Gravel Travel Events Posted November 1, 2018 Share Event Name: Imbuko Big Five MTB ChallengeWhen: 23 February 2019Where: Imbuko Family Vintners, Western CapeCategory: MTBImbuko Family Vintners will be hosting the “IMBUKO BIG FIVE MTB CHALLENGE” on Saturday 23 February 2019. In this unique challenge, riders will endure a total ascent of 3 020m over 75km, making it the ultimate one-day event to test your strength and fitness only three weeks before the 2019 ABSA Cape Epic. The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge aims to be the only South African race that tests riders on an international level when it comes to hill climbing. We aim to grow the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge in becoming THE benchmark event to test skill and endurance to compete in the ABSA Cape Epic and other international mountain bike races. The route is designed by Pieter Van Wyk, who worked on the route design team of the ABSA Cape Epic for many years. Five major climbs (Imbuko ‘Big Five’) will be the main challenges in the race and will take riders through the iconic single tracks of the surrounding mountains of Wellington.Riders can enter as solo, or teams of two riders each (male, female or mixed). There will be a substantial prize purse for the winners, and all riders will receive goody bags upon entering the event. The whole family can join at the finish line, where there will be food trucks, live music, MTB stalls and much more to keep everyone entertained. Find us at www.imbukobigfiveMTBchallenge.co.za for entries and more details. Imbuko Big 5 MTB Challenge - Beat the Unbeatable...Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted November 1, 2018 Share 75km.3000m of vertical ascentin boland feb heat no where to hide in that race, not for me thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 18, 2018 Share European Style racing albeit still short of 1000m Elevation, sure will be a test of mettle & fitness if you are doing Cape Epic or just want to challenge yourself. Gravel Travel Events 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Enter before 31 December 2018 and.....WIN!! Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Grand Dédale Country House Enter here for the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge on 23 Feb 2019 and stand a chance to win this magnificent prize worth R5 800! Only paid entries will be eligible to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 4, 2019 Share Imbuko Big Five MTB ChallengeThe event derives its name from the five big climbs on the route:Hawekwa (the Rhino) Seven Peaks (the Leopard) Obiekwa (the Elephant) Groenberg (the Buffalo) Sweet Potato (the Lion)Photos and more info on each climb to follow… Nr1: HawekwaThe Hawekwa climb is the second longest climb of the day. It is exposed to the elements and often very windy. Riders will tackle this climb within a couple of kilometres from the start. The 10.2km ascent will take riders from the farmlands all the way up to Du Toitskloof Pass. Total ascent for the Hawekwa is 720m with a maximum elevation is 755m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 4, 2019 Share About 7 weeks to get ready for the biggest mtb climbing challenge in the Western Cape, who else will be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 7, 2019 Share Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge Climbs: Nr2: Seven Peaks The Seven Peaks climb starts immediately after the first water point. It is the shortest climb of the Big Five, but arguably the hardest. This single-track climb is 4.4km long and gains 375m, with riders reaching the highest point at 682m. Riders will be challenged by a couple of technical, rocky sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share 75km.3000m of vertical ascentin boland feb heat no where to hide in that race, not for me thanks!What doesn't get mentioned anywhere is with all the climbing comes the reward of the most amazing single track you've ridden in ages & the views of course. The old Welvenpas Black & Yellow Routes open especially for this event, you really will be blown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted January 7, 2019 Share What doesn't get mentioned anywhere is with all the climbing comes the reward of the most amazing single track you've ridden in ages & the views of course. The old Welvenpas Black & Yellow Routes open especially for this event, you really will be blown away.after all that climb, i want a tarred descend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share after all that climb, i want a tarred descend I often see that request from Roadies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 8, 2019 Share The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge Climbs: Nr3 - Obiekwa (the Elephant): The longest climb of the Big Five, 11.1 km long, starts on Bainskloof Pass for 2km, up the Aap D’huez single track climb with its 28 switchbacks, and takes riders to the second waterpoint. From here, riders will descend for approximately 1km, before ascending, via Angel’s Tears, to the top of the climb at a maximum elevation of 795m. The total ascent for this climb is 830m. Beat the Unbeatable... Imbuko Big Five Mountain ChallengeImbuko WinesImbuko GiantFull Sus #MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted January 8, 2019 Share I often see that request from Roadies are you planning another recce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 8, 2019 Share are you planning another recce?I doubt it, Attakwas in 2 weeks time. Are you entered for this race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted January 8, 2019 Share I doubt it, Attakwas in 2 weeks time. Are you entered for this race?nah think il try a recce before i commit to this... sounds like death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldoZ Posted January 8, 2019 Share Don't do it, you guys are not tough enough for this race... * ... quietly presses the enter button and enters ... * milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 8, 2019 Share nah think il try a recce before i commit to this... sounds like death The recce I did was with special permission from the organizers, some sections as mentioned already are closed off to the public i.e. the old Welvenpas Black & Yellow and only open on race day. There were other parts going over private land & farms too which we completely had to cut out. You can do some of the route by purchasing a trail permit at the Trail Center at Wild Boar Trails (there are maps). You can then do about 20-30kms of the actual route & possibly get in 2 or 3 of the 5 climbs. Combine it with the rest of the Wild Boar Trail network & you can easily get 45kms for your trip out there. Scouts Trail, the old Welvenpas Blue & White Routes which is now called Wild Boar Trails.https://www.strava.com/activities/1748831458 If all else fails we could make a trip out there after Attakwas babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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