MuddyMike Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 +1...........see you there!! Drive safe. you staying at Drakensville tomorrow?
Spinnekop Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Entry available for the 2 day event. Details here:https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=41408
jcza Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Drive safe. you staying at Drakensville tomorrow? Little Switzerland. Safe journey
MuddyMike Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 If anyone is stuck for accommodation tommorrow night, let me know, weve got a 8 bed house at Drakensville and there are only 4 of us.
RMCC Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 lol.. which side of the dam. im in caribbean beach club We're in Westlake so on VG doorstep. We used to also ride around Redstone and that side but not sure you can ride there anymore, seems closed off now?
Mike Bike Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 We're in Westlake so on VG doorstep. We used to also ride around Redstone and that side but not sure you can ride there anymore, seems closed off now? dunno, ive never ridden that side...always VG and round there, breedts neck
RMCC Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Oh no! oh well - I am pretty sure we'll catch you on VG some time. We have an unsellable house at harties so go there every weekend just about...its my training camp. PS. a ride would be good - my bf needs some more challenging riding partners and I need to find a girl or slower guy to ride with so let me know if you have any more ppl round the dam who might be keen.
Mike Bike Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) PS. a ride would be good - my bf needs some more challenging riding partners and I need to find a girl or slower guy to ride with so let me know if you have any more ppl round the dam who might be keen. im keen, normally ride sat morning @VG if not racing. its easy to make up a group..i met a lady at the coves @ mankele, dunno her name tho ha ha. make sure you do hakahana, join us for some drinks after edit, cancel that, your B+B is that weekend Edited October 24, 2012 by Mike Bike
Ratty Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Day 1 of the descent had to be re-routed due to water. Hopefully the weather is better next week for the great trek
Twombles Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I really hope so. Most weather sites do not show weather for the area between Harrismith and Mooirivier, although from what I can gather it will be around 20-25 degrees most days, with a 30% chance of light rain for every day. We'll just have to see what it's like on the day I guess. Ratty 1
Greg29 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) Are there charging points for mobile phones / garmin's etc in the race village? Fingers crossed we get to do the proper route. Harrismith weather forecast for Tuesday 30-35% chance of light rain. Edited October 26, 2012 by Greg29
Stapessa Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Are there charging points for mobile phones / garmin's etc in the race village? Fingers crossed we get to do the proper route. Harrismith weather forecast for Tuesday 30-35% chance of light rain.There are but take extension cable just incase and tag all your stuff.
HappyMartin Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 What a great event. Route was very disrupted by all the rain but the organizers moved heaven and earth and gave us a very decent alternative. They could easily have cancelled the entire thing. Â I loved it
Nimby Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 What a great event. Route was very disrupted by all the rain but the organizers moved heaven and earth and gave us a very decent alternative. They could easily have cancelled the entire thing. I loved it Couldn't agree more - fantastic event put on under very challenging conditions - many thanks to all the organisers. Only one small winge - the Powasol bike cleaning was an unmitigated disaster - won't be using/buying their services again  To those doing the Great Trek - hope you get to do the full Day 1 - enjoy!
Mike Bike Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012  Couldn't agree more - fantastic event put on under very challenging conditions - many thanks to all the organisers. Only one small winge - the Powasol bike cleaning was an unmitigated disaster - won't be using/buying their services again  To those doing the Great Trek - hope you get to do the full Day 1 - enjoy! it was an awesome race despite the changes to the route. well planned, well marked out, wicked riding.. an awesome weekend altogether. i have to agree with you on powasol..was crap. they are seriously understaffed/ underequipped.
jcza Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Fantastic event! Great route (despite the changes), loads of food & bags of fun. Thanks to Mike Bike for dragging me around for 3 days, I didn't have the legs. Punctures on days 2 & 3 slowed us down but I can't wait to do this again. Fantastic fast single track going down and super-friendly locals at the waterpoints. EDIT: Where can you get soft serve at a waterpoint?? Day 3 at Berg & Bush thats where! Edited October 29, 2012 by jcza Mike Bike 1
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