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[Event] Namaqua MTB Challenge


Breezer

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Event Name: Namaqua MTB Challenge
When: 29 October 2011
Where: Vredendal / Die Keldery, Western Cape
Category: MTB

The 56km route consists of about 90% jeep track. The climbs are mainly rocky and technical. Rewarding views of the Olifants River valley awaits the effort. Some fast down hills with hair raising bends. This route requires fit and experienced riders. Good climbing skills are necessary. Rocky hills and sandy tracks will definitely test your skills and abilities.

 

The 32km route is mainly jeep track. The climbs can be rocky in some places and also very steep. But for every up, there must be a down, and in this case it’s no different, with fast paced descents all the way. For fit riders this will be a walk in the park, for the not so fit it will be harder, but an unforgettable challenge.

 

The 10km route is aimed at beginners and kids.

 

For profiles, more info and entry, visit http://www.recyclehobbyplanes.net/

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So...

 

Lots of planes to buy,but no place to enter?

 

mmmmmm....

 

Maybe its like,don't drink and ride,rahter smoke and fly!

 

Please check the link or tell me where I can enter?

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Thanks alot.

 

Just entered!!!!!

 

I hope we get some "dooswyn" afterwards. ;)

 

Good, see you there.

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  • 2 weeks later...

SKAAP KOP (SHEEP HILL) Challenge:

 

The first rider who manages to cycle up Skaap Kop wins a sheep (cut and packed)

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How long is the hill and at what gradient?

It is about 600m long and the maximum gradient is 23.7 according to google earth. That is not the problem though. The surface is is full of fist size round rocks. I do believe someone will be able to do it. The pic was taken on top of the climb.

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  • 4 weeks later...

According to google earth 1300m. I am not so sure how accurate this is.

This pic is the steepest part of Skaapkop.

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Sjoe! That pic looks gruesome :(

 

How far into the race? 1300m of climbing is a serious!

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Sjoe! That pic looks gruesome :(

 

How far into the race? 1300m of climbing is a serious!

about 12 km into the race. The medium and long route must go up this climb.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Looking forward to the local hospitality! My girlfriend's folks stays there and she want to attend the festival so im bringing the bike along. Looking forward to a WELL MARKED race Breezer :clap:

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