Done the 65km. Some of my issues: 1. Route - do not mind to ride on grass but seeing the stumbs that were left of the short grass is not my part of fun and doing this for 20km or so is not on. Some instances there were some traces of a footpath/single track visible but not opened up. Seems the instruction was just to cut the grass short. 2. Facilities - Hardly anything at the start apart from just number collection and some or other potatoe swirl that is fried in oil with seasoning salt; nothing else. The 4x4 event on the same venue was a life saver as there was a food stall. A Lapa with cooldrinks and beer with a place to sit was welcome. This was not far from the MTB event and the music was a drawcard to investigate. The mobile toilets at the start were horrible. These toilets were not the same spec as found on some events, basically just a moulding with a pit. Suggestions to above mentioned issues: 1. Put in some extra effort to remove the grass stumps will be a huge improvement. I do know that it is not always possible with private land but an attempt here or there will be welcome. 2. Use the same facilities as what the 4x4 guys used, just make sure there is no clash with the two events. The start and finish could be held there, no need for mobile toilets thus somewhat of a cost saving. The venue owners could do the catering thus generating some extra cash for them. This event can grow even as a family event or for new people who wants to try out MTB'ing as a sport with a flat route.
