Wil6 Posted November 16, 2012 Share I will go trough all the nominations and give results on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 16, 2012 Share If there is a list of Top 10 "less famous" mtb races Lighthouse2Lighthouse would be on mine. Only race I know of in Western Cape where you get to ride 10+ km on the beach. Nice friendly vibe and very cheap (think last year was R600 for 2 days) - just dont expect anything technical. 10+ ks of beach...eish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 16, 2012 Share I will go trough all the nominations and give results on Monday. Based upon all the suggestions you should put a poll together and get people to vote for their top 10 (or 3 0r 5 or whatever they feel like) - would be quite interesting to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 16, 2012 Share Berg and Bush (Over Sani2, unless you don't like really technical stuff). on my list to do Knysna 300Lord of the Chainrings.Hell and BackThe H&B is different because it is so unusual but there is NO singletrack.Just gravel road and that does not do it for meAbsolutely no interest in riding gravel roads.I would rather go ride my road bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted November 16, 2012 Share I rate Tour the Plett higher than the Knysna ride (they also only a week apart on the race calender) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Based upon all the suggestions you should put a poll together and get people to vote for their top 10 (or 3 0r 5 or whatever they feel like) - would be quite interesting to seeWas thinking more or less the same thing thanks Stretch.Don't think I have the time today but will see what I can do.Definitely on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted November 16, 2012 Share INDUNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted November 16, 2012 Share Clarens - stay for the weekend and do the Full and 1/2 Marathon.+1 Bring your climbing legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 16, 2012 Share Swazi Frontier also never got a mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinkFan Posted November 16, 2012 Share If there is a list of Top 10 "less famous" mtb races Lighthouse2Lighthouse would be on mine. Only race I know of in Western Cape where you get to ride 10+ km on the beach. Nice friendly vibe and very cheap (think last year was R600 for 2 days) - just dont expect anything technical.10+ ks of beach...eish! 10ks each day (or felt like it). This year was R450 for the 2 days, and included free camping both nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukep Posted November 16, 2012 Share Mankele - 3 Towers+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted November 16, 2012 Share Many of these seem to be stage races, what are good single day events for those of us that have a bit of a tight budget? I'd be interested to see what your thoughts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 16, 2012 Share Stage race - W2W, Sani2C, 2Hell&BackOne Day - Knysna mtb, Stellenbosch mtb, BoschendalFestival - Eselfontein, Dirtopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted November 16, 2012 Share #5 Wines2Whales - but the organisers need to do some improvements for next year on their facilities.I was more than impressed this year. Not really sure what they could improve on Swazi Frontier is my favourite event - it's not a race, it's an unforgettable experienceWines2Whales - possibly the most enjoyable singletrack riding anywhereEpic - because, well, it's the EpicSani2C - what Epic should have been - all about the riders.A Dirtopia 24hr Solo - you know it's going to be tough, but in a good, technical wayAttakwas - with Attakwas in the memory banks, every other race is doable.Transbaviaans - the challenge, whether you do it in 9hrs or 18hrs is exactly the same. Everyone leaves with a massive sense of achievementHell and Back - the original SA stage race, with a nice 17km climb at the startImana Wild Ride - like Swazi, but better (from what I've heard, still waiting for an entry)Harkerville Red Route - heaven on a bicycle. Special mention - the now defunct Rock Pedal Classic. A small, intimate mountain bike event, put together by a mountain biker, for mountain bikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Heard this is a jol, any race that ends with a fees where there is a local fashion show, lang arm sokkie and the cambell bro's is worth it...next year I am doing it fo sureyeah we gonna drink with them farmers next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONS Posted November 16, 2012 Share Lion Man!!Nissan Series (last two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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