Darling Brew Extreme MTB Posted August 13, 2015 Share Event Name: Darling Ttu Springflower MTB EventWhen: 26 September 2015Where: !Khwattu, Western CapeCategory: MTBThe Darling ttu MTB challenge will provide young and novice, as well as experienced and professional riders with gorgeous scenery and a choice of exhilarating routes that encourages participation by the whole family. The race includes three circular routes:5 km Fun Ride for Kiddies - Blue Route10 km - Green Route45km - Purple Route60km - Yellow Route (This unique and challenging route will only be open for this event!!!) 26 September 2015iKhwattu Game Reserve, R27, West Coast All routes provide challenging terrain for young and old. In terms of challenges there is no shortage of steep climbs. Cyclists can expect unequalled views, breath-taking scenery and close encounters with the area’s fauna and flora as they wind through the panoramic coastal and Darling hills. The route offers some of the best terrain available, ranging from rough back roads and jeep tracks to hills and mountain landscapes, a considerable abundance of fauna and flora. Darling Flowers It is said that the flowers of the Cape West Coast are strong enough to stop a car, this has to be tested on a MTB during this race. On many special areas on this route you might find yourself surrounded by vast patches of purple dotted with yellow, or a canvas of orange with white speckles. This is a magical time along the pristine West Coast when every coastal town and inland village, mountains and fields are ablaze as an endless, kaleidoscope of wild flowers burst, almost simultaneously, into full bloom. Fun for the whole family The yard of beautifully renovated !Khwa ttu buildings will be a hive of activity, packed with delicious and beautiful country contributions. Riders and non-riders can enjoy artisan foods, arts and crafts, home ware and décor, live entertainment, lots of fun activities for kids, and Ormonde wines. Locals will be presenting a marvellous selection of Darling gourmet produce including mushrooms, burgers, breads, cheese, cured meats, olive oils, preserves and much more – to enjoy at the market or take home. The routes and water points The race starts and ends on the yard of the scenic !Khwa ttu game reserve which is home to a large variety of bird, animal and plant species. The terrain changes from striking rocky out crops and indigenous vegetation to a large plateau with spectacular views, green wheat fields and long climbs! The terrain changes and the tempo on the wheat farm becomes more expanded, the climbs longer and challenging. More than anything the views becomes spectacular with a crystal clear view of Table Mountain in the south and the Langebaan Lagoon in the north and the breath-taking rolling hills of Darling. Winding through granite rocks, along wheat fields, cattle camps and the vineyards where Ormonde produce the best West Coast wines. Expect the first water stop after 15 km. The trail follows single tracks, jeep track and narrow farm roads yet it treasures a great flow, tons of bridges, and fast terrain. Expect rugged cliffs on the Bonteberg hill and dense renoster veld to form part of the route – so be prepared for steep and some interesting downhills to take you to a water point on Alexanderfontein olive farm (28km and 41km). The route further follows grassy pathways and gravel tracks with a final climb to a breath taking olive tree plantation. The route returns to the Ormonde vineyards with a background of breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a last spectacular water point (38km and 51km) before taking on the final decent to the end. Worth the drive from just about anywhere, you'll want to ride every inch of trail before you leave!Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 23, 2015 Share Any hubbers doing this one on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag68 Posted September 23, 2015 Share there like a bear :-) hopefully taking my brother along also, listen out for the Manchester accents :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted September 23, 2015 Share Keen to do. Can we enter on the day? Cost? Time the 60km start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonS Posted September 25, 2015 Share Keen to do. Can we enter on the day? Cost? Time the 60km start?Bump! I'd also like to know if there are entries on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i24 Posted September 25, 2015 Share I an interested to try and ride this too. From their website: Online entries are now closed.You can still enter at:Chris Willemse, Willowbridge on Wednesday 23 September from 16:00 to 18:00Or Saturday at !Khwa ttu from 07:00 to 08:00 So it looks like if you arrive early with a pocket full of cash, you can still ride? It would be nice if someone can confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted September 25, 2015 Share I an interested to try and ride this too. From their website: Online entries are now closed.You can still enter at:Chris Willemse, Willowbridge on Wednesday 23 September from 16:00 to 18:00Or Saturday at !Khwa ttu from 07:00 to 08:00 So it looks like if you arrive early with a pocket full of cash, you can still ride? It would be nice if someone can confirm. Contact the Org's and ask them.Better to get first hand info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 26, 2015 Share Wow, what an awesome well organised event. The venue was stunning with lots of different stalls with some delicious food. I just did the 5km route with my son which was great. He couldn't believe the water point where he had people offering him jelly babies, drinks, yoghurt and various other things. Thanks to the organisers for a day we will remember for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 26, 2015 Share Wow, what an awesome well organised event. The venue was stunning with lots of different stalls with some delicious food. Agree, was very well organised and a nice challenging route with some nice singletrack (60km) One area they can work on is the seeding & timing, was a bit deurmekaar at the start, for the rest - well done organisers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSnow Posted September 26, 2015 Share Agree. Wow. What a ride. Thanks to organizers. Looooveeed the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparki 1 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Where can I view the results and pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 29, 2015 Share Where can I view the results and pics? http://darlingttu.co.za/Results/ Pics not yet up - they will probably post it on their facebook page first once they have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 29, 2015 Share Looking at the results about half of the entrants did not pitch! Can't blame them really, weather was terrible in the morning but luckilly cleared up as the day went on (except the wind) This would explain why we had this weird elaborate seeding/starting system for so few riders... From the riders perspective I can't complain though, less entrants less congestion on the climbs & singletrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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