Dirtopia MTB Events Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Event Name: RE:CM 100MILERWhen: 26 May 2012Where: Malmesbury, Western CapeCategory: MTBAll set for the fourth RE:CM 100Miler With just over a month to go there are still entries available for the Cape’s ultra mountain bike marathon the RE:CM 100Miler over 160km. Action takes place on Saturday 26 May in Malmesbury at the Swartland winery. Big names like the RE:CM team riders Waylon Woolcock and Neil McDonald as well as Blend Properties' Charles Keey and Dave Morison have already entered for the event, while leading lady racer, Ischen Stopforth is a serious contender in the ladies competition. Winner of the first 100Miler Erik Kleinhans (Team Contego/28E) is also planning on racing, whileyoungsters like Louis-Bresler Knipe and Adriaan Louw (both Contego/28 E) are also ready to participate. One of the locals, who know the route pretty well, is Petrus Malherbe. According to Malherbe there is great respect amongst riders for the winner of the 100Miler. “You want to enter every year because you have a few war stories to share with other warriors after this grueling race that ends with a killer climb after more than 150km!” This year will see the fourth edition of an event that grew from humbling beginnings in 2009 to what is now one of the must-do-events on the mountain biking calendar. Previous winners of the 100Miler are Erik Kleinhans, Jacques Rossouw and Christiaan Kriek. Only pre-entries will accepted for both the 100Miler and 50Miler (this race over 80km starts at the halfway mark). Closing date for entries is Friday 18 May. Only the first 400 entries for the 100Miler and 200 for 50Miler will be allowed. All finishers will receive a medal and a RE:CM long-sleeve T-shirt. You can enter as a solo-rider in elite, sub-veterans, veterans or masters. The other option is to enter a team of four riders in open or mixed. The fourth rider over the finish line will determine the team result. For more information or to enter phone 021 884 4547, email info@amarider.co.za or visit www.amarider.co.za.Go to Event Page
DMC007 Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Its that time again....2wks left. Sjoe!Insufficient training = 50Miler for me this year. Looking forward to a great event with some Buddies.
SeaBee Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Also doing 50-miler. 1st time for everything... No idea what to expect! I see a downhill towards the finish, so I expect to be dead last! Will it bother me...? I don't think so! Carmichael 1
Skubarra Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Also doing 50-miler. 1st time for everything... No idea what to expect! I see a downhill towards the finish, so I expect to be dead last! Will it bother me...? I don't think so! I'm definitely one of the slower guys on the downhills but after 75km I would definitely prefer a long downhill to the finishline over a long uphill!! Also doing the 50 miler, didn't realise its only its only 2 weeks away, not as fit as I want to be (blaim the rain & general post-Argus laziness). Seriously need to do 1 or 2 long rides before the race.
Carmichael Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Doing the 100miler, looking forward to it? No not really. Going to take it easy in a prep for the TB
DMC007 Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Also doing 50-miler. 1st time for everything... No idea what to expect! I see a downhill towards the finish, so I expect to be dead last! Will it bother me...? I don't think so! Well I almost "dead last" in 2010 when I attempted the 100 (lol)....never bothered me!Definately not a technical course at all.....just a bit of climbing (lol) before that downhill.
Roer Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 My first 50Miler. Only picked it because its "not too technical" and I'm going to be one upset puppy if it is. Had too many falls the last few months. Confidence is zip. Fitness is a little better, but only marginally. Oh screw it. I might have to walk the race.
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 You guys are starting to scare me with this talk, I'll take last ok. Sweeper : )
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 what is a good snack/spares bag to take with? there's probably not a huge chance of punctures.
SeaBee Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 We can all gang up and send the sweeper vehicle up ahead to scout the route! Naah, you "real mtb'ers" will zip past me on the downhill. No worries, I won't get in the way... As luck would have it, I seems to have caught a bit of a schnoikop. Have to kill this thing quick! Fortunately seems to be only in the head, so may be able to go for a trip on Sat! Plenty of pill-popping and early bed last night helped for very little. Repeat today and hope it's better tomorrow.
Overlord Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 What downhill? The route is more gravel roads than anything else and can be done on a cyclocross bike.
udxcob Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 100 miles of corrugated dirt road on a hardtail no thanks, i learnt my lesson last year
DMC007 Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 100 miles of corrugated dirt road on a hardtail no thanks, i learnt my lesson last year Must agree, (lol) that stretch of "bumpy road" last year was a killer. But I'll be back with my hardtail for some more punishment.
Carmichael Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 Getting closer and closer getting more nervous by the day
Wannabe Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 Getting closer and closer getting more nervous by the day Don't stress, you'll survive it. Carmichael 1
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 <p>Hats off to you guys doing the 100, Sho!!</p><p> </p>
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