Tips/Advice - Lord of the Chain Rings Hogsback

[leeannc]

Does anyone have any tips / advice for The Lord of the Chain Rings stage race in Hogsback? I see it's generally muddy every year, any particular spares to consider?

[V12man]

Spare set of climbing legs would be good...

 

Spare brake pads for sure. and make sure your cleats are not worn out before the start - nothing worse than not being able to uncleat because that little bump is worn - and they do seem to wear quickly in the mud.

 

And enough spare clean and dry kit for every day - nothing worse than cold wet gloves and sleeves on a fresh morning.

 

Good luck - enjoy it.

[Stevief]

lots of lube

[DirtBag]

Luckily all the waterpoints are stocked with Squirt Lube, so you will be able to top-up on-route :-)

[leeannc]

Thank you everyone...will keep all this in mind...really looking forward to riding it! Should bring back plenty childhood memories

[captain morgan]

HAVE BEEN UP ON THE MOUNTAIN SCOUTING MORE NEW ROUTES.......WORD FROM THE WEATHER GODS IS ITS GOING TO BE DRY 2012. WE HAVE A BACK UP BIKE SHOP BUT IF YOU RIDE SOMETHING DIFF. OR SPESCIAL BRING A GEAR HANGER EXT. AND A PIECE OFF WIRE , JOHN MASTER MECHANIC WILL FIX MOST THINGS IF NEED BE.

[Izak]

2010 Was dry and HOT and 2011 WET!! Only thing both had in common was the level of enjoyment!!!

But as mentioned spare brake pads is a must as you do tend to use them quite a bit on the downhill sections and especially if it is muddy.

Training wise I would suggest doing lots of climbing training as there is a 'fair' amount involved.

O and get a decent set or two of riding shorts, unless if you are strong enough to stand all the way ... in which case I bow down to you

Additionally bring some good MTB spirit and you WILL love this one ... Guaranteed!!

[leeannc]

It's official! Entry paid ... Hogsback here we come Will have to step up my training

[DirtBag]

Hi Guys

There are still about 20 Team spots available to get into this year's Lord of the Chain Rings!

So act quickly!!

[DeltaAlphaMike]

From the website / Entry form I can only see opportunity for teams to enter so I take it one cannot enter as an individual?

[Izak]

From the website / Entry form I can only see opportunity for teams to enter so I take it one cannot enter as an individual?

Hi DAM, yeah this is a team event. But get a mate and trust me you WILL enjoy!!!

[Dr Drey]

Bring a spare liver..........IT'S ONE BIG PARTY

[taito]

It is amazing how the weather can change in Hogsback last year day one was wet,day two was dry until 10 k from the end and day 3 was dry.

As Dr d says it is a party with the stages usually shorter on day one and 3, day 2 is the longest.

Racing is usually completed by lunch time and then R&R and the daily prizegivings at night is one big party.

Great event.

[danimal]

The weather is pretty unpredictable at that time of year, but it's stunning whatever. Day 2 is always the toughest, and this year will be no different, just a new, equally challenging route. Bring it on.

[captain morgan]

So the sun has turned and on its way back south, days getting longer and east cape winters feeling like summer.

 

I have been hard at work sorting the routes for 2012 race....its gonna be great. Some favourite sections mixed up in 3 great days of riding. Trying to make it more ridable but no less challanging. ONLY REAL MOUNTAIN BIKING- no preservatives

 

Think still limited entries left ... so do yourself a favour enter asap before entries run out