nigelhicks Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Its on!!! 18th April - Enduro19th April - Downhill Entries on ROAG - www.roag.co.za Online entires - R150 per disciplineor - R250 for both Enduro and DH online. Late entries - R180 Giba have camping facilities - so contact them via the website - www.gibagorge.co.za
nigelhicks Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Remember its the SERIES FINAL, .... after this is the KZNMTB Champs event at Cascades!
BaltazarMarques Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Can't wait. Wedding and Honeymoon has kept me (In a good way ) from the last two events. All that's sorted now and so amped for my first KZN Enduro of the year... Bring it!!
nigelhicks Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 GOOD NEWS for all GAUTENG guys and girls ... Giba, with the help of Detour Trails will be supplying camping at the venue!!! I believe they may even have a GLAMping option for those of you who dont like roughing it too much or dont have tents ... Contact Jethro or Adele at Giba Gorge for more info
Nicko Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Amped for the event Will downhill just run the normal downhill course?
Borborygmi Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Enduro practice Friday??? Or will the trails be marked in the week before for scouting??Videos? Coming form JHB down for this one!
nigelhicks Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 Enduro practice Friday??? Or will the trails be marked in the week before for scouting??Videos? Coming form JHB down for this one! All in good time - we have ideas of what trails we will use - but they are not set yet ... Will do videos of snippets of stages that we think are tech and need a look at ... Will not reveal stages until the week of the race ... We will mark the Trails on the Friday 17th the day before the race
nigelhicks Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 I can say that we have the following ideas on the cards ... 4 stages each with their own new piece .... - 1 BRAND NEW enduro stage that I doubt more than 10 people who race have ridden ... I would think that 80% of the field dont even know the trail exists ... - New open grass hillside section with natural cambers etc. - 2 New forest sections with lots of roots and cambers. - 1 New section with lots of corners and cool rock rolls
David Messem Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 This will be my first KZN event, and I am going to try the DH on my trail bike I just have a question about full face helmets for the DH, do they need any certification, and are helmets that have a removable chin bar acceptable? I know you need a peak Also are the helmet rules for this event any different compared to other DH events in the country or DH parks abroad? Thanks in advance!
nigelhicks Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Hey Dave ... You need a fullface that has a peak ...I doubt helmets with removable chin guards are allowed. But let me check In general races in SA are sanctioned by CSA so abide by CSA (and therefore UCI) rules so the same rules will apply throughout ... As for bike parks abroad - I dont know as each park may have its own regulations set out by its National Federation
nigelhicks Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 CSA rules 14.02.004 Wearing of a helmet which meets minimum ANSI/European standards is mandatory during training and racing, and should be able to absorb severe shock. 19.05 Clothing/ProtectionCYCLING SA MTB cannot authorise downhill protection standards obligatory for all events since different standards apply in different countries. 19.05.001 Compulsory protective gear An approved full-face helmet must be worn both when racing and when training on the course. The helmet must be fitted with a visor. Broad full-length trousers made from rip-resistant material incorporating protection.For the knees and calves, or broad-cut shorts made from rip-resistant material plusKnee and calf protectors with a rigid surface. Long sleeved shirts Full finger gloves 19.05.002 Recommended protective gearBased on current experience, Cycling SAMTB strongly recommends that riders wear the following protection: Back, Elbow, Knee and Shoulder protection with a rigid surface. Thigh padding Shin padding
nigelhicks Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 it doesnt say anything about removable chin guards, but I would be confident that the Chief Commissaire may not be happy. Maybe contact him directly and ask - I will PM you his number
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