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  1. hi there, is there a map or route profile for the 40km MTB event?
  2. Hay cK is the 500m ascent part of the 27km route? Do you have a profile of the 27km?
  3. There is the event the Lord of the Chain Rings 3 day stage race in Hogsback where the terrain covered is so varied that after each stage you have covered cross country type technical single track sections, climbed mountains and obviously come down the mountains as well where downhill skills will definitely count in your advantage. Check it here: www.spurlotcr.co.za
  4. Oh, WAIT!!! I see now what you used...... the price of R4250 for the "Lord of the Chain Rings" that you have in there is the price that includes 4 nights HOTEL ACCOMMODATION and ALL meals!!!
  5. Hi Dubber! Awesome work putting this together THANKS!! Just one thing I noticed quickly is: The prices you have for (PE2PLETT ; DR Evil Classic and Wines 2 Wales) are for single riders, and the price for the Lord of the Chain Rings is for the team of 2 riders.
  6. Wow! Not sure what happened this week......entries are suddenly streaming in!! Must be pay day So those that want to book accommodation best act quick!!
  7. We are actually contemplating making the after party the official STAGE 4!!
  8. Hay Feltgood, don't know what happened to our original hub thread, but it disappeared I think the LotCR is suited for the 29ers, although there are some tight single track sections, with short sharp little inclines where the 26ers will be more suited.....but as a whole.....29ers will be first choice for some.
  9. Entries for the 2013 Lord of the Chain Rings are OPEN!! For Entry Instructions, CLICK HERE. The Hogsback Lord of the Chain Rings MTB is a 3 day stage race with each day’s stage starting and finishing in Hogsback. Riders will endure approximately 200km of varied terrain: forested single track, cattle track, jeep track and varied farm roads as they make their way to the finish line.Our strategy is to provide a challenging, yet achievable stage range, where cyclist’s individual needs are of the utmost priority. Our cyclists need to feel that they have experienced true Eastern Cape Hospitality and a varied riding experience that only the Eastern Cape can offer. Riders will also notice our strong commitment to the communities along the way as well as the high-level of involvement and hospitality from the local community.And to all those "old school" riders who say that medals and trophies are over-rated because they have acumulated so many over the years: The finishers medals and trophies custom and hand made for this event will surely be whipped out and displayed at many family gatherings for show-and-tell! You will have to see them and feel them, to believe them!The Hogsback Lord of the Chain Rings MTB is a 3 day stage race with each day’s stage starting and finishing in Hogsback. This year 2013 will be its 4th year! Riders will endure approximately 200km of varied terrain: forested single track, cattle track, jeep track and varied farm roads as they make their way to the finish line. Our strategy is to provide a challenging, yet achievable stage range, where cyclist’s individual needs are of the utmost priority. Our cyclists need to feel that they have experienced true Eastern Cape Hospitality and a varied riding experience that only the Eastern Cape can offer. Riders will also notice our strong commitment to the communities along the way as well as the high-level of involvement and hospitality from the local community. And to all those "old school" riders who say that medals and trophies are over-rated because they have acumulated so many over the years: The finishers medals and trophies custom and hand made for this event will surely be whipped out and displayed at many family gatherings for show-and-tell! You will have to see them and feel them, to believe them! 2013 Race Dates : 14 - 16 November 2013 ENTRY FEE: Included in the Full Team entry fee of R 8,500-00 is: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights full hotel accommodation and all meals, quality race tops and a goodie bag with some very indigenous goodies (sorry, no magic mushrooms till after the race!! :-) ) - Accommodation will be provided by the Hogsback Inn Hotel, The Edge & Nutwoods Park. If you want the above entry and want to stay in the Arminel Hotel, there is an additional R500 booking charge. And this year you choose your accommodation preference on entry, so if you want to get into specific accommodation, you must act FAST! There is a budget entry fee of R 4,600-00 which includes: Entry into the race for the two entrants, lunch every race day supplied by Spur, quality race tops and a goodie bag (same as above). This year we are making available again the well received and exciting new Dormitory Entry Option. This entry option costs R 6,400-00 per team of 2 and gives you: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights dormitory style accommodation at Away with the Fairies or Hobbiton-on-Hogsback including all meals, quality race tops and a goodie bag(same as above goody bags). And do not worry, each person gets his own double-bunk, so no sleeping under your team mates smelly socks! Then there is the Family Weekend entry fee of R 14,500.00 which includes: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights full hotel accommodation in one of the Arminel family chalets and all meals for 2 entrants, 2 partners and up to 4 kids(under 8 yrs), quality race tops and a goodie bag with some very indigenous goodies. The 4 nights and meals are from dinner on Wednesday evening 13 November till breakfast on Sunday morning 17 November 2013. For more info and Online Entries go to www.lotcr.co.za
  10. I'm probably not going to be popular for this post.....but..... see the below sign that the IMBA (International Mountain Bike Associasion) has developed.......we are at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to trail sharing :-(
  11. Here is another environmentalist minimizing his impact on the trail.......wonder if anyone knows him?
  12. We had some MTB Royalty in attendance at this year's event, with the likes of: Charles Stander (Burrie's dad) Songo Fipaza (Songo.Info) Brendon Davids (2011 African Junior Continental Champ) Patrick Belton (Junior Cross Country African Champion) Kendal Ryan (USA National Road Champ)
  13. Jason Meaton showing us how one should be riding in the forests to minimize your impact on the trails..... a true environmentalist
  14. Hi Guys!! We just want to say a SPECIAL THANKS to all the AWESOME participants that came and did the 3rd annual Lord of the Chain Rings event! You guys...the riders....made it super special for us and everyone else. The weather was amazing this year on all 3 days.....ok, maybe a little hot on day 1.... but everybody enjoyed the routes, the atmosphere and don't forget the Away with the Fairies afterparty was something of legend again!! THANKS GUYS!
  15. Hi Guys, our very own Liam Victor will be on Super Cycling tonight at 19:00 on SS2 to promote the 2012 Lord of the Chain Rings event! Be sure to see what the organisers have been up to! And if you want to get in on the action.....we are allowing 5 team entries after the TV coverage!! Eastern Cape Mountain Biking is slowly but surely getting on the Map! Thanks for all your support over the years! The ECMTB Team.
  16. One of our team members is going to be on Super Cycling next week Tuesday to tell viewers a bit about the Lord of the Chain Rings! How Cool is That!!!
  17. Songo Fipaza from Songo.Info has just entered to come and do the Lord of the Chain Rings!!! He has obviously heard somewhere about the amazing trails in these Hogsback mountains!! Welcome onboard Songo!! You're a LEGEND!!
  18. Only 10 Team spots still available!!! R7800 gets you and your teammate 4 nights hotel accommodation and ALL meals, and 3 days of the MOST AMAZING mountain biking in the entire Eastern Cape!! R5800 gets you and your teammate 4 nights dormitory style accommodation with ALL meals included as well!! And 3 days amazing riding! More info at www.ecmtb.co.za
  19. Exciting News!!! We have just gotten sponsorship from Old Mutual to have a brand new race category!! So we are going to have prizes and leaders jerseys for the MASTERS CATEGORY!! Masters = Combined age of 100years and up for the team.
  20. Hay SwissVan!! Long time no hear!! Crankcase alley may.....or.....maynot be in Stage 3...... Are you coming to ride the LotCR again this year? BRAND SPANKING new stage 1 this year.....never been raced before......dr Fick'n'Evil has been scouting BIGTIME!!
  21. Hay Guys There have been a couple unfortunate cancellations So that means there are a few new spots available with full accommodation again!!
  22. currently, there are only 20 team entries still available. The Arminel Hotel is full, but there are still a few spots in VERY nice hotels.....(some even closer to the start finish area) will be posting a link soon to a list of other accommodation spots in Hogsback that you can book yourselves in if you take the budget entry option.
  23. The LORD OF THE CHAIN RINGS is now POWERED BY: STIHL!!!
  24. Event Name: LORD OF THE CHAIN RINGS 2012 3 Day MTB Stage Race When: 15 November 2012 - 17 November 2012 Where: Hogsback, Eastern Cape Category: MTB ENTRY FEE: Included in the Full Team entry fee of R 7,800-00 is: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights full hotel accommodation and all meals, quality race tops and a goodie bag with some very indigenous goodies (sorry, no magic mushrooms till after the race!! :-) ) - Accommodation will be provided by the Hogsback Inn Hotel, The Edge & Nutwoods Park. If you want the above entry and want to stay in the Arminel Hotel, there is an additional R400 booking charge. There is a budget entry fee of R 4,200-00 which includes: Entry into the race for the two entrants, lunch every race day supplied by Spur, quality race tops and a goodie bag (same as above). This year we are introducing an exciting new Dormitory Entry Option. This entry option costs R 5,800-00 per team of 2 and gives you: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights dormitory style accommodation at Hobbiton-on-Hogsback including all meals, quality race tops and a goodie bag(same as above goody bags). And do not worry, each person gets his own double-bunk, so no sleeping under your team mates smelly socks! Then there is the Family Weekend entry fee of R 13,600.00 which includes: Entry into the race for the two entrants, 4 nights full hotel accommodation in one of the Arminel family chalets and all meals for 2 entrants, 2 partners and up to 4 kids(under 8 yrs), quality race tops and a goodie bag with some very indigenous goodies. The 4 nights and meals are from dinner on Wednesday evening 14 November till breakfast on Sunday morning 18 November Go to Event Page
  25. we've extended the entry closing to the 20th August!! Still space for 5 more teams and 4 more solo riders.
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