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In the past 7 years that I have been cycling there has been a few events that have come and gone. Some of the ones that have gone and are no more I seem to forget about, whereas others I think back with fond memories and miss them. So I thought I'd start a thread where we can all bemoan the passing of some of our favorite events. For me the one I miss most is Trans Karoo.

The Klein Karoo at it’s best, vast expanses, clean air, the sound and smells of the veld, skies so clear you can almost touch the stars! This event is a family friendly event and the venue lends itself towards it. The campsites are under trees on grass with swimming pools and play area for kids. Leeuwenboschfontein has so much to offer from hiking trails to a 4×4 route. Over the last 20 years this area has gone from sheep farming to guest farms and the game has moved into our area by themselves: gemsbuck, eland, kudu, wildebeest etc and loads of smaller game as well. This event is aimed at getting out of the rat race, away from phones and pressure and therefore this event isn’t timed. You have a choice which distance you would like to do every day. It is about getting out into the veld, stop and breathe….just relax and enjoy the trails and the scenery. No Pressure! The shorter stages are suited for riders that does not enjoy technical terrain and the longer stages you will find more technical sections. E Bikes are welcome Stage 1: 78km with 1047m ascent 50km with 492m ascent Stage 2: 75km with 1040m ascent 48km with 600m ascent Entries open 10 January 2022 https://makadasadventures.co.za/leeuwenbosch/

Woke up too late for the Cullinam race which is now booked out. Was looking for an alternative and found this race, but there are different version of the same race: Anyone able to provide clarity. Version 1: Cycle Events Magalies Sleepy River – starting at 8am http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/lenmed-health-randfontein-mtb-race-2014/#more-6933 with the following route map http://www.cycleevents.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lemmed-helath-Profile-and-Route-Map-22-May-2014.pdf Version 2 is: Ndorfin - Randfontein High School starting at 8am http://www.ndorfin.co.za/events/lenmed-health-randfontein-mtb-race-2014/ with the following route map http://www.cycleevents.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/LenmedMTB_Route_24-03-2014.png

I really want to do this but i'm looking for a few partners in crime On Sunday 20th July 2014, join thousands of women around the world to ride 100km. A global event, ride on your own or join an organised ride. Rides will be taking place everywhere, including several led by Rapha. Over 4,000 women took part in 2013 — this year we’re aiming to double that number. Its a STRAVA challenge as well Anyone else keen?

About this Event Wahoo Fight Night Presented by Cycle Lab and Toyota ! 10 JUNE 2021 Join us for an evening of excitement, competition and loads of fun. You can attend the actual event, where we showcase the Wahoo indoor experience in-store or you can participate from your lounge and join in on the FUN. This year we will be hosting 5 events across the country and the Grand Final. Each event we will be running qualifiers for top 3 times for Men's and Ladies Categories, if you WIN at one of the events you qualify for the final event in December. See prizes HERE - https://fightnight.wahoofitness.co.za/prizes-en/ EVENT FORMAT - FROM HOME The Event will be live streamed via the Cycle Lab social pages How to enter to WIN the Spirit Award from home - A WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT: Comment on the Live event streams on Facebook or Youtube with: #wahoofightnight and Show us why you deserve the Spirit Award (no nudes;) Follow these pages: Facebook:@toyotasouthafrica, @CycleLab and @IkhambiDistribution Instagram: @toyota_sa, @cyclelab_za and @ikhambi_distribution_ Post your Spirit video or photo (selected posts will air on Toyota Cadence Cycling Show) and remember these hastags: #wahoofightnight #spiritaward Tag a cycling buddy for an extra entry. *The Spirit Award will only be handed over at the GRAND FINALE at the end of the Year - but you can enter through the whole Fight Night Series. How to submit an entry for 1 of 5 Wahoo Swag Pack up for grabs: Follow the WAHOO FIGHT NIGHT STRAVA Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/607251 Complete a 5 min activity OF ANY KIND (Indoor Training/Cycle/Run/Yoga with your dogs etc) on STRAVA between 19H00 - 22H00 on 10 June 2021 Post an image to the WAHOO FIGHT NIGHT STRAVA Group of you doing your activity with the hashtag #wahoofightnight EVENT FORMAT - AT CYCLE LAB The Race will be a 1km KOM sprint in Zwift in the Wattopia Map. The Zwift App will automatically track your time on the segment. Fastest 3 times for Men and women will battle it out in the Final at the end of the night. Toyota Drivers - Complimentary car washes will be available while you are pushing your Watts, first come first serve. Beer and Pizza will be provided for courage and carbs respectively;) There will also be a spot prize on the night for the participant who embodies the Wahooligan ethos best on the night - We call this the Wahoo Spirit Award. Anyone can stand a chance to win - Just for participating! We will also give a Prize away for whoever sets the most-average time out of all the participants. We call this the Average Wahooligan Prize. Qualifiers kick off at 19h30, the Finalists will have the opportunity to cleat in, so please bring your Pedals and Shoes in case you are in the Top 3. Please Note that there will be a weigh-in for the finals, to ensure that all participants are on equal footing - NO E-Doping. Bring friends, meet the Cycle Lab, Toyota and Wahoo teams along with some very special guests. FAQs Event Schedule ? 18:00 - 18:30 Arrival and warm up beers - The DJ will be dropping some tunes and event organisers taking names for qualifying starts. 18:30 The Fight Night Hero Race will kick off - a demo of the Race by some Local Legends. 19:00 Wahoo FIGHT NIGHT qualifiers commence. 20:30 Pizza and some more beers ... 21:00 - 21:30 Category finals and prize giving. How do I enter? https://fightnight.wahoofitness.co.za What clothing should I wear? Come as you are, but if you're going to have a go at the hill climb you might want to wear something you don't mind getting hot in. Full cycling kit is also welcome.

I apologise in advance if this topic already exists somewhere, I did search. Has anyone signed up for the Val de Vie MTB Expedition? It's happening on the 14th to 16th of May (inclusive)? Entries close on the 10th of May. It was originally a team event but now they also accept single riders. My friend signed me up for it It is 127km of riding around Paarl over 3 days. It consists of: A time trial (in their emails they keep calling it a Time TRAIL, aaaargh): 20km on the 14th Stage 2: 75km on the 15th 1650m ascent Val de Vie Estate| Hawequa Forest | Wild Hog Welvanpas | Drakenstein Mountains Stage 3 – 77km 1800m ascent Val de Vie Estate| Banhoek | Helshoogte | Boschendal | Plasir de Merle Idas Valley Dam Skyfall | Camissa | Klipwerf | Afterburner | Inferno | Sugarbowl

Any idea if the roads are ready or being worked on? Drove some of the route about a month ago and it was pothole galore. If I remember correctly there was a nasty section by Inchanga that had potholes at the bottom of a descent.

Hellooo! Anyone from the Helderberg area doing Tour de PPA registration on Thursday or Friday who wouldn't mind picking up the race packs for my development riders please? I can send their details and collect everything from you on Saturday