Eddy Gordo Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I have been watching alot of Mountain Biking Videos. The downhill seen overseas is Huge. Then there are and what I also Liked alot was the races, ranging from DH, Singletrack and a circuit where you go head to head. Why dont we have this here? We seem to have alot of XC events, and most of our trails are focused around XC. Why dont we have any Singletrack specific trails or events?
DJR Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Go look on Dirtopia's website for their "Single Track Sunday" event. Last Saturday there was a Dual Slalom race at the Dirtopia Festival at Delvera (Stellenbosch) - huge fun! Sunday there was an All Mountain Gravity race (downhill for beginners) at the same venue. Just keep your eyes peeled - also watch the Gravity section on this forum - there is a lot more happening than you think, but it doesn't get splashed in the media because far fewer people do these disciplines, compared to the marathons.
Eddy Gordo Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 Cool, thanks for the heads up. I need to make a way out there. I have been there once, but didnt enjoy it. Though I think that there is alot more people that are into gravity riding, but because there is no media hype no one is actually aware of these events
Pappa Bear Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 We have one such event.......... Mankele Avalanche! It is awsome........ It is a race, DH start, all on single track approx 7km, and dropping 600m with 20m acent on average. Time to complete a run is approx 14 - 20 min. You have 3 runs, 2 on the saturday and one on the sunday, times get added to determine places. Try it you will love..... Most appropiate bike.....anything from 120 - 160 travel
heckler Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Cool, thanks for the heads up. I need to make a way out there. I have been there once, but didnt enjoy it. Though I think that there is alot more people that are into gravity riding, but because there is no media hype no one is actually aware of these events I'll second Pappa Bear. The Ghost Mankele Avalanche is happening in 2 weeks time (9+10 July). Best trail riding event on the calendar, loads of fun, awesome atmosphere, not too big and unpersonal (even the organisers themselves take part), open to everyone and did I mention the BEST trails!!! see you there
Weight Weenie Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 We have one such event.......... Mankele Avalanche! It is awsome........ It is a race, DH start, all on single track approx 7km, and dropping 600m with 20m acent on average. Time to complete a run is approx 14 - 20 min. You have 3 runs, 2 on the saturday and one on the sunday, times get added to determine places. Try it you will love..... Most appropiate bike.....anything from 120 - 160 travel Bryce Munro won it on a Scalpel, 100mm front/80mm rear travel I think But then again he is not human, 140mm should be best for most Did part of the course on my hardtail as part of the 3 towers - think I could have walked faster
heckler Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Bryce Munro won it on a Scalpel, 100mm front/80mm rear travel I think But then again he is not human, 140mm should be best for most Did part of the course on my hardtail as part of the 3 towers - think I could have walked faster Let go the breaks, they just slow you down.
Weight Weenie Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Let go the breaks, they just slow you down. no man, thats why I paid so much for the Formula brakes, I can drag them the whole time wihtout them fading
Mr. Nature Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 no man, thats why I paid so much for the Formula brakes, I can drag them the whole time wihtout them fading You gonna need your breaks. We've bermed those 3 tight corners on stage3, so is now super fast!
Eddy Gordo Posted June 23, 2011 Author Posted June 23, 2011 all sounds very interesting and awesome. Pity I cant make it to there for a few days, but I will have to pay that place a visit somtime. I have a buddy from mpumalanga so I will have to go visit him in the near future
Mr. Nature Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 What a pitty, when you come in the future, make sure you book the shuttle in advance.
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