LeoKnight Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 2018 Tru Cape MTB Event Date2018-05-05Distances50km, 25km, 10kmEvent starting times09h00 , 09h20, 09h40VenueElgin Grabouw Country ClubOrganizersEuna ParnellEmailparnelle@hsgrabouw.co.zaEnquiries Phone Number:021 859 4203/4Entries close2018-05-03 ROUTE DESCRIPTIONThis great event offers three routes in the popular Grabouw Forest. The 10 km route is aimed at beginners and youngsters (grandparents also welcome!), while experienced MTB riders can tackle the challenging 50 km endurance event. This route requires technical experience to handle the fine single track, many jeep track climbs and exhilarating descents. Don’t feel like doing all those climbs? Then the 25 km is just right for you! Be warned, the two longer routes both include some long, steady climbs, but the stunning view makes up for the sweat. The single track sections will still have you raving about them weeks laterThe closing date for online entries is MIDNIGHT Thursday 3rd May 2018
LeoKnight Posted April 22, 2018 Author Posted April 22, 2018 I have an extra entry (50km) as my wife can't make it anymore, anyone that wants to make me a donation to take it over, not sure if there is a cost involve to do a sub
Ascension Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Elevation profile? Starts with a big climb (Ou Pas), some downhill, then a massive climb (Nuweberg) and more downhill. Then 2nd half more like up and down with single tracks (to Sir Lowreys/Gamtou) and A-Z).
dev null Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 About 1300m climbing in the long race. 800m first the first loop, and 500m for the second.
TCTG Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 How technical does it get on the single tracks...anything major to be aware of?
milky4130 Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 How technical does it get on the single tracks...anything major to be aware of?nothing technical, also depends what you consider technical. IMO some of the descends are more technical with all those rocks lying around.
dev null Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 The descent from Nuweberg is the one you need to be aware of. It is quite loose and steep. The singletracks are about the same difficulty as Jonkers Never Ending Story.
TCTG Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 Still available? Will find out about Substitutions. I have an extra entry (50km) as my wife can't make it anymore, anyone that wants to make me a donation to take it over, not sure if there is a cost involve to do a sub
Hilton. Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 Starts with a big climb (Ou Pas), some downhill, then a massive climb (Nuweberg) and more downhill. Then 2nd half more like up and down with single tracks (to Sir Lowreys/Gamtou) and A-Z). From the route description on the entry site, and with the map from Donovan above, you've got it reversed. We do the climb up to Nuweberg in the second half. We start with A-Z.
dev null Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 From the route description on the entry site, and with the map from Donovan above, you've got it reversed. We do the climb up to Nuweberg in the second half. We start with A-Z. It was like that last year. First the climb up Nuweberg, and then the A-Z trails. Seems that they swap it around every year then.
milky4130 Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 If not mistaken I'm sure I heard something along those lines i.e. That they alternate the direction each year.
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