Nofearnofun Posted December 3, 2014 Posted December 3, 2014 So if I know about a computer engineer and an electronic engineer that has their own company, how can we help developing a timimg system for enduro races?I may be popping you a P.M. in coming weeks.
Sean32 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Nice prizes well done to all who got. Thanks to all the sponsors who contributed.
nigelhicks Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 My turn.. This Enduro thing is different.... Ever since putting out that post earlier this year, suggesting we move Hakahana towards an Enduro option, to which literally in minutes Nige replied with some staggering suggestions, and then Sean, Les, Nev and other Swampogs followed up, it was GAME ON. We spent weekends planning and scouting routes, mostly based on some existing lines but the focus changed... There was a new ethic. Guys prepared to dig sand and make things then enjoy the stuff they had just created. At first, and with a marathon background, I didn't get the format as I liked climbing, but after a few good downhill sessions it all came home. This was about the passion of the ride.  Finding that sweet line... and the social side. It fits the paradigm of a good day out with mates, BUT when it comes to pointing downhill, it's all out competition. Bloody fantastic! Weekends here are now filled with tech talk, and chilled, generous peops thats are here to ride good stuff. The event was a real test. Its only because this is such a cool and open community that we got the response we did. Local Brands like KITTED, LEATT, SHREDDTECH, IGNITE, TOOL-UP CYCLES, THE TRAILHEAD, GREEN XTREME all jumped in to showcase their awesome stuff and gave us prizes in return. SENTIENT SECURITY Provided all the comms (10 radios) as well as the waterpoints and manned security at venue, FREE of charge. DESTINATION GROUP (MEDICAL TEAM) Pulled out all the stops and gave us a massive discount for the full support team they provided. We got other prizes from SPECIALIZED, EVOC, MIKES BIKES, and HUSQAVANA donated a cutter.  The whole thing came together more like an AfikaBurn free-economy model - Generosity and Fun being the essence....And special Thanks to the core team of organizers and timekeepers (Sean, Maureen, Nev, Les, Kath, Greg, Murray, Stephen, Tracy, Linda, Quinton & Marwaan) who gave up many weekends (and a ride on the day) to lay this on, and Ruan Lochner (Tool-up) who helped all over. We will obviously address the issues of categories and try'n stay close to the UCI guidelines, but we don't plan lose the purity and joy of the ride anytime soon at Hakahana. PRIZE-GIVING TO FOLLOW... There was a new ethic. Guys prepared to dig sand and make things then enjoy the stuff they had just created. .....  This was about the passion of the ride.  Finding that sweet line... and the social side. It fits the paradigm of a good day out with mates, BUT when it comes to pointing downhill, it's all out competition. I think this is the key here!  Well done everyone - I have already heard from a couple of okes how awesome the event was. Kudos to all the timekeepers for giving of themselves to help put the event on.Having 100 riders at your first event is FANTASTIC! ... Keep it up.Â
RaceFan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Well done on an awesome event. Turned the cranks on my bike for the first time on the morning of this race and enjoyed myself immensely.Besides ironing out the glitches I wouldn't change a thing about it but then I know less than nothing about what an enduro is supposed to be. More importantly, are we able to go out and ride the course at any time?
Shreddtech Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 E-1 PRIZES: Herewith some images 1/3:SHREDDETCH winners please email Darren Diedricks for your personal redeemable voucher number. Awesome event. Just want to thank all concerned for the effort that went into organizing. Glad to have been associated with the first #enduro in Gauteng and look forward to many more... Can I kindly request the 3 Category winners to mail me to redeem your R500 discount voucher from our online store: darren@shreddtech.co.za Mens OpenAndre Van Aarde Female OpenElja Van Urk HardtailShaun Oosthuizen
HAKAHANA TRAILS Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Well done on an awesome event. Turned the cranks on my bike for the first time on the morning of this race and enjoyed myself immensely.Besides ironing out the glitches I wouldn't change a thing about it but then I know less than nothing about what an enduro is supposed to be. More importantly, are we able to go out and ride the course at any time?yes all lines are open on weekends. The GREY route from trailhead leads you straight to the 'saddle'. 5km
HAKAHANA TRAILS Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014  from http://www.hakahanatrails.co.za/Saturdays & Sundays Only.Entrance Gate 07h00 – 13h00EAT 07h00 – 13h00 thanks, but summer opening time is 6am
HAKAHANA TRAILS Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Well done guys!Right, Enduro 2... when? We are already checking the diary. Want to try 4 next year..  . FEB, MAY, AUGUST, NOV?
RaceFan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Fantastic. Thanks for the feedback.CubeD, you and I are going to have to do some early mornings out there often. Early morning to appease the gods. And by gods I mean our woman folk.
nigelhicks Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 We are already checking the diary. Want to try 4 next year..  . FEB, MAY, AUGUST, NOV?cool Our KZN Provincial dates are as follows. 7-Feb - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 1 - KARKLOOF8-Feb - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 1 - KARKLOOF 21-Mar - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 2 - ST IVES (Lions River)22-Mar - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 2 - ST IVES 18-Apr - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 3 - GIBA GORGE19-Apr - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 3 - GIBA GORGE 6-Jun - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Enduro) - CASCADES7-Jun - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (DHI) - CASCADES Also we have these other ones too Cascades Festival3-Apr - Fri - PMB MTB Festival - Enduro and Night Race - CASCADES4 Apr (or maybe 5th I cant remember) - Sat - PMB MTB Festival - National DH - Cascades Karkloof Enduro09 - 10 May - SAPPI KARKLOOF FESTIVAL - KARKLOOF Giba Enduro11-Jul - Sat - GIBA GRAVITY ENDURO Another one (i dont know about this one)23-Aug - Sun - ENDURO - CASCADES - DAVE DRUMMOND
Nofearnofun Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014  cool Our KZN Provincial dates are as follows. 7-Feb - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 1 - KARKLOOF8-Feb - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 1 - KARKLOOF 21-Mar - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 2 - ST IVES (Lions River)22-Mar - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 2 - ST IVES 18-Apr - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL ENDURO SERIES # 3 - GIBA GORGE19-Apr - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL DHI SERIES # 3 - GIBA GORGE 6-Jun - Sat - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Enduro) - CASCADES7-Jun - Sun - KZNMTB PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (DHI) - CASCADES Also we have these other ones too Cascades Festival3-Apr - Fri - PMB MTB Festival - Enduro and Night Race - CASCADES4 Apr (or maybe 5th I cant remember) - Sat - PMB MTB Festival - National DH - Cascades Karkloof Enduro09 - 10 May - SAPPI KARKLOOF FESTIVAL - KARKLOOF Giba Enduro11-Jul - Sat - GIBA GRAVITY ENDURO Another one (i dont know about this one)23-Aug - Sun - ENDURO - CASCADES - DAVE DRUMMOND  Priority to me is to mesh with the KZN events as I and others plan to race all of the KZN series and KZN champs atleast. We also want to turn the tables and have the KZN boys and girls road tripping to us for a change.
CubeD Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Nige, RaceFan and I are so keen to do the whole KZN calendar!
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