Shebeen Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 The DGT is the ultimate adventure challenge out there, the redbull attempt by Ryan sandes and Ryno Griesel is the first one where there has been a total running approach instead of a adventure race/hiking methodolgy. the record is just over 60 hours, that in itself is just ridiculous as it was over 100 hours for quite a while with many attempts failing to better it. currently they've got about 35kms to go, clock is at 37 hours. they've only slept for half an hour, probably just to justify carrying whatever equipment they have had. I don't think anyone will ever try and beat this, but who knows, the 40hour could be a big barrier to aim for. http://www.redbull.com/za/en/adventure/events/1331625638350/drakensberg-grand-traverse
Shebeen Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 here is current(for now) record holder Cobus van Zyl talking about the theoretical limits of this. he's doing safety backup on this attempt.
ThePubSA Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Previous course record distance at this time 0% Complete (success) 128km Ryan's & Ryno's distance right now 0% Complete 181km WOW
Shebeen Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 being Red Bull, there are probably helicopters, drones and basotho ponies following with cameras http://instagram.com/p/l66H_5iuit/
Thorn199 Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 41h49m to complete 207km, 8197m climbing! RESPECT!
Shebeen Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 41h49m to complete 207km, 8197m climbing! RESPECT!all at extreme altitude. Been following this lunatic fringe for years, this is a game changer in terms of weather windows with only one night out!
Slowbee Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 saw other footage and my goodness respect to these guys ! takes a lot to do this!
Cellar Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 As impressive as this is, I can't help but think it misses the point of the Grand Traverse.
Thug Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Brilliant result by Ryan & Ryno. Will take something extremely special to eventually break that record.
Shebeen Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 this record was very quietly under threat. Andrew porter did it on his eis three hours slower over the weekend. no redbull banners were involved. http://www.featsa.co.za/2015/06/andrew-has-done-it/
Trackz Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 +1 Shebeen. Andrew is a legend, respect! Met him at X-Berg this year. He hinted a few weeks ago he's going to dust off his mountain bike & join me for a ride in the Northern Berg next weekend, can you imagine that engine & strong mind on Freedom Trail?Hier kom 'n ding!
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.