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The BIG DROP. Very fast, so watch your speed at the bottom!http://mytracx.com/media/rokgallery/1/1a812e75-d2f0-4bb6-dbe1-9d3a0083c696/beadc0ba-187b-4c43-e638-4dd10c305595.jpg

Some more Single Track!http://mytracx.com/media/rokgallery/a/a477d0e0-7105-4e93-8c4a-462f64acf4b9/d2e171db-f3e5-4625-a157-4c17bac107ee.jpg

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XCO#1 Location: S33 57 26.4 E22 31 46.8 Route Description: Main Categories Distance: 5.7km Climb: 134m Start on the edge of the forest opposite the corner of the soccer field turning immediately onto single track, turning hard right, over protruding roots leading down the slight incline to cross the bog and the pallet bridge across a ditch. Now for a short climb on some of the original single track at Saasveld for a fast flowing section to cross the service road into Drop One. For the not so technical riders, hang a hard left, then hairpin right hander to join the riders coming down the drop in the service road. Now for a short distance through some indigenous forest to climb out towards the T-junction, turning right for a low grade climb on towards the main service road, turning right again at the top of the climb. A short flat section to grab a drink, then turn left onto single track again which runs through the Grave Yard and some fast flowing track over some light technical rocks to join up with the service road next to the Garden Route Dam. Enjoy this flat section of road to turn right in the corner onto some single track that will lead up the Damn Climb. This track pops out in the T-junction of the main service road, which will be crossed at an angle, straight onto some fast single track leading down into the Valley, to cross the stream over a sturdy wooden bridge and climb out hard on the switchbacks. Cross the service road at the top into some young pine forest to get to Pig’s Paradise and over the Big Drop. For the non-technical riders, keep left above the drop to circle around to join up with the other riders coming down the drop in the service road. Now for a short section of road through some indigenous forest again to the last sharp leg burning climb over some exposed tree roots to the Finish Line and Feed Zone when exiting the forest next to the main tarmac road. Route Description: Fun/Open and Sprogs/Nippers Distance: 4.6km Start on the edge of the forest opposite the corner of the soccer field turning immediately onto single track, turning hard right, over protruding roots leading down the slight incline to cross the bog and the pallet bridge across a ditch. Now for a short climb on some of the original single track at Saasveld for a fast flowing section to turn hard left when entering the service road, then into the right hander hairpin. Now for a short distance through some indigenous forest to climb out towards the T-junction, turning right to carry on towards the main service road, turning right again at the top of the climb. Carry on straight past the old Pine forest, then turn right at the T-junction again for a short straight section to turn right again at the next junction, going down the service road to turn left onto single track leading into some young pine forest to get to Pig’s Paradise, joining the service road again at the bottom for a short section of road through some indigenous forest to the last sharp leg burning climb over some exposed tree roots to the Finish Line and Feed Zone when exiting the forest next to the main tarmac road.

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A new route profile will be posted as soon as the course has been finalized.

A new route map will be posted as soon as the course has been finalized.

Route description: A new route description will be posted soon as a route change had to be done due to facilities that has been cancelled by NMMU Saasveld campus.

Event Name: MyTracX Night Race When: 3 November 2012 Where: Denne-Oord, George, Western Cape Category: MTB The MyTracX Night Race will be hosted at Denne-Oord Water Works. The track will consist mostly of jeep track with sections of easy flowing single track in between. Race Format: Relay team of two (2) riders or Solo Categories: Men, women, mixed. Entry Fees: R300/team, R150/solo rider (online) R330/team, R170/solo rider (late) Registration will be open from 14h00 till 17h30 at the venue with the track open for pre-riding from 14h00 till 17h30. Racing will start at 18h00 till 22h00. The winners will be the team/s who completed the most number of laps. Spot prizes can be won throughout the race. The feeding/technical zone will be well lit, but riders would need proper lights to negotiate the track. All riders would need to have proper headlights as well as a fully functional rear/red light. Food and beverages on sale at the venue as well as a technical zone with mobile workshop. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Knysna Pennypinchers/Coaches Corner Cycling XCO Series #5 When: 25 August 2012 Where: Denne-Oord, George, Western Cape Category: MTB The fifth and final leg of the South Western Districts XCO series takes place at Denne-Oord in George on a brand new track and will be hosted by MyTracX. Entryfees: Categories: R70/race (online) R300 for whole series (online) R80 for late entries Open/Fun: R50/race (online) R200 for whole series (online) R60 for late entries On-line entries can be done at www.mytracx.com while late entries and registration can be done on the day at the venue from 08h00 till 10h00. Online entries close on Wednesday, 22 August 2012. The track will be marked well in advance for riding and will be open forofficial practice on race day from 08h00 till 10h00. Racing starts at 10h30 with the Open/Fun class. Categories will start at 11h30. Food an beverages will be on sale on the day at the venue. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Knysna Pennypinchers/Coaches Corner Cycling XCO Series #2 When: 21 April 2012 Where: Witfontein, George, Western Cape Category: MTB The second leg of the South Western Districts XCO series takes place at Cape Nature's Witfontein reserve and will be hosted by MyTracX. The track consist of mostly single track with short sections of jeep track. Entry Fees: Categories: R70/race (online) R300 for whole series (online) R80 for late entries Open/Fun: R50/race (online) R200 for whole series (online) R60 for late entries Online entries can be done at www.mytracx.com while late entries and registration can be done on the day at the venue from 08h00 till 10h00. Online entries close on Wednesday, 18 April 2012. The track will be marked well in advance for riding and will be open for official practice on race day from 08h00 till 10h00. Racing starts at 10h30 with the Open/Fun class. Categories will start at 11h30. Food an beverages will be on sale on the day at the venue. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Knysna Pennypinchers/Coaches Corner Cycling XCO Series #1 When: 18 February 2012 Where: Garden Route Dam, George, Western Cape Category: MTB The first leg of the South Western Districts XCO series kicks off at the Garden Route Dam and will be hosted by the Hillbillies MTB Club. The track consist mostly of jeep track with some fast flowing single track included. Entry fees: Categories: R70/race (online) R300 for whole series (online) R80 for late entries Open/Fun R50/race (online) R200 for whole series (online) R60 for late entries Online entries can be done at www.mytracx.com while late entries and registration can be done on the day at the venue from 08h00 till 10h00. Online entries close on Wednesday, 15 February 2012. The track will be marked well in advance for riding and will be open for official practice on race day from 08h00 till 10h00. Racing starts at 10h30 with the Open/Fun class. Categories will start at 11h30. Food an beverages will be on sale on the day at the venue. Bring your costume for a well deserved cool down in the pool afterwards. Go to Event Page

Sorry, I only picked up this thread now - been too busy organizing a race. As you are a student, you can hopefully do some adding up: 800km jeep track with vehicle Route markers x385 Generators Portable Toilets Marshals Food for all officials Shall I go on with the list, or bore the rest of the riders with all the details. You are welcome to PM me for more intimate details.

Friend of mine did the 32km MTB Argus and finished 3rd according to Racetec timing, but was not considered for a position prize because he did not start in the A group. So much for timed racing while nowhere on their rules and regulations page is mentioned that you will only be considered for a position prize if you start in the correct group. I will not ride such a race, thank you!

Albertus, I wish you a speedy recovery. This year started off all wrong with lots of riders involved in accidents. I still have 50 days to go before I'm allowed back on my bike, with a friend still in hospital with a broken pelvis after an encounter with a dog. I hope and pray that it will get better from now on!

This happened while still cruising to meet some friends early Sunday morning to go for a ride. Took a short cut across the church property on a cement paver path and slipped on a wet, mossy section doing 12km/h. Supplied some good entertainment for the early morning service worshipers as I was lying right in front of the main entrance of the church. The minister assured me on Monday that quite a few prayers were said for me at the service though, which I appreciate It also helps when your friends have the direct number to the guys at ER24 to get some really fast response. Now I am languishing in hospital waiting for the worst swelling to go down and watching for infection as it was a compound fracture while being hooked up to an IV bag with some nice antibiotics.

Some fresh scars and nice Ti equipment. Specs: Date: 02 January 2011 Length: 380mm Diameter: 10mm Colour: Lime Green Position: Right leg - Tibia - Internal Weight: Unknown Damage to other equipment: None Current Position: George Mediclinic

See: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/91429-george-area-rides/

Some great single track at Saasveld close to the Garden Route Dam.

The pool was utilized in George last year.

I am available for a ride at Hakerville next week. Time/date when you would like to go. Attached find the gdb Garmin file if the route.

I just wonder how the "people" that is striking will react if they were injured and is unable to receive medical help.

My Magiclight has done its 2nd TB. Three of our team used Magiclights while the 4th member used a Bl... Needless to say, his battery died just before Suurbron after starting in the dark at Bergplaas. I generally get 8h from a charge using combination dim/bright. For the price, there is really nothing to compare it with.