[Event] 2014 Funky Fynbos Festival MTB And Trail Run, Gansbaai

[Goosebay]

Event Name: 2014 Funky Fynbos Festival MTB And Trail Run, Gansbaai
When: 13 September 2014
Where: Gansbaai, Western Cape
Category: MTB

The event will indeed happen on the 13th of September 2014. It will form part of the Rockets Funky Fynbos Festival that will include a trail run on the Sunday as well as loads to do for all. Family fun!

 

The flagship route will be the 40km. Don't let the distance fool you, this is a tough ride, but well worth it. It is a true mountain route, the views, the natural habitat, unspoilt fynbos wilderness and the fun factor will be well worth the weekend trek. The climbs are tough, but the downhills fun, and will suite all riding styles, single track, rough jeep track and more single track!.

 

This year it is organised by the local farm community - so should retain it's original vibe, but with much more added!

 

Route maps and profiles here http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/jcl/2014%20gansbaai%20maps.html

 

There will be cool goodie bags (ice pack, mohair socks) at registration on the Friday. Late entries will be accepted on Saturday from 6am. More details will follow!

 

Here is a brief preview of the first climb and descent of the mtb route. We have added a new jump and added it to the video, as well as saved it in higher quality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzXV8xhmZMY

 

 

 

Here is part three, the third climb of the 41km. Amazing views as well as a long downhill with the sea view as your backdrop. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/VEgXS2aQm7A

 

 

 

Part two is the downhill of the second climb - enjoy! http://youtu.be/NkN-ReM5IgU

 

 

 

 

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[PhilipV]

Great news!

 

 

[Goosebay]

Not sure of all the details yet, but it seems like 3 distances are planned, 10, 30 and 45. The 10 will be much the same as before, but the 30 and 45 will have some changes.

 

 

 

Check out the video for the first section of the longer route

 

 

[DJR]

Hi Goosebay

 

I've made a note in my diary. .

[Kranky]

More info and entries here: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/funky-fynbos-mtb-race-trail-run-2014/

[Goosebay]

not sure what happened in the previous post, can't seem to undo that either!

 

 

[flymango]

@Goosebay. Fascinating post.

[Goosebay]

Thanks, even blew me away. Pics will follow soon though

 

 

[Goosebay]

http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/jcl/News%20pictures/avoca%2029062014%20009.jpg

 

 

 

The climb to the second single track climb

 

 

[Goosebay]

http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/jcl/News%20pictures/avoca%2029062014%20004.jpg

 

Fynbos allround. Most of the route goes through fynbos conservancies.

 

 

[Goosebay]

http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/jcl/News%20pictures/avoca%2029062014%20006.jpg

 

New bits have been added - this is a fun jump to do or just to roll over. The are a few easy kickers ( small drop offs) that have chicken runs around them

 

 

[Goosebay]

http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/jcl/News%20pictures/new%20jump%20001.jpg

 

Side view - if you're slow you will land on the table. If you are a bit faster you will land on the landing with a good straight slope.

 

 

[Goosebay]

For those who have done the route before, there are some changes. The Flowervalley single track will be extended to make the climb a bit easier and more fun. The weir has been taken out of the route because so few could ride it, and also because the organisers are not sure of the water levels in September. The downhill at the end has also changed, more tweespoor and less road. The route is now about 42km, but about 1400m of elevation. So expect a good long ride in terms of saddle time.

 

 

[Goosebay]

We have added a short clip of the new jump at the end of the video http://youtu.be/MzXV8xhmZMY

 

The local farmer has started clearing the route, but we have decided to keep the first section ungroomed. Rode it last weekend and it has a really good mountain feel. The shrub around the little jumps have been cleared and some of the more dangerous rocks removed. It is baboon land, so the odd rock might still be moved - so caution is always needed.

 

The weekend festival is also looking very good, lots happening, Good music, as well as loads of other activities including a trail run over a different section of the mountain.

[Goosebay]

Posting this on behalf of Mariana - Festival programme

 

 

 

 

 

The 2014 Rockets Funky Fynbos Festival entertainment programme

 

Live music and entertainment program at De Uiljenes,Grootbos Road, from the 12 – 14 September.

 

Friday 12^th September

 

14:00-18:00 Stalls open with crafts and artisanal food

 

14:00-18:00 Children’s entertainment at De Uijlenes

 

14:00-18:00 DJ Craig E plays to suit the mood

 

14:00 Bar open till late with craft beer on tap and artisanal food

 

14:00 Fynbos Display – free entry open till late

 

18:00-20:00 MTB and Trail Run Registration and late entries

 

19:00-22:30 BBos band entertains

 

There will be transport available throughout the day from Gansbaai to De Uiljenes, times will be confirmed.

 

 

 

Saturday 13^th September

 

 

 

6:00-7:30 MTB Registration and late entries

 

7:30-11:30 DJ Craig E and Marimba band

 

8:00-14:00 Children’s entertainment at De Uijlenes

 

8:00 MTB races start

 

8:00 Fynbos Display – free entry open till late

 

8:00-17:00 Stalls open with crafts and artisanal food

 

9:00-15:00 Transport on circle route with horse carts / donkey cars also available throughout the day

 

9:00-17:00 Tractor rides on circle route

 

9:30-11:30 Springboks vs All Blacks game on TV in Cigar Lounge at De Uiljenes

 

10:00 Bar open till late with craft beer on tap and artisanal food

 

10:00-17:00 Registration and late entriesfor the African Mohair Fynbos Trail Run

 

11:30-12:30 Paige Mac a live band from Cape Town entertains

 

12:30-13:00 MTB Race Prize giving

 

13:00-14:00 Paige Mac entertains

 

14:00-15:30 Chris Else – Afrikaans singer entertains

 

15:30-17:00 Paige Mac entertains

 

17:00-18:30 Chris Else entertains

 

18:30-21:30 The Rivertones – A very popular Reggae Band from Cape Town for your entertainment

 

21:30 DJ Craig Eplays till late

 

There will be transport available throughout the day from Gansbaai to De Uiljenes, times will be confirmed.

 

 

 

Sunday 14^th September

 

 

6:00-7:30 Registration and late entriesfor the African Mohair Fynbos Trail Run

 

8:00-11:00 Children’s entertainment at De Uijlenes

 

8:00 African Mohair Fynbos Trail Runs start

 

8:00-14:00 Stalls open with crafts and artisanal food

 

8:00-10:00 DJ Craig E

 

10:00 Bar open with craft beer on tap and artisanal food

 

10:00-10:30 Marimba Band

 

10:30-12:30 Chris Else

 

12:30-13:00 Trail Run Prize giving

 

13:00-14:00 Chris Else entertains

 

There will be transport available from Gansbaai to De Uiljenes, times will be confirmed.

 

 

 

 

[Goosebay]

Here is the second installment, part three! The local farmer is still clearing part of the single track on the second climb, so rode the third climb instead. The climb is has some steep bits, but for the most you can look around and enjoy the view. Saw two grys ribbokke, a Stanley's bustard and some eagle that I could not identify. The heather is truly awesome along the section that goes through Farm 215. For those that enjoy downhills, you start with a pretty intense 2 min ride after a brief respite along the top of the mountain, then a longer flattish bit before an 8 minute fly down to the farm houses along dual single track (our version of jeep track!) The tracks are not manicured, and you have to be alert and riding within your limits. Enjoy!