Neill Du Toit Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) Hi there. Just a question to the guys that have done Enduros before, I haven't done one yet but thinking of entering the Enduro "Lite". I'm not the youngest, lack real skill and only riding a 120mm hardtail so this might just be the right option for me What time is usually spent on a three stage Lite race (from the start of the event to the end of the last stage)? I have no idea how much time is spent between stages and on the stages itself. Thanks. Edit : Just checked some info on the enter website, I see they mention out on the course for 2-3 hours. Edited March 28, 2018 by Neill71
Eddy Gordo Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I dont have the skills to race there, let alone the climbing legs for all those incredible climbs up trail z and cobra.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I dont have the skills to race there, let alone the climbing legs for all those incredible climbs up trail z and cobra.bull****. You def have the skills to race there. Do the early session so climbing won't matter as much. Just listen to your wife for once and enter! Dan Dob 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 Hi there. Just a question to the guys that have done Enduros before, I haven't done one yet but thinking of entering the Enduro "Lite". I'm not the youngest, lack real skill and only riding a 120mm hardtail so this might just be the right option for me What time is usually spent on a three stage Lite race (from the start of the event to the end of the last stage)? I have no idea how much time is spent between stages and on the stages itself. Thanks. Edit : Just checked some info on the enter website, I see they mention out on the course for 2-3 hours.That's about right. Expect a total racing time of about 20 - 30 min tho. ???? T-Bob and Neill Du Toit 2
Meezo Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 bull****. You def have the skills to race there. Do the early session so climbing won't matter as much. Just listen to your wife for once and enter!Don't listen to her she does ride like a girl Eddy Gordo and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Eddy Gordo Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 HAHAHA, that early entry is the beginner and kids group.
Shebeen Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I think he meant Harry... ????I know she's gone but Jenny still has the most hair by all measures actually Dan Dob 1
Dan Dob Posted March 29, 2018 Author Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Hoogies is an awesome trail my skills not quite up there to race down it yet but working on it.Join us anyway. Nobody is ever really ready to race and the best way to get better is to race enduro's! If you're unsure go off in the early group so you're not pressured by the other groups if they catch up with you (even if you aren't a kid/beginner rider). It's a fun day out and really, it's just like your typical ride anywhere, just with a few more people and the 'racing' part of it just pushes you a bit out of your comfort zone to create something more special than your normal ride. Just enter-you can do it! Edited March 29, 2018 by iRide Eddy Gordo 1
Jewbacca Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 would a scalpel with 100mm travel survive? Yes... easily. It's Hoogekraal, not Morzine! Pretty much any bike will be fine. If you're racing to win, then you would probably have an appropriate bike anyway. Just pitch up, bring a smile and some gees and give it a bash Dan Dob, Duane_Bosch, Eddy Gordo and 1 other 4
Dan Dob Posted March 29, 2018 Author Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) would a scalpel with 100mm travel survive? There are guys on Mercer hardtails winning their age categories and placing on the podium overall sometimes! So yes, any bike is good and as long as you wear a helmet you are welcome! Dropper post helps a lot at speed and we recommend kneepads and baggies for protection but they're not essential (as long as you don't blame us for your falls!) Edited March 29, 2018 by iRide
Eddy Gordo Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 would a scalpel with 100mm travel survive? I might just do it on a Hardtail
usxorf Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 I might just do it on a HardtailHoogekral can be gnar if you're pushing the limits, are you planning on taking it easy? Or is this a humblebrag?
MTBeer Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 Hoogekral can be gnar if you're pushing the limits, are you planning on taking it easy? Or is this a humblebrag?The Cobra is proper rocky and rutted at the moment. It's not highly technical but at speed you could see your pipe there. The Trail Z decent is very sandy on the first swithcback section. The front (original) Hoogekraal decent is riding beautifully. Super fast and flowy. Hairy and anybody seen george? 2
Eddy Gordo Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 Hoogekral can be gnar if you're pushing the limits, are you planning on taking it easy? Or is this a humblebrag?Well, I doubt i can go fast anyways. But thinking of the climbs, the Hardtail is better suited. No bragging. Hows the tranny treating you? Any more falls?
usxorf Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 Well, I doubt i can go fast anyways. But thinking of the climbs, the Hardtail is better suited. No bragging. Hows the tranny treating you? Any more falls?Yah went OTB past Sunday again, on dh2 this time. But getting more comfortable with the bike... TAAHIRWP and Eddy Gordo 2
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