[Event] Die Burger MTB Challenge

[LeoKnight]

Did the 42km last year, but going for the 60km this year

[JustinS]

Classic comment, chirp of the day????

 

I got invited for the 15km after my result last year,.. something about the 60km is NOT a two day stage race?,..#dunno what they on about,..it was the best three days of my life

Edited April 19, 2016 by JustinS

[Skubarra]

You need to keep up the performance if you want to do the 75K again.  

 

Hehe, then I'm definitely an anomaly. Last time I completed a Dirtopia event was the Burger 40km distance in 2013 and I am still on the invitation list...

 

Don't think they are particularly strict about that invite, they just want to be reasonably sure you will be able to handle a mtb marathon. Remember that this is a mass participation event that attracts lots of people who aren't regular mtb'ers, just protecting the noobs against themselves...

[ABrooks]

If I was you I would do the 42km instead of the 50km. Reason being, the 50km is longer in distance and a bit more flat, but the 42km has more climb and lekker singeltrack. You would appreciate the 42km more than the 50km. This is just my thoughts, so feel free to ride any route you like. This is a awesome event and you will enjoy any route they have to offer.

Thanks!

I decided to go with the 42km.

[Breezer]

Doing the 75 again, form tester for the Baviaans.

[Rouxenator]

Doing the 75 again, form tester for the Baviaans.

If they ever open up the Baviaans to solo riders I'm in.

[raptor-22]

Going to have to reconsider your approach to that holiday with W2W entered.....

[milky4130]

Thanks R. did you receive an sms/email inviting you for the 75?

i saw something a couple of weeks ago, if you did their 100Miler event under 7 hours I think it was you can qualify for the 75km Burger Invitational.

[milky4130]

[Muzzarati]

Sucks that this event is on the same day as the Jonkershoek Enduro!!! 

[Tiaan Jordaan]

75km should be based on current seeding but what happens is the 75 never really garners much interest and anybody who feels they're fit enough and pays the fee can do it... Sadly. Last year when I did the 60km we passed nearly 20 75km riders quite quickly.

Entry is in, lining up next to you this year

[Capricorn]

Sucks that this event is on the same day as the Jonkershoek Enduro!!! 

agreed. its poor planning, especially so if you calling out on FB for maximum entries. 

[BrandonF_]

agreed. its poor planning, especially so if you calling out on FB for maximum entries.

Capricorn's Photo Capricorn

Today, 21:21

 

 

Muzzarati, on 27 Jun 2016 - 5:29 PM, said:

 

 

 

Sucks that this event is on the same day as the Jonkershoek Enduro!!!

 

agreed. its poor planning, especially so if you calling out on FB for maximum entries.

 

 

I DONT QUITE UNDERSTAND WHY AN ENDURO AND A MARATHON EVENT ON THE SAME DAY WOULD BE DEEMED AS POOR PLANNING?

 

Not stirring, just thinking Enduro = Short/Intense vs Marathon = Long/Moderate

Edited July 6, 2016 by Brandon78

[lerouc]

Capricorn's Photo Capricorn

Today, 21:21

 

 

Muzzarati, on 27 Jun 2016 - 5:29 PM, said:

 

 

 

Sucks that this event is on the same day as the Jonkershoek Enduro!!!

 

agreed. its poor planning, especially so if you calling out on FB for maximum entries.

 

 

I DONT QUITE UNDERSTAND WHY AN ENDURO AND A MARATHON EVENT ON THE SAME DAY WOULD BE DEEMED AS POOR PLANNING?

 

Not stirring, just thinking Enduro = Short/Intense vs Marathon = Long/Moderate

Maybe some people can do more than one discipline? 

[HenryS]

agreed. its poor planning, especially so if you calling out on FB for maximum entries. 

 

The date for this event decided on a long time ago. WP Enduro should have chosen a different date e.g. 23 July when the only other event is the Spur schools league at Bloemendal.

[Rouxenator]

Maybe some people can do more than one discipline? 

Is Enduro not just d...king about downhill?