Guest the_woolies Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Event Name: Mitsubishi Sani DragonWhen: 25 September 2015 - 26 September 2015Where: Underberg, Kwazulu-NatalCategory: MTBThe Mitsubishi Sani Dragon sponsored by Eurocar Kokstad is a 2-day MTB stage race on the 25th and 26th of September 2015 in the Underberg area of Southern KZN. The event will take place over the same period as the annual Underberg Farmer’s Association (UFA) Agricultural Show starting and finishing each day at the UFA Showgrounds. Day 1 will be approximately 70km in length and will form a large loop incorporating some of the most scenic district roads, jeep tracks and single track in the Underberg & Himeville area. Day 2 will be just over 60km in length and will be highlighted by a climb to the summit of the famous Sani Pass before returning back to the Showgrounds. There is no other MTB event that incorporates the Sani Pass. There will also be a DRAGON LITE event but with lesser distances of approximately 40km each day. Day 2 will be a climb to the SA Border Post rather than the summit of Sani Pass. Both events will follow a Team of Two format but there will be limited availability for solo riders.Go to Event Page
BigDL Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Looks tough. When will the route profiles be ready?
Ryanpmb Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Event Name: Sani DragonWhen: 25 September 2015 - 26 September 2015Where: Underberg, Kwazulu-NatalCategory: MTB ...There is no other MTB event that incorporates the Sani Pass... Except the Sani Transfrontier Epic...?
_freak_ Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Except the Sani Transfrontier Epic...?Think they meant, stage race...
Ryanpmb Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Think they meant, stage race...I forgot in SA "MTB Event" automatically means "stage race".
JanJan Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I hoped that the race would have a mountain top finish, the descent is going to be a ticky with riders and vehicles. That would've made a beer at the pub much more rewarding.
Richard29 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I hoped that the race would have a mountain top finish, the descent is going to be a ticky with riders and vehicles. That would've made a beer at the pub much more rewarding. I don't think the pass will be open for cars that morning, I could be wrong but I doubt it
Guest Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 They don't normally close the road as it's the route from Lesotho used by civilians. the cars are very slow on the road so easy to evoid.
Knersboy Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I mailed the race organizers about a week ago to ask about profiles and they had the following to say; "We are still working on the profile for day 1 as we have to negotiate with various land owners with regards to access etc. As you can appreciate is a complex process and we have to ensure that the route is accurate before we publish any details. All I can say to help is that day 1 for the main event is going to be over 1000m of climbing and over 60km in distance. So not a real tough day in the saddle, and it will not be a technical ride. Day 2 to the top of the pass will be just over 60km total distance (to top and back to finish) and it is approx. 1800m climb to the top, but it is the Sani Pass."
Knersboy Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 So we are gonna suffer. My plan is to take it easy on day 1, my aim is to make it up the pass without having to walk.
Slakkepas Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 So Im told that this is what the top of sani pass looks like this morning
Slakkepas Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 More or less from outside the showgrounds to the top and back
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