Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share Also remember to carry enough speed to get up and over the container. That is quite steep (by the looks of the photo) and I can just see people that don't carry enough speed bailing half way up and breaking other peoples momentum. This can cause havoc, but hopefully I'm wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted May 26, 2015 Share Well It seems I missed the entries again, So will now do the DUALX on 20 June which will be in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share Also remember to carry enough speed to get up and over the container. That is quite steep (by the looks of the photo) and I can just see people that don't carry enough speed bailing half way up and breaking other peoples momentum. This can cause havoc, but hopefully I'm wrong Sorry, just a correction. This seems to be the descending side off the container. It's not so steep on the up side. MY BAD!!! EDIT: Sorry, I can't get the video posted! Edited May 26, 2015 by Hennie VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted May 26, 2015 Share bugger,checked this morning and said sold out....any one selling a marathon entry ?Good morning, broke my frame last weekend so from the response I getting from the suppliers looks like I can't make it. Have a marathon entry. Entry has been taken. Edited May 26, 2015 by Rusty250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted May 26, 2015 Share It's nuts how quickly entries for the marathon sold out. At least there is the National MTB marathon at VG to look forward to. nonky and LONE TWO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toi Posted May 26, 2015 Share Yes you will be fine. They generally build decent bridges and I have seen the floating ones and you will need more than 133kg to sink them. Remember to not go to slow because it makes it more difficult and a swim might not be the hottest thing on the day. Think we might have a few spectators on the day as well Thanks for the reply. Yeah these look decent. Are these the only type of floating bridges at the race? I was concerned about those flimsy pallet type bridges, reckoned no matter how fast and smooth I would go over them I would still sink. Hennie VR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayr Posted May 26, 2015 Share Yes you will be fine. They generally build decent bridges and I have seen the floating ones and you will need more than 133kg to sink them. Remember to not go to slow because it makes it more difficult and a swim might not be the hottest thing on the day. Think we might have a few spectators on the day as well hope they extend it a bit Hennie VR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayr Posted May 26, 2015 Share The route looks a bit different this year or am i mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 26, 2015 Share It's nuts how quickly entries for the marathon sold out. At least there is the National MTB marathon at VG to look forward to. This one as alternative.........proper marathon: https://www.bikehub.co.za/events/event/1667-miami-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge/ http://www.tzaneencycling.co.za/events/551c5aa8364cb39517348d28 https://www.facebook.com/events/445355922264661/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share Thanks for the reply. Yeah these look decent. Are these the only type of floating bridges at the race? I was concerned about those flimsy pallet type bridges, reckoned no matter how fast and smooth I would go over them I would still sink. As far as I know there will only be one floating bridge on the day and this is definitely the one for the race so I don't think you have to worry about the pallet type of bridges. If you should encounter any pallet type of bridges in future you should be fine if you keep your speed up. Try and leave a gap between you and any riders in front of you and keep pedaling otherwise you will be paddling Toi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted May 26, 2015 Share This one as alternative.........proper marathon: https://www.bikehub.co.za/events/event/1667-miami-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge/ http://www.tzaneencycling.co.za/events/551c5aa8364cb39517348d28 https://www.facebook.com/events/445355922264661/ 11156212_10153333313034363_1422624021192872889_n.jpg 11107740_10153333313144363_2951927082419885709_n.jpg 4 hour drive to Tzaneen. Ooh eh eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share Some more picture appetizers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 26, 2015 Share 4 hour drive to Tzaneen. Ooh eh eh. See it as a stage race........driving......then cycling......then driving. Make a weekend of it. You won't be disappointed.........proemieeez! PS: The water tables are usually top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro_Jakes Posted May 26, 2015 Share Some more picture appetizers My buddy and I managed to get entries for the 40km. I just cant wait to hit the start line.Judging by the photos they have taken my favorite trails and only made them more EPIC! That really is the best part about Buffels, every time you go there, it's different. It really is an amazing accomplishment from the guys there... They make sure you are never bored! See you all on the start line! Have an awesome race! And enjoy the perfect trail... specially the wonderfully technical descents! Hennie VR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share hope they extend it a bit Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted May 26, 2015 Share My buddy and I managed to get entries for the 40km. I just cant wait to hit the start line.Judging by the photos they have taken my favorite trails and only made them more EPIC! That really is the best part about Buffels, every time you go there, it's different. It really is an amazing accomplishment from the guys there... They make sure you are never bored! See you all on the start line! Have an awesome race! And enjoy the perfect trail... specially the wonderfully technical descents! Yea they have put a lot of effort into their trails. Awesome place to go ride.I'm not sure if all these will be on both the half and full marathon distance but they are now permanent features to be enjoyed in future as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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