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  1. You’ve read about, you’ve heard about it. Now it’s time to saddle up and accept the Hollard JUMA challenge for 2017. Click here to view the article
  2. Create positive partnerships that keep the Braamfontein Spruit alive for years to come? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Click here to view the article
  3. Show riders how to eat 54km for breakfast? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Click here to view the article
  4. Courtney99

    JUMA Guide

    Hi Everyone, I thought I would start this thread as an advice thread on gear to bring and what to expect to people doing the JUMA for the first time this year and for those who are doing it again this year to be better prepared. I know lots of people out there who didnt enjoy it last year and who think it is overpriced,please be nice guys-dont spoil the thread.! Ok to business,this will be my first year doing the JUMA. I have been prepping for this a while and have finally built my new bike to do the race. What I would like to know: * Ive only recently (last weekend) started using SPD shoes,but think im gonna ditch them for the race.People were sliding their backsides off on the scaffolding and in the channels in their cycling shoes and there were lots of stop and go's so just for me to be confident im gonna stick with some good flat pedals and running shoes. What do you guys reckon from your side? * Considering the conditions,what tires should be used? Currently running Maxxis Crossmark in the rear and Continental Mountain king in the front * They suggest bringing some sort of lighting,Ive got a pretty decent headlamp. That OK? * Any other non-standard equipment that I should look at thats quite JUMA specific? Thats about it from my side Please feel free to add your own questions and experiences Thanks guys
  5. Give the 2015 riders even more to conquer and look forward to on the Hollard Jozi Urban Mountain Bike Adventure? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Click here to view the article
  6. Go from part-time route builder to full-time rider? Challenge Accepted! Click here to view the article
  7. Take the Hollard Jozi Urban Mountain Bike Adventure to the next level in 2015? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Click here to view the article
  8. I had the privledge of experiencing the 1st Urban MTB Assault on Sunday 12 Oct 2014 not as a cyclist, but as a Photographer! It was truly awesome, thanks to the organisers for this great event! As mentioned I was there taking photo’s, approximately 1000. Why not browse my event page and take advantage for a FREE low res image download. You also have the opportunity to order prints and/or canvas through a professional photo processing lab! JUMA 2014, Download your FREE low resolution photo from Photography by Marc at http://goo.gl/iqV06Q Photomarc by Marc info@marcrossmann.co.za Events : http://events.marcrossmann.co.za Portfolio: http://www.marcrossmann.co.za
  9. Hi Juma peeps I am heading in from out of town for the JUMA. I see multiple road closures on the morning of the race starting at 6am Any one know what the parking / access is gonna be like? Can't find much info the website
  10. Howdy HUBbers... Little announcement that you might have already picked up. Very cool CycleSure offering for everyone riding the #HollardJUMA! Please note, you must register, preferably before race day. The details from the Hollard post on https://www.facebook.com/HollardInsurance We told you we loved our Partners. Well, here's one of the reasons. #HollardJUMA cyclists will be cleating up with glee come Sunday because Cyclesure is sponsoring free accidental damage cover (bicycles and accessories) up to R10 000 to everyone riding the JUMA, for the duration of the event! In order to qualify for this cover participants must register here: http://cyclesure.co.za/contact-us/sponsorships/registration-hollard-jozi-urban-mtb-adventure/. On receipt of the form Cyclesure will confirm cover via email. Ts & Cs: Any incident must be reported to a Cyclesure representative immediately after the event. No claim will be acknowledged if not reported at the event. An excess of R1 000.00 is payable on each and every claim. Cyclesure is sponsoring the Bike Pound at the event and will be on hand to answer any questions.
  11. Howdy all... Last new post from me for a little while. Just wanted to share a cool competition that we're running as part of the lead up to JUMA. Running it off the Hollard Facebook Page. Here's the link to the page. We're giving away 4 prize packs containing... 1 x R1000 voucher to Complete Cyclist in Randburg 1 x USN EPIC PRO (Valued at R400) 1 x FREE Urban Fitness Outdoor class 1 x FREE Stuf Shampoo (for after the Urban Fitness Class!) All you have to do is post a pic of your bike in an "urban" situation to the Hollard Facebook Page. The crazier, the funnier - the better! Thinking we'll gather up a really nice gallery of epic JHB bike photography. Have fun! Any questions, feel free to ask on the page... --Andy
  12. Want more behind the scenes info for the upcoming JUMA (Hollard's Joburg Urban MTB Adventure)? I sat down with Russell Willis for a quick chit chat about the race, the philosophy of the event - and his view on Spruit Lions. Enjoy! We'll release this publicly in a few days - but HUBbers get it early --Andy Chatting to Russell Willis, one of the brains behind the first Hollard JUMA event… What is the JUMA? Juma, jumaaaa. Sounds lyrical. The Hollard Joburg Urban Mountain Bike Adventure! Well. All I can tell you is that it's NOT just another mountain bike race. We set out from the beginning to be different, to really break the mould. There’s often a problem with Joburg based mountain bike riding - people have to get in their cars and travel 30/40km to get to a race, do the race, then get in their cars and come back. We wanted to bring Joburg riders a different kind of race - straight in the heart of Joburg. With our city being the biggest urban forest in the world, we saw a great opportunity to collaborate with City Parks and the JHB Zoo. We wanted to rediscover the beautiful parks Joburg has - most of which have been forgotten. Most people don’t know how amazing some of the natural areas are. They’re just not used anymore. Alongside City Parks and the JHB Zoo, we’ve also been working with Nardus van Vuuren from Johannesburg Scaffolding. He’s building 15 ramps in an out of storm water drains and 2 scaffolding bridges over Rivonia Road and Oxford Road. That’s 40 tons of scaffolding equipment! We’re going to cycle OVER Rivonia Road? Yes. On a scaffolding bridge! Eish. Ok. Carry on… We’ve also got the Gauteng Offroad Club involved. They’re an Offroad Motocross Club. Been helping us build the course, clearing debris, branches and more importantly marking the route. You know… just finding the route between the parks and all the crazy obstacles an urban setting throws at you was an adventure. So riding it is going to be a REAL adventure. The JUMA has been over a year in planning. We’ve got a water bridge, a disco tunnel and a whole bunch of surprises planned! Who's in the team? Name: Mark Castell. Role: Founder & Visionary. Rides: Merida 29er Proudest MTB Achievement: Riding down the water stairs on the Hollard JUMA route. Quotable Quote: “This is doable.” Name: Russell Willis. Role: Founder, Visionary & TV Personality Rides: Yeti 29er. Proudest MTB Achievement: Riding down the water stairs on the Hollard JUMA route Quotable Quote: “I tried to hire a lion… you know how hard it is to hire a lion in South Africa?” Name: Neil Evans Role: Technical Mountain Biking Brain & Course Designer Rides: Scott Scale Hard Tail Proudest MTB Achievement: Learning to bunny hop with flat pedals! Quotable Quote: “I can like, manual down these stairs, and you can take a photo, right?” … and plenty of amazing people on the work crews. Couldn’t do it without them. We’re going to ignore the lion and the manual. We’ll read the manual later. So tell us… Aside from these fabled "water stairs", what's the coolest thing riders are going to experience on race day? We tried to hire a lion Back to the lion. Really?! We really tried to hire a lion. Wanted to put him in the bushy part of the Bryanston / Morningside section. Not, like in the bush, in a cage. Can you believe you can’t hire lion in South Africa?! I couldn’t. But then I thought it probably wasn’t the best idea. Not only would our riders get scared, but lions probably shouldn’t be on the Spruit. Thought we’d leave the lions to the experts at JHB Zoo. So we’re settling for loudspeakers! Grrrrrowwwrrl! That says a lot about what kind of experience you’re putting together... OK. So the real highlight? A 700m underground tunnel, going under a road in Greenside and coming out at Zoo Lake! How many mountain bikers have been underground? Seriously. There may be zombies. Is it going to smell? The tunnel, not the zombies. Tunnels in Jozi? Not nca, bra. No! Smells perfectly fine! OK. Tell us about this water bridge… Lots of MTB courses are adding water bridges these days. They build them out of product called Candock. We’re going across the Emmarentia dam! But don’t worry. It’ll be wide. And we’ve got rescue divers! How wide? 3 to 3.5m wide That may be wide enough. Go on… There will be a chicken run as well - but both the 22km and 52km rides are going to have an opportunity to cross the bridge. How are riders going to keep their Strava running iPhones dry if they fall off and get a hug from the rescue divers Remember, this isn’t just a normal mountain bike race. Take precautions! How many entries left? Over 3000 have already entered. 2000 left. Go register! Quick! www.juma.co.za And feel free to come ask us questions on #HollardJUMA - we’ll scan the hash tag to interact with fans. Tell us about the rejuvenation aspects of the project This is one of the most rewarding parts of the project. We’re upgrading many of the bridges and paths on the Braamfontein Spruit. Hoping to make Joburgers proud of the Spruit again. We’re employing homeless people along the route to help with cleaning up - they’ve been amazing. We’ve even got the First Bryanston Scout Group involved. It’s a real community effort! Why Hollard as a sponsor? You know. We planned this event over a year ago. We were sitting in the AdReach offices (they’ve also been amazing supporters) brainstorming just how big and unique we could make this. Hollard’s name came up as a potential sponsor. Couple of other companies as well. We just liked Hollard because they’re just different. They’re interesting. They’re not run of the mill. We’re building something which is “not another MTB race". They’re not another insurance company. Been great working with them. They’ve challenged us. Final question. What’s your grand vision for MTBing in Joburg? You know, Joburg isn’t just about the Braamfontein Spruit. The Spruit is amazing, one of few of that kind of length in the world. But Joburg also has these amazing parks, parks that can be connected by MTB trails. We want this to become the biggest urban MTB race in the world. It may actually be already. This is a vehicle for us to get people out there! Explore the uncharted areas. If you don’t present an area to the community - it goes to ruin. The JUMA is a presentation. Let’s use the land and enjoy it! Thanks Russell. See you on the water stairs! Haha! Thanks.
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