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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.

Event Name: KZN Gravity Downhill #1When: 05/02/2023Where: Town Bush Trails, , Chase Valley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeDOWNHILL SCHEDULE Sunday, February 5th Official Practice Saturday: 11.30am to 5pm Sunday: 8am to 10.30am Board Collection: Sunday: 7.30am to 8am Practice Shuttles: Sunday: 8am to 10.30am Riders Briefing: Sunday: 11am Race Runs: Sunday: Straight after briefing Checkout the Enduro the day before - https://bikehub.co.za/events/races/view/452/kzn-gravity-enduro-1 LATE ENTRY: ON THE DAY ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DH ON THE 4TH FEB AT AN ADDITIONAL R100 PER RIDER. NO LATE ENTRY FOR DH ON RACE RACE. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: KZN Gravity Enduro & Downhill #1When: 04/02/2023 - 05/02/2023Where: , Chase Valley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeENDURO SCHEDULE Saturday, February 4th Registration: Saturday 7am to 7.45am Race Start: 8am Prize giving: At Greg Minnaar Cycles DOWNHILL SCHEDULE Sunday, February 5th Official Practice Saturday: 11.30am to 5pm Sunday: 8am to 10.30am Board Collection: Sunday: 7.30am to 8am Practice Shuttles: Sunday: 8am to 10.30am Riders Briefing: Sunday: 11am Race Runs: Sunday: Straight after briefing LATE ENTRY: ON THE DAY ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DH ON THE 4TH FEB AT AN ADDITIONAL R100 PER RIDER. NO LATE ENTRY FOR DH ON RACE RACE. Go to Event Page.

I used Triptych recently and they had a pretty decent level of service!

Event Name: SA Cup DHI | KZN & GP DHI Champs | KZN EnduroWhen: 09/07/2022 - 10/07/2022Where: Town Bush Road, , Chase Valley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeThis event will cover the following events combined into one : SA Cup Downhill series #3KZN & GP DHI ChampsKZN Enduro #5 Saturday Enduro - 9th July 2022 : 4 Stage Enduro Saturday DHI Practice: From 11:00 (tickets available to purchase on ROAG in addition to race entry: R100).  On-the-day shuttle tickets R150 Sunday DHI Practice: no charge - times TBC Sunday DHI Race: 12:00 first run Entries COMBINED: KZN Enduro & SA | KZN DHI Champs - All Ages (All Residents Excluding Gauteng) - R550COMBINED: KZN Enduro & SA | GP DHI - All Ages (Only Gauteng Residents) - R550KZN Enduro Only - All Ages - R300KZN Enduro Only - E-Bikes - R300SA Cup | KZN DHI Champs only - All Ages (All Residents Excluding Gauteng) - R300SA Cup | GP DHI only - All Ages (Only Gauteng Residents) - R300DHI Shuttle Only (Saturday Practice) - R100 Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Sappi Karkloof Stihl Enduro | SA Enduro SeriesWhen: 10/06/2022 - 12/06/2022Where: Karkloof Country Club, , Howick, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeRound 2 of the KZN Enduro and SA Cup series with be at the Stihl Karkloof Enduro, we would like to encourage you to come and spend the weekend and camp at the Marriott Karkloof Country Club. Bring your friends and family, for an amazing weekend of fun, racing, and entertainment. There will be live entertainment at the Club on both Friday night and Saturday night. FRIDAY 10TH OF JUNE Will see a fun afternoon of riding. There will be transport to the start (yes at the top of the hill) and then a few fun rides to get the legs warm for the weekends’ racing. If you purchase the weekend package the uplifts on Friday are completely free. Friday afternoon Uplifts will include two lifts to the top of two of our most amazing trails. SATURDAY 11TH AND SUNDAY 12TH OF JUNE Will see courses on two very distinct parts of the trails and nothing you ride on Saturday will be repeated on Sunday. Hylton Turvey is busy building what is going to be SA’s most incredible trail. Known as Rockwood’s Angel it promises to be out of this world spectacular. SA Marathon champs will use the top part of this trail, so watch out for some amazing footage. MORE INFO https://kzngravity.co.za/latest-news/stihl-enduro-2022-event-information/ Go to Event Page.