[Event] Monthly Funky Monkey MTB Race

[James Eayrs]

Event Name: Monthly Funky Monkey MTB Race
When: 27 February 2016
Where: Waenhuis Guesthouse, Fochville District, Gauteng
Category: MTB

Funky Monkey Mountain Bike Race – 27 February 2016

 

PRE-Entries are open at www.racetime.co.za for the Monthly Funky Monkey MTB Race on 27 February 2016. I’ve got the mountain, you’ve got the bike – let’s get together! Come and see the new additions to the track. MORE SINGLE TRACK – MORE FUN!! Late entries and registrations are taken at the start from 05h30 till 06h30 (Late entries after 06h30 will only be allowed to enter between 07h05 and 07h20 and a penalty of R20 will be charged). The next race dates are 02 April 2016 and 14 May.

Choose between the following distances:

64km (R150) and 32km (R130) at 07h00

23km (R120) and 15km (70) at 07h30

 

10 km outside of FOCHVILLE on R500 to Parys. GPS -26.561,27.51

 

Relax afterwards at the POOL and braai area. Breakfasts available for spectators and supporters from 07h30 and for riders after the race. BRAAI PACKS for sale. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/FunkyMonkeyMountainBikeTrailandRace and like the facebook page to get news about our events directly. Call us at 018 285 1064 or 0833796492.

Coming from far? Book your overnight accommodation at the race venue now. Call Waenhuis Guest House for your race accommodation at 018 285 1064. Ask for the Funky Money Race weekend special at R 250.00 per person per night.

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[NotSoBigBen]

Any hubbers done this before or going this weekend?

[Red Bird]

Did it last year. Really awesome and tough!! It starts out flat but then you hit some rocky hills. Awesome singletrack after that.

[Chris NewbyFraser]

Do you think a long wheel base tandem can do the 23km course?

[James Eayrs]

Do you think a long wheel base tandem can do the 23km course?

It will be a challenge.

[NGUTF]

route profile pleeeeeeaaaassssseeee

[NotSoBigBen]

[NotSoBigBen]

Entry done for the '64', lets go see if I survive with that 34*11-42 ......

[NotSoBigBen]

Just some feedback if anyone is interested ....

 

Was well worth the drive there from Alberhoughton, took just over an hour. James was there welcoming everyone as they arrived and had a lekker chat about the route. 

 

It is a 'proper' MTB route and not a dirt roadie race but despite that there was nothing dangerous. As someone mentioned the first half of the lap is relatively flat and with some nice singletrack that is for sure not manicured but from there a couple of pretty tough climbs which with 34*11-42 were damn hard work and I had to 'klap 'n toon' once or twice which had more to do with line choice or traction issues. The singletrack back down the mountain is sublime and made up for the suffering that's for sure  ..... I enjoyed the second lap far more, I guess as I paid more attention to the lines and gear I was in. Route was very well marked but one does need to focus and not ride with that head down approach we sometimes fall into!

 

Also helped that the weather was absolutely perfect, blue skies and not extremely hot.

 

All things being equal I will be back for some more in the future, thanks James!