[Event] Stanford MTB Tour

[Johan Kriegler]

Event Name: Stanford MTB Tour
When: 18 February 2017 - 19 February 2017
Where: Stanford Valley Guest Farm, Western Cape
Category: MTB

The Stanford MTB Tour is a non-competitive weekend MTB stage event, similar to the Houwhoek & Greyton MTB Tours. The objective is to give MTB’s and newcomers to multi-stage events (NOT NEWCOMERS TO MTB) the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of scenic, fun and non-competitive riding. However, make sure that you are fit as each of the two stages are approximately 45 km (max climbing per stage is 950m), on gravel roads (including jeep and single tracks) and that you love riding easy single tracks.

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[lerouc]

Lekker JK. Kom definitief terug vir die een volgende jaar!

[GLuvsMtb]

I had a really good time at the event. The trails offered some nice single track in places and the distance and climbing was very manageable.

The non-competitive vibe was refreshing and most of the basics were adequately dealt with. Great T-shirt and some useful goodies in the goodie bag.

 

Just a few pointers on some finer points:

1. Communication. Apparently there was a Gin bar on Saturday. Pity I missed that. I also enquired about the details around the spit braai on Saturday afternoon for the evening on your Facebook page. The query is still unanswered. Perhaps have someone dedicated to the social media links during the event to ensure that any queries are dealt with quickly.

2. If you want to introduce timing for the event, chat to Amarider about their trailtag system. While I enjoyed the relaxed vibe of a non-timed event, there is always that nagging little voice wondering how I fared against other riders.

3. Website and profiles were slightly off (and website made no mention of the spitbraai or Gin bar). Perhaps spend a few ZAR more and have a user-friendly and informative website. Your event will benefit hugely from it.

 

I'll be back in Stanford for some more riding soon. Where can we get more info on the trail network?

Edited February 19, 2017 by GLuvsMtb