
SUPPORTER GUIDE

DUTIES
ON SOME SECTIONS YOU WILL DRIVE ON THE SAME ROAD AS THE CYCLIST.
RIDERS SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST AND YOU WILL NEED TO DRIVE SLOWLY.
A Support Driver is not a spectator. If you decide to be a Supporter, you make the decision to support your team and support this Event as a whole, to adhere to the rules and assist with certain functions and requirements. Supporters are a crucial part of this event and the decision to be a Supporter should not be taken lightly. You will be required to adhere to instructions given by Checkpoint Marshals when your assistance and support is needed or necessary.
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ACCOMMODATION
Extra accommodation and meals need to be booked on the entryninja.com portal
if you need this.
Extra tents need to be booked on the entryninja.com portal if you need this.
If all supporters is self sufficient you will just need to book some extra stands for your tents.
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YOU CAN BOOK THE FOLLOWING EXTRA's FOR SUPPORTERS:
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EXTRA ADULT MEALS FOR 3 DAYS (9 meals): R1500
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EXTRA KIDS MEALS FOR 3 DAYS (9 meals): R1000
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EXTRA TENT (3 nights): R1000
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EXTRA CAMPING STAND - NO TENT (3 nights): R450
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Bookings done @ entryninja.com
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THE STAND/S YOU BOOK EXTRA WILL BE NEXT TO YOUR TEAM'S STAND
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RULES
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The road is open to normal traffic. Please obey all traffic rules, officials, marshals and medics.
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The route will be marked to show support vehicles where to go.
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Event Sweep vehicles will be available to act as pick-up vehicle for those that are forced to withdraw.
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Medical assistance will be available as required
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No assistance will be allowed along the route.
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Cyclists will have the right of way during the race!
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Ensure that you know the route and location of the support point.
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No driving through the veld. Stick to the road and demarcated areas (at checkpoints)
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No littering, please!

SPECTATOR POINT
ALL STAGES WILL HAVE 1 SPECTATOR POINT
Your cooperation will be appreciated by riders and organizers. While you are at the Support point, relax and enjoy the atmosphere – this is a great way to experience the event
• Cyclist will be traveling on the SAME route as you on certain sections, please drive with caution - STAY WIDER FROM THE RIDER!
• There will be parking areas for supporters.
• Please use as little space as possible in order for the riders to move around more freely
• Due to the the nature of the race and some areas having little to no cellphone signal, Officials DO NOT know where your riders are. Please be patient while waiting for them.
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ROUTES & SUPPORTER VEHICLE DIRECTIONS
Support vehicles please do not leave the race venue immediately after race start. This is done for safety purposes. We don't want vehicles to drive past riders unnecessarily.
Support routes will be indicated on the website and at the race village.
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