Victor van Gaalen Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Event Name: Magalies Citrus Gravel X-PressWhen: 5 August 2017Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North WestCategory: MTBThe 3rd year of fast paced fun along the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Parking @ Van GaalenKaasmakerij.Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point from Van Gaalen)Distances: 105km, 95km, 45km Starting Times:105km- 07:45 am95km- 08:00 am45km- 08:15 am We Start on the Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel riding towards the Notorious Breedt's nek .The last 6km of the race is on the River Trail single track back to Van Gaalen. One of the few races in the country where mountain bikers can put their skills, fitness and knowledge of peloton riding to the test. We encourage riders to bring their “special” bikes along.• Cyclo Cross• Fat Bikes• Single Speeds• Tandems• Electric Bikes (excluded from podium)All Welcome! Waterpoints105km - 4 waterpoints95km – 3 waterpoints45km- 1 waterpointA meal is included with every entry. Entry Fees45km – R 19095km – R 260105km – R 300 Late Entry Fees45km – R 22095km – R 290105km – R 330 Any Questions?victor@vangaalen.co.zaGo to Event Page
coppi Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) This is basically from van gaalens to the top of breedts nek, over to the shebeen and back again.........you can do it anytime with mates for free! Edited June 26, 2017 by coppi
Pulse Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 This is basically from van gaalens to the top of breedts nek, over to the shebeen and back again.........you can do it anytime with mates for free! Yes. But its still a nice ride
coppi Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 I agree its a great ride, but not for R 330 when I can do it anytime for free.............unless you want to race it and not just ride it.
Wet Ears Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Hi Victor What is the difference between the 95km and 105km, besides an additional 10km (to pre-empt any smart a$$es). I assume there are some tough(er) climbs on the 105? Edited June 26, 2017 by Wet Ears
coppi Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Hi Victor What is the difference between the 95km and 105km, besides an additional 10km (to pre-empt any smart a$$es). I assume there are some tough(er) climbs on the 105?The difference is a hectic 5km downhill to the shebeen and 250m climbing back up;with loose gravel,rock and ditches......... Edited June 26, 2017 by coppi
eddy Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Hi Victor What is the difference between the 95km and 105km, besides an additional 10km (to pre-empt any smart a$$es). I assume there are some tough(er) climbs on the 105? 95 turns around at the top of Breedts, 105 5 km further at the shebeen (not Saxonwold, but the other one)
Pulse Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Hi Victor What is the difference between the 95km and 105km, besides an additional 10km (to pre-empt any smart a$$es). I assume there are some tough(er) climbs on the 105?If its the same as last year, the 95 turns around at the top of Breedts, while the 105 continues down to the shebeen before turning around. So that extra 10km basically gives you an extra climb
Wet Ears Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks guys - appreciated - ending at a shebeen might be an option! Pulse 1
Pulse Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks guys - appreciated - ending at a shebeen might be an option!That would be the half way turn around point...
Santa2 Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Surely we are loosing sight of what cycling is about,R300 to race for a purse of???? R300 for a ride offering a few water points, of which we never use. Some folk are on a quick road to making cash.
eddy Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Surely we are loosing sight of what cycling is about,R300 to race for a purse of???? R300 for a ride offering a few water points, of which we never use. Some folk are on a quick road to making cash.You are welcome not to enter and also welcome to start your own race to make some quick cash. I will use the event to get a very different experience of the Breedts ride and appreciate the effort the race organisers put in (which is a lot for a small if any return) brumby, Danger Dassie, Dee1 and 2 others 5
jcza Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Surely we are loosing sight of what cycling is about,R300 to race for a purse of???? R300 for a ride offering a few water points, of which we never use. Some folk are on a quick road to making cash. Racing for a purse? Are you a pro? Ask your sponsor to pay for your entry. As Eddy said, feel free to give it a miss. Danger Dassie and Pieterlab1 2
Face Plant Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 so just for my understanding, is the route gravel road all the way to Breedts neck and back with the last 6km being the river trail?
arendoog Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 so just for my understanding, is the route gravel road all the way to Breedts neck and back with the last 6km being the river trail?Yes .There is a nice piece of single track in between also .Last 6km with heavy legs and a head wind for the last hour ,you ride 6km of Van gaalen,s river trail .Don,t try and keep up with the roadies in the first hour or so if you are not use to road cycling ,it will cost you on the way back
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