The annual Rocky Mountain Rocky Forest Fest took place this past weekend at the Garden Route Trial Park, just outside Knysna. With a variety of not-so-serious events taking place during the course of the weekend, with the idea of getting riders a chance to test out some Rocky Mountain bikes, the main feature was the first ever timed Garden Route Trail Park Enduro.
With 30 riders taking part in the Enduro, the vibe was very relaxed and saw only a few riders attack the 7 stages. As predicted though, Matt Lombardi took a convincing win with some exceptionally fast and aggressive riding, ahead of 2nd place Chris Nixon. Justin Novella rounded off the top 3 men’s podium. Ladies top honours went to Gina Nixon, with Michelle Witteveen and Antoinette Geyer following in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Top 3 Men:
Matt Lombardi – 20:09
Chris Nixon – 20:31
Justin Novella – 20:57
Top 3 Women:
Gina Nixon – 23:39
Michelle Witteveen – 27:11
Antoinette Geyer – 34:35
Martin Prest | Hullabaloo
The Rocky Mountain bike team is in town and has taken over the Garden Route Trail Park.
Bikes getting setup for test riders about to take on the trails.
Rob getting rider registration underway.
Rob briefing the small field of racers on the 7 stage Enduro that lies ahead.
Stage 1 consisted of a quick lap around the pump track, before heading out on liaison 2.
Farm owner, trail builder and race organizer, Rob Dormehl, developed his own timing system specifically for Enduro events – and it seemed to work pretty well. Could this be the solution to all our timing woes?
Pre-race interview with the anticipated winner, Matt Lombardi.
Prizes! From handlebars, to apparel to nutrition.
Looks like a properly well organised event! Props to all involved.