The Merrell Transkei Tuff – Exploring the route
When scouting around an area that you are both familiar with and unfamiliar with, it is magical to grasp the possibilities such a place has to offer; the perfect playground for any adventure racer is the Transkei.
The true beauty of the Transkei lies beyond the famous Kei River Ferry where the pure rawness of both culture and soil meet the beauty of the Wild Coast. Unlike most events that take part along the Wild Coast; the Merrell Transkei Tuff adventure race will venture teams through magical canopied terrain, onto exquisite waterfalls, swims in rivers surrounded by steep canyonned walls and along magnificent beaches.
“The Wildcoast has an abundance of raw beauty and as organisers of the Merrell Transkei Tuff it has been a case of piecing together these magnificent land marks; where we are showcasing these unforgettable places to athletes from all around South Africa” shares adventure photographer and organiser, Bruce Viaene
Hosts of this awesome event; Wavecrest Beach Hotel & Spa look forward to welcoming local and world-series adventure racing teams on the 26th February 2016.
“Excitement is rising as D-Day creeps up on us; with our fabulous sponsors on board we look forward to showing off the aspects of the Transkei” shares Trystan Haynes; PRP for the Merrell Transkei Tuff.
The 150km 24hr adventure race is filled with an array of disciplines featuring a snorkelling leg, flat-water paddling leg, a trekking leg, swimming leg and mountain biking leg that will send the Merrell Transkei Tuff adventure racing teams exploring through the rural lands that surround the Wavecrest area.
According to Viaene “As much of a challenge self-navigating is; we have kept the course relatively user-friendly for teams. However of course racing once the sun sets brings a unique and exciting aspect to the teams that are new to the sport; something new comers can look forward to”.
Teams of four or two can enter the experience where they can witness the true beauty of adventure racing. Entries close on the 12th February 2016; where entry fees include pre-race and post-race accommodation meals; enter online on www.wonadventure.co.za
“The support from our presenting sponsors has been overwhelming with big names in the industry like; Merrell, Wintergreen, Led Lenser, Star Motors and to ensure our athletes are in good hands; Alderson Ambulance. These fantastic brands are absolutely spoiling our entered teams for the Merrell Transkei Tuff 150km Adventure Race, and we are truly grateful to their support and involvement” shared Bruce Viaene.
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