gwhite Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Yeah man, real pity! I woudl have loved to ride, but already made plans with other peeps...On a slightly off-topic...anyone know where to get nice goggles locally for riding? (Not the super plain Thor ones at moto-x shops). Cheers,Cuan http://ridestuff.co.za/
MoreTrails Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Yeah man, real pity! I woudl have loved to ride, but already made plans with other peeps...On a slightly off-topic...anyone know where to get nice goggles locally for riding? (Not the super plain Thor ones at moto-x shops). Cheers,CuanCuan - Oakley Sale this thursday to saturday at the Riverclub....you may score!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Cuan - Oakley Sale this thursday to saturday at the Riverclub....you may score!Thought it was 28th to 30th?
Eddy Gordo Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I didn't even know it was on! pity I also didnt know about it. But I have my doubts on my ability for climbing at the moment anyways
MoreTrails Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Thought it was 28th to 30th?Ah crap.... I just saw Thursday Friday Saturday and was like YEEEEEEWWWWW I'M SO THERE!!!! never mind about the actual date! (face palm)
marko35s Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Thought it was 28th to 30th?Thats bad, very bad. I may have money then...
Quantum Theory Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 This was going to be my first enduro... but my work trip, to the Seychelles, has been extended till Sunday. Will the route go all the way to the top black trail?
Mada3400 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 This was going to be my first enduro... but my work trip, to the Seychelles, has been extended till Sunday. Will the route go all the way to the top black trail? with how late they're starting you could still probably get there in time!
Headshot Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 Reviving this thread. Who's going to the WP Gravity Enduro at Contermanskloof this weekend? Me going, but there is a price to pay. My wife has received a free entry to that boob cancer funride thing the day before. I will be servicing her bike in prep and then riding the 15k with baby Ben on my back while she cruises with the rest of the 60km plonkers :-)
Andrew Backstrom Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Hi guys We have managed to sort out issues that were going to delay the start of the race to 10am.We have taken note of your comments and therefore as per the orginal schedule we will start the race at 9:00am.Registration will be from 7:00am - 8:30amWe will do our best to keep the race briefing "brief", so that you guys can get on you way.From there riders will leave in groups. To be explainedThanks for your feedback and we hope you have a great race on SundayPlease feel free to message me with any of your concerns and I will do my best to assist you.
Big John Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 So.... how was the Racing this weekend chaps?
TAAHIRWP Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 So.... how was the Racing this weekend chaps? Tops!!
Flowta Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 So.... how was the Racing this weekend chaps? Cut and paste from herehttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/144266-gravity-enduro-3-191014-race-report/ It was a windy day which had its advantages - firstly, it was a lot cooler than it was the day before and the wind made for some lekker dh speed when you had it behind you. Also great to hear the full sound effects from tyres scrabbling for grip down the dry and rocky trails of Conties. Negs are obvious - the climbs were a biatch into it and there were some steering and control issues with all that extra thrust. This thing was well run. The timing system was by the CPT, Great Time guys who came and did it manually because all their kit was stolen after the CPT. More people on the trails to do the work, but it went smoooothly.We were off in groups of ten from 9 am from the farm coffee shop area. Three stages - shortest to longest. Ewald and Thomas were there filming. SS1 This started about 2/3 of the way up the Conties main loop climb. It did not descend existing trails but was freshly mowed grass in places with flat and off camber corners. It was tricky and foot out was the best tactic in the corners. some of them had ruts which could be used like berms but this SS made you appreciate berms and rock gardens and the stuff we usually ride. Nice to have a track like this for a change. I met my wife and son on the way back up the climb and spotted Flowta at the track side with a flat tyre. The Q was long as it always is on SS1 but it was fun chatting to other riders there. SS2 This started about 3/4 up the Conties main climb, It kicked of on the blue route and then quickly entered the so called Free Ride track. It was fast and had a couple of tricky corners and one very interesting rock drop/jump thing that looked as if it could inflict some pain on the unwary. There were a few other steep rocky sections but nothing too free ride really. We had been able to watch some of the riders taking a jump or two while waiting at the start of SS1 so I knew what was coming. There were two plank ramps, the first bigger than the second. The first one is a gap jump with a lower landing. I decided to hit it and managed to stick the landing. This was a fun stage and ended at the midway point of the blue route which it crisscrossed using a few sections of mowed grass track again. SS3 The big long one. Back up to the mast. We started down the DH main line switchbacks. These are a gnarly set of corners full of rock gardens that look like teeth. This stage cost me a few places. Just before the end of these s/backs I rode a rock drop/jump feature and landed off line and off went off track. I can confirm that the new shorts handle abrasion very well and left me with minor skin damage. The rest of this track was literally sick man :-). After the switchies it headed into the old DH line which is marked double black. It is huge fun. The gnarliest longest rock garden I have ever managed to ride as fast and unseen. I picked the right line by fluke (its the top r/h line) and sailed through this. From here it got faster and faster into new off camber grass track and back on the dh line and finally on to a finish about 1 km before the end of the singletrack that ends at the entrance to Conties. Tech notes: The bike worked like a charm. I discovered Kashima in a can - its called Mr Min. It smoothed up my fork amazingly - stiction, what is dat? No chain issues for obvious reasons. I love my Dartmoor Trail top and bottom guide - the chain stays on with the clutch on or off. I have new respect for Contermans - there is some fun track there - just need some time and lungs to try it all... Pics are views from the top of SS3.
Mada3400 Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 had a gopro strapped to my head for the whole day forgot to turn it on for the second and third stages
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