Nqobile Ndlovu Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 This was my second Trailseeker marathon, event well organised again, but the registration needs to be addressed. I arrived 30 minutes before the scheduled "A" batch start, which I thought was enough time as I'm not seeded anywhere near the A batchers. Eventually after all delays I was 25 minutes late for my race start because I had to line up with all the fun race, fun ride, etc group to register. Organisers should consider splitting the registration desks per race and give priority to those starting earlier.JHB and outlying areas should also be given more than the day before for registration and maybe consider several other registration tables at possibly some Nissan dealerships and more sports and cycle shops. 1 venue in Melrose Arch JHB and 2 in Pretoria is just not adequate for such a big event. Besides that, the race was awesome, some of the cleared tracks in the grass were quite bumpy, quite taxing on some of us hardtailers who rely on 'perineal rear sus', but I guess that's part of the track design. The climbs were steep and short but mentally challenging enough to allow the hard riders to gain time over the others. However, passing opportunities on the steepest parts were limited which resulted in having to stop when someone less experienced in front of you found the going tough. Looking forward to Buffelsdrift and expecting some serious climbing, so hill intervals will be high on the training schedule. Thanks to the organisers and sponsors, venue owners and neighbouring landowners for the massive effort in race 1 and keep it up going forward.
Popit Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I also took a MUD Bath .... My only complaint was the queue to buy a coke afterwards . But I guess that is not Advendurance's fault .Good event , but I found it very tough .See you all at Buffelsdrift .
Reden Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 The mud wrestle pond at the end made my day. I turned halfway through it and got stuck.The rider behind me tried to go straight through but got stuck halfway. Was quite funny as the bike stayed upright with him going over the bars. The grassy detours was a pain but then that is mountain biking.
Pikey Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 The mud wrestle pond at the end made my day. I turned halfway through it and got stuck.The rider behind me tried to go straight through but got stuck halfway. Was quite funny as the bike stayed upright with him going over the bars. The grassy detours was a pain but then that is mountain biking.The only problem I had with the mud wrestling pond was I had to tackle my bike ????
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