Ramrod Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 I didn't which is why I am considering Norway this year
NicoBoshoff Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Oh! And no one must tell me that illegal trail building is just a bunch of miscreants causing trouble. The Hafjell Bikepark exists because of illegal trail builders. The resort owners got together with the illegal trail builders to legalize their trails and start marketing the resort as a summer bikepark. And now look. They've had a world cup there for the last 2 years to market the bikepark. And in 2014 WORLD CHAMPS are happening in Hafjell!!!!! So you're saying we can expect a World Cup in Tokai someday soon on the Sneakies?
nigelhicks Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Sure it can change a lot 'til august ! Then about the track being rad or not ... the weather is gonna be totally different from what you're used down south.Ok ... Hafjell is in the south of Norway ! Yeah im sure its going to be VERY different - no matter what the track ... when its wet us South Africans just stay indoors ... so we have zero exposure to wet roots and rocks ... so that will be MIGHTY fun ... But yeah I'm starting to look forward to it!
Guest Omega Man Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 So you're saying we can expect a World Cup in Tokai someday soon on the Sneakies?No Hablo Anglais
Guest Omega Man Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 So you're saying we can expect a World Cup in Tokai someday soon on the Sneakies?I know not of these sneakies you speak of.
ED young master Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Yeah im sure its going to be VERY different - no matter what the track ... when its wet us South Africans just stay indoors ... so we have zero exposure to wet roots and rocks ... so that will be MIGHTY fun ... But yeah I'm starting to look forward to it!Just 1 week in Morzine (improperly named 'Portes du soleil') and you're the king in muddy conditions ! Ah ah !
Guest Omega Man Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I spoke to Chris Nixon now and he reckons Masters is NOT going to be at Hafjell. That will be the Elites only. You have to remember there will be 600 masters racing in DH. 600 riders will destroy that track and it will be totally unrideable for Elites. He said there's 2 separate organizing committees for the 2 events. Masters will be in Lillehammer. He reckons the XC will also take place in Lillehammer. So this is what Chris and I are putting together for those interested. Fly from Either CT or JHB to Genevashuttles from Geneva to Morzine5 days riding in Morzine to get you acclimatized to the steepness of Euro tracksCatered Accommodation in Morzine. Breakfast & DinnerLift PassesThe riding there is gravity orientated but there's loads for the XC guys too. There's an amazing 80km loop that takes you round the entire PDS utilizing the ski lifts. Amazing riding. It's also a good opportunity for the XC guys to get their skills up cos the riding there is way more tech than here.Shuttles back to GenevaFlights from Geneva to LillehammerAccommodation in LillehammerRental cars if necessaryFlights back to Geneva from LillehammerFlights back home. I'll start sourcing accommodation in Lillehammer next week and pricing flights and getting pricing together. For those that are keen drop me a PM. Cheers Duane Edited January 18, 2014 by Omega Man
ED young master Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 I spoke to Chris Nixon now and he reckons Masters is NOT going to be at Hafjell. That will be the Elites only. You have to remember there will be 600 masters racing in DH. 600 riders will destroy that track and it will be totally unrideable for Elites. He said there's 2 separate organizing committees for the 2 events.OK, noted ! I seriously doubt (& hope not) there'll be 600 Dhers as we were under 400 in 2007 & 2008 in Praloup.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 OK, noted ! I seriously doubt (& hope not) there'll be 600 Dhers as we were under 400 in 2007 & 2008 in Praloup.Ja. I was just quoting Chris. but the number will be way higher than worlds here that is for sure.
Furbz Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 My ole man will likely be there to defend his jersey!
ED young master Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) I spoke to Chris Nixon now and he reckons Masters is NOT going to be at Hafjell. That will be the Elites only. You have to remember there will be 600 masters racing in DH. 600 riders will destroy that track and it will be totally unrideable for Elites. He said there's 2 separate organizing committees for the 2 events. Masters will be in Lillehammer. He reckons the XC will also take place in Lillehammer. So this is what Chris and I are putting together for those interested. For your information, I was still doutful about the place for the masters, so I emailed the organisation at post@hafjellresort.com and at first got this answer : "Most of the events will be in Hafjell" So I asked what about the DH only and got this : "Here in Hafjell" What's Chris's source of information ???? Edited January 25, 2014 by ED young master
Trillian Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Just found this http://www.hafjellresort.no/en/activities/EventGuide/View/Festival_and_events/MTB_Masters_Hafjell_2014_446718Looks like it's in Hafjell.
bergy Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 mtbworldchamps.com is the link,click on schedule,and it will give you a brakedown of the timetable.It looks like everything will be at hafjell
Guest Omega Man Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 For your information, I was still doutful about the place for the masters, so I emailed the organisation at post@hafjellresort.com and at first got this answer : "Most of the events will be in Hafjell" So I asked what about the DH only and got this : "Here in Hafjell" What's Chris's source of information ????Ja I think you are right cos I just saw the schedule of Masters Worlds on the Hafjell website the and it make absolutely no mention of Lillehammer. Chris heard it from some UCI official when worlds was here.
ED young master Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Just found this http://www.hafjellre...ell_2014_446718Looks like it's in Hafjell.Aaaaah !Looks like they updated their website, that's precisely what they sent yesterday telling me the schedule had to be confirmed by the UCI !
ED young master Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Bad news ... for real ? http://www.pinkbike.com/news/The-end-of-Hafjell-Bike-Park-2014.html
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