Griffin Posted December 23, 2018 Share Event Name: 2019 Sappi Howick MTB EnduroWhen: 2 March 2019Where: 11 Karkloof, Kwazulu-NatalCategory: MTB- KZN MTB Prov Enduro #1- Full (5 stage) or Lite (3 stage) option- Combo package available for Enduro & 20km/40km MTBGo to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natie S Posted January 24, 2019 Share Event Name: 2019 Sappi Howick MTB EnduroWhen: 2 March 2019Where: 11 Karkloof, Kwazulu-NatalCategory: MTB - KZN MTB Prov Enduro #1- Full (5 stage) or Lite (3 stage) option- Combo package available for Enduro & 20km/40km MTB Go to Event PageThat combo sounds lekker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 25, 2019 Share That combo sounds lekker. It is lekker Enduro is now 4 stages, with no lite option, so all age groups can ride the same stages. B lines will be available. The last stage finishes close to the staging venue so its a short pedal back 20km/40km on Sunday includes a lot of the trails that have been re-opened after the timber harvesting .. as well as 2 new singletrack sections BikeisLife and Scotty P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphatiPyga Posted January 30, 2019 Share Hi Griffin, is there an accommodation list available? Coming down with a few mates to introduce them to enduro and do the classic so we will be at the back of the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natie S Posted February 2, 2019 Share It is lekker Enduro is now 4 stages, with no lite option, so all age groups can ride the same stages. B lines will be available. The last stage finishes close to the staging venue so its a short pedal back 20km/40km on Sunday includes a lot of the trails that have been re-opened after the timber harvesting .. as well as 2 new singletrack sections Sounds great. Im a rookie to mtb and ride a hardtail. Will i be fine with the enduro? I ride karkloof a lot but take the b lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natie S Posted February 2, 2019 Share Hi Griffin, is there an accommodation list available? Coming down with a few mates to introduce them to enduro and do the classic so we will be at the back of the fieldHiHowic does have a lot of accommodation. You should come right on the net or air b&b even. On the karkloof road there are a few guesthouses that mostly cater for the mtb community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowber Posted February 3, 2019 Share I have never done an Enduro before. What can i expect as i have never ridden in Karkloof before either ? Will it be better to just take the B lines every time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbit Posted February 3, 2019 Share Sounds great.Im a rookie to mtb and ride a hardtail. Will i be fine with the enduro? I ride karkloof a lot but take the b lines. I have never done an Enduro before. What can i expect as i have never ridden in Karkloof before either ? Will it be better to just take the B lines every time ? Hi Guys, Firstly, think of Enduro as a different format of MTB rather than a completely different animal where you need a new bike, helmet etc.. Yes, the routes are slightly more technical than your average marathon but thats just because its a more concentrated amount of (descending) singletrack. Bike-wise your hardtail will never prevent you from riding any part of the course. There are no huge gaps or drops - but I do suggest lowering your seat a bit before dropping into a timed stage. The nice thing with enduro is its very rider-oriented. After stage 1 you will find yourself meeting up with groups of other guys who did other stages first and you can chat to them about what to expect. I suggest if you are a bit nervous, take B-lines and just enjoy being out there, you probably won't be competing for the win anyway. You can always come back another time and try out the more difficult stuff in a less time-pressured environment. Hope to see you guys there. Borborygmi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natie S Posted February 3, 2019 Share Hi Guys, Firstly, think of Enduro as a different format of MTB rather than a completely different animal where you need a new bike, helmet etc.. Yes, the routes are slightly more technical than your average marathon but thats just because its a more concentrated amount of (descending) singletrack. Bike-wise your hardtail will never prevent you from riding any part of the course. There are no huge gaps or drops - but I do suggest lowering your seat a bit before dropping into a timed stage. The nice thing with enduro is its very rider-oriented. After stage 1 you will find yourself meeting up with groups of other guys who did other stages first and you can chat to them about what to expect. I suggest if you are a bit nervous, take B-lines and just enjoy being out there, you probably won't be competing for the win anyway. You can always come back another time and try out the more difficult stuff in a less time-pressured environment. Hope to see you guys there.Thank you very much. I was planning on putting a dropper post on. Will just have to do it sooner then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 3, 2019 Share Hi Griffin, is there an accommodation list available? Coming down with a few mates to introduce them to enduro and do the classic so we will be at the back of the field\Hey Mphati Plenty B & B options in the area but I would say enquire at 11 Karkloof. The Enduro is hosted from there so easy to roll outta bed and onto the start http://www.11karkloof.co.za/ MphatiPyga 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 3, 2019 Share Droppers are one of the best investments ever You can definitely do all the stages on a hardtail.. no worries there. Know a few guys that pin the Enduro's faster on a hardtail than others on full suss rigs lol. Whilst there is no official practice you will find all stages cleared by Friday mid-morning, If you arrive early enough then just pay a day license and go explore Remember no medics will be out there on Friday dont make that the day to try a double back flip with a twist. Stage starts/finishes also only go out on Saturday morning.. but it will be pretty easy to guess where they are. B lines will be placed around any obstacle that is above average skill. But.. also remember.. faster you go the more skill you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowber Posted February 3, 2019 Share Hi Guys, Firstly, think of Enduro as a different format of MTB rather than a completely different animal where you need a new bike, helmet etc.. Yes, the routes are slightly more technical than your average marathon but thats just because its a more concentrated amount of (descending) singletrack. Bike-wise your hardtail will never prevent you from riding any part of the course. There are no huge gaps or drops - but I do suggest lowering your seat a bit before dropping into a timed stage. The nice thing with enduro is its very rider-oriented. After stage 1 you will find yourself meeting up with groups of other guys who did other stages first and you can chat to them about what to expect. I suggest if you are a bit nervous, take B-lines and just enjoy being out there, you probably won't be competing for the win anyway. You can always come back another time and try out the more difficult stuff in a less time-pressured environment. Hope to see you guys there. Droppers are one of the best investments ever You can definitely do all the stages on a hardtail.. no worries there. Know a few guys that pin the Enduro's faster on a hardtail than others on full suss rigs lol. Whilst there is no official practice you will find all stages cleared by Friday mid-morning, If you arrive early enough then just pay a day license and go explore Remember no medics will be out there on Friday dont make that the day to try a double back flip with a twist. Stage starts/finishes also only go out on Saturday morning.. but it will be pretty easy to guess where they are. B lines will be placed around any obstacle that is above average skill. But.. also remember.. faster you go the more skill you need Thanks for the respone guys. Looking forward to it. Griffin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrich Posted February 5, 2019 Share cant wait . will be my first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrich Posted February 5, 2019 Share is there camping availble ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puncher Posted February 5, 2019 Share Is there a list of all the KZN enduro events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS2 Posted February 5, 2019 Share is there camping availble ?Bushwillow has camping just down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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