What an awesome event, we were also expecting something fast and flattish but it was very different, the 50 was a proper mtb ride. Must say I'm not a big fan of cut grass sections but the route was good, some err "fun" descents and quite technical loose climbs. Well organised and definitely better being a smaller event than having masses of people. Was kinda glad they missed out the 5km near the end, was not enjoying that headwind into the finish. The guy and I that spent most the middle part of the race riding together saw loads of game, jackals, zebra, waterbuck, kudu, some other bucks, the wildebeest herd came pretty close and we rushed towards the dam wall while they ran around us. That little climb up those wooden logs near the end with a camera man lying in wait, was just nasty, wonder how many actually made it up or did we all get photos pushing. Overall happy with the 2h19. Hats off to Henry for winning, even after having to stop a few times to pick up his GoPro, and then riding home (think to Honeydew) afterwards!!! The couple that were on their rigid single-speeds... Eish...!!! Great catching up to the guys and gals afterwards while watching the Ellies and having a beer.
