GlockG4 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Surely the Epic is the big daddy, but like the title states it does not apply. Was thinking of races like:36One, Desert dash, Sabie Ultra, Rooiberg Ultra. Affordable is obviously a very vague concept, but within reason. What do you guys think, after which race, multi stage and single stage, are you most tempted my theHub's classifieds?
BrandonF_ Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Bo Piketberg 70km (I think,..started tearing up from 45km already, so not sure) one day, proper unrelenting singletrack that will eat you up and PeeePeee you out.....but What a ride! What a vibe! Sooo worth it! A must do on the local Western Cape one day calendar
Snow Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Good question. As you say, open to interpretation - and depending on income bracket. Also have to mix in the enjoyment factor to get a real feel of 'value for money'.
Guest notmyname Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 www.atta.co.zaDoing my first in January 2016.
Lynskey29 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Tankwa Trek is still my favorite of 3 day stage races. Its affordable and 3 days of Epic riding. Hard core, but can still enjoy the beer. The Ashburton series is also hard core, good value for money for us amateurs.
jarek.pski Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 www.atta.co.zaDoing my first in January 2016.Highly recommended. Very well organized, beautiful remote areas, scenic route.Next year will be my number 5...
TALUS Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Lighthouse to Lighthouse (when the wind turns into you each day)
B20 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Bo Piketberg 70km (I think,..started tearing up from 45km already, so not sure) one day, proper unrelenting singletrack that will eat you up and PeeePeee you out.....but What a ride! What a vibe! Sooo worth it! A must do on the local Western Cape one day calendar I believe so I missed that one last year. When is it in 2015?I am looking forward to it......
Zatopek Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Bo Piketberg 70km (I think,..started tearing up from 45km already, so not sure) one day, proper unrelenting singletrack that will eat you up and PeeePeee you out.....but What a ride! What a vibe! Sooo worth it! A must do on the local Western Cape one day calendar Agree 100% Inside that 70km they fit in an absolute monster MTB ride. Edi -  now you made me go back here...:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Tlkg-rSrohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK0EeBdAyTE
GlockG4 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 How is to hell and back? But that is at the end of the year. I struggle to train when I do not have a tough event as motivation, and with the winter comming I am in need of extra motivation, otherwise I just do like 30km "nice" trails on the weakend and not really proper training, hence the thread.
Scotty P Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I highly recommend the Trans Draak.Two options, the 205km & the 'mini' at 140km. Fantastically well organised, awesome water tables/check points.Currently quite a small event but I see it growing in the future.Tough, but fair.Unfortunately you've just missed it, so it'd have to be the 2016 event.
DIPSLICK Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I highly recommend the Trans Draak.Two options, the 205km & the 'mini' at 140km. Fantastically well organised, awesome water tables/check points.Currently quite a small event but I see it growing in the future.Tough, but fair.Unfortunately you've just missed it, so it'd have to be the 2016 event.Still on my TO DO LIST
Guest Karma Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Still on my TO DO LISTÂ Just master the Spruit first..baby steps.
Scotty P Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Still on my TO DO LISTYou won't regret it! It's an annual pilgrimage for us now. Book in at ATKV, or Gina's (the halfway check point) & life is good!!!!
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