Paarl-Rotary-Backsberg MTB Challenge

[BrandonF_]

http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/paarl-rotary-backsberg-mtb-challenge/

 

At long last some GREAT weather predicted for this one!!!

 

Just dont know if the "lack of riding during a month of rain" will help with that one climb of 630m+...

 

Oh well..."I LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE" (as Queen would have it )

 

CYA THEN!!

[Johny Bravo]

http://www.pedalpowe...-mtb-challenge/

 

At long last some GREAT weather predicted for this one!!!

 

Just dont know if the "lack of riding during a month of rain" will help with that one climb of 630m+...

 

Oh well..."I LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE" (as Queen would have it )

 

CYA THEN!!

 

Looks like incredible weather. Also a week of no rain, its going to be incredible. It is a very well organised race and some tough climbs. See you all there.

[BrandonF_]

Im reeeeally looking forward to this one, ..new bike to test, new tires, new gear ratio, ... and its just been too much of a wait for a nice race! See you there Schalk1982 (I'll be on a Scott Scale 920 with ZTR Crests and a "Scappa" kit)

[Johny Bravo]

Im reeeeally looking forward to this one, ..new bike to test, new tires, new gear ratio, ... and its just been too much of a wait for a nice race! See you there Schalk1982 (I'll be on a Scott Scale 920 with ZTR Crests and a "Scappa" kit)

matt black Specialized stumpjumper ht, with Songo Specialized kit. See you there. Glad I am not the only one having sleepless nights about a dry race with normal temperatures.

[BrandonF_]

matt black Specialized stumpjumper ht, with Songo Specialized kit. See you there. Glad I am not the only one having sleepless nights about a dry race with normal temperatures.

 

Haha! Cool, I'll keep an eye out for you!

[Gideondv]

Also going to be there... Doubt its going to be 100% dry though. Does the route go over some sections of the Burger 60km?

[BrandonF_]

Also going to be there... Doubt its going to be 100% dry though. Does the route go over some sections of the Burger 60km?

 

Rebelking I don't think so, if I can remember from last year, its quite some distance from "Die Burger" route

[Johny Bravo]

Also going to be there... Doubt its going to be 100% dry though. Does the route go over some sections of the Burger 60km?

Should be dry enough for a good turnout. Dont think it covers any Burger sections. Backsberg has some killer climbs, luckily they also produce some great wines for after the race. See you there.

[Gideondv]

Cool , going to be lekker!

[BrandonF_]

Here we go, I've attached the route profile for those that think "Agh its only 45km's"!! Bring your climbing gear! 1800m of climbing in 43km's is gonna be a fun day out!

[BrandonF_]

And for the 30km guys! 1130m not too shabby as well!

 

[timhoek]

I am in, last minute decision, but the route looks to good to miss. See you all there. I am taking my DH bike along for a few runs down Taal Monument after the rugby as well, so I will have to dust it off this evening.

[BrandonF_]

I am in, last minute decision, but the route looks to good to miss. See you all there. I am taking my DH bike along for a few runs down Taal Monument after the rugby as well, so I will have to dust it off this evening.

 

Well, you have enough going up at the Backsberg, so some "down-time" after the rugby is definitely in order!

[leaboy]

"Walter se Berg" awaits. 6km climb, average gradient 8.6% - according to Strava

[ScoobyWrx]

The 15km was my first race last year. Doing the 45km this year.

Good luck.

[BrandonF_]

"Walter se Berg" awaits. 6km climb, average gradient 8.6% - according to Strava

 

DIS CRAZY, AS EK SO ROWWE SOM VAN DIE PROFIEL AF MAAK, KLIM ONS VAN DIE 5KM TOT 15KM MERK +-760M!!....IN 10KM!

 

Good luck aan die Single speed ysters