kevin Walter Posted October 25, 2013 Share I've entered, camping at magoebaskloof ruskamp (very cheep) the only campsite I could find thats not booked out... 75km!!! EZRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 25, 2013 Share 8 Day to go! 75 km, 1900 m ascent gain! hope you have brought your climbing legs... On the upside there is 1900 m of downhill! DPLot and nickc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 25, 2013 Share This will be my first Magoebaskloof Classic and I'll be doing it on my SS. Going to be using a very friendly climbing gear. EZRider and Q_here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 25, 2013 Share 3x10 FS for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Walter Posted October 29, 2013 Share can anyone tell me what the terrain is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 29, 2013 Share can anyone tell me what the terrain is like? Mainly undulating forestry roads, with some single track. Similar environs to Sabie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 29, 2013 Share Mainly undulating forestry roads, with some single track. Similar environs to Sabie Going to be wet Kosmo, it's been raining in the mountains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 29, 2013 Share can anyone tell me what the terrain is like? Like kosmo says: not very technical, mainly jeep track through forestry and indigenous bush.Probably a bit muddy this weekend, but what the route may lack in technical riding it makes up for with spectacular views, awesome climbs, fast descents and sections through the second biggest natural forest in the country.It's going to be great. BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 29, 2013 Share Going to be wet Kosmo, it's been raining in the mountains! Will be beautiful tho.Azeleas in the mistDoes the ride still go thru the tea plantations?Are they still there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 29, 2013 Share Will be beautiful tho.Azeleas in the mistDoes the ride still go thru the tea plantations?Are they still there Tea plantations are back after a very dodgy few years after the land reclamation. Good to see something up and running as it sort of should.The race hasn't gone through the tea for a few years now, most of it is higher in the mountain than the old route.The start is now at Stanford Lake College who have taken over the management of the event but they have worked with David Beard, the route designer, so expect something similar to the last few years with a bit more single track in the mix. DPLot, nickc and Kranswurm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 29, 2013 Share Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 29, 2013 Share Tea plantations are back after a very dodgy few years after the land reclamation. Good to see something up and running as it sort of should.The race hasn't gone through the tea for a few years now, most of it is higher in the mountain than the old route.The start is now at Stanford Lake College who have taken over the management of the event but they have worked with David Beard, the route designer, so expect something similar to the last few years with a bit more single track in the mix. I have vivid memories of plummeting down through the green fields and riding over a carpet of Jacaranda flowers EZRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted October 29, 2013 Share This will be my first Magoebaskloof Classic and I'll be doing it on my SS. Going to be using a very friendly climbing gear. Ultimate Respect to you! Post on how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted October 29, 2013 Share 3x10 FS for me! .....and maybe 31st gear......WALKING??? (Pulling your leg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Hey Ray. Due to a death in the Family on my Wifes side, extended family all arriving as we speak from Windhoek I am here in PTA and not in the hotel in Magoebaskloof. Hope you have a good race and also the organisation goes well. Was realy looking forward to catching up with you afterwards for a coffee at the hotel. We are planning for Sabie Good luck to all the Hubbers racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted November 1, 2013 Share Hey Ray. Due to a death in the Family on my Wifes side, extended family all arriving as we speak from Windhoek I am here in PTA and not in the hotel in Magoebaskloof. Hope you have a good race and also the organisation goes well. Was realy looking forward to catching up with you afterwards for a coffee at the hotel. We are planning for Sabie Good luck to all the Hubbers racing. Hi Nick I am sorry to hear about your loss.Will be thinking about you on the hill. It's going to be wet!See you at Sabie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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