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Event Name: Cara Cara MTB Race When: 1 September 2012 Where: Ruby River Resort in Groblersdal, Mpumulanga Category: MTB Cara Cara MTB Race http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3519 MTB Event Date : 01 Sep 2012 Province : Mpumalanga Venue : Ruby River Resort in Groblersdal Online Start Date : 10 May 2012 Online End Date : 29 Aug 2012 Contact : Enquiries Contact Number : 082 871 8051 / 079 523 5498 For all the people that complained about the Down & Dirty bottlenecks last year, here is an event capped at 200 people, on the same day. Distance & Entry Fee 70km - R170 30km - R120 10km - R50 Start Time 70km - 08:00 30km - 08:05 10km - 08:10 Venue The Race Will Start And Finish At Ruby River Resort General Information Medals To All Finishers Race Capped At 200 Entrants Accommodation Ruby River Resort www.rubyriverresort.co.za Enquiries 082 871 8051 / 079 523 5498 Email: caracaramtb@gmail.com Go to Event Page

You have 2 options, or maybe 3. You can either set your gears to the largest infront and large at the back, this should have enough tension to keep the chain on, but you run the risk of clipping your deraileur on a rock. The other extreme is small & small, then your deraileur is nice an high off the ground, but chances are good your chain will come off. Both the aboth are not ideal if you intend on pedaling rapidly down the decent. that leaves option 3 somewhere inbetween.

except for creating an forum post under event, would suggest creating an event entry as well.

Maybe they should have an "open/funday" event with the same routes... then everyone should know the way to go, and can accurately place themselves... Doesn't help much on the official side of things, but atleast you get a free ride & have some more fun...

Last year there were also groups taking accidental "shortcuts"... I would think by now the organisers would have learned for this venue? Also there were no Marshalls after the Oasis waterpoint stopping people from cutting out approx 9km of the track and going straight. Most of the course was well marked, but I think they ran out of signage towards the end, and could have done with a bit more marshalls along the way.

Seeding/Timining I know you cannot move from say batch C to B, but that normally it is accepted if you move down/backwards from say B to E batch How does the timing work if you move back, does it start on say batch B whisle or when you cross the line with the rest in Group E

Last day to enter online http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3385

Yes, x4

Online End Date : 11 Apr 2012 Contact : Gerda Botha Contact Number : 014 734 1630 http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3385

yes you can http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/Edge605_OwnersManual.pdf

Lynwood Road has 6 cycle shops that I know of... so if you are looking for something, hopefully 1 of the 6 will have it...

It is the one at Gift Acres(KFC at entrance) in Lynwood road, top level.

Hi just came from the store, top level next to Woolworths food...they will be open tomorrow from 9:30. They still busy settling in, but my credit card had no problems.... luckily payday....

Looks like they doing a pre-ride on the 40km as well: SMS: Join for the Rooiberg MTB Pre-ride this Sun at 8.30 from Jakkalsdans in Rooiberg. 40 & 70km. Race is on 14 Apr, details entrytime.com. All welcome, no cost

they r having a Pre-ride on Sunday 1 April 2012 8.30am from the Jakkalsdans Hotel in Rooiberg. Everyone is welcome. There will be no charge. Please phone Bennie on 082 783-0086 if you are interested. Distance 70km. http://www.facebook.com/events/373598432661502

Accommodation There are a number of accommodation options available in the area, from luxury lodges to camping sites. Click here to download a list of accommodation in Rooiberg area (or here: http://www.pennypinchersmtb.co.za/wdocs.php ) Alternatively call Gerda Botha at 014 734 1630 who will assist you in booking the right accommodation for you and your family. Rooiberg is approximately 30km from Mabilingwe Nature Reserve, Mabula Resort and Zebula Golf Resort. A number of other closer options are also available http://www.kwikwap.co.za/pennypinchers/docs/Rooiberg%20MTB%20Race%20Accommodation%20List.xls

I believe most/if not all answers, answered your question or are relevant, the shifters would make the bigger difference as this is what you are in direct contact with, and get better feedback from/more accurate, but your second part of the question refers to bang for your buck, and thats where the alternative solutions are comming forward. Problem with paring Top end with mid range components you will not get the full benefit/features of the better product, nor will it magically improve the performace of the lower spec item. Think the 1st answer is short and sweet, though the solution is not what your question asked.

results http://www.spectrumsport.co.za/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=hXCbXQPWbKI%3d&tabid=2099&mid=4416

results http://www.spectrumsport.co.za/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=hXCbXQPWbKI%3d&tabid=2099&mid=4416

<p>no goodie bag????? C'mon</p>

Not sure, suspect pressure from other races, last year they had 2 different series using the venue, this year there is only the Pennypinchers/Timbercity series.

<p>The only race at Redstone venue this year, Last day for online entries</p> <p> </p> <p>Online End Date : 18 Jan 2012 </p>

okay 2 down, just 1 more approval to go.... Got It