Dubsymike Posted November 21, 2018 Share Howzit All, Has anyone done this event (1 day, 160km MTB)? https://ridethekaroo.co.za/ Just wondering how hectic it is. It's obviously a long way but I'm trying to get a feel for how manageable it is (given that I'm not a dedicated racing snake). Thanks,Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted November 21, 2018 Share This looks like a great day out, But at R2900 for an entry, it will most likely only be a pipe dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted November 21, 2018 Share This looks like a great day out, But at R2900 for an entry, it will most likely only be a pipe dream.Yeah, pricing a bit rough considering something like 36One is just over 1k for an entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddaman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Two suggestionsFirstly enter a 24hour solo race in December. Ride slowly as many laps as required to cover 160km. See how you feel. Normally it will take about two to three months training (weekend long rides) to get body and but ready for a 160km single day ride.Secondly, if R2900 is a bit steep and you still want to ride those distances in the Karoo, consider the klein and Gamka Karoo. ie George, Outshoorn, Calitdorp, vanWyksdorp, Herbertsdale, Mosselbay, Knysna area where you can cover 60km-80km per day and slackpack at various B&B. Allrounder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted November 21, 2018 Share Yeah, pricing a bit rough considering something like 36One is just over 1k for an entry.It does include 2 nights tented accommodation & meals. It probably could be a bit cheaper but it is quite a niche event so there are fewer riders to cover costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted November 21, 2018 Share It does include 2 nights tented accommodation & meals. It probably could be a bit cheaper but it is quite a niche event so there are fewer riders to cover costsOkay, I proabably should've read a bit more before commenting. With accommodation and food it's actually not badly priced at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suidwes Boytjie Posted November 21, 2018 Share Okay, I proabably should've read a bit more before commenting. With accommodation and food it's actually not badly priced at all.I tend to agree in a way, but then for us from down here in the Cape it's quite a drive to get there (read fuel cost here) so then a 1 day event becomes quite an expensive weekend away. Specially if you're husband and wife both riding.But with that said, i would really love to do this event. It really looks lekker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted November 21, 2018 Share I'm very keen to do it but it's also far from Joburg. Also a busy time of the year with Race to the Sun, CTCT, The Berg 100, Maluti D90 & Swartberg 100. I might not be married anymore by the end of April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArynaEdwards66 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Can we please buy your entry? 0834490080Carien Visser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 1, 2020 Share I like the look of the 3 day in Sept.Just coming out of winter should be stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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