Magalies Monster 2013

[Cav']

Doing the dreaded 70km too, the Nissan Trailseeker (Hazeldean) can't compare to this.

[rouxtjie]

I really hope they chuck in a t-shirt this year...love mine from previous years. Last year we got a bottle opener as a medal and we put it to good use after the ride...it was dry and dusty. The bokomo breakfast zone is also lekker...smash a couple of ouma's before the races starts.

[Jigghead]

OK,

 

Last year was my first and I managed 5hrs54 with cramp and a lot of other pain.

 

Having said that, I'll be there with my cramp blockers and all the other cr~p. Hopefully I avoid the pain.

 

EDIT: Entry Complete - See you all there...

Edited December 10, 2012 by Jigghead

[jcza]

Every year I say 'never again' and every year I'm back for more punishment. So,one last one next year and then I'm never doing it again.

 

Oh, and +1 on the Nissan races getting too big, jcza. If there are options, I'll be going for smaller races next year, like the USN cup races.

 

You know you prefer the monster to spinning in the dust east of P-town

[rouxtjie]

You know you prefer the monster to spinning in the dust east of P-town

its a no brainer really...anything under 4:20 is a fantastic time imo. Gords klapped it in 4:05 I think....last year

[dirtrider]

Any SS gonna try it out ?

[Brian Fantana]

The monster will always remain a special race to me, as it was my first ever mtb race. I think I need to fly down to Gautengeleng and ride my 3rd monster in 2013.

[Li Mu Bai]

Monster will definitely be the better of the 2 events.

Just shows that the number of mtb events is diluting the race calendar - there are just too many. Not to mention the many clashes with road events.

I have done several monster half marathons, good technical fun. This year the marathon is on the cards.

 

Hazeldean just got a bit dull in the middle of the event this year.

[jcza]

its a no brainer really...anything under 4:20 is a fantastic time imo. Gords klapped it in 4:05 I think....last year

 

Best we get back out there and ride more

[rouxtjie]

Any SS gonna try it out ?

sho....demmit that will be tough. Super achievement.

[Mojoman]

What was your crater cruise time? I am worried now about this race I thought maybe 4hrs max...

Not done it but I am an overweight lazy person so dont assume too much from my times!

[Jigghead]

Any SS gonna try it out ?

 

Saw a couple of SS guys last year, I think they all killed me. I also saw a couple on a tandem...

 

They also killed me...

[dirtrider]

Done it's lotsa time on geared bike , time for something new .

[Mojoman]

yeah i just read the tips on the website, tubless, and dual is advised.... hopefully my argus training will ease the punishment of this race by the looks of it atleast 5-6hrs in the saddle?

Done it both times on a HT with tubes (thorn proof ones from Sportsmans) and no punctures (The DNF the first year was due to a puncture with normal tubes). Will be taking my new DS this year to see if there is much of a difference.

 

Although I think losing some weight and not goofing off on rides would be the real change that is needed!

[rouxtjie]

Done it's lotsa time on geared bike , time for something new .

Power meneer...power!

 

PS mojo its not the thorns that will puncture you but the snakebites...sidewall protection tyres and tubeless conversion is a non neg at this race for me.

[Honkdonk]

Loved this race this year. Will be in for the 70k!

Stay at Sparkling Waters again and make a weekend of it.