Kalahari Challenge 2014

[CharlV]

Morning all

I have looked for info regarding the Kalahari Challenge but can not find what I am looking for . I need the opinion of the riders that have done this race before, i.e. how challenging is this race compared to Wine to Whales , and other multi stage events ,what is the required fittnes levels ? I require this info as our Management team plans on doing the race ,all of us are typical "week-end warriors" so we are able to complete most of the one day MTB races in average time . Your 2c will be greatly apreciated .tx

[T-Bone]

See attached. Great event.

[I FLY]

This is a doeable race if you can manage an MTN marathon. There is not a lot of climbing ( soft sand makes up for it).

 

The organisers put up a great overnight stop and the waterpoints are on par the best the JHB2C and Sani2C have to offer.

 

One year we made up about 50 places by not stopping at a waterpoint that had various brandies on offer.

 

Be prepared for plenty of thorn trees. We normally wear our oldest kit and long sleeves. I have also seen riders wearing long socks to prevent being scratched.

[I FLY]

And it gets very cold at the overnight stop.

 

One year I left my polar watch on my bike. In the morning the temperature reading was -6C

[CharlV]

lots of single track ? Or is it mostly gravel road and jeep track ?

[I FLY]

Lots of cattle and foot paths when I last did this race

Edited March 11, 2014 by I FLY

[CharlV]

Thanks for the info I FLY ! from the web site it seems doable !