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Thanks, I can't see Jonkers being used any time soon. I wouldn't mind having one at Bloemendal, that piece down Lombards has been prepped brilliantly after summer. Those berms are amazing, they literally slingshot you out of them. Just not sure where the other stages would be, maybe from the top of Magik Forest but then not many more options after that.... pity.

Besides Delvera & Welven Pass, where are the other Enduro's held around CT?

I replaced my rear Racing Ralph with a Wolverine and so far I'm very happy with it. However, with the Cape going into the wet winter I might need to replace it with something a little more aggressive.

Gees Simon, we can take you no where Maybe it's time for a zimmerframe bud Glad you enjoyed the trail, let me know next time you're out this way. Thanks for the route mod under the culvert guys, that's a great addition to make the trail safer. I discovered it by chance on Sat afternoon

That's great news, pity I'll miss the 2nd one due to a conflict with dirt bike enduro but I'm keen on the rest

Excuse my ignorance but what's the difference? Is the Enduro class just a class that competes on the DH course rather than a dedicated Enduro trail? If so, please tell me there's plenty of chicken runs, there no way in hell I'll hit one of those gap jumps

Thanks TAAHIRWP, I was riding a 2014 Trance with the red Fatboy bars. It took me a while to get into the swing of the race, that first stage was hecticly rocky and those hairpin bends rattled my cage somewhat, especially since I wasn't wearing knee guards. I guess the nerves never helped much either but once it started to flow I was able to ride a lot smoother. Now that I have a better idea of what to expect, I'll hopefully be a little better prepared at the next event Gotta admit, the competition is damn fast, some of those boys can handle a bike, WOW

Was my first one yesterday and it's safe to say I'm hooked, good & proper. I wasn't expecting to lose a lung on the 2nd stage from sprint pedaling but it was all good. My next investment will definetly be a dropper post for my Trance, this standing and pedaling doesn't work for me. Stage 1 I placed in the 70's, Stage 2 in the 60's, Stage 3 in the 50's & Stage 4 in the 40's. Anyone know of an Enduro with 8 Stages, I think I could win it Great fun, thanks Dirtopia

Wow, looks awesome

I'd love a set of those as well, any chance you'll be willing to post some to the Cape? I'd just like the purple changed to a metalic red, kind of like an anodised red on a handlebar? If you're willing, drop me a PM with your banking details and price and I'll do an EFT asap

Looks trick

Going to be my first Enduro, looking forward to it.

Hahahaha... classic photo Must admit, I glugged down a few Mojito's around an afternoon braai as well, it was rather warm out there. Going back this afternoon for some more punishment though

Still loving my 2014 Trance. Had an Aligator 203mm rotor fitted up front and moved the 180mm to the rear, now it stops on a dime

Pleasure guys, thanks for the company, hope you managed to rehydrate well after all that climbing. Let me know when you're ready to tackle the Yellow loop, it's even better

My local hangout, so glad to see these awesome trails getting some recognition.

No matter how you try and justify why you won't do the Epic, the truth is that if you really wanted to do it, you'd make a plan. It's expensive for sure but that’s NEVER going to change, so if it's on your bucket list, best you do it now rather than later because it's only going to get more expensive and so will bikes and associated costs. Or train harder and find a sponsor. You can try and justify rather spending R30K on a family holiday or 5 local 3 day stage races but they will never be the Cape Epic. The Epic is a unique suffer fest and it's not the just the tough route that defines it, it's the whole package that sets it apart. The vibe of race camp; the relationships built up over 7 days of suffering with likeminded individuals; pushing yourself to physical limits that not even you realised you were capable off; the people you meet and see along the road; living in tents for 7 days… it’s something special people, it honestly is. I'm just glad I did the first one and got it out of my system, now I can watch the rest suffer. BTW, I’m in no way associated to the Cape Epic, I did it once and since then I’ve tried to be there most years in one form or other, twice as a mechanic, once as a motorcycle media rider and once as support. This year I missed it and I’m still regretting it, I just love the vibe of this race, it’s addictive. I’ve also done the TransAlps and although it was an awesome experience, it never matched the Epic it terms of race spirit. Make a plan!!!

I recon we might see the Tour move out to the Northern burbs for the first time in history :-) A colleague just mentioned something I never thought of. If they detour the route over OKW and the wind picks up strongly during the day can you just imagine the risk of ash inhalation? It would be a huge safety issue for riders. Interesting days we live in.

And as long as they know we have this attitude the theft and attacks will continue because you are classed as soft targets

Anyone thought of using a drone (quad copter) to find these fkers or would the trees make it impossible to spot them?

I'm looking at packing heat again as well. How do you carry your weapon Smurfy, on your person or on the bike? I found that when I carry on my person, the weapon picks up moisture and it starts rusting. However packing on the bike is not ideal because if you get hit with something and seperated from the bike you're stuffed.

Well done Tau, I'm impressed cuzzie, those 24hr events are never easy

Having some fun at the G-Spot on my Trance. Haven't got the nads to hit the bigger jump yet, maybe next time

As soon as I read the words "Offshore" or "Abroad" then I switch off, the modus operandi is generally always the same with a twist or two.

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