[Event] 12 Hour MTB FunRaiser

[MTB FunRaiser]

Event Name: 12 Hour MTB FunRaiser
When: 16 December 2016
Where: Hakahana Trails, Gauteng
Category: MTB

Join us for a 12 hour year end MTB party at Hakahana.

 

We have created a new 6km flowing route built for Max Fun close to the Hakahana trailhead with a number of different lines for varied abilities - perfect for technical overtaking spots.

 

This is a solo or team of four lap race from 8am till 8pm. In each category the most laps wins.

 

There are some incredible prizes up for grabs with the main one being 4 entries into The Race of Legends 2017 including accommodation and meals.

 

Please click through to our website for more information.

 

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Edited December 1, 2016 by MTB FunRaiser

[MTB FunRaiser]

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Edited November 23, 2016 by MTB FunRaiser

[RockCoach]

Many of you know me as the guy who helps design the hectic enduro stuff at Hakahana. Yes, that's true but there is a complete other face of Hakahana Trails which not many riders have seen.

 

For the 12 hour we have designed a 5km route for any level MTBer combining some old rarely used trails around the Hakahana trailhead perimater, added some of the existing green route and built more custom trail - linking bits together. We have also smoothed out a flowing green trail which runs parallel to the enduro descent to eliminate the hectic drops and jumps. The fast, experienced XC or trail riders will be able to race down the fun black or red sections while the rest will happily flow down the green descent. 

 

Some photos from work done so far.

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/20161124_094525_zpsxcwgu8td.jpg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/20161124_094516_zps3fnxv0y7.jpg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/20161124_093446_zpszjus7gba.jpg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/20161124_092400_zps4drueaws.jpg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/20161124_093436_zps1pj0viks.jpg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161124-WA0006_zpstqjxrska.jpeg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161124-WA0004_zpsogjrvkro.jpeg

 

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20161124-WA0002_zpsil9qfdu1.jpeg

 

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th will be a full practice weekend where you can scope the course and see what it's all about. A few of us will be available to show you around the route.

 

Just remember entries close at midnight on the 12th.

[Cheese]

I think I will join you on the day.

[slickandtyred]

Sounds interesting. Need to try get a team together

[RockCoach]

Sounds interesting. Need to try get a team together

 

 

Great stuff. Hope to see you there. We are busy organising a party of note. Looks like the live band will be there all day.

 

I'm working on the map at the moment and will post it a little later. Why don't you join on the weekend and I'll show you around some of the new flowing singletrack we've built...

[MTB FunRaiser]

I think I will join you on the day.

 

 

Hey dude

 

Are you going to enter a team or going solo?

Edited December 5, 2016 by MTB FunRaiser

[MTB FunRaiser]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/MTB%20FR%20Route%20Map_zpsyx1yn9yx.jpg

[MTB FunRaiser]

So that's the route with lots of new sections. This weekend it will be marked and open for practising.

[slickandtyred]

Great stuff. Hope to see you there. We are busy organising a party of note. Looks like the live band will be there all day.

 

I'm working on the map at the moment and will post it a little later. Why don't you join on the weekend and I'll show you around some of the new flowing singletrack we've built...

Cool. What time is the venue open from this weekend. I would like to give it a whirl

[TrekXC]

Hi there Robodog

 

This looks like a lot of fun. What skill level do riders need to have to ride this course? I am interested, but my wife is not very skilled. It looks like a great event for family (depending on the required level of riding skills).

 

Thanks

[MTB FunRaiser]

Cool. What time is the venue open from this weekend. I would like to give it a whirl

 

In summer Johan opens doors at 6am till 1pm. I'll see you there!

[MTB FunRaiser]

Hi there Robodog

 

This looks like a lot of fun. What skill level do riders need to have to ride this course? I am interested, but my wife is not very skilled. It looks like a great event for family (depending on the required level of riding skills).

 

Thanks

 

Hi there

 

I've tried to make the route accessible for all skill levels. Hakahana is notorious as being a dream trail centre for technically skilled riders. That is true!

 

BUT the route for the 12 hour is completely different. It uses trails around the Hakahana Stables which are mostly overgrown because no one rides them. That is what the p[hots above show. Wherever there is anything slightly technical, I've built a n easy line around.

 

All I can suggest is that you join us this weekend for a test ride of the route before making your mind up whether you're going to enter.

[Eldron]

Damnit! Sounds awesome.

 

Alas my girlfriend arrives on the same day and let's face it - you guys were never going to win that battle :-)

 

Enjoy!

[slickandtyred]

Saturday it is then

[RockCoach]

Saturday it is then

 

Will see you then.