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I've been doing plenty off gravel riding, 1x chain ring will limit the top speed and limit the steep climbing ability. I rather prefer 2 x setup, more to chose from. i like to go where it's rough and steep. So no thanks to 1x.

Hi all Mankele MTB park and accommodation, open again for visitors. Thanks to GZ Adventures for taking over management, after short closure. Hope to see you there, many more things to come hoping to see races back on the new calendar for 2021. +27 (0) 10 001 4253 info@gzadventures.com https://mankele.co.za/

A good Gravel grinder routes in and around Nelspruit. Contact me (Andre ) if you in the area for the weekend. from easy 35 km to 90 km routes, depending on you fitness level. About 60% gravel 40% tar.

Why not instead off doing the old regular races, try a new race, that is smaller and with more personal touch and go to a place where you've never been! Cyclist is so much creatures off habit, I try to at least every year do 3 to 4 new races that I have not done for few years or never before. You meet new people and get to do more races by doing more smaller ones rather than the over priced larger ones.

Few months ago bought l Momsen R355 gravel bike carbon, with Shimano 105 group set. I've done around 380km on it since, and it handles the rough gravel and technical bits very well. Only drawback and that probably is with most gravel bikes is, handles bad on corrugated and thick sand roads. But jeep track and single track no problems. Best purchase in a long time, will sell, road bike soon, I got very board on the road. Changed few things, and will continue to improve to suite my riding style.

I've sold many bicycles and frames over last 15 years and if anything more than R5000, I make sure to get full ID, company, address that actually shows he works there. And i get them to take bike or frame to legit Cycling shop and then courier will collect it there. Friend off mine lost his snazzy Scott road bike that ways R35000 gone, money was in his bank and next day payment was reversed. Bank was not very helpful in getting his money back.

I bought a Momsen R 355 one Carbon gravel, and I can't wait to take it for a spin this weekend, should be here before end today. Order it from EVO bikes they had special on during lock-down R25999.00. That was the cheapest place I could find everywhere else more than that. I'v been using my road-bike to ride gravel, just a bit to bumpy with the skinny tires. Hopefully the wider tires a bit more comfortable. We have lots off options here in Nelspruit for gravel riding. Anyone else bought one? If you have give some feedback on the ride review.

I've been riding to work , and its better now with less traffic around, there is a very slim change off getting infected if you ride or train alone. So I'm all for training outside.

Funny enough, it's the rider weight and fitness that makes the biggest difference in cycling. having a light bike is just a bonus.

Mine weighs in at 12 Kg on the dot, brand new built. Includes pedals and bottle cages. Not the lightest but, decent number for less than 35K

Louise Meintjies, what happen to him in the TDF? Was he even there, I hear he was on the team start list but after that I cannot remember seeing anything off him? Anyone know what if any results he had?

Any advice for me, we doing this for 1st time, like travel insurance? Is carton bike box strong enough? How to split mtb for compact packaging?

Nelspruit this weekend Friday Time Weather Temp(°C) Humidity(%) Wind(Kn) Swell 02:00 Drizzle 20 100 SE | 5.0 n/a 08:00 Drizzle 20 95 SE | 5.0 n/a 14:00 Showers and Thundershowers 25 75 SE | 5.0 n/a 20:00 Showers and Thundershowers 19 100 SE | 5.0 n/a Saturday Time Weather Temp(°C) Humidity(%) Wind(Kn) Swell 02:00 Fog 19 100 Calm n/a 08:00 Fog 21 90 Calm n/a 14:00 mostly clear 27 70 NE | 5.0 n/a 20:00 mostly clear 20 95 NNE | 5.0 n/a Sunday Time Weather Temp(°C) Humidity(%) Wind(Kn) Swell AM cloudy 22 90 WNW | 5.0 n/a PM cloudy 22 100 NE | 5.0 n/a Monday

Nelspruit- Lydenburg road recent attacks on road cyclist becoming order of the day. Loads of illegal emmigrants in surrounding bush areas. Nelspruit Hall's properties, be aware Mtb riders attacks on the increase. Criminals hiding in the sugar cane then attacks riders as they go past. Avoid these roads and areas as not to become part of the growing number off victims of violence. If attacked, leave bike and run if safe to do so, easier replacing bike than your life. Join local club rides and be aware of surroundings as you train. Take pepper spray with if live is threatened and try and buy the gell type less chance of getting on yourself if wind blows your direction.

Event Name: Mpumalanga XC 1 When: 1 February 2014 Where: Uplands Private shool, Whiteriver, Mpumulanga Category: MTB PROVINCIAL XC - RACE START SCHEDULE RACE START CATEGORY AGE Lap KMS LAPS KM Estimated total time 1 08:30 Nipper Boys + Girls <10 1.5 3 4.5 30 mins Sprog Boys + Girls 11-12 1.3 3 4.5 30 mins 2 09:00 Sub Junior Boys + Girls 13-14 3.9 4 15.6 1 hour Youth Men + Youth Women 15-16 3.9 4 15.6 1 hour Grand Master Men + Women 60+ 3.9 4 15.6 1 hour Master Women 50+ 3.9 4 15.6 1 hour 3 10:00 Junior Men + Junior Women 16-18 4.6 4 18.4 1h15m Master Men 50-60 4.6 4 18.4 1h15m Sub Vet Women 30-38 4.6 4 18.4 1h15m Vet Woman 40-49 4.6 4 18.4 1h15m Sub Vet Men 30-39 4.6 5 23 1h30m Vet Men 40-49 4.6 5 23 1h30m U23 Women 19-22 4.6 5 23 1h30m Senior Women 23-29 4.6 5 23 1h30m U23 Men 19-22 4.6 6 27.6 1h30m Senior Men 23-29 4.6 6 27.6 1h30m Mpumalanga Mountain Bike Association Presents: 2014 Provincial Cross Country Series 4 races, 4 fantastic venues, the best racing in the Province! Earn your Prov colors, 3 best results count to overall series. Cheap entry, the best test of skill and endurance, always close racing and a fantastic morning out, all ages welcome, age categories from Sub Nippers to Grand Master! Race #1 – 1st February at Uplands College in White River Race #2 – 15th February at Curro School in Nelspruit Race #3 – 1st March at Mankele Mountain Biking at Sudwala Race #4 – 29th March at Misty Mountain on Long Tom Pass, Sabie. All entries open at 7am at venue with racing from 8:30 More info call Brett 082 774 5821 Go to Event Page