The Ride Masters' Tour of Parys 2010
6-9 October, Parys, Free State
3 days
4 stages
6 categories
R 62 000 prize money!
A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING!
Out of a love of cycling and the spirit of the Master Blaster, the Master' Tour of Parys was conceived. The philosophy behind the Masters' Tour of Parys is to create an event that is a celebration of life and a love of cycling. From Wednesday 6 October to Friday 8 October riders will take part in four stages in and around the town of Parys. And once again as the name suggests, the Masters' Tour of Parys will be limited exclusively to masters (50+).
How to enter , Full week programme , Rules and regulations , Prize money
How to enter
Entries are now open on Cycle Lab. Click here to enter .
Full week programme
Wednesday 6 October 2010
Registration (10:00 - 13:00) Anatomic Factory Shop, Silhouette Factory, 11 Carl Preller Street, Parys, Free State, at the venue GPS – S 26°55.368’ E 27°27.429’ (this will be the only registration for the Masters' Tour of Parys)
Stage 1 - 65km road stage TBC
Start (Carl Preller Avenue opposite the Ride Arena, Parys, Free State)
Prize giving (18:00) and light dinner in the Silhouette Hall
Thursday 7 October 2010
Stage 2
Start (venue TBA)
Stage 3
Start (venue TBA)
Prize giving (18:00) and light dinner in the Silhouette Hall
Friday 8 October 2010
Stage 4 - 84km Master Blaster
Start (Carl Preller Avenue opposite the Ride Arena, Parys, Free State)
Prize giving (12:00) in the Ride Hall
Rules and regulations
Entries and registration
- Closing date for entries is 2 October 2010
- Online entries closes on 39 September
- No late entries (on the day) will be allowed
- Registration for the Masters' Tour of Parys will only take place in Parys, at the Anatomic Factory Shop, Silhouette Factory, 11 Carl Preller Street, Parys, Free State, at the venue on Wednesday 6 October from 10:00 to 13:00
Age categories
- Men 50-54, men 55-59, men 60-64, men 65+, women 50+ & women 60+
- If you are 49 years old in October, but are turning 50 in November you are considered a 50+er. The same applies for the other age categories.
- There is prize money up for grabs and it is important to not have younger riders in older category groups. Therefore the organisers will not allow any such aplications. Older riders will however be able to join jounger age groups if they would like to.
- Tandems are not welcome to participate in the Masters' Tour of Parys. Sorry, maybe 2011?!?
Timing
- Timing for stage 1,2 & 3 will be done by Cycling South Africa's officials on the line.
- On Friday (final stage & Master Blaster 84km event) timing will be done by ChampionChip. The general rule of no chip, no result, no title, no trophee, no prize money will strictly apply on this day.
- It is your responsibility to start within your correct age group at the correct time
General rules and regulations
- This is a Cycling South Africa sanctioned event and the general rules of road cycling as set out in the UCI rulebook will apply.
Traffic rules
- Normal traffic rules apply.
Refreshment stations
- USN will ensure that riders stay hidrated with strategically placed refreshment stations throughout the tour. Thanks USN!
Support
- Team support vehicles will have to apply with the commissaire (race referee) to be able to support riders during the event. (support vehicles will have to register at registration)
Medical support
- Medical support will be on standby throughout the tour.
Special stage rules
- Stage 1 - 3 (special rules TBA)
- Stage 4 - Road Master Blaster
- This stage forms the final stage of the Masters' Tour of Parys.
- Timing chips are compulsory if you are competing for a prize (stage or overall)
Prize giving
- Please see the full week programme for the prize giving times and locations.
- You could forfeit your prize money if you do not attend the prize giving. Please inform the organiser's office if you will be unable to attend the prize giving.
- There will also be a gold, silver and bronze medal awarded for the top three riders aged 70+
Helmet
