iloveyzer Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience 2017When: 11 May 2017Where: Yzerfontein, Western CapeCategory: MTBYZERFONTEIN CYCLE EXPERIENCEIts back!!! The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience, voted the best new event on Pedal Power Africa’s calendar for 2016, returns to our backyard, Yzerfontein on Sunday June the 11th. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in this truly wonderful event.As with last year, the cycle event will be complemented by an array of local stalls and entertainers, bringing a festival-like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein.Feedback from the race last year was incredibly positive, with the competitors enjoying the flat, fast, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 73km training ride, and the less experienced , and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 47km route, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park.Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager, Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and a Goodie Bag from Premier FMCG. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the community, and proceeds will benefit the international Police Forum, the Jenna Lowe Trust and the Darling Trust. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about their organisations and the work they do. The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. Cyclists will be able to enter the event on the Association’s website: www.pedalpower.org.za or on the morning of the event. Yzerfontein Cycle ExperienceSunday, 11 June 2017Main Beach, Yzerfontein73km - R25047km - R200Entries: http://www.pedalpower.org.za/events/pedal-power-association-152/Website: http://yzerce.co.za/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yzercycle/T: 022 451 2202E: info@iloveyzer.co.zaGo to Event Page
iloveyzer Posted May 11, 2017 Author Posted May 11, 2017 Entered Great stuff, see you there!!!! Pure Savage 1
Shebeen Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience 2017When: 11 May 2017Where: Yzerfontein, Western CapeCategory: MTB YZERFONTEIN CYCLE EXPERIENCEIts back!!! The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience, voted the best new event on Pedal Power Africa’s calendar for 2016, returns to our backyard, Yzerfontein on Sunday June the 11th. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in this truly wonderful event.As with last year, the cycle event will be complemented by an array of local stalls and entertainers, bringing a festival-like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein.Feedback from the race last year was incredibly positive, with the competitors enjoying the flat, fast, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 73km training ride, and the less experienced , and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 47km route, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park.Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager, Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and a Goodie Bag from Premier FMCG. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the community, and proceeds will benefit the international Police Forum, the Jenna Lowe Trust and the Darling Trust. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about their organisations and the work they do. The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. Cyclists will be able to enter the event on the Association’s website: www.pedalpower.org.za or on the morning of the event. Yzerfontein Cycle ExperienceSunday, 11 June 2017Main Beach, Yzerfontein73km - R25047km - R200Entries: http://www.pedalpower.org.za/events/pedal-power-association-152/Website: http://yzerce.co.za/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yzercycle/T: 022 451 2202E: info@iloveyzer.co.za Go to Event Page 11 JUNE!!!
Pure Savage Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 MTB, road or gravel grinder? Will have to find out!
Skubarra Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 The average speeds on last year's results are pretty impressive Looks like a lekker dirtroadie race to start off my mtb winter season (after wiping out badly on the rooikat trail at hoogekraal on saturday I need something less technical to get the confidence up again)
samson99 Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Is the 73km doable on a gravel grinder? Knobblies a must??
Skubarra Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Is the 73km doable on a gravel grinder? Knobblies a must?? Haven't done this race before but if I look at the fast results from last year and the route description "78 km – 38km will be tar and the rest will be jeep track – so around 50% tar. Very little sand. " my guess is gravel grinders will be fine Pure Savage and samson99 2
Pure Savage Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Haven't done this race before but if I look at the fast results from last year and the route description "78 km – 38km will be tar and the rest will be jeep track – so around 50% tar. Very little sand. " my guess is gravel grinders will be fineJust putting a 38t on the MTB Skubarra 1
Bankie99 Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 So you guys reckon its possible to do this race on a Cross bike on 33mm tubeless tyres at 2.5bar?
Pure Savage Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 So you guys reckon its possible to do this race on a Cross bike on 33mm tubeless tyres at 2.5bar?Should be fine, depends how sandy the sand is on the day I guess, but after the rain should be lekker. Bankie99 1
Bankie99 Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Should be fine, depends how sandy the sand is on the day I guess, but after the rain should be lekker.Nice I might do it on my Trek Crossrip 2 then with 33mm knobblies
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