[Event] Trans Baviaans Race

[Seamus Allardice]

Event Name: Trans Baviaans Race
When: 10 August 2019 - 11 August 2019
Where: Willowmore, Eastern Cape
Category: MTB

The 16^th edition of the Trans Baviaans 24 hour mountain bike Race and Repeat will take place on Saturday the 10^th and Saturday the 17^th of August 2019 respectively. The event entries will once again be capped at 1 250 riders per event and riders will be able to take part in teams of 2, 3 or 4. Entries to the iconic events will open on the 3^rd, for the Race, and the 4^th, for the Repeat, of December 2018.

 

Entrants are encouraged to book accommodation in Willowmore as soon as possible as the village can only accommodate a limited number of visitors and the closest locations to the start line, at the church hall, fill up fast. For more information please visit www.transbaviaans.co.za.

 

Fast Facts

 

Event: 2019 Trans Baviaans Race

Date: Saturday, 10 August 2019

Entries Open: Monday, 3 December 2018

Type: Single stage MTB race

Distance: 230km

Elevation: 2 540m

Website: www.transbaviaans.co.za

Facebook: Trans Baviaans

Twitter: @EcoBoundMTB

Instagram: @transbaviaans

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[TyronLab]

I'm assuming this thread is silent due to everyone sitting on their bikes at this very moment, training away on a 10% dusty trail somewhere?

 

I'm beyond excited for it. First timer attempting it with 7 family members (look out for Build-It kit on the start route), one of which is a Savage. 

 

Longest ride up until now is 100km (50% dirt, 50% road), so I have some ways to go. Attempting it on my cheapo Silverback Sola 4, strongly contemplating the need for my second kidney to fund a dual-susser for the occasion.

[mrcg]

Potential first timer - BUT looking for a team! Such a pain!!

Very able and capable rider - could dip under 10 hours (if required).

Done many many events: stage races (incl Epic, Jhb2c etc.) and 100 milers.

Trans a big bucket list item.

Anybody looking/interested, please let me know.

cheers

Marc

Edited April 15, 2019 by mrcg

[RobertWhitehead]

Have done 3 in the past and it's amazing to say the least. Logistics is an absolute nightmare and I never like that bit. Keen to do it one day again  . 

 

I'm nowhere near under the 10 hour mark

 

I'm assuming this thread is silent due to everyone sitting on their bikes at this very moment, training away on a 10% dusty trail somewhere?

 

I'm beyond excited for it. First timer attempting it with 7 family members (look out for Build-It kit on the start route), one of which is a Savage. 

 

Longest ride up until now is 100km (50% dirt, 50% road), so I have some ways to go. Attempting it on my cheapo Silverback Sola 4, strongly contemplating the need for my second kidney to fund a dual-susser for the occasion.

 

Tyron, send me a pm so that I can give you some pointers 

[WalterM]

Looking for an entry in the Race on 10 August.....any options available?

[RearWheelDrive]

We're doing bike transport for this event if anyone is interested. www.aride4mybike.co.za

 

 

I'm also doing it for the 3rd time. Really want to try and get up that hill in the daytime. Both times sunset was halfway up the hill 3 Times a charm??

[Help.Me.]

What kind of mileage must one be covering now weekly to finish comfortably?? (Asking for a friend)   

[vulgar]

If you can do a 5hr road ride with mtb without a coffee stop you shld be o.k....

[Stiggy]

Question - is it better to fly out of George or PE? I see George is 3hrs away from Jbay and PE about 1hr. I'll be flying into George and be picked up by my team coming from CT. Obviously they'll be heading back to CT on Sunday.

 

Thanks

[Mamil]

This may be true for a gifted minority but for me and I suspect a lot of others a bit more is needed?

 

If you can do a 5hr road ride with mtb without a coffee stop you shld be o.k....

[TIB]

What kind of mileage must one be covering now weekly to finish comfortably?? (Asking for a friend)   

 

Ave 6.5 hours p/w for five weeks before the event gets a fat old man there well short of fourteen hours.....

[Help.Me.]

Question - is it better to fly out of George or PE? I see George is 3hrs away from Jbay and PE about 1hr. I'll be flying into George and be picked up by my team coming from CT. Obviously they'll be heading back to CT on Sunday.

 

Thanks

I would say from PE is better? Closer to Jbay and i do not know if you will get a flight from George to CPT ??

[Stiggy]

I would say from PE is better? Closer to Jbay and i do not know if you will get a flight from George to CPT ??

I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel time

[Help.Me.]

I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel time

So why the question to begin with?

[fabes]

I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel time

I am pretty sure you could get a lift to PE

[theobotha]

Accommodation still available for the Race event on Marita and Ponkie Snyman's Farm Vleikuil. It’s about 43km from Willowmore. We will be staying there for the third consecutive year. Contact Marita on 082 255 0433.