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Gauteng DH Race #2 - Thaba Trails - POSTPONED


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Figured I might as well just start the next thread now...

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENTS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 8 SEPTEMBER 2013 TO ACCOMMODATE THE LONG WEEKEND

 

So the venue for the second race will be Thaba Trails.

The track is the most recent addition to the Gauteng DH scene and was constructed by Wendell & his crew for the Gauteng National held in May 2013.

 

Once again it is a trail bike friendly route with optional lines around all the major obstacles.

 

Below is a run I did prior to the National, to give you an idea of the track...

 

http://vimeo.com/66540374

 

Date : 8 September 2013

Venue : Thaba Trails DH track

Cost : R150 per rider

 

Also please check out "Gauteng Downhill Mountain Bike Series" on FB for more details and banter

 

Edit to add: If you require more info feel free to e-mail gpdownhillmtb@gmail.com

 

See my post on page #2 regarding the reason for the postponement. :thumbdown:

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Its actually a 29er in disguise. Im so tall that it looks like a 26er

 

How dare you disgrace a Makulu like that :eek:

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You realise that makhulu means big. and thus it would want bigger wheels.

:D

 

I actually think a 29er would do really well on this course though with only like 3 hard corners up top and lots of peddling :P

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Is it just my phone or can't you guys see the video? I also can't see the one that was with the track of helderkruins when it was built.

 

 

I can't watch at work due to restrictions.

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Is it just my phone or can't you guys see the video? I also can't see the one that was with the track of helderkruins when it was built.

 

 

I can't watch at work due to restrictions.

 

Both are from Vimeo, not YouTube, so that's probably why you can't see them on your phone.

 

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If you like I can describe it in words for you....

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Very friendly to bikes, we might even get a winner on a 29her, just look how flat the track is :ph34r:

 

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Very friendly to bikes, we might even get a winner on a 29her, just look how flat the track is :ph34r:

 

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EPIC bottom out!

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Hi everyone!

Does anybody have spare kit that they're not using on the day, well just a helmet.

I'm looking to try out dh. So I'm going to the race and hopefully going to use the 'village' bike.

Thanks

 

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Hi everyone!

Does anybody have spare kit that they're not using on the day, well just a helmet.

I'm looking to try out dh. So I'm going to the race and hopefully going to use the 'village' bike.

Thanks

 

What size knoggin do you have?

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