Stryder Posted November 5, 2013 Share I'm also hoping for some serious sections that need chicken runs for some riders. I need to get used to riding again after months of inactivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted November 5, 2013 Share I must say I hope Enduro in SA steers clear of the European concept of Enduro which is basically to ride various stages of gnarly DH runs without jumps on your trail bike. It's just getting a bit nuts from what I've seen on the EWS videos. I like the idea of technical, but still have a clear gap between Enduro and DH. I'd rather say, stay clear of the RSA 29'er dumb down scott specialized mindset... Thats the whole idea of enduro is it not? Im not riding with the extra 160mm just to go fast on a jeep track;) On another note, what is this amarider thing, want to go ride, but dont ussualy race or know the etiquette. I just usually ride, but this looks fun. Can you get tags there, or how does this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted November 5, 2013 Share I'd rather say, stay clear of the RSA 29'er dumb down scott specialized mindset... Thats the whole idea of enduro is it not? Im not riding with the extra 160mm just to go fast on a jeep track;) On another note, what is this amarider thing, want to go ride, but dont ussualy race or know the etiquette. I just usually ride, but this looks fun. Can you get tags there, or how does this work? yes, you can 'hire' the tags for the event, but you must sign up and specify what you want. 100 rider limit for the 2 day event. braailegend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted November 5, 2013 Share +1 deviate like.... will we maybe be getting a schedule or register of route descriptions in advance? something that states elevation gain/loss; lliason, SS and shuttle points etc. probably wishful thinking i suppose... you know what: dont over think this. Go ride various trails in the interim, and join the rest of us on the day of the event to find out what's there. it will be the same for everyone. Challenge yourself, enjoy the experience. Dan Dob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAAHIRWP Posted November 5, 2013 Share you know what: dont over think this. Go ride various trails in the interim, and join the rest of us on the day of the event to find out what's there. it will be the same for everyone. Challenge yourself, enjoy the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puncher Posted November 5, 2013 Share yes, you can 'hire' the tags for the event, but you must sign up and specify what you want. 100 rider limit for the 2 day event.Is it 2 days or 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted November 5, 2013 Share stay clear of the RSA 29'er dumb down scott mindset... Just for that comment, I reckon I may just come out of retirement for a short while that weekend and join in the fun on my version of an enduro machine: Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted November 5, 2013 Share Just for that comment, I reckon I may just come out of retirement for a short while that weekend and join in the fun on my version of an enduro machine: my eyes! HahaNice thing about enduro, no one can prescribe what you should ride:)Nice parts on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted November 6, 2013 Share Is it 2 days or 1? it is 2 days, but you can do a single day, either one. Single day event, Sunday 24 November as per the website,. Thanks for pointing that out Flowta. Edited November 6, 2013 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 6, 2013 Share it is 2 days, but you can do a single day, either one. No, this one is ONLY 1 day, Sunday 24 November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted November 6, 2013 Share No, this one is ONLY 1 day, Sunday 24 November. then i stand corrected. and checked website again and confirmed, if only for myself. thanks flowta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted November 6, 2013 Share Definitely not arguing for a dumbing down of courses. Please see my comments on the run up to the UCI Worlds. I take the point of speed making it gnarlier, and if that is the case then fine. I'm the last one that wants to ride glorified XC courses, but I also don't want to have to bomb down DH courses expecting mountain trail. And of course the skills need to be pushed, so tech gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted November 6, 2013 Share I'd rather say, stay clear of the RSA 29'er dumb down scott specialized mindset... Thats the whole idea of enduro is it not? Im not riding with the extra 160mm just to go fast on a jeep track;) So it's all insane or jeep track? Those are the two options? 26'er of f-off? Long travel or die? I'm more than happy to ride whatever is put in front of me, and I'll be the first one to bitch about jeep track. But Welvanpas, Jonkers and Tokai are hardly jeep track? Let me explain by way of analogy. You don't see the surfing tour hold events at Jaws and Mavericks every weekend. Some events are at Pipe and J-Bay. Big wave surfing is our DH. Enduro should be our Pipe and J-Bay. Can still bite you in the ass big time, but hospital visits should be the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted November 6, 2013 Share So it's all insane or jeep track? Those are the two options? 26'er of f-off? Long travel or die? I'm more than happy to ride whatever is put in front of me, and I'll be the first one to bitch about jeep track. But Welvanpas, Jonkers and Tokai are hardly jeep track? Let me explain by way of analogy. You don't see the surfing tour hold events at Jaws and Mavericks every weekend. Some events are at Pipe and J-Bay. Big wave surfing is our DH. Enduro should be our Pipe and J-Bay. Can still bite you in the ass big time, but hospital visits should be the exception.The one Dirtopia enduro I did (the greyton one) it was all single track. The route was well laid out. The tracks were amazing and the only "hectic" stage was the run down the DH track which is a very mellow track by dh standards. Muerant's go a very good idea of his clientele. Make it too hectic and you scare off the xc okes looking to make the transition. Make it to easy and the DH okes will bleat. Dan Dob and Sanderis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted November 6, 2013 Share The one Dirtopia enduro I did (the greyton one) it was all single track. The route was well laid out. The tracks were amazing and the only "hectic" stage was the run down the DH track which is a very mellow track by dh standards. Muerant's go a very good idea of his clientele. Make it too hectic and you scare off the xc okes looking to make the transition. Make it to easy and the DH okes will bleat. Exactly! I reckon the trails being ridden on Meurant's circuit are perfect. If only now we could get enough venues to make this a monthly thing *cough Steilte cough* Sanderis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted November 6, 2013 Share Exactly! I reckon the trails being ridden on Meurant's circuit are perfect. If only now we could get enough venues to make this a monthly thing *cough Steilte cough*There's an enduro line going in. Duran is going to be staying there and building over his December vac. the problem it it's a bit dry to build right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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