[Event] 2016 Old Mutual JoBerg2c

[RyanD]

I have an individual event entry for sale, my riding partner has injured his knee and cannot do the event.

[zappa]

Need some new tyres for the ride (please note ride, not race!). Leaning to Maxxis Ikon EXO, front and rear. Any advice? I dont think its very technical so need as little rolling resistance and as few punctures as possible.

 

Anybody out there?

[Wannabe]

My first one too, so I'll be going with what's currently on my bike.

Vittora Barzo front

Vittoria Saguaro back.

[DIPSLICK]

Anybody out there?

its pretty much paving, nothing too  rough and tough, go with what you know and trust, lots of district road not as much single track as you think, 

[Big JD]

Anybody out there?

 

I've done it four times and not punctured ever so don't worry too much about the terrain unless heavy rain is forecast. My preferred tire choice was Schwalbe Racing Ralph snakeskin 2.25 front and back. I did it once on the Specialized 2.1 fastracks and the bike felt too skittish most of the time.

 

My riding partner used the Maxxis Ikons last two years with no issue.

[splat]

Need some new tyres for the ride (please note ride, not race!). Leaning to Maxxis Ikon EXO, front and rear. Any advice? I dont think its very technical so need as little rolling resistance and as few punctures as possible.

 

Flat district roads on day 1, 2 & most of 3. A bit of singletrack on the last bit of day 3.

Day 4 was mind blowing with the escarpment drop. A real mountain bike day.

Day 5 & 6 had a LOT of climbing and descending on district roads

Days 7, 8 & 9 is the Sani2C route

 

I rode last year on Conti Mountain King (f) and X King ® and was very happy with that, even though its closer to the grippy than fast-rolling side of things.

It rained a bit on day 1 & 2 which turned the roads into sticky peanut butter, but the rest was dry.

[zappa]

Thanks Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DIPSLICK]

My preferred tire choice was Schwalbe Racing Ralph snakeskin 2.25 front and back.

 

+1

no issues on both joberg2c I done, TO BE HONEST I dont recall seeing to many guys puncture, could have a lot to do with we were last, 

 

make sure u have a plug and enough sealant, and go have a blast couple of lekke sections to play on

[janneman72]

Bielie Mielie MTB Classic presented by BoutTime/Navworld http://www.bouttime.co.za/Events/20160312.aspx

 

Get familiar with the best of joBurg2C’s Day 2 & 3 route! Now for the first time an SASeeding event timed by BoutTime.co.za in preparation of the joBurg2C. The race will serve as a great training ride to test your fitness prior of the joBurg2C as well as your Garmin GPS navigation skills (or other device), NavWorld will be at the race to assist you with any GPS queries you might have and will have stock available at discounted prices to buy.

If you are not entered for the joBurg2C, come and join us for one of South Africa’s greatest MTB Classics, enjoy the beautiful scenery after the long awaited rain, the famous Free State Koeksisters and the friendly farmers opening their farms for the race.

There will be 4 fabulous water points on route manned by friendly faces and stocked with Coke, Koeksisters, Energade, Banana’s, Bar-One’s & baby Potatoes. There will also be chain lube available and lens cleaning stations etc.

The best burgers in the Free State will be sold at the finish line along with ice cold beers, ciders, wine & cool drinks.

The route takes a clover leaf format from Reitz and includes parts of day two and day three of the Old Mutual joBerg2c. “Expect mielies and mielies of singletrack, real tractors, proper Afrikaans farmers and grazing gazing cattle,” says Wappo. Of course you don’t have to tackle all 101-kays and there is a shorter 60kay option – vibes and views still guaranteed.

Well that’s just about enough motivation for us.

Enter before 1 March and receive a free T-Shirt as well.

[janneman72]

http://www.bouttime.co.za/Events/20160312.aspx

[boink]

I managed to break my collarbone on the weekend so I'm out for this year 

 

Anyone still thinking about entering this year let me know, add below,,,

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=179966&new=1

[Wannabe]

I managed to break my collarbone on the weekend so I'm out for this year 

 

Anyone still thinking about entering this year let me know, add below,,,

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=179966&new=1

 

Was it you that came down at the Widowmaker on Sunday?

[marcfr]

I managed to break my collarbone on the weekend so I'm out for this year 

 

Anyone still thinking about entering this year let me know, add below,,,

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=179966&new=1

I know how you feel, I flew over my handlebars at +50k/h on the tar at the ride for sight. A few broken ribs, torn shoulder muscles and hip muscles so I'm in a lot of pain and no training for a while so will see.

[boink]

Was it you that came down at the Widowmaker on Sunday?

Yep it was me... 

[boink]

I know how you feel, I flew over my handlebars at +50k/h on the tar at the ride for sight. A few broken ribs, torn shoulder muscles and hip muscles so I'm in a lot of pain and no training for a while so will see.

Sorry to hear that, quick way to ruin your summer!

[Wannabe]

Yep it was me... 

 

We were in the parking area when the "back up" that was called arrived. 

She asked "I'm looking for two cyclists" and we replied "take your pick" 

Used my friends phone to find out where you were.

Look like you took a nasty tumble there. Heal up quick, hope you are back on the bike soon.