You will love this race! I did it in 2007 as part of a team of 4, and Dirt Rider solo'd it! Should I dig out some pics for you to see and prepare? Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!
-----Original Message----- From: Brendan <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:32:29 To: DarkAndDirty<[email protected]> Subject: [DarknDirty] Desert Dash DESERT DASH: Important News, Info and Updates for 2009 The Countdown begins ..... With a few days to go before 280 riders leave from Windhoek, the feeling of restlessness is sure to start edging its way into each others' self-confidence! As always, you`re not alone! From the event organizers, we are looking forward to meeting you at the race briefing. Here, entrants will register, sign in and be briefed on factors pertaining to this event. Important notes: * Ensure that all your team members receive these rider communications. * Know the rules of the event available at http://www.desertdashnamibia.com/content/view/17/36 * Be at the race briefing. Team registration can only be done at the race Briefing Queries? Contact us at [email protected] RACE BRIEFING Registration and race briefing will take place at the lapa area of the Windhoek Golf Club. Please note that attendance is compulsory for both riders and backup drivers. Parking is available at the Windhoek Country Club Casino to the left of the Golf club, follow the marshal directions. DATE: 17 December 2009 TIME: 18H00 for 18H30 VENUE: Windhoek Golf Club Lapa COORDINATES: 22° 37' 7.10" S, 17° 4' 29.64" E A free pasta/salad dinner will be available to all registered riders and drivers. A cash bar and menu will be available for non-registered persons. CYCLING SHIRTS We have ordered a few extra Desert Dash 2009 cycling shirts. It will be available for sale at the race briefing at N$360 each. Remember: First come, first served. ROUTE REPORT The chosen route of this event crosses the western areas of Namibia. As portions of this route are seldom used by vehicle traffic, road surfaces can be exceptionally rough and rocky. Although the national Roads Authority maintains the roads we utilize (C26-D1982-D1985-C28), road-surface conditions are highly susceptible to rainfall and torrential storms at this time of the year. In line with addressing the safety of our participants in this event, we advise all riders and drivers to exercise extreme caution when descending hills or approaching ‘river’ crossings. Conditions can range from dry rocky ruts to storm-water flow situations. Back-up vehicles with higher ground clearance should be considered. WIN THIS MOUNTAIN BIKE! Merida MATTS TFS 800XC Tickets are N$50 each and are currently available at Cycles Wholesale. Tickets can also be bought at the race briefing. The lucky winner will be drawn at the race briefing. Weather - forecast for Friday 18th: Windhoek: * High: 34° C * Low: 18° C * UV: 12.4 out of 16 * Partly cloudy Swakopmund * High: 28° C * Low: 14° C * Clear skies * Wind: 32km/h SW Please take the necessary precautions against sunburn HYDRATION At this stage it looks like we'll have another hot and dry event. Please ensure you have sufficient water to see you through a stage. The hot weather will cause you to drink and sweat more than usual, don't forget your electrolyte supplementation to prevent cramping. Stay safe Desert Dash Organizers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DarkAndDirty" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/darkanddirty?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DarkAndDirty" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/darkanddirty?hl=en.
