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  1. Hi all. I’m looking for some advice on buying a 29 dual suspension XC/marathon bike. I currently have a Scott scale 960 (2017) and want to upgrade. I plan on doing some stage races like sani2c. Mostly want to compete for the enjoyment and experience but tend to get quite competitive. Looking to spend around 40k and happy to go second hand. Any advice would be helpful and please can you be specific in terms of year and components etc. thanks so much!
  2. Event Name: 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek, Presented By Biogen When: 7 February 2019 - 10 February 2019 Where: Kaleo Guest Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Winding through the beautiful Bokkeveld and Witzenburg areas, this race features unique scenery, warm hospitality and tough yet exhilarating riding. This is the heart of deciduous fruit country. A region known for its unforgiving summers and harsh winters, trails through rocky outcrops, climbs steeper than the imagination can fathom and descents with a wicked technical twist combined with views to cherish forever. Trails – some hand built and smoothly sculpted, others rough and loose – always reward the adventurous. Join us this summer and experience the ride of a lifetime! Go to Event Page
  3. So... doing my first B&B this year... In for the Great Trek. Done a few Sani's before and decided to go for something else. Really looking forward to it and a little worried following the weekend's riding and coming to the realisation of how under-prepared I am. My partner is in relatively good shape so I'll be hanging on his wheel for most of the ride. Any top tips / hints and advice for a B&B virgin? Any particularly good sections (read: downhills)?
  4. Arguably our biggest bike project to date --- the new VIPA ULTRA will be hitting the local trails shortly. Following it's debut at the 2018 CAPE EPIC, the new bike has seen 6 months of added refinement ( on top of the 18 months of design and development ) as well as extensive riding and testing in South Africa. Rider feedback and real-world feedback have resulted in various refinements and tweaks to those first bikes debuted in March. The new and final frames are expected next month ( August 2018 ). We will be launching a dedicated website and portal for all things ULTRA.
  5. Event Name: The U MTB Stage Race When: 19 October 2018 - 21 October 2018 Where: Moutons Valley Farm, Piket-bo-berg, Western Cape Category: MTB We want to invite you to joins us for SA’s Single Track Stage Race for REAL MOUNTAIN BIKERS in a small and exclusive event, The U. Set in race village second to none showcasing the natural beauty of our mountains, paired with great food, drinks and our small town hospitality. U will enjoy 2,5 days of unforgettable authentic mountain biking covering 101km of Single Trackthe privacy of your own tent, with Luxury & Deluxe unit options availablerelaxing afternoons and evenings in the Chill Zone next to the damThe field is limited to only 200 riders – be sure to book your spot for 2018! Online entries opening on the 25th of April! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. WEEKEND PROGRAM: Prologue - Friday: Time Trial Format Distance: 7.06km | Elevation: 169m Episode 1 - Saturday Distance: 49.82km | Elevation: 1567m Episode 2 - Sunday Distance: 51.08km | Elevation: 1418m Go to Event Page
  6. G-man

    3Mountain 2018

    Join us for the Free State’s biggest multi stage event. Date: 22-25 March 2018 Venue: Clocolan Show grounds Choose between the Adventure and Lite distance options to suite your fitness level. We even have different sporting codes, MTB, Trail run and Combo events to choose from. Awesome routes awaits participants as we have put together the best of all the routes over the previous years. All stages will start and finish from the race village in town. Same great water points on route, and of course a super race pack with loads of merchandise and extras to make you feel part of the family. Loads of camping spots open for booking, with a brand new parking area to accommodate everyone! We are looking forward to welcoming you the the Free State’s Biggest multi- stage event. Http://www.3mountains.co.za #MTB #TrailRun #MultiSport #FeelTheFreedom
  7. Just had a quick look at some posts about the Cape Epic purchasing Wine2Whales and started thinking about the costs of stage racing... Here is a quick link to a Google spreadsheet if you're interested in adding to the list. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_wf5OJzbYdcxKS_nkgJhvfUm87flBt_SWsBtOPSVaBU/edit?usp=sharing This is not a post about whether it is cheap or expensive or the Rand vs Dollar debate - more about an actual comparison of what these races actually cost. (Entry fee, excluding any of your incidental extras like travel, mechanic packages, massage etc.) Here is a quick summary of what I have so far... Rand for Rand the Joberg2C still provides great value for a longer event in terms of costs per kilometre at a low R64,51 for 2018 (With free coffee and magnificent food) and the Cape Epic topping out on R113.83/km (with plastic cups for water). *Disclaimer: Rates are as accurate as my 2 minute Google Search provided. Accommodation and food is based on my own experience and rating (No, I don't 'bant' and I like steak, pasta and beer - probably too much!) PS> I would love to compare some of these with the costs of doing an international race like the Trans Portugal or Trans Alp!
  8. The final stage of the 2017 Momentum Health Cape Pioneer Trek presented by Biogen was a loop through the Chandelier Game Reserve outside Oudtshoorn. For the last time, we rustled around in our tents, wriggling into lycra, looking for clean socks, and applying suncream before dragging ourselves and our bikes to the start line. Click here to view the article
  9. The Inaugural Cape Duo ran from Thursday the 5th of October to Sunday the 8th. Results are available on the Racetec website at racetec.co.za 4 days, 6 stages, two bikes, on-road & off-road. Ride through the picturesque scenery of the Western Cape in this first-ever ultimate cycling experience. The race, being a brand new setup may have some teething issues, but overall it was an excellent event, with a great vibe and awesome roads and trails. Here's the highlights from the 4 days, from Silverback's media team, so focus on SB's team and their race experience. Marthinus Kruger and Yolande de Villiers rode well, picking up all four day wins for mixed teams, resulting in the overall 1st place for mixed teams and a well deserved 6th place in the overall results. Day 1: Slanghoek – Road & Mountain Bike (MTB). Road - 41 kilometers / 260 metres elevation gain. MTB – 22 kilometers / 500 metres elevation gain. Day 2: Welbedacht Estate - Road Stage Bainskloof loop – 91 kilometers / 1180 metres elevation gain. Day 3: Welbedacht Estate – MTB Stage. Welvanpas – 55 kilometers / 1300 metres elevation gain. Day 4: Rhebokskloof – Road & MTB. Road – 31 kilometers / 290 metres elevation gain MTB – 30 kilometers / 500 metres elevation gain
  10. Entries for the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope, which takes place in the Western Cape from 6-10 March 2017, will close on Friday 3 February 2017. The five-day tour, which is South Africa’s premier road stage race, takes the rider contingent on an unforgettable 5-stage journey through the Cape Winelands and boasts riding categories for both professionals and amateurs. Riders who would still like to enter can go to www.tourofgoodhope.co.za to secure their entry. “It genuinely feels like we’re building something really special. Now only in its second year of presentation, the tour already constitutes South Africa’s premier stage race,” said event convenor, Wynand de Villiers of ASG Events. “The success of the Tour is underpinned by the formula which sees amateurs being afforded the opportunity to ride in a tour alongside the pros and experience everything the pros do – a leader’s jersey, KOM competition, team competition and daily lunches and spoils at the race village.” “It’s also excellent preparation for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, which happens two days after the Tour. Without exception, every open/seeded rider who has taken part in the Tour rides their best Argus ever. “This year we have seen many mountain-bikers enter. The Absa Cape Epic starts two weeks after the tour and they see it as the perfect opportunity to sharpen up. “We’ve already confirmed the participation of Karl Platt, Christoph Sauser and Sam Gaze. Even veteran mountain-biker Mannie Heymans is getting in on the act – he’s bringing a Namibian team to ride in the Tour.” According to De Villiers, because the event takes place at a time when temperatures in Europe haven’t quite warmed up yet, the Tour of Good Hope has become an attractive proposition for European based pros and amateurs. “We have more than 100 amateur riders from Europe who have entered in the individual open/seeded category.” Paarl is a half hour drive from Cape Town on the N1, which has seen many Cape Town Cycle Tour riders elect to extend their stay in the Western Cape by a week to take part in the event. The race format comprises a central race village hub at the beautiful La Paris Estate just outside Paarl and five stages covering a total of 490km and 5218m of vertical ascent. The first stage is largely flat and fast and a nice leg loosener while stage 2 presents a 25km time trial. Riders entered in the Amateur Teams competition complete a Team Time Trial while solo riders do an individual race against the clock. Stages 3 and 4 are the Tour’s queen stages which traverse Franschhoek Pass, Du Toits Kloof Pass and Bains Kloof Pass. Both stages are presented over 140km respectively and are the major challenges of the 5-day Tour. The 5th stage is flat and fast, apart from the final ascent up to the Iconic Taal Monument finish on the Paarl Mountain. FOR ALL THE ROUTE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE Through basing itself in the Paarl/Franschhoek valley, costs and logistical hassles are kept to a minimum. Travelling and accommodation have been simplified while the incorporation of some of the best and most famous cycling routes and mountain passes in the Western Cape has really distinguishes the event. Further event info at www.tourofgoodhope.co.za. Get live updates on Facebook and Twitter.
  11. Event Name: Wagon & Spear When: 23 September 2016 - 25 September 2016 Where: Verbara Lodge, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB This year Camelot Events brings you the inaugural event on the KZN North Coast- Wagon & Spear! This event will traverse some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery on the North Coast, with massive valleys filled with natural single track, breathtaking scenery and all the luxuries of a proper MTB stage race event. This July holiday, don't miss out on participating in KZN's hottest new stage race. Entries are limtied to 150 teams, so be sure not to delay. Go to Event PageWagon&Spear_EFlyer.pdf
  12. I have a BC Bike race team entry available, which I cannot used due to work commitments. I paid $2249 per person (around R30k pp) but willing to negotiate on price. Message me if interested.
  13. http://www.kalaharichallenge.com/ - Anyone looking for a Solo entry at a good price?
  14. Hi Boys and Girls, This is a forum for anyone wanting to find out more about the Colin Mayer Tour to be held in Mauritius, which I have listed as an Event on the Hub Some Basics: - Dates: 30th Sep - 2nd Oct - 120-150 riders expected - Distance: 180km's, 3 days, 4 stages - Entries: Solo and Team Entries allowed - Registration: Sign up on Roag.mu - Accommodation upgrades available - Bike wash, service packages available - Sports Massage packages available Looking forward to seeing you! Sebastien Bax de Keating sebastien@Horizon.mu
  15. The Camelot Events team is proud to bring you the inaugural Wagon & Spear 3 Day MTB Satge Race on the KZN North Coast! (View our official race flyer attached) We have an entry limit of only 150 teams- 300 riders- so make sure you enter soon. Breathtaking scenery, natural cattle tracks and groomed flowing single track built especially for you! FB: https://www.facebook.com/wagonandspear/ Website: http://www.camelotevents.co.za/ Wagon&Spear_EFlyer.pdf
  16. Hi guys.. So we're 30 - only got into riding 18 months ago.. My wife is off contraception and we'd like to get pregnant in the next few months.. (Sshhh....) I'd REALLY like to do one or two easy stage races or multi-day events with her before we have kids.. Any ideas? She's really fit - QOM on many segments on Strava and a very competitive spirit. I built her a carbon hardtail 29er (11kg) as opposed to her 13.5kg trail bike and she's really doing well.. So I'd love for her to be part of a couple of MTB races where she could maybe finish well.. On the other hand I only ever cycle uphill if there's exciting singletrack ahead.. So we need events not longer than 3 days in the Western Cape before August.. Any ideas? The aim is for her to REALLY enjoy these events before children.. We're doing the 99er, CTCT and possibly Houwhoek tour, any other ideas not too far away?
  17. 2018 Stage Race Calendar: All the racing for 2015 is written in the history books. Take a look at our 2018 Stage Race Calendar. South Africa is undoubtedly the best place in the world to be if you live for marathon mountain biking stage races. The number of stage races you can ride is mind-boggling. To help you navigate the 2015 stage race calendar, we've compiled a list of all the mountain bike stage races taking place in South Africa (and surrounds) this year. Click here to view the article
  18. 2018 Stage Race Calendar: All the racing for 2016 has come to an end. Take a look at our 2018 Stage Race Calendar. South Africa is undoubtedly the capital of the marathon cross country stage race world, with well over 50 stage races (and multiday single stage events) to choose from. It's clear that proper planning is required. After the success of our 2015 Stage Race Calendar, we've compiled a list of the mountain bike marathon stage races taking place in South Africa (and other parts of Africa) in 2016. Click here to view the article
  19. Just received this promo mail. Looks like some fun. Both routes are challenging and fun (a bit of a sketchy finish though) Thoughts? http://www.redcherryadventures.co.za/events/bay2beach/
  20. Ive been working on cycling events for quite a while and have noticed a common letdown for participants, the quality of race/event packs - the gear and gadgets that they receive. Multistage race events offer a larger more expensive selection of gear and gifts in general but is it what cyclists really want or need. What would you put in and be realistic Look forward to some ideas and hopefully the guys can look at this and keep up to date what we all really want.
  21. Good afternoon all i have a team entry for sale for the 2015 Berg & Bush Great Trek. My team mate and I have to unfortunately withdraw this year. Included is as follows: - Team Entry for Berg & Bush Great Trek 2015 R 9,600.00 for team - Full mechanical backup package with Greg Minnaar Cycles R 1,990.00 for 2 bikes - Accommodation at Drakensview Self Catering for 2 pax for 4 nights (Monday 12th to Friday 16th October) R 2,560.00 (50% deposit already paid - balance to be paid on arrival) - Vehicle Shuttle from race start to Race village R 400.00 - Physio bookings (double sessions) for Tuesday and Wednesday. R 1,400.00 Total Package Value =R14,670.00 Please message or mail me if you are interested. Kurt Rosenberg kurt@yaskawa.za.com
  22. With the various race reports that I have done I prepare a template a head of time with the various criteria that I use to rate the race but after only 20 minutes into day one of the Imana Wild Ride I knew that anything I had used before would just not work for this event. Click here to view the article
  23. geomark

    Transalp 2015

    I am riding the Craft Bike Transalp 2015 in July and gather that there are probably going to be a reasonable size group of other South Africans riding as well. I have started to make contact with some via mutual friends but would like to set up a forum to get to know others ahead of the race and have a chance to discuss logistics, training etc. Would also like the opportunity to make contact with people who have done the race previously and benefit from their experience too and how the race differs from what we are used to in stage racing here.
  24. http://www.epicisrael.org.il/en HOT Epic Israel, a 3 day MTB stage race, designated for mountain bike riders that love the hours on the saddle, the spectacular views of nature and challenged by the long routs. The race routs' change from year to year to give the rider a challenging, versatile and balanced route, usually between 75 to 110 km per day and the big challenge is to finish and within the time limit. Additionally Hot Epic Israel offers a one day marathon in 3 distances – short, medium and long. This exciting one day marathon event occurs on the last day of the 3 day tour and combined with the new "finishers", their families and supporters, bring Hot Epic Israel to its peak joy and rewarding moments. The race village, in which the competitors will stay for the 3 days is located in kibbutz Dalia (2015). It has all the facilities for both the basic and luxurious needs of the riders during the 3 day event. The race is FULL BOARD; the registration package includes full nutrition support – meals off the bike together with professional race nutrition package. The race village offers several accommodation options so every rider can chose the one that is right for him. HOT Epic Israel is a memorial event for Giora Tsachor who died in an accident during one of his morning rides. Giora's heritage of completing successfully and professionally unique challenges and targets combined with love for nature and Israel, is embodied in the event and its unique character HOT Epic Israel is committed to provide a full support to participants from registration all the way through finish line, to assist with the preparation to this unique challenge and to create optimal conditions for registered riders to finish as proud "finishers". Gal Tsachor the founder of HOT Epic Israel invites you to be a part of this unique and ground breaking event in Israel and to enjoy Israel - the beautiful nature and people, through mountain bike cycling. Hot Epic Israel dates are 8-10 of October 2015. Registration open: 7/2/15 – 30/5/15 Hot Epic Israel team is happy to assist in any matter: contact@epicisrael.org.il Happy and safe riding season for all.
  25. Has anyone done the cradle mountain trophy? How much climbing can we expect over the two days? Really looking forward to this race and hope it is well organised. Does not seem that there are a lot of people riding this race.
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