Cherry Festival Mtb Race

[T-man]

Hi all. Anyone doing the Cherry festival MTB race saturday in Ficksburg? 60km with about 1200m of climbing. Think its gonne be a hard one.....

[Goodbadugly]

I did it about 4 years ago. The race was ok-ish. Route markings were less than adequate and we got lost. The scenery was SPECTACULAR though. Beautiful.

But the collateral damage was extreme. We paid THROUGH OUR EARS for accommodation. R1200/night for a dirty one bedroom "self catering" flat (meaning that it had a kettle, 4 mugs and less cutlery) with a leaky roof, a geyser that did not work. Neither did the light in the bathroom. We could not get hold of the agent that was supposed to be responsible for the hirings. The paint pealed off the walls. Sies. The Fast foods from the corner cafe gave my kids gippo guts the night before the race.

Book early if you want proper accommodation.

[Uni]

And for the record, don't waste your time/money at the festival itself.

[Tyreman]

Thanks guys! I was considering the outing.......wil give it a miss!

[Baron]

I did the 40km last year and it was a challenging route , But enjoyed the race and this year I am doing the 60km.

[Baron]

You can also stay over much cheaper in Senekal or Fouriesburg and drive through to Ficksburg in the morning as the race only start at 8:00

[BarHugger]

Thanks guys! I was considering the outing.......wil give it a miss!

 

.....or depending on your location, quickly go and do the Rust de Winter MTB event this weekend. Enjoyed the race last year despite the rain, mud and wind. Going to make a whole weekend of it as there are camping facilities at the race start.

[Vetseun]

Very tough race for me. Especially if it has been raining.

Last time I rode it, the route was not well marked at all.

Some woes climbing.

[Pants Boy]

Also going camping with the family at Rust de Winter ... pulling the kiddies trailer in the 12km ride with the boys riding their bmx's.

 

Looks like rain again

[Stefan Cremer]

My suggestion is to definately do this race!

Magic scenery, awesome trails and proper climbs.

[T-man]

I am doing it for sure... I am moving there next year so want to meet more people!!Staying with friends though....

[Jeeptrek]

The route was changed a bit this year. Very tough. This is some of the best scenery around. The trails are rough and the climbs hectic - especially Snake Valley. It was my 9th Cherry Festival MTB in 10 years - I try not to miss it.

[T-man]

Thia was tuff...Felt like the altitude got the better of me in the first 40km but I found my legs (and lungs) in the last 20km..Did a 3:31...Route was cool, climbs hectic bit I can honestly say I will do this one again.. all and all great!!

[T-man]

Can one view the results some where?