Rock Guy Posted April 17, 2019 Share I have been wondering, Do we have a proper technical mountain bike race in SA? I don't mean enduro, which we obviously do have and they are loads of fun, but rather a one day or multi day race that has some seriously technical terrain as the main feature? I've done the Piket-bo-berg race, which was fun and had tons of single track, but it wasn't all that technical. Origin of Trails is probably the closest thing I can think of in terms of a more technically challenging race. Is there anything else out there that is on par or maybe more challenging? Edited April 17, 2019 by Rock Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 17, 2019 Share I have been wondering, Do we have a proper technical mountain bike race in SA? I don't mean enduro, which we obviously do have and they are loads of fun, but rather a one day or multi day race that has some seriously technical terrain as the main feature? I've done the Piket-bo-berg race, which was fun and had tons of single track, but it was all very groomed and not too technical. Origin of Trails is probably the closest thing I can think of in terms of a more technically challenging race. Is there anything else out there that is on par or maybe more challenging?I don't think Piket-bo Berg was groomed. Certainly wasn't very technical, but quite rocky so not groomed at all. Unless I misunderstand your definition of groomed? CdT85 and Rock Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 17, 2019 Share I have been wondering, Do we have a proper technical mountain bike race in SA? I don't mean enduro, which we obviously do have and they are loads of fun, but rather a one day or multi day race that has some seriously technical terrain as the main feature? I've done the Piket-bo-berg race, which was fun and had tons of single track, but it was all very groomed and not too technical. Origin of Trails is probably the closest thing I can think of in terms of a more technically challenging race. Is there anything else out there that is on par or maybe more challenging?Yes, the Eselfontein 3 day stage race. Its got it all - sand, rocks and mostly single track. Its also the cheapest 3 day race in SA if not the world. Rock Guy, Bos, dirtypot and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie88 Posted April 17, 2019 Share I did Piket Bo-Berg a couple of years ago and 'groomed' would not be how I would describe it - but can't speak to to the state of those trails now... CdT85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 17, 2019 Share Yes, the Eselfontein 3 day stage race. Its got it all - sand, rocks and mostly single track. Its also the cheapest 3 day race in SA if not the world. But there is nothing massively technical. I suppose we need to define technical. ChrisF and Headshot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Guy Posted April 17, 2019 Share I don't think Piket-bo Berg was groomed. Certainly wasn't very technical, but quite rocky so not groomed at all. Unless I misunderstand your definition of groomed? Maybe groomed isn't the best term, but it was never difficult. I'll modify the original post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nted Posted April 17, 2019 Share Mankele 3 towers. Lots of proper ungroomed singletrack???????? River Rat, slickjay007, Red Bird and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 17, 2019 Share Outside of South Africa but not really, Lesotho Sky. Barend de Arend, gummibear, Headshot and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 17, 2019 Share But there is nothing massively technical. I suppose we need to define technical.Well in SA it passes the tech test. Ridden at speed the rocky blown out stuff qualifies in my book. When I did it, the tech was too mcuh for many. MTBeer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 17, 2019 Share Well in SA it passes the tech test. Ridden at speed the rocky blown out stuff qualifies in my book. When I did it, the tech was too mcuh for many.there are certainly no easy km's in that race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 17, 2019 Share absa Cape Epic NickGM, nathrix, FondTF2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted April 17, 2019 Share absa Cape Epic Beat me to it... Was about to say the exact same thing. Edited April 17, 2019 by Boerklong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 17, 2019 Share Another one is the Gansbaai 1 or 2 day event. 50km on one day that had people gasping for breath and walking the most fun tech bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted April 17, 2019 Share absa Cape Epic No comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted April 17, 2019 Share Magalies Monster. The descent after the big climb of the day will catch you out if not concentrating. Ninja rocks waiting in grass to get you off your bike. Although this race has been watered down to attract more folk, it's still not a gravel ride with some singletrack in between. arendoog, Milkman, FondTF2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FondTF2 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Imana Wilde Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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