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So I entered the lottery (a friend told me it was on) and got an entry. I ran the Madibaz 21km in Sept, but apart from that have zero anything else. I entered as prep for MUT 45 and hope to get cracking soon (but first a lazy DC effort). Furthest I've run before was the OMTOM 24km trail some years ago. Wish me luck. Oh and I need to choose a qualifier...

Was my first K2C yesterday. Rode it with mate who forgot his bottles at home. No biggy, each rocky descent had enough to pick and choose from. Was on a DS and was glad I wasn't on a gravel. Felt like I was either going up or down, no real space for recovery. Was also too warmly dressed, and felt a bit stupid tbh. Water points were good and was a bit overwhelmed by having them as close as 10kms apart. Had way too muxh wors at the one stop. Will I be back, probably yes and no. Logistics to an earlier post wasn't ideal, asking the wife to drop us at 06:30 and then fetching us at Knysna (from George) wasn't a back breaker but could be less effort. Saw a variety of riders, under and over-biked, under and over-dressed, which leads me to it is a fan favourite. And due to the scenery probably as well. So maybe in a few years time again. Also wasn't too expensive considering what the others charge. Which might sway me to go back sooner. Thanks to all the organisers.

I assume most of the roads will be public and I assume they hope Montagu pass will be open. Gravel grinder back packing fun.

https://www.youtube.com/live/qKccu4UdMzE?si=ao8PCNlaHPHUdQzP

Was hoping that more gravel pros would consider a trip to Sunny SA for this. But so be it, thanks to the team who put this together, was a goody.

Knife edge stuff, rooting for Kasia!

Saw the same at CP2 and CP3, and thought the same, what flippen muppets.

CP2s goodies were in the big shed, included marshmallows which I also gobbled down. But agreed, can't exactly put a wors in your shirt.

Yes there was milo, had 3/4 myself. And there was tea. At CP5 you can buy coffee and a boerie and whatnot.

There aren't any energy drinks at the any of the tables, only coke and water. The normal food is available at the various CPs, i.e. Roosterkoek at CP1, Sweets (gummies) and Fruit (oranges and bananas) at CP2, SOSATIE WORS at CP3, Soup & bread at CP4, Chip rolls at CP5 and Jafels at CP6. Coffee also available through out. My opinion, I'll take the above over a bar any day. Part of the vibe at Trans.

Sooooo... How's it looking?

Also appreciated his openness across all the forums about the C. Also only had a short engagement with him, but struck me as a nice individual. Very sorry about this huge loss to our community. RIP

Check if you can find accommodation in Uniondale or on that side of the mountain. Else stay in George. Regardless if you're on your own you'll have to pay for the car shuttle. I wouldn't think about driving the pass the morning of, but that's just me.

Seems like we all need a far away break...

This, was waiting for some divine intervention to quiet that wind. Route was also tough, those constant rollers and 2600m climbing. Waterpoints etc were good, if it wasnt for the wind the experience would have been good.

Glad all is relatively ok, and thankful for all the help you received. Good luck!

Eurosport Robbie afterwards drew lines on the screen showing how everyone moved over to the barrier. But ja nee, I don't know no more.

Noted and agreed in principle, but if no one pays to advertise, to support the sport, then SS won't bring it to my TV. The poor timing is down to SS not actually paying attention. I'll take Marriot and Cecil N. Hollywood Bets not so much, but hey I'm no Shark.

I assume you didn't enter the 2023 Karoo to Coast... Nothing stops you from going and doing the route on your own, most/if not all of it is open to the public. Get your SO to drive support if needed and build a positive memory. As noted many times, the RD didn't call the race, disaster management did. As previously asked, what do you think is a fair percentage, surely it can't be more than 50%. Did you recover all your costs for the 2023 weekend, did Sasol refund you your fuel bill? You win some, lose some.

I couldn't shake 'tashes win the Ashes' watching Alan over the weekend... Flippen super exciting, our mtb prospects (and the Olympics)! Got to be in with a shout for at least a medal here. Wouldn't it be great if both came back home with medals!

Similar with Knysna, if you have both a mtb and gravel, I would go with the mtb for this race as well (given the feedback above). I am going to do it with my mtb (which is a DS), I think the HT would be the best for this. If you're out to win it or comfy with the uncomfort, then probably a gravel.

Will also be lining up, considering to just use a tent for the Friday evening. But looking forward to it. Hopefully the weather is good.

I am glad I wasn't on a gravel bike though (for the mtb), some of the descents would have shaken my bones into another body. Won't ever consider the route on a gravel, but I'm vanilla like that.

Tiz is all over the show today, thanks for this.

Sent you a PM for someone to possibly help.