[Event] Buco Origin Of Trails 2017

[GLuvsMtb]

Event Name: Buco Origin Of Trails 2017
When: 24 November 2017 - 26 November 2017
Where: Coertzenburg Stadium, Western Cape
Category: MTB

2 Day MTB race in Stellenbosch

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[Meezo]

Haha, post it a day after the event finish

[GLuvsMtb]

Big shout out to Stillwater Sports and everyone that participated over the weekend.

 

Here is my write-up of this year's short route.

http://gluvsmtb.blogspot.co.za/

[dev null]

My son (17 year old) did the long route both days. 3h42 on the first day and 4h39 on the second day.

 

He suffered on the second day as this is the first time he did a race longer than 45km, and that on 2 consecutive days.

 

He says now he knows what real MTBing is about. He says it was quite tough and technical. And that from a boy that has been doing XCO since he was 14. And lots of climbing.

Edited November 27, 2017 by Moridin

[samson99]

My son (17 year old) did the long route both days. 3h42 on the first day and 4h39 on the second day.

 

He suffered on the second day as this is the first time he did a race longer than 45km, and that on 2 consecutive days.

 

He says now he knows what real MTBing is about. He says it was quite tough and technical. And that from a boy that has been doing XCO since he was 14. And lots of climbing.

I passed your son on day 2 going up bothmaskop. He seemed broken already. Spotted the red scalpel first and then the savage kit.  Riding two days in a row on those trails is tough. but was totally worth it. Also did the long route

[GLuvsMtb]

Haha, post it a day after the event finish

I started a fred as there was none so that we can chat about it. Surely that is allowed? [emoji6]

 

 

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[dev null]

I passed your son on day 2 going up bothmaskop. He seemed broken already. Spotted the red scalpel first and then the savage kit.  Riding two days in a row on those trails is tough. but was totally worth it. Also did the long route

 

Part of it was also his own fault. Though I would give him some leeway in this. He a had a LAN Party on Thursday night and only got to bed at around 2h00. And then on Saturday night he had a birthday party at one of his mates. Only picked him up at 22h00.

 

But I did not want him to give up his social live. He is only 17 and needs to relax also. This race and next weekend's Stellies tour will be the opener for his pre-season XCO training. So this race was not to really 'race', but to get the experience of a tough 2-day event. I want him to start thinking of doing stage races once he leaves school.

[GLuvsMtb]

Part of it was also his own fault. Though I would give him some leeway in this. He a had a LAN Party on Thursday night and only got to bed at around 2h00. And then on Saturday night he had a birthday party at one of his mates. Only picked him up at 22h00.

 

But I did not want him to give up his social live. He is only 17 and needs to relax also. This race and next weekend's Stellies tour will be the opener for his pre-season XCO training. So this race was not to really 'race', but to get the experience of a tough 2-day event. I want him to start thinking of doing stage races once he leaves school.

Thankfully it was not too hot. I recall last year being in the high 30’s. The approach to 29km vs 58km differs greatly. The best advice I can give to youngsters and new comers at long stages is to ride 2 clicks below where you think you should, recover where you can, don’t waste energy and get involved with the shenanigans in the front bunches, be quick and efficient at water points and always have a good stretch after a stage. Oh, and enjoy the scenery and vibe.

 

 

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[BuffsVintageBikes]

I did the Medium route (long day 1 & short day 2) and thoroughly enjoyed myself out there, especially on the new sections of ST trail that I had never ridden before and there seems to be a lot of it. That floating bridge was also a very neat addition to the event.

 

Negatives: Lean goody bag in comparison to 2015 & the trail going back on itself going up to G-spot. We weren't warned about it and it was rather dangerous.

 

Positives: Great trails, great start & finish venue, free coffee in the morning and Pronutro (if you eat it), good water points and well spaced, great new sponsor in Under Armour who were handing out free photos, red bulls and caps and t-shirts on Sat if you tried setting a top speed on their indoor bike.

 

Thanks to Stillwater Sports and all the supporting sponsors for a great weekend of riding, God willing I’ll be back in 2018 for sure

[FrikkieMeyer87]

I did the short route and completely k*kked myself both days :| I'm sitting at my desk now still contemplating whether I should go see a doctor about the current state of my a$$.

 

Evidently, the odd relaxed 8km up and down Bloemendal once a week is not sufficient preparation for BOOT. Who knew.

 

That being said, my sole aim for this weekend was to have a jol, and finish the race regardless of how long it took or how hard it got, and I'm happy to say that I rode across that finish line both days. This was my second MTB race ever, having only started cycling in April this year. Also, I picked up my new bike at 17h30 on Friday afternoon and did not anticipate what the difference in effort would be to get a enduro bike up the hill versus my old 29" XC (especially one which has not been set up for me yet), but I must say, when the singletrack starts, all the effort of getting it up there instantly becomes worth it.

 

The trails were well maintained and the event perfectly organised, with no surprises or glaring organizational issues that I was aware of. Everything was on time, the medics were quick and efficient and the water points were packed with the most awesome array of noms. On day 1 the last water point literally had Coke, water, Marmite sarmies, jelly babies, boerewors, chocolate brownies. It was like we happened upon a kiddies birthday party. It was awesome. And then the food that waited at the finish line was also incredible. Note how my main take-aways are stuff I could chow, hence my struggle lol

 

A massive thanks to the organizers for what turned out to be an absolutely awesome event!

Edited November 27, 2017 by FrikkieMeyer87

[Christie]

Did the long one - imo this event should be a bucket list event for mountain bikers. Organization was great, trails awesome and scenery spectacular. Right up there with the likes of Sani and Berg&Bush.

Lots of climbs, but you cant have super descents without those (and I enjoy climbing)

[RiverInTheRoad]

I did the short route and loved it. Awesome event. Thank you to all the organizers and sponsors.

[Bianchi boys]

I did the long route ...both days...This event is not for the faint heated...Ones has to be a real mountain biker to do this one...BUT how about the single track...Really Amazing and rewarding after some serious climbing....A true test of MAN and Machine...and skill ..and endurance....

 

Awesome event!!!

[Tomik]

I wasn't sure how to get this message across to the right people but hopefully social media will do its thing.

 

I took a bad fall in g-spot during day 1 of the BUCO Origin of Trails. Landed up displacing a disc in my neck that needed emergency surgery.

 

I want to thank the people involved in getting me safely down the mountain. I don't remember many names but you'll know who you are.

 

Firstly, to Dr Prinsloo, a mountain biker wearing "The Floating Dutchman" kit, who stopped to help me and guided the paramedics and stretcher bearers and organised the best care for me in hospital. And came to visit each day of my 5 day stay. To you sir, i am eternally grateful.

 

Thanks to the motorbike marshall for protecting me while i was unable to move and the race official who stood by me giving me some respite from the baking sun. Thanks too to the guys that carried me on a stretcher through the bush to the 4x4 ambulance.

 

And lastly to Stillwater Sports for a great event and support. Hopefully I'll be able to do both days next year.

 

Tomi

Edited November 29, 2017 by Tomik

[GLuvsMtb]

I want sure how to get this message across to the right people but hopefully social media will do its thing.

 

I took a bad fall in g-spot during day 1 of the BUCO Origin of Trails. Landed up displacing a disc in my neck that needed emergency surgery.

 

I want to thank the people involved in getting me safely down the mountain. I don't remember many names but you'll know who you are.

 

Firstly, to Dr Prinsloo, a mountain biker wearing "The Floating Dutchman" kit, who stopped to help me and guided the paramedics

 

Thanks to the motorbike marshall for protecting me while i was unable to move and the race official who stood by me giving me some respite from the baking sun. The guys that carried me on a stretcher through the bush to the 4x4 ambulance.

Heal up soon Tomik. I saw quite a few people that ran out of talent over the 2 days. We often forget that mountain biking is an extreme sport and that things can go very wrong very quickly. People often ask why events are expensive, until they need medical attention in a remote area.

 

 

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[T-Bag68]

I wasn't sure how to get this message across to the right people but hopefully social media will do its thing.

 

I took a bad fall in g-spot during day 1 of the BUCO Origin of Trails. Landed up displacing a disc in my neck that needed emergency surgery.

 

I want to thank the people involved in getting me safely down the mountain. I don't remember many names but you'll know who you are.

 

Firstly, to Dr Prinsloo, a mountain biker wearing "The Floating Dutchman" kit, who stopped to help me and guided the paramedics and stretcher bearers and organised the best care for me in hospital. And came to visit each day of my 5 day stay. To you sir, i am eternally grateful.

 

Thanks to the motorbike marshall for protecting me while i was unable to move and the race official who stood by me giving me some respite from the baking sun. Thanks too to the guys that carried me on a stretcher through the bush to the 4x4 ambulance.

 

And lastly to Stillwater Sports for a great event and support. Hopefully I'll be able to do both days next year.

 

Tomi

I hope you mend up quickly and glad your in a position to be able to write a great letter to the guys that we often fly past. 

 

Get better soon Tomi