Robin

Trailer for the race highlights

Thanks for sharing the experience! This is one of those rides on my checklist!

My solution to their low ball offers was to block the user profile, no issues since then .

I finally got a response from an email I sent on 8th of Jan to them, seems they had a big backlog of support.

Yeah good luck on their email, I emailed them and it took around 3-4weeks for a response. I called them first thing one morning and managed to get through. I have finally gone through a store/agent to handle it all as the process that Garmin uses, I had very little confidence.

I recently purchased a few pairs of Vye's trail shorts! So far really stoked with them 💪 I have preferred them over Ciovita's trail shorts, despite Vye's shorts being a bit tighter. Interested to see how the last while being used over the coming months!

Another interview on Pinkbike too - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/interview-greg-minnaar-on-setting-up-a-dream-world-cup-team-with-norco-bicycles.html

There was a similar conversation around the 500 series events last year - Really wish they would be more clearer on the events so expectations can be met. Hoping to do the Bura500 this year as we still have unfinished business!

I recently got myself the Garmin Edge 540. I had a small OTB recently and since then the device is permanently "Acquiring Satellites". Has anyone experienced this before or have any suggestions? Going to try reach out to Garmin and see from there too, figured to try here first 🤞

Wrapping up tomorrow with 59km to go! Durbs has had some rain over the past week. I also had an OTB riding Karkloof last week Friday which caused me to miss 2 days.

I tried a similar approach with the backpack from Lizzard ( https://lizzardonline.com/collections/enduro-bags/products/trek-backpack ) wasted my cash

I have a USWE Outlander 3 and Salomon ADV SKIN 12 from running. The USWE is great for the shorter riders where I need to carry minimal spares as the pack can't hold too much. For longer rides where I need to carry a bit more I prefer my Salomon vest. I also find it more comfy than the USWE as well as being more practical.

Exactly as @Dogs has suggested booking a tour via Freedom Challenge is the best bet! They manage everything you need for land access and accommodation.

Some nice loops in and around Karkloof. You are going to hit some hills though! Following from mazambaan this is the loop we did for SA Gravel Champs - https://www.strava.com/activities/9639134603 Most of that route should be pretty accessible as well as Karkloof is pretty well sign posted.

It sounds like you have both Garmin Connect and WattBike connected to your Strava which is why the are both posting to Strava as they are both recording their own activities. I would get a bluetooth HR strap and connect that to WattBike and only use that recording, not to record in both WattBike and Garmin 👍

Cheers @Danger Dassie something different and hoping to get some newer folk hooked on the concept of Enduro racing! @ajnkzn sounds rad! Hope to see you guys there!

Event Name: KZN Provincial Enduro #4 HOLLA TRAILSWhen: 03/09/2023Where: Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeThe next and final event on the KZN Gravity 2023 series will be held at Holla Trails, Ballito, South Africa. Yes, that is right, an enduro at Holla Trails. With the spiced up Pink route we are ready for an Enduro event. Sunday: Enduro (Start Time 09:00) REGISTRATION: 08h00 to 08h45 Riders Briefing 08h45 ** Subject to change - please refer to final race briefing email. Read more above the event and venue here - https://kzngravity.co.za/latest-news/2023/kzn-gravitys-next-stop-holla-trails/ Go to Event Page.

This being my first gravel race and knowing I signed up into "SA Champs" I was expecting a brutal ride! That was exactly what was delivered! A brutal course and an eye opener to gravel racing. I wasn't expecting to be so close to the back of the field and I suspect a lot of "similar" paced riders went with the 100km option. Will I be back? Most definitely! Will I change anything? Most definitely: Ride more gravel!

I did the event Burra500 back in 2021 during lockdown. Initially I was skeptical on paying the entry for the race. In the end I looked at it being more of a challenge and journey. I DNFed at 325km, hands down it’s been one of the most epic times I have had on a bike. I learnt so much about myself and experiences that I took away from the event were so worth the entry fee! This year I plan to return to the event and get that box ticked!

Event Name: KZN Gravity Downhill #2 & SA DHI Cup #2When: 01/04/2023 - 02/04/2023Where: Chase ValleyPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: KZN Gravity Downhill #2 & SA DHI Cup #21st April - Practice 2nd April - Practice & Race Go to Event Page.

Event Name: SA Enduro ChampionshipsWhen: 14/10/2023 - 15/10/2023Where: Chase ValleyPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: SA Enduro ChampionshipsInfo TBC Go to Event Page.

Event Name: KZN Gravity Enduro #3 & KZN ChampsWhen: 10/06/2023 - 11/06/2023Where: Howick, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: KZN Gravity Enduro #3 & KZN ChampsMore info TBC Go to Event Page.

Event Name: KZN Gravity Downhill #3When: 06/05/2023 - 07/05/2023Where: Lions River, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: KZN Gravity Downhill #3More info TBC Go to Event Page.

Event Name: KZN Gravity Enduro #2When: 11/03/2023Where: Pinetown RuralClifton Canyon, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: KZN Gravity Enduro #2Round 2 of the KZN Gravity Enduro Series Go to Event Page.