Karoo2Coast on a cyclocross?

[Malduik]

Yo Peeps!

 

I am yearning to buy another bike. It's my curse   !

 

What's the terrain like on this race? I believe it's all dirt road but are there very rocky climbs or other obstacles that would be better suited to a proper mtb?

 

Cheers

M

[lerouc]

Yes there are rocky roads and yes it has been done before on cyclocross bikes.

[Patchelicious]

I CAN be done on a CX/Gravel bike. But there is a reason why the last few winners have been on dual suspension bikes.

[Skubarra]

I agree with the others - it can be done but not right up there with the best ideas ever..

[bj horn]

Last year there was a guy on an old road bike with skinny tyres.Would not recommend it on the wapad

[LuckyLuke]

The fun is in the long downhills!! You will take some beating

[Nick]

Don't despair. There are loads of other races where gravel bikes are a distinct advantage. Simply enter one of those - then there can be no question about the pressing need for another bike 

[fanievb]

 

 

4.1.040 During MTB races no traditional road handlebars may be used. Clips-on extensions are forbidden but traditional barends are authorized. (article introduced on 1.02.12; text modified on 1.01.16).

 

http://www.uci.ch/mm...al_English.pdf 

 

just check with the organisers if it's a sanctioned event 

[Skubarra]

just check with the organisers if it's a sanctioned event 

 

Its not. Part of the reason you don't see any pros in the results of the last 2 years

[Patchelicious]

Its not. Part of the reason you don't see any pros in the results of the last 2 years

Yup it’s not, so salbutamol away!

[TomR]

Yo Peeps!

 

I am yearning to buy another bike. It's my curse !

 

What's the terrain like on this race? I believe it's all dirt road but are there very rocky climbs or other obstacles that would be better suited to a proper mtb?

 

Cheers

M

I’ve ridden this route on my CX bike (it was a solo effort, not the race). That initial descent was brutal. In a race situation I think it would be quite sketchy, and I wouldn’t recommend it. The climbing on the CX bike was fine. I have also don’t this route on a hardtail and full sus mtb. Those were nice rides

[Chingy182]

When you see guys go up Wapad on a single speed and guys coming down on rocky terrain on an old road bike then you know it's a special race where impossible is nothing

[bj horn]

When you see guys go up Wapad on a single speed and guys coming down on rocky terrain on an old road bike then you know it's a special race where impossible is nothing

That's why its the K2C CHALLENGE