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Very nice ride, I did this last year. Sadly, it is on the same weekend as a couple of other rides and while I am in the area it is for the Aurora Om Die Berg ride that is on the 26th. Will be cheering you guys on when we head back home from Dwarskersbos. I think I was the first mountain bike to finish last year, set the bar low at 9h15.

This was my 2nd time, first being the 2019 One Tonner. It is a beautiful pass, and the climb is gradual, I would have loved to go like mad on the downside but I was scared shitless by that time.

Well Seymour, I made it, despite the wind. But that was scary AF - had to go into the oncoming lane to have a bit more control. In total I saw less than 10 cars on my trip over the pass.

Thanks for confirming - what source did you use? I am hoping to check it on Sunday as I plan to ride over on Monday.

Is Bainskloof pass open? We have a nice little spot booked near Tulbagh next week and I was toying with the idea of riding there. Seems about 80KM via Bainskloof.

LOL - I had that at Slanghoek and was like "Ja, ek gaan haal hou my beursie in die kar".... CSA can suckit. Then go to hell. Then come back and suckit.

Excellent! Much more of a gravel grind that usual, but after my 90th blood donation earlier this week I needed a more chill pace (and race). This certainly was that with temperatures not far above zero at start. Lots of ice-cold puddles along the way and some mud here and there. This was the 10th instalment of DBX and I have done 8 of those - all of them good.

At least someone knowns Steamed Hams.

Entered! Kinda reminds me of 2017 Gravel Travel a bit.

Really? Like they did at Hopefield? No way I am paying for parking after spending that much on entering and fuel. In that case I'll just ride in from Dwarskersbos where we have a house.

https://www.auroraomdieberg.co.za/

Weather predictions can't decide if it will be wet or not. Had some hot and dry ones and some soaking ones. In for the 60KM and looking forward to the new route. I just hope they have more people manning registration this year - last year was a bit of a fluster cuck.

LOL - would you look at that - good job March me.

Rise from the dead STBB4GOOD! https://www.facebook.com/events/100626233006512

I should have posted it here in events sooner - will do so in future. Took me a lot of searching to find the event. I have no idea why organisers are not promoting events anymore - there was about 15 of us that did the 60KM today. A very cool new route - even cooler if you do not pay attention, miss a marker and add 6km to the route. Fine Breede I think is dead, like autumn splendour and Keeromberg.

Anyone else riding this tomorrow? Seems they have gone out of their way to promote this event as little as possible. 17km Ride The Vines - R150 - Start: 8 :00 35km Ride The Vines - R220 - Start: 7:45 60km Ride The Vines - R280 - Start: 7:15 Venue is the same as per usual, Olive Creek - but the route is all new. Going to be a tad on the cold side by the looks of things. Nuy Festival Trail Run and MTB | Entry Ninja – the best outdoor, fitness and sporting event entries in your area.

Oh, it was worth it! Much cheaper too even factoring in toll fee and diesel cost. I did this event last year and all I can say it the route is excellent! The rest was pathetic - the parking, the hour-long queue for the burger. That said, judging from my Strava activity feed on the day a lot of people did pony up and had a blast. I would do it again if the price is right.

Absolutely worth it. The 45km had a lekker warm up section where people could find their pace and place before starting the climb to the single track - and it was excellent. Quite a few people got to behold the amazing agility flat pedals gives you 🙃 the entire route was ridable. No complaints about the terrain, it was exactly as expected and not too demanding on my hardtail. Also clocked just under 49km.

Never rode it before, so I am pretty excited to see what it's like.