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[Jean123]

Sheez, I didn't think it was easy... Some of the single track stuff was as or even more difficult than anything I experienced on W2W. In short, it felt longer than 65km and more climbing than the 1350m claimed. But I might be wrong as I don't use a GPS.

 

I might also just be feeling a little sorry for myself after a bad tumble when riding on one of those section that run on a ridge. (I HATE those things! Why can I cycle in a straight line on level ground, but ride like a drunk bastard as soon as the trail is on a ridge?!)

 

Anyway, I'll take a teaspoon of cement tonight & HTFU to be ready for tomorrow.

[Jewbacca]

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[Johny Bravo]

Sheez, I didn't think it was easy... Some of the single track stuff was as or even more difficult than anything I experienced on W2W. In short, it felt longer than 65km and more climbing than the 1350m claimed. But I might be wrong as I don't use a GPS.

 

I might also just be feeling a little sorry for myself after a bad tumble when riding on one of those section that run on a ridge. (I HATE those things! Why can I cycle in a straight line on level ground, but ride like a drunk bastard as soon as the trail is on a ridge?!)

 

Anyway, I'll take a teaspoon of cement tonight & HTFU to be ready for tomorrow.

def wasnt easy, but a lot easier than last year.

 

Anybody have a link for the results?

Edited November 28, 2014 by Johny Bravo

[Jewbacca]

def wasnt easy, but a lot easier than last year.

 

Anybody have a link for the results?

Results are on the website event page.

 

It was easy. Come on. The only tricky bit was the super steep climb with all the baby head size rocks which, by the looks of things, everyone walked anyway.

 

The singletrack was all basic, they made Jonkers into a borefest and with such long stretches of tar and flat jeep track it felt absolutely no different to any other MTB marathon.

 

If people found that technically challenging or difficult they need to spend more time riding their bike on trails and less time worrying how much stuff weighs and whether their helmet matches their new bottle cage.

 

Sorry. I sound like a sour grape and, well, to be fair I am. After all the marketing hubbub it was disappointing

[Johny Bravo]

Results are on the website event page.

 

It was easy. Come on. The only tricky bit was the super steep climb with all the baby head size rocks which, by the looks of things, everyone walked anyway.

 

The singletrack was all basic, they made Jonkers into a borefest and with such long stretches of tar and flat jeep track it felt absolutely no different to any other MTB marathon.

 

If people found that technically challenging or difficult they need to spend more time riding their bike on trails and less time worrying how much stuff weighs and whether their helmet matches their new bottle cage.

 

Sorry. I sound like a sour grape and, well, to be fair I am. After all the marketing hubbub it was disappointing

I loved it. Seems most people did. Surely a race doesnt need always have to be hard, for it to be fun? 

 

Besides, we only halfway through it. 2morrow has some serious climbs.

[Jewbacca]

I loved it. Seems most people did. Surely a race doesnt need always have to be hard, for it to be fun? 

 

Besides, we only halfway through it. 2morrow has some serious climbs.

Tomorrow is a horse of a different colour... Some of those climbs towards the end will hurt.

 

Those of us without gears shall need to save a bit in the tank in order to get home smiling.

 

I enjoy riding my bike, I enjoy the feeling of a race, but when lines like 'Jonkershoek like you've never seen it before' get so flagrantly misused I get upset.

 

I expected more. The product does not match the marketing, regardless of whether it was fun or not.

 

But I digress and sound like one of the usual moaners and gripers which I am not...

I just feel duped and for that I am disgruntled, mostly at myself for allowing their marketing swindle to lure me in when deep down inside I knew, I knew!

[BrandonF_]

Results

 

http://www.stillwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Origin-of-Trails-Mtb-Results_Final-Day1.pdf

[Jean123]

Results are on the website event page.

 

It was easy. Come on. The only tricky bit was the super steep climb with all the baby head size rocks which, by the looks of things, everyone walked anyway.

 

The singletrack was all basic, they made Jonkers into a borefest and with such long stretches of tar and flat jeep track it felt absolutely no different to any other MTB marathon.

 

If people found that technically challenging or difficult they need to spend more time riding their bike on trails and less time worrying how much stuff weighs and whether their helmet matches their new bottle cage.

 

Sorry. I sound like a sour grape and, well, to be fair I am. After all the marketing hubbub it was disappointing

 

Have a chill pill man. I was referring to said rocky section...  No need to be condescending about someone else's technical skills. Clearly yours are vastly superior and well done to you on that! But just because I found it tougher than expected doesn't mean I don't spend time on my bike and/or worry about the stuff you mentioned. PLEASE don't bring the roadie/surfer aggressive vibe to MTBing!

 

I enjoy trail riding & ride it as often as I can. Normally it's not a weak point for me, so maybe I just had an "off" day skills wise today. Still enjoyed the day & look forward to tomorrow.

[Jewbacca]

Have a chill pill man. I was referring to said rocky section...  No need to be condescending about someone else's technical skills. Clearly yours are vastly superior and well done to you on that! But just because I found it tougher than expected doesn't mean I don't spend time on my bike and/or worry about the stuff you mentioned. PLEASE don't bring the roadie/surfer aggressive vibe to MTBing!

 

I enjoy trail riding & ride it as often as I can. Normally it's not a weak point for me, so maybe I just had an "off" day skills wise today. Still enjoyed the day & look forward to tomorrow.

Dude, if you met me you would take that aggressive thingycomment back. There is not an aggressive bone in my body.

 

The comment was also not directed at you persdonally.

 

I am super chilled and it is no disrespect to you. Skills are developed, nurtured. Things you learn by riding, pushing, trying new things. Patience and time get you those should you desire it. Some dont.

 

If you read my lower post you will see I unashamedly blame myself for my mutterings.

 

I don't want to get into a mud slinging contest of 'you said I said you said we all said' as I have some bathing and eating to do.

 

See you tomorrow on the jeep track!

[Jean123]

Dude, if you met me you would take that aggressive thingycomment back. There is not an aggressive bone in my body.

 

The comment was also not directed at you persdonally.

 

I am super chilled and it is no disrespect to you. Skills are developed, nurtured. Things you learn by riding, pushing, trying new things. Patience and time get you those should you desire it. Some dont.

 

If you read my lower post you will see I unashamedly blame myself for my mutterings.

 

I don't want to get into a mud slinging contest of 'you said I said you said we all said' as I have some bathing and eating to do.

 

See you tomorrow on the jeep track!

No worries. Enjoy!

[Jewbacca]

No worries. Enjoy!

PS... I am vegetarian and I find your mocking of my skills insulting!

 

[BrandonF_]

Day 2!!....sjoe!, nie vir sissies nie

 

Well done Stillwatersports, fantastic event!

 

3h51min over 68km for me today, alot harder than yesterday but every moment worth it, proper MTB'ing

[Johny Bravo]

Day 2!!....sjoe!, nie vir sissies nie

 

Well done Stillwatersports, fantastic event!

 

3h51min over 68km for me today, alot harder than yesterday but every moment worth it, proper MTB'ing

Super tough day dude, also much hotter today. That last climb before heading home was ridiculous. 

 

Loved the event, just the groups were too big, and started too close together, which caused major traffic on the singletrack. At Bartinney wine estate we waited 20 minutes just to get onto the singletrack.

[Surv0MTB]

At least that ale was pretty good for the wait. Im pretty toasted now, legs are taking the weekend off. Never expected such tough climbs, and the last one was the straw...

[BrandonF_]

Super tough day dude, also much hotter today. That last climb before heading home was ridiculous. 

 

Loved the event, just the groups were too big, and started too close together, which caused major traffic on the singletrack. At Bartinney wine estate we waited 20 minutes just to get onto the singletrack.

I thought when going through some sections, that today will be bottlenecks galore! But still a great event and yeah, that Bothma's kop climb was insane, I was sooo thankfull my new bike is 2x10 with a 24T small ring and a 11-36 Casette, if it was not for that I wouldve probably had to get off and push.

[BrandonF_]

At least that ale was pretty good for the wait. Im pretty toasted now, legs are taking the weekend off. Never expected such tough climbs, and the last one was the straw...

Yip! I had two