ASG Trans Baviaans 24hr MTB Marathon 2012

[Jakkals.]

new pics are out

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So that is like what , R1000 ? for the team?

So bietjie minder as R1000

[ASG]

Congratulations to the WINNER of the Pinarello FV5 frameset at this past weekend's Trans Baviaans! :clap:

 

The rider was OVER THE MOON as he did not have a bike of his own and actually had to borrow one from his local bike shop to do the event. ASG was the proud title sponsor for Trans Baviaans

[4u2nv]

So bietjie minder as R1000

interesting that asg posts right after your comment . Proud sponor my ass. i would be ashamed

[ADe]

interesting that asg posts right after your comment . Proud sponor my ass. i would be ashamed

I have to agree, it is expensive for a one day race and prize money probably not that great, but no one forces anyone to enter. You know the entry fee and if you think you have a chance to get a podium, surely you would find out what the prize money is and base your decision to enter on that. No use crying over it after the fact.

I will be there next year after being unable to go this year, regardless of the fee, its always a great adventure with loads of stories afterwards.

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interesting that asg posts right after your comment . Proud sponor my ass. i would be ashamed

ASG het omtrent al die pryse geborg wat duisende rande beloop het. Ek sou graag die frame van R28 000 wou wen.

Sien julle volgende jaar, al is dit net vir die nice luck draw pryse.

[4u2nv]

I have to agree, it is expensive for a one day race and prize money probably not that great, but no one forces anyone to enter. You know the entry fee and if you think you have a chance to get a podium, surely you would find out what the prize money is and base your decision to enter on that. No use crying over it after the fact. I will be there next year after being unable to go this year, regardless of the fee, its always a great adventure with loads of stories afterwards.

 

i also pay it every year. I think it is a major accomplishment to complete this. i like the nature of the race. But with that price money, no wonder there are no big names there. the 2nd place prize at the local Greyton race was probably more :whistling:

[Klint Powasol]

On behalf of my Team I`d like to thanks everyone whoim supported our bike wash facility. Ive come to understand that lighting and power may have caused us to close early but be rest assured things will be better next year with the help of ECO Bound. Thanks again. Klint Mills

[duringd]

On behalf of my Team I`d like to thanks everyone whoim supported our bike wash facility. Ive come to understand that lighting and power may have caused us to close early but be rest assured things will be better next year with the help of ECO Bound. Thanks again. Klint Mills

 

Hi there, congrats with the initiative for a bike wash at the end. I do have to, however, point out that I think R50 for a wash with a high pressure washer is maybe a bit much......

[Bennie Dikwiel]

We made it in 15:04 hrs

 

The entire ride was one incredible experience that I will remember as one of my best adventures! The road up neverender was the deepest I have yet to dig to stay motivated and to carry on, and seeing J-bay lights after that last climb past the ruins almost had me emotional!

 

I recon this event is definitely one of those must do "right of passage" trips for mountainbikers.

[Joe Low]

Hi there, congrats with the initiative for a bike wash at the end. I do have to, however, point out that I think R50 for a wash with a high pressure washer is maybe a bit much......

Got ours for free - mustve been the 'after sunrise special'. Then again, there was bugger-all jaffles when we got to cp7.

[TrailWarrior]

No Jaffels at Checkpoint 7!!Mmmmm.. ......the only place I chowed was checkpoint 1 - roosterbrood.... I had such heartburn after....I ended up pulling the whole way practically on energy & protein bars, bananas, a cup of tea, a cup of hot chocolate, 2 cokes, packet biscuits and my 32GI bottles....At checkpoint 5 I tried to push down a "chip roll" but so burned with the gastric acid I abandoned the idea.....But I guess when you've had bad luck en-route don't expect much to be left behind if you are behind.... .... deep down I was disappointed bout all that....the left overs...where they were.... BUT....I'll be back next year....!! eat up a storm!!!

[hboli4]

No Jaffels at Checkpoint 7!!Mmmmm.. ......the only place I chowed was checkpoint 1 - roosterbrood.... I had such heartburn after....I ended up pulling the whole way practically on energy & protein bars, bananas, a cup of tea, a cup of hot chocolate, 2 cokes, packet biscuits and my 32GI bottles....At checkpoint 5 I tried to push down a "chip roll" but so burned with the gastric acid I abandoned the idea.....But I guess when you've had bad luck en-route don't expect much to be left behind if you are behind.... .... deep down I was disappointed bout all that....the left overs...where they were.... BUT....I'll be back next year....!! eat up a storm!!!

 

Same thing happened to us last year, no roosterbrood when we arrived at CP1 (messed up the race quite a bit for one of our teammates as he was banking on food here).

[Velouria]

My TransBaviaans 2012 Race Report - The Farewell Tour.

 

http://www.velotales...iaans-2012.html

Edited August 24, 2012 by Velouria

[Cacher]

Wow, sad to hear about some of the guys missing out on the food, but I had my share at all of the points and only missed out on banannas at the one checkpoint, but the marshmallos were just fine as well. The Jaffels were a real "pick me pick" for my spirits in the dark hours of the night.

 

@ Velouria : Lekka ride report. I wish I did not see so much darkness on my ride, but mabe riding at my slower pace, I managed to get more value for my money... :-) Well done, I take my helmet off more than once for you!!

[Velouria]

 

@ Velouria : Lekka ride report. I wish I did not see so much darkness on my ride, but mabe riding at my slower pace, I managed to get more value for my money... :-) Well done, I take my helmet off more than once for you!!

 

Thanks Cacher - I do quite miss the days for riding Baviaans in 16hrs, where each water point was a gastronomic experience. But seeing parts of the route, like the Bergplaas descent, the run into Hadleigh through the kloof and the majority of the Never Ender in the light make up for the missed snacks along the way - although those jaffels did smell darn good! My highlight food wise was the overcooked, cold Spur burger at the end