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Event Name: FNB Langkloof MTB Challenge When: 28 October 2017 Where: Joubertina Sportsgrounds, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The FNB Langkloof MTB Challenge takes place in Joubertina, Langkloof in collaboration with the annual Langkloof Bloeiselfees. There will be the 80 Km Challenge, the 40 Km Funride and 10 Km Kiddies Race! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Langkloof MTB Challenge When: 29 October 2016 Where: Joubertina Sportsgrounds, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The Langkloof MTB Challenge takes place in Joubertina and in collaboration with the annual Langkloof Bloeiselfees. Get your entry form at www.bloeiselfees.co.za Go to Event Page

Entries are coming in for this event and the organisers are happy with the response!

Entries are now open for this event.

Distances for 2014 will be 80km, 30km & 10km funride!

Event Name: Langkloof MTB Challenge When: 25 October 2014 Where: Joubertina, Eastern Cape Category: MTB Langkloof MTB Challenge. Part of the Langkloof Bloeiselfees. Entries open on 1 September 2014. Go to Event Page

Hi George MTB I did say that I could not ride the sandy bits, as well as the fact that I do not like walking. Therefore we are in agreement. I do however feel that some of the complaints has got nothing to do with riding the bike, like language issues and the like. Also, I think the organisers got the message about the route and we should encourage them to go ahead with the event for the future. It was after all their first attempt! Regards

Hi there. Back to normal after a great holiday. About this race and the organisation the following: First of all I would like to say that I go to Struisbaai a lot, but I am an out-of-towner. I met Naas in December 2012 when he took myself and a few other guys on MTB rides to show us some of the routes. We also did the Anuysberg ride, but without the sandy bit. What a nice ride on a mtb. He did this on his own time and I immediately knew this guy just loves the sport. 1. I agree the CSA license fee was a mistake, but easily rectified next year. 2. The route was great in my book for the first 45 km. The Anuysberg decent, which people moan about, should be handled by MTB'ers that ride the longer endurance events. If you cannot handle that, I think you should have done the 30 km's. The part on the beach was great especially in the mist. From there to the "Witpad" was unrideable for the average biker, myself included. I do not mind getting of for a sandy patch, but this was pushing all the way for the average guy. I don't like walking, otherwise I would have done the Comrades instead - I am a "cyclist"!!! The part from the top of the "Witpad" to Struisbaai was also to sandy. I have to say that I ride these routes in the winter without a problem. In summer though, it is not a good idea, for you get a lot of "waaisand" in the jeeptrack that makes it unrideable. 3. Coming back to the 30 km "funride" for the less technical, the last bit was also a problem and completely to difficult for funriders because of the sand. For the rest and taking into consideration that it was their first attempt, I think this was great. We need a race that time of the year in Struisbaai. I also did the 35 km funride at the Black Oystercatcher winefarm a week later, as well as the race in Hartenbos. We are all on holiday and need some inspiration to stay on the bike. So Naas you and everybody that worked hard to organise the event, keep on doing it and we (real mountain bikers) will see you next year again! I was involved in the organisation of the Langkloof MTB Challenge in 2013 for the first time, and now know, that not to many people know what goes into the organising of such an event. Get the route to be more fun and this race will even get bigger. Regards Marius

Hi Naas Ek sal daar wees. Watter kant toe ry ons? Marius

Remember, you can still enter for this one. Also late entries on Friday and Saturday morning before the race!

One week to go!

I think this topic will never produce a clear cut answer. If you want to buy a new bike, buy a 29'er without question. I can't speak for the all the "kortgatte" (1.6 and smaller) for who the 650B can make sense. If however if you own a high spec 26'er that you do not want to give away for no money or even worse, can't sell it, consider the 650B. I did it and just love the feel of the bike. In other words, not an option for the entry level 26'er as a conversion option and definitely not an option for a new purchase! Finish and klaar!!!!!

Die organiseerders is baie tevrede met die belangstelling in hierdie nuwe toevoeging tot die MTB kalender!

Maybe the Fox forks can take higher than 2.1, but DT Swiss can only take 2.1. The availability of 650B tyre's might be seen then as a possible drawback?

Thank's Eldron for the advice. The Ritchey's was used as they make a better fit for the fork and it's dimensions. (Apparently) What tyre would you use for this conversion?

Hi Bos Ek weet nie of ek my verbeel nie. 'n Nuwe speeding voel mos nou altyd lekkerder. Ek dink egter wel die wiel rol beter en hanteer beter op tegniese terrein as die 26'er. Die kruks myns insiens lê egter in die rand en sent som. As jy nou bv R10 000 spandeer vir die "upgrade" na 650B, beteken dit dis beter as om die 26'er vir R10 000 te verkoop en dan R30 000 te betaal vir 'n 29'er. Dit bly die vraag?

Ja hy's nou "carbon" hoor. Carbon frame, carbon vurk , carbon handles, carbon seatpost, carbon crank, maar vergeet van die carbon. Jy moet R30 tot R40 000 spandeer as jy 'n 29'er wil koop met die spesifikasie.

Hi P.A.K. Moes DT Swiss vurk opsit. Net DT Swiss en Fox kan die 650B wiel akkommodeer. (Sover ek weet) Ja hy ry nou lekker, maar onthou hy het nog altyd lekker gery. Dis lekker fietse en ek en hy het al baie ure saam gespandeer. Ek was nie bereid om hom vir onder R10 000 weg te gee nie. Weeg ook nou net so bo die 10 Kg's

I've recently upgraded my Scott Spark RC to 650B. I find it's an improvement and at the sime time blew some new life into a nice bike that would have gone to waste. (One get's nothing for 26'ers these days despite the spec and worth of the bike) What do you think and or what do you do with that high spec 26'er in the garage?

Organisers have declared prize money for this event!! Check it out.

Hi Udxcob Go check out the K2C website. You will find link to official photographers.

Hi Jobritz Happy to hear that you'r fine! I will ask a friend who is one of the organisers to find out about your Garmin. Our company's truck was used as sweep vehicle. If I hear anything I will contact you on the HUb. Marius (082 492 6004)

Hi Rydogg Only 2600 finishers with a time. Some people don't bother to buy or wear a racetec chip and then do not get timed. The rest just did not finish. The organisers don't force you to wear the chip.

What do you think of the statement that the K2C is becoming the "Argus" of Mtb?

2013 Karoo to Coast done and dusted. How was the event for you and why do you think it is so popular. This is not your favourite Mtb route with no singletrack and all the things mountainbikers always rave about, not to talk about the logistical nightmare. Despite this the K2C must be one of the biggest events on the calendar. What do you say?