Cycling action at Gauteng Spur School MTB League final

[Milkman]

Haters gonna hate.

I ,for one think that it is fantastic that money is being spend developing mtb'ing at school level , be it from an individual or from companies like Spur . I am also sure that we will also see the returns on that investment in the not so distant future on the World Cup and Olympic courses .

[rouxtjie]

I know a lot of the sponsors won't even look at the kids while they are still at school, so this is a great chance for them. In order to get some sort of recognition they ride things like the SA Champs, African Champs etc. Cost a lot of money to travel around the country.

If they are not out training on weekends they are down at the jump bike park they built themselves in Harties. You would be shocked what they built. table tops and all. Beats play station for sure, although some of the video's posted by my nephew must give his parents grey hairs..... Jump bikes are tough machines that's all I can say.

That is a pity gords. I mean think about the exposure a company will get if they manage to put a laaitie on a worldstage podium one day. I think a PGA round of applause in order for the LCB team and sponsors as well as spur. The amount of cash the sponsors drop on local pro's salaries could be used better in the younger ranks I think.

 

And also echo your sentiment, I would much rather have my laaitie fall his "nerwe" off on the trails instead of eating chips infront of a PS3.

[SwissVan]

This is great, wish we had those oppurtunities when i was at school.

 

What do they use for routes, around the local school fields / gardens (LOL) or proper courses off school property?

[Swift01]

Most of the kids are in the Harties area so ride lots of the routes there. They also built a proper cross country track that got used for the NW XCO Champs last year. Unfortunately the motor bike guys have ruined half of it. when I say built I really mean they took spades etc and built the track. Was crazy technical in some spots, with names like the chain breaker and long drop and VO2max sections. They also all use indoor trainers etc.

This is their other play ground which again they build. About a year ago so they should have quite a bit more done. You can stand and watch these kids all day and their play.

[Milkman]

This is great, wish we had those oppurtunities when i was at school.

 

What do they use for routes, around the local school fields / gardens (LOL) or proper courses off school property?

I've build an XCO course on my farm ( with the help of some of the local youngsters ) for the local kids to train on . It has developed quite a bit over the last 3 years , with A and B lines , burms , jumps , rocky gardens , table tops and some tight turns . Basically 5-6 kays of fun and sweat . the North West school finals are being held here next weekend ( 27 th ) Expecting about 200 plus riders . And before someone flames me ,I don't charge anything for people to come and ride on my farm , so not doing it for financial gain .

[rouxtjie]

I've build an XCO course on my farm ( with the help of some of the local youngsters ) for the local kids to train on . It has developed quite a bit over the last 3 years , with A and B lines , burms , jumps , rocky gardens , table tops and some tight turns . Basically 5-6 kays of fun and sweat . the North West school finals are being held here next weekend ( 27 th ) Expecting about 200 plus riders . And before someone flames me ,I don't charge anything for people to come and ride on my farm , so not doing it for financial gain .

Even if you did charge you are a legend.

 

Well done meneer

[the nerd]

That is epic. Hats off to you!!