Super_mil Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Hey Guys 'n Gals, It's that time of year again.... Malelane 2013 is happening 8 - 10 November on Dirk Lourens's track in Malelane. The track is steep and technical and is actually good fun to ride, although it is challenging.Check out the vids from the past 2 years events to get an idea of the terrain. 2012 2011 Dirk does not rest during the year so the track is constantly evolving.They event is a well put together weekend out, which is about having a great time on your DH bike with mates and ultimately ends with 2 timed runs on the Sunday to test what you've learnt over he past 2 days...
patches Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Who is that serious looking guy at 1:26 in the 2012 vid?!
hayleyearth Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 But but but GM isn't going to be there this year again
Super_mil Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 The official write up & entry details. The third annual Malelane TOYOTA DH Challenge takes place at Dirk Lourens’s track at the Malelane Stene brick yard right outside of the town of Malelane from 8 to 10 November 2013. Event description:Elite UCI points accredited race. Race categories: Elite, Junior, Sub Vets, Sports and open Women. Number collection and practice at the event finish point from Friday 8 November from midday. Saturday practice from 9am to 4pm including seeding run. Sunday practice from 8am to 11am, race runs from 12am. One race run format. Prizes:Elite 1st to 5th – R 10 000; R5000; R4000; R3000; R2000; Junior 1st to 3rd – R3000, R2000; R1000; Sub Vets 1st to 3rd – R3000; R2000; R1000; Product prizes for Sports and open Women Directions from Johannesburg: take the N12 east towards Emalahleni where it becomes the N4 east. Carry on past Nelspruit to Malelane. Directions from Pretoria: take the N4 east towards Emalahleni, carry on past Nelspruit towards Malelane. Directions to the track: When approaching Malelane, take the dirt road on your right before the very first traffic light in town. Carry on with the dirt road through the sugar cane fields to the Malelane Stene brick plant. Follow the event signage to the track and parking area. EVENT ENTRY FEE – R 500, please deposit or EFT your entry fee into the account below with online entry TICKET NUMBER as REFERENCE: Gravity Allstars Mountain Bike Club. FNB Menlyn SquareAcc: 62431650739Branch: 252445 Online entries are now open at:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8956453995 Accommodation:There is free accommodation in the Buffalo Hotel hall in Hectorspruit for those who want to bring a mattress or camping bed. Full ablutions for men and women are available. Free accommodation is offered in request of supporting the restaurant. Alternatively you can make reservations for rooms via the contact information in the link below: http://www.mpumalangahappenings.co.za/photos_buffalo_hotel.htm
hayleyearth Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 It seems only 8 people has entered thus far....1.5 weeks to go
Super_mil Posted October 30, 2013 Author Posted October 30, 2013 going for the win? Going to ride an awesome track with like minded people.
hayleyearth Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 FLIPPEN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!!!!!! (..........eventhough I might have to go see a doctor later) Our transport: 3 people, 3 bikes and all the 'stuff' inside 'tha caddy' 2 of these peeps also in tha caddy: elites podium:
hayleyearth Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 'Ally-star' half dressed wipping it.. 'Ally-star' almost not dressed: Random track picks:
hayleyearth Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Just posting this due to the 'almost vertical jump UP in as in the 1st pic'....thats just crazy for a downhill event...but as always, these guys makes it looks so so easy!
hayleyearth Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 going for the win? he did indeed do a good job of that!
Super_mil Posted November 11, 2013 Author Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Yeah, awesome weekend and a superb event. Well run with amazing sponsorship, prizes and a great vibe. Thanks to Dirk and all those involved for putting on such a brilliant event. I really hope we get more riders next year. Hayley proved that even a girl can ride it on an AM bike, so now there is no excuse for the rest of the 'spruit rats' not to turn up Edited November 11, 2013 by Super_mil
Thug Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Did Dirk ride? He started behind me at Avalanche for some unknown reason and on all 3 stages came flying past me like a bat out of hell!!
Super_mil Posted November 11, 2013 Author Posted November 11, 2013 Did Dirk ride? He started behind me at Avalanche for some unknown reason and on all 3 stages came flying past me like a bat out of hell!! No he never rode. He offed himself a week or 2 before the event on a section known as "Cliff Hanger" did some damage to his shoulder and ribs... The section got dumbed down a bit to be safer for the event fortunately. Seems like a lot of the good sub-vets have all been doing damage to themselves recently... Dirk, Robin Rumbelow, Jamie Watt, Aubs
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