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Route will be properly marked, I've requested this myself even though I know the route I know how it feels when the route markings are lacking. Points of importance: After the single track you will turn left to join up on the farm road again. This will be a straight stretch that will end up here: The route goes to the right http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h46m05s228.jpg The route will then take you past the a farm entrance (the road turn naturally to the right) At about 22km in you will find this: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h49m23s230.jpg The route split will follow and the 1ste water point will be here: 72km route to the left 50km route to the right http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h50m15s244.jpg The 50km route is then straight onwards until you hit the Kopperfontein road (you can only go either left/right). Turn Right you will now start heading in the direction of the "wind farm". For the 72km guys and gals: The route will also end up at the Kopperfontein road here: Also turn right http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h48m21s122.jpg This will take you on a straight road and the next water point will be at the turn off which will be to the left here: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h48m52s179.jpg This will take you through some farm lands and you will end up with a descent to this section where you have to turn right after the low water bridge otherwise you will end up in Moorreesburg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h54m30s231.jpg This will end up here and it will be the gate as below: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h55m06s80.jpg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h55m50s7.jpg The next turn off will be at the below farm house (you will turn right here) http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h50m59s167.jpg Following the road will then lead you to this section where you need to turn right again: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/vlcsnap-2014-08-25-18h51m38s49.jpg Keep heading straight until you hit the Kopperfontein road again. You will only be able to go right/left. You will now turn left and see the "wind farm". This is a couple of hundred meters from the link up of the 50km route. Here you guys and gals will head to the Kopperfontein Silo's which will require crossing the tar road. You will head straight here and go to the railway line and after the building and before the railway lines turn right. Follow the road and near the "wind farm" you will swerve off to the left and cross over the railway line and then it is about 6km along the railway line till you get to the starting/finishing area.

Notice from organizers: 23/8/2014 This one is for the race-snakes! We have decided that we will be giving a 1st place prizes for each of the 1st male & female finishers of the 72km & 50km races. 72km prizes will be a R 1 000.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne 50km prizes will be a R 500.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne We might also have more surprises in-store

Here is a track preview of our whole single track, bar the supertube section.

Not at all. The first 22km however I rode with a group of riders doing the 50km route as a social ride so the pace was not at max until I split off for my solo ride on the long route. Distance:72.87km Time: 3:10:02 (this is the moving time and not the elapse time as there were some stop and goes with the social group) Avg Speed: 23.0 km/h Elevation Gain: 559 m (deduct about 11m for looping one section of the single track twice) Avg Temperature: 29.9 °C

That is right GS Sport. This is a rather "flat" and fast race vs your normal 1500m variant of MTB races if the weather plays along. I just did the long route this Sunday and going at max race pace for the full distance will cost some endurance .

Route profiles updated for you all as well as a notice regarding online entry closure time: NOTICE: Online entries will close on Monday: 25/8/2014 Entry on the day will be available but please note the prize difference! R180 for the 72,km & 50km rides R140 for the 13km ride

THURSDAY - Cape Town Tygervalley 28 AugustThursday - Registration Sportsmans Tygervalley 15h00 - 18h00 FRIDAY - Vredenburg 29 August Friday - Registration Weskus Sport Weskus Mall Vredenburg or SATURDAY morning at the event

Yip! This sucks, now I have to follow the DH via that chat box updates :thumbdown:

About 130km give or take via N7 No actual cut off as long as you get in before dark but the lucky draw takes place at 13:00

Primarily farm roads Johny Bravo, I've ridden the routes a couple of times myself both summer and winter times and in the dry its not at all sandy like most would expect from our area bar a 100m patch on the 50km route . Winter the conditions is nice unless you have mother nature giving you little surprise like last year with some major downpour the days just preceding the event. Made for an under estimated tough but lekker race. Last years little recap:

Small update from organizers and it is good news: Just got confirmation that all the distances will be on for race day!

A Little Teaser of the single track we've been working on...

Hi Johny Bravo, I just spoke with the organizer and he said the starting times have been changed. 74km @ 08:00 50km @ 08:15 13km @ 08:30

Nah I'm just in it for the lucky draw prize no way in hell I'll make the top spot been riding to little as of late

Was treated to this stunning view overlooking the town on my ride this afternoon. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/MTB%20Stuff/20140630_175956.jpg

Event Name: Thys Du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge When: 30 August 2014 Where: Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa, Western Cape Category: MTB The Thys du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge (previously Hopefield Fynbos MTB Challenge) is a yearly MTB race held in conjunction with the Hopefield Fynbos Show. Thys du Toit was the eldest child of Jan Kwak and Tikkie du Toit from Hopefield. He was born and bred in Hopefield,went to school here from G1 to GR12- Headboy of the school in 2013 and also passed GR12 with a "A" average. He was also part of the 1ste rugby and cricket teams of the school. Since January 2014 he was a junior accountant at Fourie Oberg AND de Bruyn in Moorreesburg. He passed away on 14 April 2014 on his way back to Hopefield to attend a Church service as it would have been his Grandfarther's birthday. He left behind his mom, dad, brother Charl(17) and sister Ezelle(15). This MTB race and all others will contribute to the Thys du Toit bursary fund that will be given to one child of High school Hopefield to further their study's. Description Event Name: Thys du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge When: 30 August 2014 Where: Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa, Western Cape Category: MTB Distances: 72km, 50km and 13km (May be subject to change closer to race day and completion of the single track section) Notice from organizers: 23/8/2014 This one is for the race-snakes! We have decided that we will be giving a 1st place prizes for each of the 1st male & female finishers of the 72km & 50km races. 72km prizes will be a R 1 000.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne 50km prizes will be a R 500.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne We might also have more surprises instore 6/8/2014 Good news everyone! Just got confirmation that all the distances will be on for race day! 16/7/2014 - Starting times have been changed to: 72km @ 08:00 50km @ 08:15 13km @ 08:30 Online Entries at: http://www.entrytick...ew/mtbchallenge Entries are R160 for the 72,km and +-50km rides R 120 for the 13km ride. NOTICE: Online entries will close on Monday: 25/8/2014 Entry on the day will be available but please note the prize difference! R180 for the 72,km & 50km rides R140 for the 13km ride For More Info Contact: Willem Schoeman 082 923 2553 022 723 0024 topsecurity@sandveld.net Here are the updated route and profiles for the 72km & 50km for 2014 http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/Profile72.jpg 50km Route http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/50kmProfile.jpg Here is a look at our single track addition, profile excludes our supertube section due to ongoing construction that should be done completed a week before the race but this is about the full single track section. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/STProfile-1.jpg Also the toughest part of our single track dubbed Heartbreak hill http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/HBHill.jpg Here are just some of the prizes up for grabs: - 1 whole sheep from Nicky Latagan butchery in Moorreesburg,cut into portions - 2 nights for 2 people in a luxuary tent at Thali Thali game lodge - Cremorne Holiday Resort is sponsoring a river trip by Offshore Africa Port St John Sponsors on board for our Thys Du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge Hopefield Cremorne Transkei, Protea Hotel Saldanha, Thali Thali Private game farm, TS Protection Group, Terrason, Giant, Sportsmanswharehouse, Brooks, Land Rover N1, AND WESTCOAST SPORTS VREDENBURG MALL. Thanks to all our sponsors. More details and info will be added with time.. Go to Event Page

Watching the above I saw this one linked as suggestion Crazy/Skillzzz :eek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RkXaxQLXDY

Ek sal die boodskap aan pass vir die organiseerders wat my versoek het om dit te post. Weet met die Fynbos skou was daar 'n 46km en 72km opsie. Sal probeer uitvind hoekom daar net 'n 13km roete is. Dis half die rede waarom ek gesê het as jy in die weskus is

Event Name: Hopefield Church Carnival Ride When: 1 March 2014 Where: NG Church, Hopefield, Western Cape Category: MTB If you are in the West Coast the weekend of 1 March 2014 come join us for a casual 13km MTB ride at the Hopefield Church Carnival. Entry cost is only R 50.00 per person Registration and Start at the NG Church: Registration starts @ 07:00 Ride Starting @ 08:00 There will be lucky draws for participants PS: Not a PPA event Go to Event Page

For those interested we are planning a Burry Stander tribute ride so if you are in the area you are welcome to join us https://www.facebook...11500585615930/ Date 3 Jan 2014 Time 16H30 Start from Cartol, 38 Saldanha Road, Saldanha

Daar is 'n Social ride beplan vir 21 Desember 2013. Details is op die FB timeline

Myself and a couple of other riders joined Andre Nel and Gary Amory on their last couple of kilometers of the below initiative of theirs. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/GuideDog.jpg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/MTB%20Stuff/20131216_094317.jpg Was a great privilege to join them on their last 42km of the days total of 112km to show our support

Yesterdays ride was dirt but I think the club does both dirt and road rides. Thou I'm not an official representative/spokesperson of the club so don't quote me on that

Wel daar was bier en ontbyt na vandag se tippy

Yea phone them they are very friendly and helpful. Had my chip mounted incorrectly for my first event but had the Garmin to backup the time and they put up my result in accordance to that result. It's worth a shot to call them to see what they can sort out in the absence of a GPS recorded time perhaps.