milky4130 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 I'm in, going to k@k but ja neeI'm sure you'll be fine. What has been your toughest mtb race thus far? Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
tazz1313 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 I have ridden many of the trails. The superb single track and that feeling of being a 1,000 miles away from the city can only be experienced in Wellington. There is a reason the that the Cape Epic is a regular visitor to Wellington. Karl Plat often refers to Wellington as favorite trails.The climbing is well worth it. If you haven't been there is a while, you will be surprised at the amount of new trails. The new trails is especially awesome. Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
milky4130 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I have ridden many of the trails. The superb single track and that feeling of being a 1,000 miles away from the city can only be experienced in Wellington. There is a reason the that the Cape Epic is a regular visitor to Wellington. Karl Plat often refers to Wellington as favorite trails.The climbing is well worth it. If you haven't been there is a while, you will be surprised at the amount of new trails. The new trails is especially awesome.Karl Platt & the Bulls Team always stay at the Cascades Country Manor in the area so they would ride those trails often & can understand why he loves it.
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 I'm sure you'll be fine. What has been your toughest mtb race thus far?Longest - Ama Rider and Tip Trans Toughest - Last year's Wellington Trailseeker we I went full gas and had a ball of a time tough.
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 14, 2019 Author Posted January 14, 2019 The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge Climbs: Nr4 - Groenberg (the Buffalo) The Groenberg climb is the easiest of the Big Five but might pose more of a challenge considering it is the 4th big climb on the route . It takes riders to a maximum elevation of 432m above sea level and is 4.4km long. Total ascent for the climb is 256m and riding consists of mainly single track . Beat the Unbeatable... Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
milky4130 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Longest - Ama Rider and Tip Trans Toughest - Last year's Wellington Trailseeker we I went full gas and had a ball of a time tough.Well the good news IMO is AmaRider 100 miler is tougher than Tip Trans.Big 5 will use a portion of Wellingtons Trailseeker.Amarider 100miler is longer for 2500m elevation, which is about +-500 shorter than Big 5. Conclusion you'll survive as the Ama Rider 100 miler is tougher than the Big 5 IMO of course, you can let me know how wrong or how right I was afterwards Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 The Imbuko Big Five MTB Climbs: Nr 5 - Sweet Potato (The Lion) The last climb of the big five is a jeep track climb of 6.6km, and 300m ascent. The mid-day sun might make this a difficult climb for riders♀♂ who have been at it all day. Beat the Unbeatable... Imbuko Big Five Mountain Challenge Imbuko Wines Imbuko Giant Wild Boar Trails Full Sus #MTB Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Is this post meant to inspire or scare?Lol. Lekker man The Imbuko Big Five MTB Climbs: Nr 5 - Sweet Potato (The Lion) The last climb of the big five is a jeep track climb of 6.6km, and 300m ascent. The mid-day sun might make this a difficult climb for riders♀♂ who have been at it all day. Beat the Unbeatable...Imbuko Big Five Mountain Challenge Imbuko Wines Imbuko Giant Wild Boar Trails Full Sus #MTB Gravel Travel Events 1
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 28, 2019 Author Posted January 28, 2019 So, you have seen the Big Five waiting for you at the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge.But know this: You will be rewarded with some of the BEST single track sections after each climb. Starting with the Scouts Trail Single after the Hawekwa (Rhino) Climb: The Scouts Trail Single has five switchbacks before riders will cross the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge , going on to the thrill of the (don't look down!) section to the Hawekwas Scouts Adventure Centre and your first water point. If you are scared of heights, remember the golden rule: Look Far Ahead of You on the Trail!! BEAT THE UNBEATABLE.. Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Gravel Travel Events Posted February 3, 2019 Author Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) So, you have seen the Big Five waiting for you at the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge. But know this: You will be rewarded with some of the BEST single track sections after each climb. We had a look at the Scouts Trail Single , now for the well-known Cool Runnings and Cool Runnings Too - these are your reward after the Seven Peaks Climb (Climb #2 of the Big Five). BUT, before these two, there is the small issue of Black Hawk Down ...a short, but shweeeeeeet piece of downhill to make sure you get all the rewards you deserve! Wanna see some stats on these downhill singles? Visit Strava.com. BEAT THE UNBEATABLE.. Edited February 3, 2019 by Gravel Travel Events
Gravel Travel Events Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 Headline for the week: The Full Montys are part of your reward on the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge! We had a look at the Scouts Trail Single, Black Hawk Down, Cool Runnings and Cool Runnings Too ... Your third climb of the big five will be preceded by Full Monty 3 , and followed by Full Monty 1 :clap:and Full Monty 2 . Those who have been on the famous Black Route, you know this is MTB Utopia... BEAT THE UNBEATABLE... Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
milky4130 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 11 days away, last real chance to test your climbing legs for Cape Epic.Who will be there? WaldoZ and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2
Morne Veer Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 This is going to be Epic! .....Epic pain yes, as I entered on 99 (no pun intended) and not done that kind of climbing for quite some time. Actually, last time I did a marathon (ultra) with more than 3000m elevation gain, was one of the Ashburton sponsored events, so that will tell you just how long ago that was.....o well, bring on the cramps Oufy MTB (Roadie) and WaldoZ 2
ndupisani Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Looking forward to it .... to the 3000m of downhill ! Oufy MTB (Roadie) and WaldoZ 2
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