LeoKnight Posted March 17, 2018 Share 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 Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted April 22, 2018 Share 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 Edited April 22, 2018 by LeoKnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maila Posted April 22, 2018 Share 50km here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8_Mad Posted April 23, 2018 Share Elevation profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted April 23, 2018 Share Great event and nice not-too-early start times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry King Posted April 23, 2018 Share Elevation profile?Plenty of up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted April 23, 2018 Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted April 23, 2018 Share About 1300m climbing in the long race. 800m first the first loop, and 500m for the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCTG Posted April 30, 2018 Share How technical does it get on the single tracks...anything major to be aware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 30, 2018 Share 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. TCTG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted April 30, 2018 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCTG Posted April 30, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted April 30, 2018 Share Elevation profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilton. Posted April 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted April 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted April 30, 2018 Share If not mistaken I'm sure I heard something along those lines i.e. That they alternate the direction each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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