zone full of yummy goodies, enough to pile on all you have just worked off!
Access to all the race facilities and improved permanent facilities i.e. hot showers, bike wash facility, rider chill zones with Clover Vanilla Milks etc.
Professional medical support by ER24 is included however you will need travel insurance in case of hospitalisation.
Full logistical support from Super Group who will transport your bag from race village to race village.
2 - 3 water points along the route with lots to eat and drink. We suggest you bring along your preferred bars or drinks. You don’t need to worry about going hungry. These tables are well stocked!
not included
Accommodation before and after the event.
Pre-event tented accommodation is available at Glencairn, but is not included in the entry fee. It will cost R1020 per team and includes supper the night before and breakfast on the morning of your start. (See accommodation section for more details).
Any shuttles you may need to and from airports.
Massages, physio, car shuttles and bike mechanic service (see the services tab in the menu for more information).
Drinks from our race village bars (all funds go to the community).
substitutions
Substitutions can be done online for a cost of R400. Online substitutions will close on 2 May 2022. Further substitutions can only be done at registration for a cost of R500 per rider change. This cost is due to increased administrative work during our busiest period.
To do a substitution, the original rider must follow this link, click detail for their 2022 sani2c entry, click substitute next to the rider to be substituted, and follow the instructions.
payment plan
A payment plan allows you to pay for your sani2c entry in automatic monthly payments. You can choose over how many months you want to pay, with the last possible month of payment three months before the event. You can also select the day of the month on which the payments should be deducted.
To start a payment plan, choose payment plan in the list of payment options when making payment for your entry.
race briefings
It is recommended that all riders attend race briefings prior to each stage. Final essential information regarding the route, weather predictions, safety and other housekeeping is communicated at these briefings. Be informed to have the best possible ride.
Race briefings will be held at the various venues at the following times:
Glencairn Farm: information for day one at 4 pm
Mackenzie Club: information for day two at 6 pm
Jolivet Farm: information for day three at 7 pm
accommodation
pre-event
Limited pre-event tented camping is available at Glencairn Farm. The cost for this camping (R 1020) is not included in your entry fee. You need to book this separately. The camping fee includes dinner on the night of registration day and breakfast on the first day of the event. Alternatively, riders can book accommodation anywhere in or around Underberg, Himeville or Sani Pass.
during the event
Each team is allocated a four-person tent (2.5m X 2.5m) with enough space for two riders and their luggage. Comfortable mattresses will be provided but you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Tents will be erected for you.
post event
Riders must make their own accommodation arrangements for Scottburgh after the finish of the event.
Click here for a full list of guesthouses, lodges, farm cottages and hotels in the Underberg, Himeville, Sani Pass, Ixopo and Scottburgh areas.
black boxes
Each rider will be issued with a 100-litre dust- and water-proof plastic box at registration. (Please note: The letter on your black box is NOT your batch sticker. You can ignore it. It is to help box stackers when off-loading at race villages.)
All your clothing, bike spares, energy drinks and everything else you require during the event need to be packed into this box, which will be transported between the stage locations. No other bags will be transported between stage locations.
It is your responsibility to load your black box onto the Super Group truck before the start of each day.
There will be a separate truck travelling from registration directly to Scottburgh with bike boxes and any other kit you do not require during the event. Please ensure that you load any unwanted kit into this truck, which will be at Glencairn Farm on the afternoon of your registration and the morning of your start.
Black boxes need to be handed back at the finish in Scottburgh, where they will be exchanged for a finisher’s shirt.
drop-and-go at the start
All riders not staying at Glencairn Farm on the evening prior to starting need to make use of the drop-and-go system on Glencairn Farm, which is situated at the entrance near the batch pounds.
Supporters bringing riders to the start will need to drop riders with their bikes and boxes at the Supergroup trucks (at the loading ramps opposite the batch pounds) and follow the directions provided there to drive on. This avoids congestion.
The Supergroup truck taking bike boxes and other items to the finish in Scottburgh will also be positioned here.
Riders must be race-ready with bottles and GPS units.
Load your boxes and then help yourself to the Food Lovers Market snacks available in The Barn. Your supporters are welcome to join you for a snack.
Please ask your drivers to be aware of cyclists on the tar section before the farm, as it forms part of the neutral zone at the first 3 km of the day one route.
Arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your start time so you have time for snacks and to check into your batch pound, situated just before the start line.
batch starts and seeding
To reduce congestion on the race route, we seed all teams for the start each day. Seeding for day one will be based on recent events and/or your last sani2c results. Seeding for day two and three will be based on your overall position. You’ll receive an SMS confirming your starting batch for each day the day prior. Batch lists with start times will also be displayed at registration and at the race villages.
batches
Day one: Batches of 50 teams (100 people) will leave at 10-minute intervals on day one, with batch A starting at 8:00AM.
Day two: Batches will consist of 50 riders each and will leave in 10-minute intervals for batch A-H, and in 5-minute intervals thereafter. Batch A will start at first light (6:30AM). We need to get you going as early as possible if it is a hot day.
Day three: All 50 team (100 people) batches (in non-Race events) will leave in 10-minute intervals and start at 7:00AM. Race event starts at 6:30AM. Reverse order for Batch A on day three in the Race event only. If you are in the category prizes or are a contestant of a category prize you HAVE TO start in A batch. If you do not start in A batch, you forfeit your chance to win a category prize. Batch B will start at 6:30AM and batches will leave in 10-minute intervals. A batch will start at 9:50AM.
Important note: Team members need to check in together with the batch pound marshals. This must happen at least 20 minutes prior to their advertised start time. Any team jumping to an earlier batch will be given a three-hour penalty. Scanning mats on the start line will record your official start time and pickup any discrepancies.
number boards
You will find your number board in your black box. Your timing chip will be in your number board. Do not cut or punch additional holes into your number board as you may damage the electronic filaments needed to time you. Please verify that your timing chip is functional and has your correct details by getting a scanned check at registration. When you cross the finish line, please confirm with the time keepers that they have picked up your number.
Your number boards will not have batch stickers. The timing system will confirm your start time. You will be required to hand your number board in at the finish in Scottburgh. You will receive your start time via SMS. It can also be found on the results boards in the race villages.
cycling south africa (csa) membership
KAP sani2c is a CSA-sanctioned event. We suggest purchasing a CSA membership for the insurance benefit in case of a cycling-related accident. The membership/license is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. More information can be found here.
gps navigation
KAP sani2c uses full GPS navigation, however important turns are still marked, ensuring everyone gets to the finish safely. EasyBike is our GPS information and support provider. They will be available to answer any GPS questions in the run-up to the event and at registration. Please go to our GPS Navigation page for all the information you will need.
water tables and food stations
The rule of thumb is that there is one watering station per 35 km (roughly). Day one has two watering points. Day two has three (plus a USN hydration station) and day three has two. Their locations will be discussed at the race briefing and can be found on the route profile stickers you will find in your black box at registration.
Each watering point will serve chilled water and Twizza. Each table will also have a selection of snacks available thanks to Food Lovers Market. You can make sandwiches to carry with you if you feel you will require more nutrition for the ride each morning at breakfast. We recommend that you carry your own energy bars, nuts, fruit cake, gels and so on. Squirt will also be available at all water tables.
06:30
Registration will be held at Glencairn Farm on the dates detailed above. Registration begins at 11am each morning and closes at 7pm each evening. Race briefing starts at 4pm each day. All teams will be issued with their black boxes containing their number board, clothing and other important items. Their race village bands will be fitted. Drinks will be available at a bar operated by Underberg School. The sani2c shop will be open with the previous years’ clothing and souvenirs on offer during registration.