BarHugger Posted November 4, 2013 Share Reading the comments posted...... http://www.thehubsa....32#entry2119069 ......considering the location and venue....... ......comparing the possible route profiles with other MTB stage races....... .......WHAT ABOUT A MAGOEBASKLOOF MTB STAGE RACE? There was something like the "Crown and Kloof"....info is however a bit scares. (2-3 days for the people up north) Edit: Have a look here for more info and picshttps://www.facebook.com/MistyMountainVillage?ref=stream Edited November 4, 2013 by BarHugger EZRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 4, 2013 Share Perfect terrain for mountain biking and with what seems to be a thriving MTB club in Tzaneen, I'm actually surprised that there is only 1 race a year in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 4, 2013 Share Perfect terrain for mountain biking and with what seems to be a thriving MTB club in Tzaneen, I'm actually surprised that there is only 1 race a year in that area. There was one that started at Haenertsberg and went off into Wolkberg.I did it one year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted November 4, 2013 Share Ping ASG? I think it would be super. Can have lots of varied scenery, Wolkberg mountains stage, forest and waterfalls stage, and a bushveld stage. EZRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted November 4, 2013 Share Ping ASG? I think it would be super. Can have lots of varied scenery, Wolkberg mountains stage, forest and waterfalls stage, and a bushveld stage. My feeling is something similar to Berg and Bush, a community driven event with the support of a few big sponsors. This just gives an event its own character and legacy. The knowledge and experience of the locals will also contribute to finding the best routes for such an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted November 4, 2013 Share Perfect terrain for mountain biking and with what seems to be a thriving MTB club in Tzaneen, I'm actually surprised that there is only 1 race a year in that area. Hi Thug, we also host the Magoebaskloof challenge in May each year.This year there was a road event and a 45 km MTB event but from next year there will be a 20 km, 40 km and 75 km route on the Saturday as well as the road event on the Sunday.Its going to be a great event so bring both of your bikes up and do the double. Cheers,Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted November 4, 2013 Share There was one that started at Haenertsberg and went off into Wolkberg.I did it one year Hi Kranswurm, that wolkberg ride is great although very technical and steep.If you are keen come up on a weekend and I will organise a trip up the mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted November 4, 2013 Share Hi Thug, we also host the Magoebaskloof challenge in May each year.This year there was a road event and a 45 km MTB event but from next year there will be a 20 km, 40 km and 75 km route on the Saturday as well as the road event on the Sunday.Its going to be a great event so bring both of your bikes up and do the double. Cheers,RayThats not the same as a mtb stage race. I used to have road bike, I got hit by cars twice. I stay off the tar now.I have done the Road race a few times, one Two Peaks race (Agatha climb then Magoebas), the mtb race once, as well as one road stage race (Tropical tour). All great events, I love the forest there. Edited November 4, 2013 by Christie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted November 5, 2013 Share Credit to all the photographers of the following pics of Magoebaskloof (and surrounding areas). MTB'ing heaven for us northeners in SA...... nickc and Goblin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted November 5, 2013 Share Hi Thug, we also host the Magoebaskloof challenge in May each year.This year there was a road event and a 45 km MTB event but from next year there will be a 20 km, 40 km and 75 km route on the Saturday as well as the road event on the Sunday.Its going to be a great event so bring both of your bikes up and do the double. Cheers,Ray what date in May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TznDotMtb Posted February 22, 2014 Share Our event takes place on 3 & 4 May.3 May - Magoebaskloof MTB challenge4 May - Magoebaskloof Road Challenge Both races are Limpopo colours qualifiers if your are residing in Limpopo... Our mtb marathon and half marathon is going to be a kickass event this year! Road race back to traditional Magoeskloof route due to roadwork being completed. Book these dates!! Contact Dorothy for more info at dorothyrood@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted February 28, 2014 Share Our event takes place on 3 & 4 May.3 May - Magoebaskloof MTB challenge4 May - Magoebaskloof Road Challenge Both races are Limpopo colours qualifiers if your are residing in Limpopo... Our mtb marathon and half marathon is going to be a kickass event this year! Road race back to traditional Magoeskloof route due to roadwork being completed. Book these dates!! Contact Dorothy for more info at dorothyrood@gmail.com VERY BIG BUMP.......(this Magoebaskloof.....elevation and climbing) TznDotMtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 28, 2014 Share Same weekend as MTN Clarens. Pity its not a week later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TznDotMtb Posted March 5, 2014 Share I need your opinion... We are hosting our Magoebaskloof Road & MTB challenge in May as I mentioned previously... We have to decide quickly about moving our venue for the ROAD RACE from Merensky High School on the Sunday morning of 4 May to Magoebaskloof Hotel...which will be the start / finish area... That means the we'll only have a 70km route which ends with the Magoebaskloof pass which I think is great and the other option a 25km route from the hotel to Haenertsburg and back... The mtb race will still be from Merensky High school on 3 May and the distances, 70 km, 35 km, 14 km funrace. What do you think about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TznDotMtb Posted March 14, 2014 Share Online Entries are open https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-road-challenge Watch this space as this race might just turn out to become a stage race next year!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted March 14, 2014 Share Online Entries are open https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-road-challenge Watch this space as this race might just turn out to become a stage race next year!!!! Yoh.....2day, 3day???? Now that is a plan. Already ENTERED for this one........special event. stokstyf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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