[Event] Masgcor Cederberg100Miler 1-day Race

[Gravel Travel Events]

Event Name: Masgcor Cederberg100Miler 1-day Race
When: 7 April 2019
Where: Yellow Aloe, Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Category: MTB

Riders on the Masgcor Cederberg100Miler Race will tackle a circular route from Clanwilliam, over Pakhuys Pass, through the remote mission villages of Heunigvlei, Wupperthal and Eselbank, before reaching Kromrivier, Pakhuys Pass and heading back to Clanwilliam. Get ready for a proper, but most beautiful challenge over 160km and 3 000m elevation. The route is not suitable for gravel bikes.

 

Early bird entries are open until 30 September 2018, and early birds get their entry at a discounted fee, BUT also stand a chance to win back the entire entry fee!

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[Rouxenator]

Definitely doing this one! 

[Slowbee]

Is this the usual cedaberg 100 miler or another event?

 

I recall another 100 miler event in the area as well, or possibly the same one.

 

As an aside.

 

Google of cedeberg 100 miler brings this up ..

 

https://erau64.wixsite.com/cederberg100milerfree-gravel-travel-entry/

 

EDIT: which means I am entering

[Rouxenator]

This is still the Cederberg 100 miler event, but with a new route starting and ending in Clanwilliam as opposed to the previous 4 that went from Clanwilliam to Kaleo. 

[Slowbee]

Thanks Roux!

 

Going to apply for a green slip holiday weekend

[Demetri]

In for my 2nd one.

[Rouxenator]

Luuks manne! I'm just waiting for pay day then I'm entering. Accommodation has been booked months ago already 

[Gravel Travel Events]

Is this the usual cedaberg 100 miler or another event?

 

I recall another 100 miler event in the area as well, or possibly the same one.

 

As an aside.

 

Google of cedeberg 100 miler brings this up ..

 

https://erau64.wixsite.com/cederberg100milerfree-gravel-travel-entry/

 

EDIT: which means I am entering

 

New website has just been revamped! Please click on this link for the new website OR simply type www.cederberg100miler.co.za into the search line of your search engine.

[Slowbee]

Okes, just a question or 3 in terms of organisation (and trying to get Mrs Slowbee to do this).

 

Any single track ? Anything technical ?

 

Is it mostly gravel roads?

 

Also the route, does it go past the Algeria cottages? Cant really tell from the route on the website.

[Rouxenator]

No single track, district gravel roads, however the klimb out of Wuppertal makes it unsuitable for gravel bikes and a proper MTB is recommended. But from what I can gather it is nothing technical.

 

Yes it goes past Algeria on the way back to Clanwilliam. 

Edited August 21, 2018 by Rouxenator

[Slowbee]

oh ok.So we do the pakhuis pass first ..... now it makes sense. Lovely campsite at the top of the pakhuis pass. great walks and rock scrambling up there.

 

We are going to stay at Algeria, and the Mrs will need to get back to the cottage after dropping me off at the start.

 

 

And trust me .. aint NO single way I am doing this on a gravel bike. Soft plush dual suspension ALL the way.

[Rouxenator]

I'm still too young to ride an old mans bike, been riding hardtail since forever 

[lechatnoir]

No single track, district gravel roads,and a proper MTB is recommended. But from what I can gather it is nothing technical. however the klimb out of Wuppertal makes it unsuitable for gravel bikes 

Yes it goes past Algeria on the way back to Clanwilliam. 

 

well-chosen cassette and route-appropriate legs and you'll be fine I think... 

[Slowbee]

Okes, just want to confirm, does the 2 day trek follow the same route as the one day ?

 

From the maps it looks kinda like an out and back ride along the same route?

[Slowbee]

Okay, maybe an email address to ask some more questions ?

[geomark]

Okes, just want to confirm, does the 2 day trek follow the same route as the one day ?

 

From the maps it looks kinda like an out and back ride along the same route?

It does look like the 2 day is there and back along the 2nd half of the 1 day missing out Pakhuis Pass and Wupperthal and Esselbank.  Have driven the routes in 4WD but not ridden them, but would say that this 1st leg was the highlight so missing out on a lot on the 2 day.

 

I wont be signing up for a 156km as don't need that much pain in a day but would be tempted by the same route over 2 days.