Supergroup

22/06/2011

Beyond The Finish Line

Super Group is proud to be associated with the seventh edition of the Sani2c mountain bike race. As the official logistics supplier, Super Group was responsible for all the transport and logistics during the event. This involved both transporting the bikes to and from the event as well as ensuring that each cyclist’s race box of essential items was successfully delivered to the next race village throughout the duration of the race. 

The Sani2c is the biggest mountain bike stage race on the planet starting in the village of Underberg and finishing three days later on the coastal town of Scottburgh. The race started in 2005 and now attracts over 3000 cyclists competing in both the adventure and the main race which follow on consecutive days. At registration, each cyclist is given a race box to pack their essential items for the duration of the race. It was Super Group’s job to ensure that each cyclist received the correct box at the end of each stage.

The Super Group logistics team was coordinated by Peter Koller from Tippers and Victor Dickenson from Super Rent who managed a total of 12 truck drivers and assistants during the event. Six 8 ton trucks and 1 tautliner were used to transport the boxes with up to 3000 boxes delivered to two different race villages on the second and third days of the race.

The feedback from the race organisers, competitors and even some of our own customers has been phenomenal. The custom branded Super Group Sani2c trucks were a welcome sight along the route and the logistics planning went off without any major hitches. 12 Super Group teams entered the event and all did themselves proud in particular our top placed team who finished in 12th place overall!

Super Group would also like to extend our thanks to MAN Truck & Bus who kindly sponsored the use of a 22 meter tautliner and provided the services of their extremely dedicated and passionate Driver Training & Assessment instructor, Blackie Swart, who went beyond the call of duty to ensure a successful event.

To say that the Sani2c race is nothing short of amazing would be an understatement. It is one of the most popular races on the mountain biking calendar with a long waiting list of cyclists keen to experience it. En route down to the coast, the race descends into the majestic Umkomaas valley with spectacular views and fantastic scenery that is a privilege to behold. At Super Group we look forward to being involved in the 2012 event and beyond.

If you are a Super Group customer and would like to participate in the 2012 event please contact Charlotte at marketing@supergrp.com

To view the official Sani2c race website visit www.Sani2c.co.za