Sabie experience - in MAY 2015!

[River Rat]

What were the numbers like in terms of entrants?

[River Rat]

Looking at the results on the Website for Stage 1, I can answer my own question

Solo Entrants 48

Lite teams 33 

Team Tough 10

Equals 124 riders that finished stage 1, which I believe is a 50% drop from the race in December.

 

Seems like this date did not work either and this is a concern as I would hate to see this race lost to the calendar. Perhaps December is the right date and the organisers should think of a wet and dry route compromise.

[Tjokkits]

Just finished the solo and I've enjoyed few races like this one.

 

1st for all you hubbers - Race packs were insane, I had to make room in the car for all the goodies.

 

Then the route, yes it was shorter than previous years, and some would frown upon that, but it allowed mere mortals as myself a chance to 'race' the route instead of just surviving, definitely a different experience. And you're done with enough time to spend the rest of the day with the family. Don't get me wrong, it was no walk in the park, 3 days (as per the solo race) and I'm thoroughly sore from head to toe.

 

It was hard enough to be a challenge, but doable enough to enjoy. Moving it to May is brilliant, mornings started cool, but warmed up enough to be pleasant during the rides without dying. Had no rain!! I'll definitely be back next year.

Also did the solo. Agree with alll the comments. Many riders used it as last prep for S2C. Hope numbers pick up from next year.

[Christie]

I enjoyed the 2015 SoloX. Weather was fantastic, route was nice. I did 2 before this in December, I much prefer the new date. However, I think they lost some of the Epic/Jhb2c/Sani riders. I also like the Forrest2falls race, if possible, I would like to do both, it looks like these 2 events could clash a bit.