de Wildt off roader

Please like our FB page : de Wildt off road series , to have look at the fun the guys had on Saturday . We had one participant that was 78 years old & completed the 35 km and enjoyed it !

We are from De Wildt ... We push on and push thru ! After the weekends event , we actually feel very posative ; NO ONE GOT LOST , and everyone enjoyed the route . We even found a lost set of car keys & cellphone ! Gauteng North cycling actually asked us , if we would be interested in hosting another event prior to 8 November 2014 . The jury is still out on this one Thank you so much for all your feedback & suggestions . We have learned a great deal , Grrrrr

For the riders joining is tomorrow , Please go to our Facebook page , De Wildt Off road series to have a look some snap shots of the scenery & examples of the route marking

NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH GOOD NEWS THURSDAY Saturdays event have been changed to a free ride ! As it will not be a timed event . Due to various reasons we decided to postpone the race to 8 November 2014 . For those that have entered online ; your entey fees will be carried . As we are commited to presenting a professional series on the best route in Gauteng the ride will be open to anyone that want to have a decent practice or a leisurely ride on the 35 km . The route will still be well marshalled & marked . There will just be no time keeping and one water point only . There will be eats & drinks on sale See you all the on Saturday morning

NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH GOOD NEWS THURSDAY Saturdays event have been changed to a free ride ! As it will not be a timed event . Due to various reasons we decided to postpone the race to 8 November 2014 . For those that have entered online ; your entey fees will be carried . As we are commited to presenting a professional series on the best route in Gauteng the ride will be open to anyone that want to have a decent practice or a leisurely ride on the 35 km . The route will still be well marshalled & marked . There will just be no time keeping and one water point only . There will be eats & drinks on sale See you all the on Saturday morning

Gents , Thank you for the feedback . Here is just some appetizers : * The marking is being done completely different from last time ; Color coding used on the various routes , with LARGE sign posts at splits * The water points have been beefed up ... Now includes tyre repair facilities ! And for the takers on the 55 k's some eats to power you UP ! * and more importantly , the routes are in pristine condition and above all there is sunny skies forecasted for Saturday ! PS our Marshall's are better trained & equipped No guts , no glory ...

Good morning Hubbers , Difficult question today ... We have only received 22 entries ... Why ?

Pleae go and like out Facebook page , De Wildt off road series , To keep up to date

The profile of the 35 & 55 kilos should be available on Wednesday

PS Our water points have even further improved , Route marking drastically changed & increased , And we will have better educated Marshall's, Your times will be send thru for SA seeding & to the KIA ranking system

Sunny Sunday greetings Hubbers , Here is some more info on the de Wildt MTB challenge , Next race : 10 May 2014 & then 8 November 2014 The race starts & Finish at Laerskool Vissershoek , who is also the only beneficery from the event .They are the oldest farm school in GP 124 yrs young ! S : 25 deg 39 " 39 28.3 ' E 27 deg 57"15 ' 55 km R160 - 35 km R130 - 10 km R80 5/1 for kiddos R30 Entry form on Cycle lab Route info : “De Wildt nestles at the foot of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains and the route will take you through beautiful landscape scenery that will offer you a generous mixed route that include single track and technical climbs. Be sure to watch out for wildlife and antelope along the route” Any questions : Anton du Plessis 082 574 0543 or anton@thegrowingbusiness.co.za

Sunny Sunday greetings Hubbers , Here is some more info on the de Wildt MTB challenge , Next race : 10 May 2014 & then 8 November 2014 The race starts & Finish at Laerskool Vissershoek , who is also the only beneficery from the event .They are the oldest farm school in GP 124 yrs young ! S : 25 deg 39 " 39 28.3 ' E 27 deg 57"15 ' 55 km R160 - 35 km R130 - 10 km R80 5/1 for kiddos R30 Entry form on Cycle lab Route info : “De Wildt nestles at the foot of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains and the route will take you through beautiful landscape scenery that will offer you a generous mixed route that include single track and technical climbs. Be sure to watch out for wildlife and antelope along the route” Any questions : Anton du Plessis 082 574 0543 or anton@thegrowingbusiness.co.za

Good evening Hubbers , Just a reminder our second MTB challenge at the school . And yes , the marking will be sorted , Our water points are improved , & Some other surprises ...

Event Name: DE WILDT OFF ROAD SERIES , MTB Challenge When: 10 May 2014 Where: Laerskool Vissershoek , de Wildt , Pretoria, Gauteng Category: MTB There are two options available ; 35 or 55 km Both routes nestles at the foot of the Magalies mountains in the well known de Wildt valley . The routes will take you thru some of the best landscapes Gauteng has on offer ; Farm lands , River beds , Bushveld forests , Grasslands & the mountain . Therefore both routes offer a generous mix of single tracks & mountain climbs .Be sure to keep an eye out for the Antelope & other wildlife along the routes . Two family routes are available : 5 & 10 km The 5 km loop will take you along the farmland & Bushveld vegetation around the school Go to Event Page

Hi everyone , http://www.lsvh.co.za/mtb/ go here straight away ! The first batch of pics is ready for viewing , you like , you let me know , you get ! Please drop me a mail : anton@thegrowingbusiness.co.za with number of the picture and I will have them mailed to you . Our apologies that it took so long , but between a passionate photographer & website bug ... it took longer than anticipated . The next batch will be up by this Thursday . Please keep an eye out for the improvements we will be making . We will keep you posted . Grrrrrrrr.....

Hi , All the results from Saturday is available on sarankings The pics will be available over the weekend

A SPECIAL THANK YOU ! To the Guys & Girls from BB Nissan Sinoville . Without their support and sponsorship we would not have been able to host the event .

Good evening , Thank you once again to every rider that supported us the weekend . Jip there we slipped and fell ! So with plasters on the elbows , cotton wool in our noses & ointment on our foreheads , we good to go . . It was our first and most certainly not our last ! We have had comments that we can build on . Our biggest weakness was our route marking . Here there will be GREAT improvements . Watch this space , as we will keep you posted as to the planned changes . Please give us a hand by giving us as much feedback as you can , Good or bad . Where did we slip ? How can we improve ? Any other suggestions ? The results : Please use the following link : www.lsvh.co.za , Gauteng North Cycling is working on the results and committed to have them ready by Thursday ... I'm nit sure why it should take this long ...<p>The pics of the challengers : Both photographer's said their edited pics will be available for download from Thursday onwards . Between the 2 of them there have taken more than 1000

Good mornig to you all , Will send you the links for the results & pics later today Have a great one

Proud to say ... 242 participants in the First MTB challenge in the De Wildt Off Road series !

Proud to say ... 242 participants in the First MTB challenge in the De Wildt Off Road series !

Thank you so much , for your open and honest comments . It is much appreciated . We need to improve , it was our first one for MTB & there is lots of potential in the route . We learned some valueable lessons We would like to thank everyone that supported us . Please feel free to add any comments here or drop us a mail , anton@thegrowingbusiness.co.za Have a great weekend

Thank you so much , for your open and honest comments . It is much appreciated . We need to improve , it was our first one for MTB & there is lots of potential in the route . We learned some valueable lessons We would like to thank everyone that supported us . Please feel free to add any comments here or drop us a mail , anton@thegrowingbusiness.co.za Have a great weekend

Hallo guys & girls , Just to let you know , with the blessed rain we had last night the dust has settled, and the terra firma is ready to except you . The routes are lovely , marking are done , boxes are built & the pallet bridges is nailed down . And as important , the farm fresh munchies is getting prepared. see you in the morning, we are looking forward to hosting you . PS make sure you get your rest tonight !

If you like technical , You should enter the 55 Are you guys up to the challenge ?