[Event] Springs Girls High School MTB Challenge

[HOEKVLAG]

Event Name: Springs Girls High School MTB Challenge
When: 25 August 2018
Where: Nigel Bottling Properita, Gauteng
Category: MTB

It’s that time of the year again where you get to dust off your bike, shake off the winter cold and have a lot of fun whilst supporting the Springs Girls High School by entering the Cycle Challenge. Bring the whole family and come and enjoy the day with us.

 

Highlights include:

 

Ø 3 exiting routes available (15, 30 and 60km) to challenge everyone in the family whilst having a lot of fun

Ø Spot prizes on the day

Ø Well stocked water points along all the routes

Ø All riders will receive a medal

Ø Food stalls to cater for every taste

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[scotty]

On my list.

[kosmonooit]

is the 60k laps?

[gtr1]

What is route like for the 60 k ?

[scotty]

Entered, hope I'm in the lucky draw again. Last time I won a fried chicken, burger and chips hamper, previous to that a bike shop gift certificate.  

[HOEKVLAG]

What is route like for the 60 k ?

The 60km route is a mix of jeep and singletrack with little bits of tar and district road thrown in. It is fairly flat - I think the total elevation is around 450m - but the wind can be a factor on the day. We go through some klipkoppies which are slightly more technical, but it is 100% rideable. The emphasis for the route was to make it as fun as possible - and I firmly believe we achieved that. You will really have an advantage if you've got some skill, whether you're going for the podium or just there to enjoy the ride.

[HOEKVLAG]

is the 60k laps?

Apologies, I missed this before, but no there are no loops - although we did have a part that looped about 4 years ago, so you might have done it then.

[HOEKVLAG]

Entered, hope I'm in the lucky draw again. Last time I won a fried chicken, burger and chips hamper, previous to that a bike shop gift certificate.  

There are a whole bunch of lucky draws again - I will hold thumbs for you!

[Underachiever]

The 60km route is a mix of jeep and singletrack with little bits of tar and district road thrown in. It is fairly flat - I think the total elevation is around 450m - but the wind can be a factor on the day. We go through some klipkoppies which are slightly more technical, but it is 100% rideable. The emphasis for the route was to make it as fun as possible - and I firmly believe we achieved that. You will really have an advantage if you've got some skill, whether you're going for the podium or just there to enjoy the ride.

Hi Hoekvlag, Is the route the same to previous years?

[HOEKVLAG]

Hi Hoekvlag, Is the route the same to previous years?

Very similar to last year. We had to make a couple of minor changes, but they are hardly noticeable and improve the route if anything.

[Guest]

Hi hoekvlag. Completed the race today. Where can we see pictures and see results please?

[scotty]

Enjoyed it despite what felt like riding almost constantly into a head wind, marshals, WP and route markings were excellent. Pity about the numbers but i suppose between the Garmin MTB race and weather this was the reason. 

[gtr1]

Nice fast race. Route was enjoyable. Wind not so much. Bad weekend to chose. Garmin race, Sun city, gravel express.

[HOEKVLAG]

Hi hoekvlag. Completed the race today. Where can we see pictures and see results please?

Hi rickkahts

 

The results should be posted on the Springs Girls High School web page by the end of play today. I've also send it to SA Seeding, but it normally takes around a week or so to go up on their site. Alternatively, I can send you a copy if you PM me your e-mail address.

 

Unfortunately there were barely any pictures taken on the day. We've had basically no feedback on pictures in the past so didn't organise a photographer this year.

 

Hope you enjoyed the race!

[HOEKVLAG]

Enjoyed it despite what felt like riding almost constantly into a head wind, marshals, WP and route markings were excellent. Pity about the numbers but i suppose between the Garmin MTB race and weather this was the reason. 

Tx scotty!

 

This being our normal routes I totally understand what you mean with the wind - it was brutal! I hear you with regards to the numbers, but everybody seems to struggle with numbers and the calendar is getting filled up with races. A couple of years ago we were the only one in the area around this time of year, but now there is a variety - as was mentioned gtr1. This coming weekend, for example, there's the Galvanisers race as well as the Varkfees one within 20km from where I stay. Add to that that the weather wasn't that good on the day and you can probably understand why there is less people.

 

That's why our focus was on making it as good as possible for the guys and girls who come to do it. As long as everyone had fun out there, it's good enough for me. Unfortunately I was tied up with stuff out on the route and only got back to the start late, but it stays amazing to see the excitement and sense of accomplishment (pride) on the kids faces when they finish.

 

Apologies for the essay...

[HOEKVLAG]

Nice fast race. Route was enjoyable. Wind not so much. Bad weekend to chose. Garmin race, Sun city, gravel express.

Tx gtr1

 

I hear you, but unfortunately we've been having our race around this date for years and the date for this one was selected almost a year ago. The calendar is getting filled up with races though - also see the reply to scotty above.

 

Glad you enjoyed it. As a MTB'er myself, I tried getting the route to something I would like to ride.