Rouxenator Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 You're welcome. I've done a few of these starting in 2012 and I really am very stoked about this one. Let's hope I don't break my bike this year or crack the frame.
gg930 Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Did they confirm the total climb on the routes too? 36km - 1400m54km - 2300m Also signed up and looking forward to riding the trails36 = 850m54 = 1300m ascent
LeoKnight Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 The weather today was at its best, the route had its challenges and what they took away in total climb they added to the length. Rode nearer to the back with my wife and saw two big falls and a couple of mechanical breaks too. But all in all a fun day on the trails. ps the mosbolletjies was such a treat
Rouxenator Posted January 28, 2017 Author Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I have always liked this ride, but today I was in awe. The sheer effort that must have went into building that single track next to the dam is highly appreciated. For me this was a very humbling ride, for one I had an off day with no power, but mostly because of the scenery. Riding it on a day like today can give you tears of joy. Only thing I would have changed was to let the long route go down the old trail on the Franschoek side of the dam like we always did, but still I am very happy with how it was. Edited January 28, 2017 by Rouxenator Skubarra, Corbin Mann, billygoat0523 and 4 others 7
billygoat0523 Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 the stats were a bit off... firstly the (36km) ride was just over 40km and the ascent was about 550m. (except people who used their phone app, the ascent could have been anything) the best moment of the race was this guy behind me shouting to come past while he could see i'm taking it easy behind someone else, and when he got his chance to pass, he faceplanted himself! i tried not to laugh too hard and just carried on past the scene. was a nice race overall, the scenery was awesome, as Rouxenator's photos show. Rouxenator and eitan 2
Matchstix Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 We had some root markings that were missing on the 54. But the singletrack was fun. Nice event. eitan and Rouxenator 2
BrandonF_ Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Had too much fun out there today, well done Porcupine Organisors #natureWON! Rouxenator, eitan and Suidwes Boytjie 3
Rouxenator Posted January 28, 2017 Author Posted January 28, 2017 The golden rule worked in terms of marking today. If you don't see any go straight.
Matchstix Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 When you arrive at a fork. . . That splits evenly, there is no straight.
Rouxenator Posted January 28, 2017 Author Posted January 28, 2017 One is almost more straight than the other.
billygoat0523 Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 forgot to say - the branded water bottle and t shirt was a nice touch (and unexpected) at the end.
Suidwes Boytjie Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 I have always liked this ride, but today I was in awe. The sheer effort that must have went into building that single track next to the dam is highly appreciated. For me this was a very humbling ride, for one I had an off day with no power, but mostly because of the scenery. Riding it on a day like today can give you tears of joy. Only thing I would have changed was to let the long route go down the old trail on the Franschoek side of the dam like we always did, but still I am very happy with how it was. IMG_20170128_065238955_HDR.jpgIMG_20170128_072037850.jpgIMG_20170128_072324284s.jpgIMG_20170128_075620268_HDR.jpgIMG_20170128_090549020.jpgAmazing scenery. Really wished i could have done this race, but i will be there next year definitely. Thanx for sharing the breathtaking view Rouxenator Rouxenator 1
LeoKnight Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 forgot to say - the branded water bottle and t shirt was a nice touch (and unexpected) at the end. Missed that one... maybe they ran out of t-shirts before we got there (as they also ran out of coke at some of the water points) Not to worried as it is always a challenge to plan for those things and luckily I am just as happy with cold water and of course the food made up for it. What was a nice touch was the number of places where you could go on the wrong route where they had those "x" to indicate it is NOT the right way, but assume you talking about more there after the halfway mark eitan 1
eitan Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks for all the comments. We take them all seriously, positive and negative ones. LeoKnight and Rouxenator 2
eitan Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Update on the injured rider: We had to call an Air Ambulance to evacuate a rider with a possible spinal injury. He fell in a really awkward spot and we did not want to risk further injury by stretchering him out. The gentleman spent the night in hospital, but has been discharged this morning. Bruised, sore and with a few stitches, but luckily no serious injury. His son will pick up his bike from me later today. Rouxenator 1
Mamil Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 I enjoyed the ride - started with non seeded riders because of some PPA bureaucracy with my mate's board and so the new and exciting looking single track near the start was a traffic jam which was unfortunate. Otherwise a fun and fast and very scenic route. One or two places where there was suddenly a tricky piece of riding with a really dangerous edge to it that I wouldn't have liked to ride as even more of a beginner than I am - maybe a couple of signs indicating "danger" might have been in order? Didn't get the T shirt though - bah!
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