B20 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 I enjoyed this thoroughly even though I though of selling my bike multiple times during the race .This was especially tough after a week of partying and tiger fishing on a houseboat.The organiser delivered big time, especially at the very reasonable entry fee.This must be one of my toughest 50km races I have done, but I will be back next year.
PhilipV Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Wow. All that singletrack. About 25km of . Most fun I've had on a race in ages.
Mads Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 True cape was my second MTB race I ever did a few years back. And I was absolutely out of my depth as my technical ability at that stage did not even constitute of riding down the pavement without climbing of my bike. I am going to attempt this race again this year and see how it goes. After reading a few of the comments here I decided not to enter the race as I am currently on just over 11 000km on my groupset and realized I am asking for trouble. Hopefully I will in a better position next year to test myself. But reading the reviews makes me feel disappointed that I did not enter. Sounds like you had fun.
milky4130 Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 After reading a few of the comments here I decided not to enter the race as I am currently on just over 11 000km on my groupset and realized I am asking for trouble. Hopefully I will in a better position next year to test myself. But reading the reviews makes me feel disappointed that I did not enter. Sounds like you had fun. You must never listen to hubbers
babse Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 why did the organisers change the route from previous years??? really dont understand the logic behind that, they made an awesome route EVEN better endless flowing single track, some freshly cut with the expected long climb halfway through. well organised event, will be back once again next year
Meezo Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 why did the organisers change the route from previous years??? really dont understand the logic behind that, they made an awesome route EVEN better endless flowing single track, some freshly cut with the expected long climb halfway through. well organised event, will be back once again next yearLegs still sore [emoji21]
Rockspider99 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Indeed, it was one of the most beautiful rides I have been on, even with all the mechanical failures I was still smiling.
babse Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Who took the event photos?I think it was the event organisers themselves that took the photos, i found this on their facebook page. "Saturday's Tru-Cape MTB was a great success with many more riders than last year. By June 1, when Tru-Cape's new website is complete, we will upload all the photos taken on the day."
cadenceblur Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah, could have been a better "gees" at the venue at the end though
Bankie99 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 It was my 1st TruCape as well and I thoroughly enjoyed the 50km race. I rode with 2 buddies and we stayed together until around halfway when my 1 buddy dropped back and at 35kms I left my other buddy on the long final climb before the rocky descent. The amount of single track and quality of them was awesome even tho I struggled to stay on the wheels of my buddies coz my technical skills are not great at the moment. I hardly ever ride my MTB and that showed in the technical bits and single track. I really enjoyed the entire race as it had a little bit of everything and the view and scenery was absolutely amazing. I will def be back again next year. The only thing that needs improving is to maybe start the race at 8am so that we can finish earlier and then build more gees at finish line as that was the only thing lacking a little bit.
cadenceblur Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Yeah, also a route profile and a view of where water points will be etc. will also be great. Looking forward to the pics
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