REDHUB CYCLING Posted November 15, 2018 Share Event Name: Summer Fast OneWhen: 13 January 2019Where: Rand Water, GautengCategory: MTBEVENT INFORMATION: SUMMER FAST ONE DATE: 13 JANUARY 2019 START AND FINISH VENUE: RAND WATER EVENT DISTANCES: DISTANCE ONLINE ENTRY FEE LATE ENTRY FEE 70 KM R180.00 R220.00 40KM R140.00 R180.00 10KM R60.00 R80.00 3KM KIDDIES FREE FREE START TIMES: 70 KM- 07:30 40KM-07:40 10KM-07:45 HONESTY SEEDING: BATCH A BATCH B BATCH C BATCH D ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE: 11 JANUARY 2019- 09:00 AM REGISTRATION: RAND WATER GROUNDS 11 JANUARY 13:00 TO 16:00 ROUTE DESCRIPTION: VERY FAST, MIXTURE OF JEEP AND SINGLE TRACK. ROUTE MAPS : will be published when available Cut-off times: N/A Prize giving: As soon as it is available TROPHIES TO ALL FINISHERS!ORGANISING COMPANY DETAILS: events@spectrumsport.co.za Cell No: 0825576884 RACE ORGANISER: Louis Harmse Cell No: 0825576884 PHOTOGRAPHER FOR RACE: HENNIE DU PLESSIS: E MAIL: hennie@presentmoments.co.za https://www.presentmoments.co.za/copy-of-lifestyle-photography-1Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted November 15, 2018 Share Always a lekker day out Will def be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 15, 2018 Share Always a lekker day out Will def be thereOne day I may even get the nod and a hello? Escapee.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbDobby Posted January 8, 2019 Share is there route profile anywhere? waterpoints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gombai Posted January 8, 2019 Share One of my fav races, definately there Wonder how muddy it is this time around Edited January 8, 2019 by sidbwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted January 8, 2019 Share One of my fav races, definately there Wonder how muddy it is this time around Plenty of rain last weekend but hopefully it dries out a bit towards Sunday. Only really the one part next to the river that gets very muddy. I dont think they will go that way if its that wet again Pic from 2017 BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidersky Posted January 8, 2019 Share Plenty of rain last weekend but hopefully it dries out a bit towards Sunday. Only really the one part next to the river that gets very muddy. I dont think they will go that way if its that wet again Pic from 2017 20170115_091735-01.jpegYikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted January 9, 2019 Share Entered as well. The 2018 Winter Fast One was my first race after 3 weeks of MTB ownership, so excited to go back and see the change in the race and (hopefully) the improvements I've made. That mielieland section was muddy even in August last year, so can only image what it'll look like now after all this rain. BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted January 9, 2019 Share Plenty of rain last weekend but hopefully it dries out a bit towards Sunday. Only really the one part next to the river that gets very muddy. I dont think they will go that way if its that wet again Pic from 2017 20170115_091735-01.jpegThat part of the route fondly referred to as the "black hole" has been cut out, We rode the route yesterday and it was surprisingly dry after all the rain we have had, as you mentioned, it is just the part in the photo that could potentially be muddy but hey its not a roadie race Can anybody remember the route in 2014? There was a massive storm upstream from the route the day before the race, when the route inspection was done on the morning of the race all the water crossings were fine, about a hour into the race all that water from the previous day came down and flooded the water crossing taking all the bridges we put up with it... some of the riders had to wade across shoulder deep in the water, this and the turf around that area necessitated the route change to what it is today, chances are pretty good that there will be some water on the route but there shouldn't be any serious mud from what we saw yesterday Escapee.. and BigDL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted January 9, 2019 Share Thanks for the info Face Plant. Any idea on water points and what they will have? I still remember the OBS from the first checkpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted January 9, 2019 Share is there route profile anywhere? waterpoints?mtbDoddy, here is the route that also shows the waterpoints, unfortunately i dont have a route profile but i can tell you that its flat!! very flat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted January 9, 2019 Share Thanks for the info Face Plant. Any idea on water points and what they will have? I still remember the OBS from the first checkpoint. TyronLab, i have just posted the route that shows the waterpoints, as usual the waterpoints will be well stocked with bananas, cookies, coke, juice, sweets, water etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewhite Posted January 12, 2019 Share Ah that’s good to hear I’ve just packed a bag with snacks bananas etc now I’ll leave it behind see you guys tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewhite Posted January 13, 2019 Share Hizit Just did the fast one in alberton. Got to the 2nd water point only to be told “no water” when I say no water I actually mean no liquid at all. Same at the 3rd . Then there was a mess with route markers cutting the race short. It seemed badly organized me . Anyone experience the same ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris NewbyFraser Posted January 13, 2019 Share The 10km was only 8.5km. Not a big deal fod most but for little riders this is quite a big difference.The event did seem to be under-funded. The entry fee was very reasonable and maybe did not meet all costs. This is no doubt a sign of the hard financial times that all are experiencing.Until money comes back into the sport, event organisers may need to curtail their desire to provide wonderful routes for all classes and focus on providing a good experience for the majority? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted January 13, 2019 Share Every single year people complain about crappy races , with rising entry costs only to go do the same bloody race next year I've said this many times take your money and go ride some trails at A dedicated park or save up and do a trip I'm sorry your race was A bad experience but trust me its not going to get better Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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