100%. $$ for a premium race. Which is what we got. My only complaint was stage 6, the rest was incredible and very well organized. Definitely doing this again next year.
The issue wasn't just the wind. It was the (in my opinion) irresponsible route choice for today. Descends like we had to do today are extremely unsafe on a gravel bike. Or even a hard tail MTB. It was like an epic stage. I think Kevin will be facing some hard criticism after today's stage if the feeling around camp is to be believed.
I see there is an entry up for sale if anyone is still looking: https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/event-entries/855433/gravel-burn-2025-entry-for-sale
He should do well in the water crossings then 😜. JK, that's super exciting! Only 3 weeks to go. Did my last looooong rides this weekend and now just shorter efforts and hoping to stay healthy.
Agreed. And the ones I know that didn't manage to get the training in, already sold their entries (within minutes) and will try to prepare better for next year.
I'm preparing to spend between 5 - 7 hours in the saddle each day. Luckily the weather is warming a bit in PTA so I've been able to get a couple of 5 hour mid day rides in the heat.
Thanks, got mine as well. Although I'm in Open according to the SMS and not vets 40-49 where I entered. Anyone have contact details? Can't see anything on the site.
Exactly. Weird decision to allow someone to serve the penalty during the race. Would be the same as letting an F1 driver serve a time penalty during a normal stop when they would have stopped in any case.
Don't even have my results on the page. Not sure why we still need to use a company that has a results page from the 1990's. I hate to say it, but even Racetec seem better.
Nope. You'll need to use FIT File Tools or similar to change the device to a Garmin device and then upload to Garmin Connect. Completely ridiculous, but that's the only way at the moment.
