Matts 300 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hallo Me and my wife want to make a nice getaway weekend to knysna and then ride the mtb race on the Saturday. I want to do the 80, but thought she could do the 50km. My question is: Is the 50km a very challenging route? It is only 700m climb, so can't think that it is to hard of a race or is there very technical parts? Thanks for the replies in advanceKind regards
Thor Buttox Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hallo Me and my wife want to make a nice getaway weekend to knysna and then ride the mtb race on the Saturday. I want to do the 80, but thought she could do the 50km. My question is: Is the 50km a very challenging route? It is only 700m climb, so can't think that it is to hard of a race or is there very technical parts? Thanks for the replies in advanceKind regardsIt is actually a very easy ride, very little single track, and it is lovely riding through the forest. Just a climb up Simon at the beginning.
Matts 300 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 It is actually a very easy ride, very little single track, and it is lovely riding through the forest. Just a climb up Simon at the beginning.Ok thanks! Entering as we speak!
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 What he means by little is absolutely no single track. Last year I did the 50km, all dual jeep track.It was good though, no real bottle necks at least. Wasn't too tough either.
gminator Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I doing this as well, I know the 50/80km MTB races are seeding races. Does anyone know if the 109km road race on the following day is also a seeded event?
mikedevill Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Hallo Me and my wife want to make a nice getaway weekend to knysna and then ride the mtb race on the Saturday. I want to do the 80, but thought she could do the 50km. My question is: Is the 50km a very challenging route? It is only 700m climb, so can't think that it is to hard of a race or is there very technical parts? Thanks for the replies in advanceKind regardsVery nice ride the 50km route. The biggest climb is up towards the forest and it is tare all the way to the top. To put in perspective I did a 3:05 after suffering a puncture etc. Let me tell you I am not a pro or even remotely fast - just a weekend warrior. In comparison the 55km Argus MTB took me 4:30 minutes. Will also be doing it with the wife this year again.
lukelockie Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I've done the 50km a few times. It really is not technically challenging at all. It's a nice route for anyone looking to clock up a PB or for someone who just wants a chilled day in the saddle.
Francois Pienaar Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 It's a lovely ride. The first climb up samola is even on tar (yay). you and your wife will have a groovy time.
Johny Bravo Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Agreed, nice route, not challenging, unless it is wet. Very nice, great weekend in Knysna, but do both, mtb and road.
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