2010 Isuzu 3 Towers Race
15-17 October
Proudly hosted by the acclaimed Mankele Mountain Biking,
situated near to Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga, 30km from
Nelspruit and only 270km from Pretoria. The race takes place
over a period of three days starting on the 15th of October
2010, teams of two riders per team.
Mankele Mountain Biking is renowned for its sometimes
technical, but always flowing, single track and big mountain
trail riding, three days will leave you in MTB heaven!
All stages start and finish at Mankele and climb to the three
highest 'Towers' in the area.

DAY 1: (Race 70km’s and Challenge 50km’s)
Small Look Out Tower (07:00 Start) This is a new stage
containing big climbs, fast flowing single track, bush tunnels
and disc burning descents. The scenery on this stage is truly
amazing.
DAY 2: (Race 80km’s and Challenge 52km’s)
Rooiwal Tower (06:00 Start) A Stage of leg testing climbs.
Loads of single track, awesome bush tunnels & the famous
river rafting / crossing is all packed into an even more exciting
Day 2.
DAY 3: (Race 53km’s and Challenge 53km’s)
Mount Carmel Tower (06:00 Start) 50Km's of flat out fun.
The ultimate way to finish a weekend of mountain biking.
Guaranteed MTB’ing satisfaction.

ENTRY FEE & PRIZE MONEY:
Isuzu 3 Towers Stage Race entry fee: R3900.00 per team.
(50% Deposit required, to secure your entry)
The prize money is split across all the categories, and
amounts to R92 000 with the first team receiving R20, 000,
first ladies team R12, 000 & Mix R7, 500. We have increased
the 2nd & 3rd overall position prize money.
Isuzu 3 Towers Challenge entry fee: R3500.00 per team.
(50% Deposit required, to secure your entry)
Category Prize money listing will be available for download
shortly

SECURITY AND BIKE MAINTENANCE:
24 hour security will be provided by Mankele. Xtreme
Sports Nelspruit will provide a bike shop to do any
necessary repairs and maintenance.
Tented Accommodation, Entertainment & Meals Included
for both races!!!!

RACE VILLAGE:
Each team will be allocated a tent with two mattresses.
Neat ablutions with hot water showers will be provided.
A marquee will be erected where three meals per day will
be served. A short prize giving and entertainment
(e.g. live band) will be held every evening. On site facilities:
swimming pools, river tubing, tuck shop and entertainment
area.
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SCHEDULE:
Isuzu 3 Towers
Date:
15 – 17 October 2010
Day 1: 75km
Day 2: 78km
Day 3: 53km
Ltd Entries: 200 Teams
R 3900.00 (per team)
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Isuzu 3 Towers Challenge
Date:
15 – 17 October 2010
Day 1: 45km
Day 2: 50km
Day 3: 53km
Ltd Entries: 100 Teams
R 3500.00 (per team)
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