[Event] Twizza Henderson Valley MTB

[East Cape Cycling]

Event Name: Twizza Henderson Valley MTB
When: 8 June 2014
Where: Henderson Valley, Cathcart, Eastern Cape
Category: MTB

Taking place at the Ferndale 4x4 chalet and Campsite, Henderson Valley, Cathcart.

 

Go to Event Page

[deanbean]

My local ride, I'll be there.

[deanbean]

A month away, who's entering

[deanbean]

 

Henderson2014.zip

[deanbean]

Lower down the Henderson valley, you won't be riding down here. They say the baboons need walking sticks down here ????

[fanievb]

We rode on a game farm in the area last year. A place called Bombazi owned by two Canadian brothers.

 

They wanted to start some MTB trails to keep the staff busy when hunting season is closed. Was some tough riding but it's beautiful out there.

Only problem is getting there which is all but impossible in a normal car.

[fanievb]

Some pics

[Brian Fantana]

My wife & I will be there. Lovely area. My swaerries bachelors party was on the same farm where the race starts.

 

See you guys there!!

[deanbean]

We rode on a game farm in the area last year. A place called Bombazi owned by two Canadian brothers.

 

They wanted to start some MTB trails to keep the staff busy when hunting season is closed. Was some tough riding but it's beautiful out there.

Only problem is getting there which is all but impossible in a normal car.

They're Californian Fanie. They are my neighbours, I live on the highest point on that road. I've got downhill runs with 400m drop. Steep country.

 

[deanbean]

[deanbean]

And while you ride, the family can go on a game drive at Glacis Game Farm

Baby Giraffe

http://hendersonvalleymtb.yolasite.com/resources/Baby%20Giraffe.JPG.opt445x540o0%2C0s445x540.JPG

 

The river crossing

http://hendersonvalleymtb.yolasite.com/resources/DSCF0042.JPG.opt403x537o0%2C0s403x537.JPG

[jugheaddave]

Keen as mustard!!

[deanbean]

From Brad Lee, one of the organisers

 

http://www.henderson...b.yolasite.com/

 

 

[deanbean]

8th June 2014

Cathcart

Hi All,

Only two weeks to go and we are building up for the best Henderson Valley ever!

 

Just ridden the first half of the course and It’s an absolute wow! (would you believe it but it’s the first time I’ve had a chance to ride more than a bit here and a bit there). The grass has been mown and we have a strong north west wind to blow all the grass away so that it won’t get in your derailleur!

 

For those who are looking for accommodation please check the website. Yellowfish Lodge, Openside, and Ferndale are fully booked but as of now there is still accommodation available at the rest.

 

The road is always a worry and the road from Stutt side has been graded and reasonable except for the first 5kms which is bad. If your car is at all low rather use an extra litre and come round Cathcart. That road is about as good as a gravel road can get but if you are coming out on the morning of the race please have your dark glasses handy as you will be travelling into the rising sun which can be blinding.

 

So travel safely and we are really looking forward to seeing you all!!

Cheers,

John http://gallery.mailchimp.com/1f3a72eaca77b90451d2e3549/images/7e09289c-01ab-495d-b00e-11c8c5f0f465.jpg Visit Website & Download Entry Form ROB

Robcindys@gmail.com

Tel: 045 8431740

Cell: 072 1461179 RSVP JOHN

john@thomasriver.com

Tel: 045 8431700

Cell: 082 5754923 RSVP

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

Hi deanbean, I took part in this race in 2012. When I was still dik. The race started and ended at Thomas River. Is this the same route / race?

 

You still promised to ride with me remember ?

[fanievb]

Hi deanbean, I took part in this race in 2012. When I was still dik. The race started and ended at Thomas River. Is this the same route / race?

 

You still promised to ride with me remember ?

 

Not the same race, you thinking of Thomas River which is in November