Dirtopia MTB Events Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Event Name: Delvera Dirtopia All Mountain EnduroWhen: 17 May 2015Where: Delvera Farm, Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: EnduroVenue: Delvera FarmStart time: 11h00 - Dirtopia Trail Centre (Delvera) & registration opens at 08h00 8]Enduro Riding: The concept is a lot of fun – riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points!8]Four stages planned for this event. 8]Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage.Pre-entry cost : R250 for non-members and R225 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes & medals to be won. Trail Centre open all day for snacks & drinks, Simonsberg Café sells sandwiches and have lunch menu. No private picnics please.Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info.MORE ABOUT ENDUROS:The first event was held at Dirtopia MTB Festival, Greyton in December’12 and Dirtopia hosted three more in 2014. The conceptBased on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport. And yes, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it!At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing and even be timed on some of these sections. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections. You will still be required to ride these. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill.SupportWaterpoint with fruit etc will be placed at a strategic point (Pepper Tree) to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage. TimingTiming will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages.This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack.For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or email: info@dirtopia.co.za and visit our website: www.dirtopia.co.zaGo to Event Page
BuffsVintageBikes Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Going to be my first Enduro, looking forward to it.
Headshot Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 My first one of the year - stages sound better than 2013. Who else is going?
Capricorn Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 i'm in. just hope this threating cold and work leave me alone this weekend.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I had my pink slip confirmed. And, well... Ja.
Golden Goose Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 My first enduro, cant wait. Whats the trails like, semi downhill or more towards all-mountain trails? That being said full face or half lid?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Rocky, more AM style trails. Some smoothish trail but not overly so. Having said that I'm pretty sure Meurant has put in some new trail for this event. I'd say normal lid.
Devon Mans Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Also my first enduro. Really keen to experience the vibe and charge the trails. Best of luck to all taking part.
Primer Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 How do these enduro's work? Do you all cycle at your own pace to the top and then one by one go down the timed section at intervals like a DH race? Sorry if the question sounds stupid. I'm keen to try one....could I do it on a 29er anthem advanced..or do I need more than 4" of travel
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Yes, and no you don't need any more than an anthem, though a slacker bike with more travel Will make it easier and more enjoyable. As Meurant says above -, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Oh. Yes. Ride to top, set off at 30 sec or minute intervals with timing pods at the start and finish of each stage. Move on to next stage, ride rinse repeat. With Dirtopia you can be assured of one thing. Lots of climbing between stages.
Sidmouth Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 any idea of who the photographer was today and where the photos can be viewed
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