Swift01 Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah man that was the best towers to date. I had an absolute blast. GF suffered bad on those hills with the heat but otherwise I think this race has even over taken sani for fun factor Man the bush tunnel on day 2 just kept going on and on.Rocked the SS bike up every hill except some stupid little up coming out of a river/tree area on day 3. It was way too loose and had no momentum. Going to have to check that rear freewheel for the cog biting into the freewheel cause some of those hills put serious strain on the drive train. I am sure my chain has stretched a little. Had a beer at the finish line on day one, long tom with frost on the outside and it was only R10. ok so it was not just one beer but you can't beat that at the finish line. Great to meet some of the hubbers, also met some other people out on the route with great sense of humour so i was chatting and laughing for 3 days. Back to Mankele over christmas with the whole family so I will be hitting the trails sooner than you think. Reckon I will take the other bike though just for handling purposes cause those trails deserve to be ripped up faster. Big up to Mankele for yet again another amazing race.
Swift01 Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 yeah but if we can get enough interest I think we may get a Cat for SS. Now that would be awesome. What do you think would be the min amount of teams?
Gnarly Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Teams - Race Plastomark aka Ninjas - (Gnarly & normal person aka Deddi)15h22min They changed our name to Neil and Sandy as there were 2 Plastomark Teams - 11.34.36
rouxtjie Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 two SS riders will not make a Cat !!There are quite a few undercover SS riders that were on geared bikes...wonder how many heads they need to make it a cat.
Swift01 Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I will find out if they will do it and for which ride. The challenge or Race? I doubt they would have a cat. for both so we would have to decide. Must say i was lucky to not have a ridgid fork on my SS. Saved the teeth from rattling out. The V-brakes did cause a few cramps in the hands especially on day 1 on that last major downhill.
rouxtjie Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah man that was the best towers to date. I had an absolute blast. GF suffered bad on those hills with the heat but otherwise I think this race has even over taken sani for fun factor Man the bush tunnel on day 2 just kept going on and on.Rocked the SS bike up every hill except some stupid little up coming out of a river/tree area on day 3. It was way too loose and had no momentum. Going to have to check that rear freewheel for the cog biting into the freewheel cause some of those hills put serious strain on the drive train. I am sure my chain has stretched a little. Had a beer at the finish line on day one, long tom with frost on the outside and it was only R10. ok so it was not just one beer but you can't beat that at the finish line. Great to meet some of the hubbers, also met some other people out on the route with great sense of humour so i was chatting and laughing for 3 days. Back to Mankele over christmas with the whole family so I will be hitting the trails sooner than you think. Reckon I will take the other bike though just for handling purposes cause those trails deserve to be ripped up faster. Big up to Mankele for yet again another amazing race.Quote of the weekend by swift01 while putting some sky in his rounds...beer came out of my nose "10 strokes and its rockhard"....the girls really loved that comment gords.
Gnarly Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Comment of the weekend for us was, coming out of the last water point on day 2, there was a uphill. Two challenge riders were pushing up the when we rode past....The one says to the other " V#k, I'm sick of being a weekend warrior......." Lexx, rouxtjie and DIPSLICK 3
Swift01 Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 hey I was pumping the air matress ha ha. Nothing like making your mate spray beer out his nose though
MuddyMike Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Teams - Race Ironcycles ( Iron & BoostedGP ) 11h22min Frikkie (karma & Mr SingleTrack)15h44minCoro Capital - (Rattlesnake & Vinnydabutcher)10ho1minCows - (Clinton - theCOW & better half) ???? - (dirt-rider & ?) ??Boer and soutie (dipslick & normal person) ??Solo Bros - (Flyit & Solo65) 17h05minFasst - (FASST & MTBAASIKILIST)16h27minMountain Warriors - (Herman mtb'er & normal person)16h44minScuba Steve & Perlemoen guy (Bushdaaif & normal person aka real Scuba Steve)10h41minPlastomark aka Ninjas - (Gnarly & normal person aka Deddi)15h22minGrumpy Middle Aged Men Plascon (name change) (MuddyMike & another) 14:01 Teams - Challenge Mike & Spike ( Mike Bike & jcza) 10h58minDubMax - (MaxUmis & Dubber88) 9h14minBlood, Sweat and Beers (rouxtjie & normal person) 9h12minMakadas Chicks - (knippie en kabouter) 9h48minMakadas Men - (normal people) 9h07minThe inbetweeners - (lapa & normal person) 12h50minFoggy Goggle and the Bar Fly - (Swift01 & MissSwift) 12h20minOutlaws - (River Rat & normal person)12h00minBurntStew - (typhoon & niccijs)11h29min Brannewyn & Boude - (cronje.fourie & normal person) - Race/Challenge if i missed you or its wrong just post it and i will do a update . Loved this race and well done to all !!!!!
jcza Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I have serious Mankele withdrawal symptoms today. Was great spending time riding and chatting with people that all share the same passion. So I'm looking for a Berg & Bush Descent entry.
rouxtjie Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I have serious Mankele withdrawal symptoms today. Was great spending time riding and chatting with people that all share the same passion. So I'm looking for a Berg & Bush Descent entry.PM Typhoon... I know he has one for sale
Guest Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I have serious Mankele withdrawal symptoms today. Was great spending time riding and chatting with people that all share the same passion. So I'm looking for a Berg & Bush Descent entry. emotionally I'm a wreck today - dammit. .... Mankele was THE most fun I've ever had on my bike.
jcza Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 PM Typhoon... I know he has one for sale Shot! Will do
rouxtjie Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Shot! Will doLekker he was at our table the whole time. If you don't come right let me know and I will pm his no. PS, you featured quite a bit in the tour of legends on myway mtb last night.
Joe_Cogs Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Sounds like you guys had an absolute blast! I'm in for next year
Guest Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Sounds like you guys had an absolute blast! I'm in for next year Saving this message - holding you to it. Dude you gotta join in.
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