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Induna MTB Race Report 2012 The sun came up on the First Ascent Big Induna mountain bike race as the riders filed in, radiating a tangible excitement. A jubilant, festive atmosphere reigned at the venue as the last minute bike adjustments were made. Riders from all over the show, lined up on a perfect sunny winters day in Hazyview, to see how much punishment their bodies could endure on the challenging course that was dished up by the Induna Adventures team. This route resembled a play park with excitement and beauty around every corner and berm. The route was fast flowing and tested the skills of man and machine. National celebrity, Sarel, from the M-Net series, Master Chef South Africa, cooked up a storm as the MC of the day. He welcomed each rider as if a family member and hero, as they sprinted, crawled, waved, wheelied or walked with big smiles past the First Ascent finish line. <<More info>>

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Cycling Tip #4 Corners Low - Speed Turns 1. Keep a loose grip on the handlebars. Begin breaking before you hit the control. 2. Try to find the smoothest way around by focusing as far ahead as possible 3. Take caution on wet trails because it may be slippery 4. Shift down one gear before leaving the corner High - Speed Turns 1. Try to slow down before entering the corner 2. Take as wide of a turn as possible. Remember to keep your outside leg extended 3. Aim for the center of the apex, keep all of your weight on your outside leg to prevent skidding 4. Do not pull your brakes because this will cause you to lose control. Lean into the corner 5. Once you make it out of the corner, stand up and pedal hard

Cycling Tip #3 When to sit or stand on a climb Sit: Approach hill in middle ring, select a gear that maintains 70 to 80 rpm cadence. Hydrate at the bottom Shift early while seated: If running out of gears in middle ring, shift early to granny while spinning moderate cadence, apply light pedal pressure Assume the cosmic crunch: Move up on nose of the saddle, crouch down over handlebar, head forward and elbows low. Keep rear wheel churning, move upper body forward to keep front wheel down Stand: On long, consistent grades, it’s helpful to stand to relieve pressure of the back and relax legs by shifting the load to another muscle group. Select the taller cog before standing. Remain seated: Continue eyeing straight up hill for firmest packed and smoothest route. Steer around soft terrain and overly difficult sections. Relax and use gears to sustain healthy pedal tempo Definitely stand: If you enter into a roller or moderate grade in big ring at speed. rise out of saddle, sprint and use speed to bring you up the rise. Back off the pedal pressure or sit before making chain ring shifts.

Preparing for the First Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic - CYCLING TIP #2 Downhill 1. Stay off the front brakes 2. Plan ahead & Look ahead 3. Stand up & Flow 4. Use the seat & your legs 5. Don't always use the brakes 6. To jump or not to jump 7. Beware the wet stuff 8. Don't ride faster than you can handle Have you entered YET!!! http://www.indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace

Preparing for the First Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic - CYCLING TIP #1 Roots = As you approach the root: 1. Keep a 90 degree angle 2. speed up slightly 3. Pull the front wheel up and over the root, and then 4. Lunge your upper body forward for added momentum 5. be prepared for the rear tire to slide sideways a little 6. several roots in a row require concentration, good ballance, and timing. Have you entered YET!!! http://www.indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace

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The First Ascent Big Induna mountain bike race is stepping in to the heart of one of the biggest problems South Africa face. R10 of each entrant will go to the SizaBantwana children orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Currently SizaBantwana have got 400 children to care, support and empower. This effort is only a twinkle in the eye compared to the need of SizaBantwana “Caring for children” organization. Please contribute in whatever way you feel necessary: Old or new clothes (Bring to MTB registration) Blankets (Bring to MTB registration) Photo copy machine Once off financial donations Monthly financial donations Laptops (for the reading power project) Data projector (for the reading power project) Strong steel fan Library sealing (for the reading power project)

New Distance!!! The First Ascent Big Induna mountain bike race is introducing a new distance this year: The Seasons in Africa 20km! This distance will differ from the 10km fun ride in that: · There will be prize money for the first 3 cyclists in both genders in the one and only, overall category · It will follow the exact same route as the 45km 75km and 120km, up until the first water point and then head back. This means, it will be no monkey business, and a level of skill and fitness is required. Thanks to Seasons in Africa in making this new exciting distance possible to the nation.

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Valencia 10km - First Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic Sponsor. The hills around Hazyview are not flat. So do expect some climbing to warm-up the legs. The route will take you to a breathtaking waterfall, were you are welcome to take a breather. The waterpoint will come just in time to replenish the lost energy while you gather your guts to tackle the last half. Be sure that the last 800m is a downhill, that will make you smile all the way home. http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/skyw2lker/VALENCIAFINALLOGO.jpg

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It is amazing how people can support each other in difficult times. Hazyview community is amazing.

The First Ascent Big Induna MTB race is being dubbed a SELECTION race for our RSA Team to MTB Marathon World Champs later this year!

Event Name: The First Ascent Big INDUNA MTB Classic 2012 When: 9 June 2012 Where: Induna Adventures, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, Mpumulanga Category: MTB Induna Adventures is calling all mountain bikers for a life changing experience!! How much fun can you have on a mountain bike? The answer will be found on 9 June at the 2012 First Ascent Big Induna MTB challenge in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. Team Induna is working around the clock to perfect rider & spectator satisfaction by adding more value to the venue and dishing up a route with a difference. This is your opportunity to ride in a unique and spectacular environment. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the First Ascent Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! Making the race even more enjoyable is the Lowveld’s warm winter climate, a welcome break from the chilly highveld, camping at the venue will be comfortable and the race atmosphere festive. This is truly a Mountain Bike race for those of us who want the full experience, a race where skill and determination can outrace and outwit just mere fitness. An epic mountain bike race isn’t defined by distance alone, it’s a bellyful of thrills, a mud splattered grin and the satisfaction in your own personal victory! Give your bike what it really wants, and what you deserve! http://youtu.be/3kTPkj488Zo http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/skyw2lker/_AMN4346_.jpg Accommodation Specials!!! http://indunaadventu...e/accommodation Casa Do Sol weekend special R630pp Sharing R900pp Single Bed & Breakfast Go to Event Page Big Induna MTB Classic Race/Title Sponsor http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/skyw2lker/FirstAscentLogo-Performancetestedgear-Highres300dpi.jpg

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Event Name: Induna Cross Country 2012 When: 10 March 2012 Where: Induna Adventures, Hazyview, Mpumulanga Category: MTB It is time again to bedazzle all mountain bikes with the under marketed and understated Induna Adventures Cross Country course at Hazyview. It is long gone time to rekindle the desire to improve all of our mountain bike skills on a controlled manner. Come and test your skills by riding our all ride able yet challenging Lap racing course. Riding on the Induna Cross country course is like a play park full of super tube rides it will definitely score a 10 on anybody “fun-meter” The course does not follow any of the Annual Big Induna mountain bike marathon, and thus dishing up a whole new experience for all old-comers. Join with us in the establishing of cross country lap racing in South Africa as the only mountain bike Olympic discipline. The course holds nothing back Why Cross Country Lap racing: - It is an excellent spectator sport - You improve your skills by riding a challenging course more than ones. This means you can anticipate how to ride the next lap. - You can compete not just against other riders up against your own lap times - The best of all mountain bike riding terrain ramped in one course. Down-Hill The free spirit of downhill mountain biking is hovering over the air @ Induna Adventures. Justin Victor has come up with a downright fantastic course on their property. We’re talking about Bambu bush tunnels; Bridges; Switchbacks; straigties; downies; lefties; righties and all other descriptive words to explain how great the course is. The idea is to make it ride able for any interesting fella. You can ride it on any mountain bike with 2 wheels. The whole course goes throw an indigenous bush pocket and ends up in the Sabie River. (For the over extremists) There is just no way that you should skip this opportunity that’s laid on the table for any mountain biker to devour. Came and munch up the course with is in search for true satisfaction How to enter? You can enter direct with us: Fax completed Entry Form with proof of payment to 086 676 6031 or email entry form to info@indunaadventures.com Download Entry Form Here; http://indunaadventures.com/induna-cross-country/ Go to Event Page

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