Dirtopia MTB Events Posted February 28, 2017 Share Event Name: Amarider 100 & 50 Miler - Presented By Bike HubWhen: 20 May 2017Where: Malmesbury, Western CapeCategory: MTBRide the Swartland during the Amarider 100Miler and 50Miler in Autumn Is riding 100 miles off road on your bucket list? If so, the ninth edition of The Amarider 100Miler, presented by The Bike Hub is the perfect race to get it done. Held in Malmesbury on 20 May, this race is the ultimate Swartland meander offering dirt road riding around the Kasteelberg and surrounds.This individual one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event. This event will start early morning just as the sun is rising, with astounding scenery that is spellbound to keep the legs going for many hours. Only pre-entries will be accepted for both distances.The 160km (100Miler) route is divided into three sections of approximately 55km with two compulsory timing checkpoints. The format of the race creates perfect vantage points for spectators and support. While the competition is based on solo riders completing the entire course these riders can form 4-man teams and enjoy a day out with mates on a saddle (of course)! With live Amarider Trail Tag timing and check points on the route, it is exciting to follow the racing online. The shorter route option of the 50Miler (80km), starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event also provides an opportunity for keen riders to taste endurance riding along with twist and turns against the clock. The full route has 2400m of climbing! Finishing the Amarider 100 Miler within the 10hours 30minutes cut-off time is one of the most challenging endurance tests! DATE: Saturday, 20 May 2017TIME: 07h30 (100Miler) & 09h00 (50Miler)DISTANCE: 160km with an 80km shorter optionVENUE: MalmesburyCOST: 100Miler: R 58050Miler: R 350Amarider members get R50 discount on entry fee For further information email info@amarider.co.za or info@dirtopia.co.za or contact 021 884 4547 or 021 884 4752 otherwise see the website: www.amarider.co.za or www.dirtopia.co.zaGo to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted February 28, 2017 Share I was really keen on doing this again this year (50 miler) but i got bullied into doing the capetown12 run on the sunday and now i dont know how i will feel about doing both. Will do a check closer to the time and then decide, it is 2 months (3) away so maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Keen this year. Skipped last year, but this year I am there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakley360 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Anhone with a expected route and elevation chart maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 10, 2017 Share Here's my Strava record from last year. I went slow enough for the GPS to get an accurate reading https://www.strava.com/activities/583245847 Oakley360 and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 11, 2017 Share I think I've done 4 or 5 before but last year I had to bail, something I very rarely do no matter what. So I've got unfinished business here to take care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted April 11, 2017 Share I think I've done 4 or 5 before but last year I had to bail, something I very rarely do no matter what. So I've got unfinished business here to take care of. As long as you don't have someone uninvited hang onto your shirt pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 11, 2017 Share As long as you don't have someone uninvited hang onto your shirt pocket. That happened a long time ago & its water under the bridge now. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan1983 Posted May 3, 2017 Share How does the 50 miler compare to K2C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted May 3, 2017 Share How does the 50 miler compare to K2C?About the same, just less climbing and not as pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasond86 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hey guys, I ride a 1x10 groupset with a 32t in front and have 42t back as some of the climbs in Tygerberg are quite steep and I need the gearing, my question for the 50miler is, should I go to 34t up front as I run out of gearing on the downs quite a bit, I haven't done the race yet so unsure of terrain etc. Oufy MTB (Roadie) and Aaron_B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hey guys, I ride a 1x10 groupset with a 32t in front and have 42t back as some of the climbs in Tygerberg are quite steep and I need the gearing, my question for the 50miler is, should I go to 34t up front as I run out of gearing on the downs quite a bit, I haven't done the race yet so unsure of terrain etc.If you want to finish it fast, top speed then go for the 34t, I never did the race before but the profile does not suggest that one's climbing will be tested. That is why I still love my 2 x 10, just get on and ride! Hey and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted May 15, 2017 Share Here's my Strava record from last year. I went slow enough for the GPS to get an accurate reading https://www.strava.com/activities/583245847thanks, now I know I can finish it as well, what a loooooong day in the saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted May 15, 2017 Share First timer. 50miler. Looking forward to this! So: Dual Suss, HT or Gravel Grinder? Edit: I'm a rider not a racer. Middle of the pack at best and currently leaning towards the DS as i think many km's of corrugated gravel might take its toll towards the end. Edited May 15, 2017 by Ferro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacey Posted May 15, 2017 Share Very bumpy road I would go for DSFirst timer. 50miler. Looking forward to this! So: Dual Suss, HT or Gravel Grinder? Edit: I'm a rider not a racer. Middle of the pack at best and currently leaning towards the DS as i think many km's of corrugated gravel might take its toll towards the end. B20, Sparkles and Ferro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B20 Posted May 15, 2017 Share If you want to finish it fast, top speed then go for the 34t, I never did the race before but the profile does not suggest that one's climbing will be tested. That is why I still love my 2 x 10, just get on and ride! Hey and enjoy!There are no major climbs. However, all the rolling climbs are toward the end and it is usually into the wind and can be taxing. Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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