nickc Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Cool and overcast in Magoebaskloof, nice change from 31 degrees and hot and dry in PTA. Booked in at the Hotel.
BarHugger Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Saw Roneblack46 on route........bike looks awesome.
nickc Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 oh yes and Ray will unfortunately miss out as he had a neck op about 2 weeks ago. Will only be back on his bike in Feb but then painfree...we already miss his company on our training rides. His son will be riding the 40km though.Hell, sorry to hear that - if he does not read this send him my regards and hope he heals soon!
BarHugger Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 What a nice day. A bit of everything......and mud. Nice meeting some Hubsters. The new Trek looked very nice and the owner was very chuffed with his performance (Roneblack46). Respect.to Thug on his SS Surly. Doefels still unhappy with the people from Canondale but his bike didn't let him down. All in all a very nice day........organised by a local school without the support of any big sponsors. Even the waterpoints were a big thumbs up. A true gem and back to basics. Thanks Neil for all the effort.
River Rat Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 How was that scenery! Took some pichas with the cellphone will post when back home? Only met up with Thug and I guess I spoke to a whole lot of hubbers without knowing.
BarHugger Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 How was that scenery! Took some pichas with the cellphone will post when back home? Only met up with Thug and I guess I spoke to a whole lot of hubbers without knowing.Also tried to take some pics.......but the mist was just unbelievable......and then some, especially on the one downhill section......het myself bang gery.
River Rat Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 The wet trails!The quiet of the forest was quite surreal at timesThe view from the highest point 1815m.And then the sun came out
TznDotMtb Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Good tough race...climbing was less than last year so that was a bonus! Still amazing to see riders on SS on those steep hills! Until next year....
nickc Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 What a nice day. A bit of everything......and mud. Nice meeting some Hubsters. The new Trek looked very nice and the owner was very chuffed with his performance (Roneblack46). Respect.to Thug on his SS Surly. Doefels still unhappy with the people from Canondale but his bike didn't let him down. All in all a very nice day........organised by a local school without the support of any big sponsors. Even the waterpoints were a big thumbs up. A true gem and back to basics. Thanks Neil for all the effort.Woke up Sat morning in the hotel with a huge chest infection and a fever from hell so that was my race run before it even started. I considered doing it but the group I was with convinced me not to. In hindsite was the right decisin. Bummed I did not get to meet any of you guys, I was supporting you on the way in spirit though. Looks like you all had a good day. Will be back next year.
nickc Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Grey Mongoose (My first MTB) My wife rocks a lekker bright orange Titan.Hey CyberSakkie, saw you and your missus come in, I was making my way over to say howzit when somehow I missed you. You both looked like you had good ride.
BarHugger Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Woke up Sat morning in the hotel with a huge chest infection and a fever from hell so that was my race run before it even started. Bummed I did not get to meet any of you guys, I was supporting you on the way in spirit though. Looks like you all had a good day. Will be back next year. I wondered why we missed you.......bummer. Heal up soon. Early next year there is the other race that starts in Tzaneen, usually at Hans Merensky High School. Same surroundings though.......maak hom vas en drink die vitamiene.
CyberSakkie Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Great stuff Nick. Just got home now. Â It was absolutely fantastic! We just about doubled our normal time for 40km, but there was a lot of climbing ( and stopping for pictures!). Â The mud was also a lekker addition to what we're used to. Will try and post a few pics later on from the computer.
Thug Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 What a great race and perfect weather. I thought I was fitter than last year and my time says I did finish quicker but by my calculations we did around 600m of climbing less although the routes were extremely similiar. Great meeting everyone and well done TznDotMtb on your 2nd place!
franco2017 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 What an awesome awesome race.My best so far.Day started wet and chilly,but ended sunny and hot.Mist made some sections look spookie.A big thankyou and well done to the organisers.Nice to see all the riders having a good time after the race,looked like the race was enjoyed by all.Will def be back next year,and alot fitter.....
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