Victor van Gaalen Posted June 13, 2016 Share Event Name: Gravel Xpress 2016When: 20 August 2016Where: Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, North WestCategory: MTBIf you are looking for a fast paced, countryside gravel road race where you can train your bunch/slip riding on a mountain bike with a big testing climb at the turning point, then on 20th of August 2016 Van Gaalen's is the place to be. Parking @ Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij.Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point)Distances: 105km, 95km, 45km Starting Times:105km- 07:45 am95km- 08:00 am45km- 08:15 am We Start on the Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel Fun maybe forgetting briefly of the looming challenge ahead, laying dormant the Notorious Breedt's nek Dragon awaits you and that’s where the true climbing battle begins! The difference between the 95km and 105km is simple... The reasonably sane will do the 95km to the top of the mountain and turn to go back... The few less sane will continue on to the bottom and turn at the Spaza shop.The Last 6km of the route will be single track back to Van Gaalen's. We invite all Cycle Cross, single speed, rigid fork, tandems, uni cycles and electric bikes to join us!( electric bikes can't compete for podium) Waterpoints105km - 4 waterpoints95km – 3 waterpoints45km- 1 waterpoint Meals included for all participants! Any Questions?victor@vangaalen.co.za Entry Fees 45km – R 19095km – R 250105km – R 290 Late Entry Fees 45km – R 22095km – R 280105km – R 330 Entries Close 16 Aug 2016.There will be entries on the day at the Venue.Go to Event Page Edited July 25, 2016 by Victor van Gaalen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Killer Posted June 13, 2016 Share Proper expensive wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted June 14, 2016 Share So is this event on 20 Feb '17, or 20 Aug '16..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDF Posted June 14, 2016 Share Proper expensive wowMeals are included. So I don't think it's too bad. Hopefully the meal is something special! MK Killer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2016 Share If I can get my pink slip signed I'm there with my MonsterCross for the 105 BDF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDF Posted June 14, 2016 Share If I can get my pink slip signed I'm there with my MonsterCross for the 105 Not sure if it was a moment of weakness or of madness but I entered the 105km as well. Edited June 14, 2016 by BDF NotSoBigBen and arendoog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Does anybody have a route profile for the 95 km? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted August 11, 2016 Share so many events to choose from that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted August 12, 2016 Share No profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted August 12, 2016 Share Does anybody have a route profile for the 95 km? It seems to cut off the end, but it just goes back to the same elevation as the start. Elevation gain 905 according to Garmin. . Edited August 12, 2016 by eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted August 12, 2016 Share It seems to cut off the end, but it just goes back to the same elevation as the start. Elevation gain 905 according to Garmin. . Thank you Eddy, appreciate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted August 12, 2016 Share Does anybody have a route profile for the 95 km? Saw them posted on FB earlier.https://www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMountainBikingTrails/ 45km 95km 105km Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 12, 2016 Share It's VG to shebeen and back for the long one and top of breedts & back for medium one. Pity it's same weekend as Sun City races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 12, 2016 Share Last year - https://www.strava.com/activities/374754119/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-GB&v=1440247570 Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDF Posted August 18, 2016 Share Just saw this comment on an e-mail from Victor at Van Gaalen: "There’s a “slight hill” on route, Breedt’s Nek, its eroded" Anyone ridden this hill recently who can give us an idea of what to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 18, 2016 Share If I can get my pink slip signed I'm there with my MonsterCross for the 105 Sadly it's not to be ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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