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Big dude? Friend of mine came down in first corner. Handlebar broke in the fall. Fortunately I was not riding (flu) and was able to take him to hospital. He was operated same night. Collarbone had a bad break. Funny thing - he called the ambulance services at the event when he was at his car and they did not want to transport him to hospital. Not sure why.

Any live TV coverage tomorrow?

Brondal road could cause race not to be sanctioned. Not safe at all.

Maybe he can go help Zimbabwe cycling...

Drove on the R42 now. Not to badmouth the organisers but there are plenty of small but deep potholes on that section. Really hope it will be filled or that we dont pass there...

Will number collection at the start be possible? Bit difficult for cyclists from out-of-town to collect beforehand.

Great event. Thank you to the organisers and all involved. I got dropped from the AL bunch at about 40km when most was riding in the middle and to the right side of the road. I stuck to the left but the wind was too much for me on my own. When that bakkie with the mattrass on nearly caused a collision pushing oncoming vehicles off the road and nearly hit the marshals bike from behind I pulled back. Maybe marshals can at least take photos of riders crossing the line and have them DQ'd afterwards?

Maybe a fellow hubber can collect for you guys?

Had a look at the website now - WOW...like the prize money. Sent from my SM-J105F using Tapatalk

Yes. But only olympic distance. Still strengthening a knee from IM injury. Sent from my SM-J105F using Tapatalk

We were 6 athletes from Ermelo. None of us had any problems. All had positive feedback. Sent from my SM-J105F using Tapatalk

Abrahamsrust one? Did the half last year in preparation for IM. I liked the event. Think its worth a try. Will be going again in Feb. Sent from my SM-J105F using Tapatalk

SPUR SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE Ermelo Schools MTB EXCO We are proud to announce that we will be hosting the Spur Mpumalanga High School Race #6 at Ermelo on the 17th of September 2016. The full details are as follows: Date: Saturday, 17th of September 2016 Venue: Die Oogappel – N11 Amersfoort Road – GPS: Lat -26.590559 & Lon 29.979391 Racing Format: There will be different MTB courses to suite the age groups better. These courses are spectator friendly. Categories: Sub Nipper Boys / Girls 6 – 7 yrs. Nipper Boys/ Girls 8 – 10 yrs. Sprog Boys / Girls 11 – 12 yrs. Sub Junior Boys / Girls 13 – 14 yrs. Youth Woman / Boys 15 – 16 yrs. Junior Boys / Girls 17 – 18 yrs. Categories are determined by age as at 31 December 2016 Entry fee: R60.00 per rider Email entries: benitaph@gmail.com – payment will be done at the event itself. Line entries: Saturday, 1st of August 2015 - 07H00 – 09H30 @ Die Oogappel, Ermelo Junior prize giving for Primary School learners: 11H30 @ venue Senior prize giving for High School learners: 15H30 @ venue Program of events: 07H00 – 09H30 Registration 07H00 – 09H30 Course open for training & warm-up 10H00 Sub Nipper Boys / Girls 10H30 Nipper Boys / Girls 11H00 Sprog Boys / Girls 11H30 Junior Prize giving 12H00 Sub Junior Boys / Girls 13H00 Youth Woman / Junior Girls 14H00 Youth Boys / Junior Boys 15H00 Parents race / relay 15H30 Prize giving General: Medals to all finishers Food stalls: For breakfast Bacon Rolls will be available Lunch there will be Boere Wors Rolls, Donuts Tuck shop with water, cold drinks, sweets and chips Open to all school riders, all you need is a bike and a helmet All points counting towards National Finals at Bekker High School,Magaliesburg. Directions to venue: Towards Amersfoort, N11. Just 5km outside of Ermelo. Turn left on a gravel road at the water reservoir – follow the direction given on the gravel road. GPS: Lat -26.590559 & Lon 29.979391 Accommodation options: Heads on Beds with Tel: 017 819 4707 is your one stop for accommodation - they will bring you into contact with a B&B that will suite your needs.