NickmtbTrails

*** over built course. Never the less a great race. Inside scoop ,the attached photo was my first choice for the Paris 2024 MTB venue. Course designers don’t have the final say in what happens during the construction phase. Hopefully this changes in the future. Regards NF Dm me if you have any questions on Course design.

Event Name: Old Boys Invitational When: 26 September 2014 - 28 September 2014 Where: Weston Agri College to Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB ABOUT The Old Boys Invitational is a fully-supported two day mountain bike stage race, open to only 300 entries – 60 from each of the five schools invited for the inaugural event: Maritzburg College, Hilton College, Michaelhouse, Kearsney and Weston Agricultural College. Entrants must be either Old Boys of those schools or have some connection to the Schools. The Old Boys Invitational is a fun, social event with a competitive team edge to it, with the results of the backmarkers being as important as the results of the top riders. It's about celebrating some fantastic schools and their old boys associations, about recapturing the unforgettable spirit of those schools and the unique camaraderie of competition while representing them. It's about exploring the beauty of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, discovering its treasures, and racing over some of the finest mountain biking routes South Africa has to offer. Go to Event Page

This is normally announced at team manages meeting or Riders briefing the day before the race. The decision is made by the Chief commisaire,.

Event Name: Homeward Bound Challenge When: 6 October 2012 Where: Mount Splendour to Pietermarizburg, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB With the Race season drawing to a close in October, Homeward bound offers the avid mountain biker a new challenge. The inaugural running of Homeward bound takes place on the 5th and 6th of October 2012. This event is a Point to Point race, starting in the majestic Central Drakensberg and finishing 220km later in Pietermaritzburg. Riders will be faced with a number challenges throughout their journey Home. The event starts at 2am in the morning which will present riders with their first challenge, Night riding. This format of riding is experienced by few, and loved by all that have tried it. The route is unmarked and riders will need to navigate their way by means of a GPS unit. A number of check points will be placed at random points along the route, to ensure teams stay on the correct track. Teams are made up of teams of 4 people, 3 riders and one support driver. The support driver will double up as a substitute rider. Teams will have the option to swop one of their weaker riders at the halfway point. Support drivers will be able to follow their teams from the 50km point onwards. The route consists largely of rolling district roads and meandering Jeep tracks, allowing for easy navigation. Riders will be spoilt for scenery, with views of the amazing Drakensberg, through to the Thorn veld that surrounds Albert falls. Don’t be fooled by the lack of single track. The Challenge lies in completing this beast of a journey . Homeward bound will test your endurance, navigational skills and the ability to get along with your team mates for the duration of the event. Easy! Come give it a bash and learn to ride beyond your limits! The event is limited to 100 teams. Event Program Friday 5th October Registration 4:30pm - 6:00pm Rider briefing 6:00pm -7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 6th October Final riders briefing 1:45am Race starts 2:00am First team home 11:00am Last team home 8:00pm (cut off time) [/font] Go to Event Page