RudoJ Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 After the great 1st race on Saturday, I might follow this series. Thinking about doing the 50km, but not too sure about the route profile and difficulty. With my current level of fitness etc it should probably take me around 3:30 to 4 hours. It would probably not be a bad idea to do it, as I cant think of a better wake-up call than to suffer a bit I'm in my 3rd month of slowly picking up my training, did the 30km with relative ease, but I need to put time in the saddle to build endurance.
MtbBarbie Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hey RJ,I've done the Voortrekker Monument race a few times, its an awesome race, but it is pretty technical! Some awesome, rocky downhills...Think I may do this one too!!! Always well organised!
Beer4Recovery Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Is the 50km race hectic? Also thinking to up the ante...
manbearpig Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Really good all round race. Nothing too hectic to make you hate life. The "50" was shortened last time, they may do the same but if they don't it's no biggy. Some of the rocky sections can cut tyres. Saw lots of guys with flats. That is all.
G-Unit Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 I ride in the area most mornings (Klapperkop). The thunderstorms over the weekend have loosened all the rocks, so it's pretty hectic at the moment. Can't say I know the course that well, but if it was tech before, it'll be really challenging now. Super fun tho' - can't see too many roadies enjoying this one.
FrancoisL Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 If it's the klapperkop track it's tough. Can we enter on the day at the venue?
b-unit Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 If it's the klapperkop track it's tough. Can we enter on the day at the venue? Yep.
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Really enjoyed this race. Awesome singletrack about 80% of the whole route, nice and technical! Only downside was to arrive at the 3rd waterpoint (that we shared with the 25km route) with an empty table staring at me... Results are here:http://www.waterpoint.co.za/sites/default/files/results/2012-02-18%20-%20Results%20-%20USN%20MTB%20Cup%202.pdf
zaShadow Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Can anyone post the track here, please? I would love to see how much of the track we can ride on training weekends. I heard there was some serious climbing in the race.
Scalpel Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 As always Andrew and Dylan did a great job!! Thank you guys!! Just sad to hear that someone's trailer with motorbike was stolen whilst he was busy doing the race!!
Dubber88 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Allot more technical on the single track decent sections opposed to last year from the rain. Good preparation for Sabie. Does anyone know where we can see some photo's of the race?
madvics Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 anybody doing this race this weekend,I Ride around the monument quite often,but never raced there. Up for the fifty
TNOSE_E Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 anybody doing this race this weekend,I Ride around the monument quite often,but never raced there. Up for the fifty I think the venue has changed to Base 3 if I am not mistaken.
jcza Posted August 2, 2012 Posted August 2, 2012 I think the venue has changed to Base 3 if I am not mistaken. Correct - Base 3 it is.
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