Big MTB Year - South Africa

What do you need to take part?
You must have a smartphone device (Android or iOS).
You must have a mountain bike.You must have a sense of adventure, love riding your MTB, and love seeing different parts of South Africa!

How do you enter for the Big Year?
Step 1: Download the Big MTB Year Mobile App from your Android or Apple device (NOTE: this will only be available from 1 December 2013).
Step 2: Create your Profile and complete the registration process
Step 3: View the trails that are part of the Big Year selected trails for 2014. (This will also be available on the Big MTB Year website...launching soon)
Step 4: Go ride a trail and earn points!

How will the Big Year Mobile app manage the event?
· The Big MTB Year mobile app is specifically created for the event.

· Riders taking part in the Big MTB Year, will earn points for each selected trail they complete.

· Control is achieved via the App, by checking-in at the trail, taking a photo at the plaque, providing the trail GPS route and submitting trail feedback.

When can you start the event?
The event starts on 1 December 2013 and you can start riding your trails anytime, anywhere. It can be a race against yourself, or against fellow competitors, or just a challenge you set for yourself while still enjoying trails throughout South Africa.

The Finish date for 2014 is 30 November 2014. Prizegiving will be at this time (date to be announced) at the winning trail venue. Yes, there is also a competition for participating trails!!

Want More Info?
Keep watching the media for press releases and TV Appearances! The Big Year website (containing Race Rules and more info) will be available once the media launch has taken place!

This will be the platform where you can share photos, add comments, and all that stuff.