Inland Sea Traverse

Back by poular demand except this year it will be a team event!

 Ready for your next extreme challenge? Ready for some adventure?  
  The Inland Sea Traverse is definitely a must do's before you leave Qatar.

Then find a teammate, boy or girl, and pump your tires, oil your chain and get ready for some fun!
This year we decided to make the Inland Sea Challenge a little more social by introducing the Team format of 2 riders per team. Same format they use for the Cape-epic, Trans Rockies and Trans Alps mountain bike races.
 If you are unable to find a team mate please register and we will either match you up according to previous races results or make a plan to accommodate everybody as far as we can.

What is between you and the Inland sea?
-        6 dunes
-        Hard packed sepca track (dessert highway)
-        Some sandy patches
 
Please pre-register at registration@qatarchainreaction.org with following details.
Registration Form (please complete fully):
1.  Team name and racer 1 and racer 2
2.  Contact phone number
3.  Category you are participating in: Mens/women’s/mixed
4.  Support Vehicle: Please indicate with a yes or a no to the following:
  a.  I have a support vehicle to take me back to the start at Sealine after the race - Yes or No  

  b.  My support vehicle can take others back - Yes / No; if yes - how many passengers? how many bikes not including your own?  
   c.  I need transport back from Inland sea.

5.  Numbers of others in your support team (wives, kids, friends) who will join in the picnic - cost is     QAR30/person  
 
Please try to organize some support crew to pick you up at the finish and enjoy the rest of the day with us at the most beautiful place in Qatar.  You are welcome to bring your barbique, swim and beach gear to enjoy the rest of the day with fellow cyclists.
I will try to organize some volunteers to drive your 4x4 to finish line, please indicate if you need that service.
 
Race:
 
Entry fee of QR80 per team member including T-shirt and QR 50- without, both include snacks and light lunch after race. (Only 50 T-shirts are in print)
1.  Start time: 07h30
2.  Registration from 06h30 to 0715 - NO REGISTRATIONS AFTER 07h15 - so please arrive =early
 3.  Bike: required - Mountain bike or any Bike with wheels - BUT no engine !!
4.  Distance:  About 38km off road
              Team's have to begin and finish together and also arrive together at the 6 check points. Please take care with the tow ropes.
5.  Terrain:  Hard sabka with soft sandy sections.    You will need to get off your bike and hoof it over about 6 sand dunes during the course, each one of varying heights. This is what will make this race unique.
6.  Route: Start 2 km south of Sealine resort in the desert. Follow the sabka “road” to the southern tip of the inland sea (about 40 km)   
7.  First riders are expected to finish in 2 hours time and cut off time will be 4-5 hours.
 
  As for every race we need volunteers to make this great event reality.
       We need volunteers for 6 checkpoints on the dunes, 1 for backup SUV/pick-up truck to follow last rider and for finish line.
 
Thank you for your attention.

Hercules