zappa Posted December 9, 2015 Share No, thats the big rock on Day 1, it is rideable, although I fell my ass off.The compulsory portage section on Day 2 is still there, It can be done, problem is if you do fall off there, the outcome is rather terminal. It is only about 50 m. We are looking at a boardwalk type of path, time and money will tell. JXV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 9, 2015 Share 3178 Gooderson Drak Gardens Drak Descent Flyer 2016.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 10, 2015 Share New section nearly finished at start of Day 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjim Posted December 10, 2015 Share Looking fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 17, 2015 Share Rock Path - can be ridden..... Bigjim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted December 17, 2015 Share Entered and looking forward to it Griffin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 20, 2015 Share Day 1 all sorted. Just over 40km, but quite technical riding so do not be fooled by the shorter distance. Some rocky descents. Calf just been born along track. View from the top, bridge crossing at willow tree. More mountains. And a rocky climb to get you out of Black Murray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 20, 2015 Share Hey zappa, are there any entries for the event still available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 20, 2015 Share Hi Owen. As of Wednesday last week there were 60 team positions available and a few solo's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 22, 2015 Share https://www.facebook.com/516830871793394/videos/697073420435804/?theater Edited December 22, 2015 by zappa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 22, 2015 Share So please help me to embed the video instead of the damn &*^%&*^%&*^%$ link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 29, 2015 Share Anyone in Underberg who wants to do sneak preview of Day 2, doing a dry run tomorrow. Send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted December 30, 2015 Share Day 2 of Drak Descent: River is lowest I've ever seen it this time of year, terrible drought conditions Green drought. Incredible riding. Wildlife in Underberg!!!!! Watertables provided. Superb bike wash facilities. Edited December 30, 2015 by zappa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted January 5, 2016 Share New start of Day 1at our Charity of Choice: Restmount Childrens Home Single track wide enough for racing snakes to pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted January 5, 2016 Share Hello Drak Descenders,From the Sani Spoors Team a hearty, healthy Compliments of the Season to all of the cycluminati. We trust that you have enjoyed a wonderful Festive Season that allowed time to spend cycling the backroads of our beautiful country…The Spoors Team have been working furiously on the Drak Descent route for 2016, including new single track that is sure to challenge and thrill the most widely travelled cyclist. This is real Mountain Biking – while the distances of the days are not huge, the Single Track will traverse terrain that is spectacular and challenging! You are guaranteed to feel a sense of accomplishment when you reach the finish! The areas explored are untouched and offer what has been described as “South African MTB’s best kept secret!”Some important news regarding the 2016 Drak Descent:Shuttle Service:Please consider reducing your Carbon Footprint and easing congestion in our mountains by making use of the excellent fundraising Shuttle Service being offered by Underberg High School. They will transport your car for you and will shuttle it to the end of the race. There is also a bus that they will run. Contact Jenny Grinwis on 082 376 0424 or jengrin@telkomsa.net Registration:Friday 22 January at the Olde Duck Café (1 Km along the Drakensberg Gardens Road) 12:00 – 20:00 This will be followed a meet and greet with local landowners at the Olde Duck – Braai packs and bar facilities 18:00 Emergency Registration – if you just could not make it! Saturday 23 January at Restmount Children’s Home (23 Km along the Drak Gardens Road) 05:30 Eurosteel Drak Descent: Day 1 Start: Distance 40 challenging Km of real single 07:00 Restmount (23 Km along the Drak Gardens Road) Finish at the R617, Swartberg Bridge at the Drak Gardens turn off. Day 2 Start: Distance 36 challenging Km of real single track 07:00Olde Duck Café (1 Km along the Drakensberg Gardens Road) Finish at Early Mist Farm along the second Coleford Road. Sani Spoors GWK Fun Ride:Day 1 Start: Distance 28 Km of real single track 08:30Restmount (23 Km along the Drak Gardens Road) Finish at the R617, Swartberg Bridge at the Drak Gardens turn off. Day 2 Start: Distance 18 Km of real single track 08:30Callaway Farm (Opposite Glenhaven Camp along the first Coleford Road) Finish at Early Mist Farm along the second Coleford Road. Eurosteel Drak Descent Trail Run:Day 1 Start: Distance 28 Km of real single track 06:00 Restmount (23 Km along the Drak Gardens Road) Finish at the R617, Swartberg Bridge at the Drak Gardens turn off. Day 2 Start: Distance 18 Km of real single track 06:00 Callaway Farm (Opposite Glenhaven Camp along the first Coleford Road) Finish at Early Mist Farm along the second Coleford Road. Edited January 6, 2016 by zappa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted January 6, 2016 Share We have extended the closing dates of Eurosteel Drak Descent to 19 January. Please enter online: http://eurosteeldrakdescent2016.myactiveonline.co.za/capturedetails/registration.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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