Scotty P Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Good day Hubbers, Has anyone done the Trans Draak 24hr? Looking at the 2015 events, and this seems like a possibility. Wouldn't mind some insider knowledge. Shot ek se!
Vetseun Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 One of my buddies did it. Says it was very lekker
Dusty Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Small field. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Take your climbing legs for the second half
mikeonthetown Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 Just entered, first one for me, should be fun!
mikeonthetown Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 Yup thought it would be a goodie, same guys as the Trans Baviaans. Hear this one is definitely challenging from a mate who has done both the Baviaans and Draak. The 12hr is 140km 2430m in climbing and the 24hr is 205km 3490m in climbing. what i like is that its not too far outside of Jhb, defiantly manageable.
Nahtan Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 I have done two and last year they cut it short by about 30km due to bad weather. It was still fun but a little disappointing not to break the 200km mark. The big climb after check point 5 is nice!!!
mikeonthetown Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 I have done two and last year they cut it short by about 30km due to bad weather. It was still fun but a little disappointing not to break the 200km mark. The big climb after check point 5 is nice!!! Bad weather? Is it hot/cold etc that time of year?
Nahtan Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 There was quite a bit of rain leading up to the race and part of the route became an issue with mud etc. It is at the end of Feb/beginning of March so the days are nice (25) and the evening gets cooler (18).
mikeonthetown Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 There was quite a bit of rain leading up to the race and part of the route became an issue with mud etc. It is at the end of Feb/beginning of March so the days are nice (25) and the evening gets cooler (18). Thanks for the info. Seems nice for riding - if its not raining
Nahtan Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Who out there is riding the race this weekend? Going to be taking some strain on the day
mikeonthetown Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Yup! My brother in law and myself! Looks like it's going to be a bit on the cooler damp side? With a lack of training for climbs ????
Scotty P Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 We'll be there too! Wet weather kit is packed. The Nutters, Team 53.
Broker Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Do any of you know if there is a gps route available for download?
Nahtan Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Well at least we know the big climb just got worse with the rain forecasted . As if it wasn't hard enough already.
mikeonthetown Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 We'll be there too! Wet weather kit is packed. The Nutters, Team 53.Neighbours, were 54!
mikeonthetown Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 My team mate put this together, Bezuidenhouds Pass!
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