Rob Mortimer Posted July 2, 2021 Share 30 minutes ago, AdamA said: How did they miss the turn? Greg Philps is also going to have a long day... hes already done about 45km off track There is an alternative route that bypasses Lehana's - apparently more riding than walking. I think he turned the rwrong way when he got to the Naude's Nek pass road but seems to have fixed it now. The Vuvu valley where Charl has gone wrong is very deceptive, easy to make a mistake. Even Tim James spent a night wandering around in there (granted it was dark). AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted July 2, 2021 Share 20 minutes ago, Rob Mortimer said: There is an alternative route that bypasses Lehana's - apparently more riding than walking. I think he turned the rwrong way when he got to the Naude's Nek pass road but seems to have fixed it now. The Vuvu valley where Charl has gone wrong is very deceptive, easy to make a mistake. Even Tim James spent a night wandering around in there (granted it was dark). Greg has doubled back, Mark and Charl have have gone a little further down the road. When looking at Topographical maps it's easy to think you know where you are "there's a Mountain' on the right, must be this mountain"... so easy to get lost Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted July 2, 2021 Share Seems that the race leader Alex, has had a fall on Politique Kraal and hurt some ribs. Hopefully he can still finish. He's got a long way to go. Only on day 2. Having said that he is at Queens Mercy on morning two, which is mind blowingly quick. Edited July 2, 2021 by Dusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted July 2, 2021 Share How are the level 4 restrictions affecting the race this year? Have they got permission to be out after curfew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted July 2, 2021 Share I haven't heard how they are dealing with level 4 restrictions. I guess if riders opt to be out during curfew it will be on them. I have heard that covid negative tests were required prior to the start and also possibly being tested along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 2, 2021 Share some gauteng guys chose not to start. not exactly sure how curfew works, figure it's your own risk and it's not like there's cops around on the routes mainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 2, 2021 Share update, Alex is going to pull out at next SS. fell last night and ribs are busted. can't lift bike so that is gameover. BUT going to be a new winner, so interesting to see how that develops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 7, 2021 Share bush mechanics on the trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted July 7, 2021 Share 1st riders approaching Dennehof. A totally new experience for the new owners that took over on 1 May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted July 7, 2021 Share 1 st 5 riders are in Prince Albert . High spirits still. Headshot, Dusty and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted July 8, 2021 Share was -17degC a day or so ago somewhere along the trail. Yes that's MINUS SEVENTEEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted July 8, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, MTBeer said: was -17degC a day or so ago somewhere along the trail. Yes that's MINUS SEVENTEEN. and the cold front is still on the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted July 8, 2021 Share 10 minutes ago, MTBeer said: was -17degC a day or so ago somewhere along the trail. Yes that's MINUS SEVENTEEN. At Brosterlea apparently. Proper cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted July 8, 2021 Share 16 minutes ago, Dusty said: At Brosterlea apparently. Proper cold! yes it's a bit nippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 8, 2021 Share 10 hours ago, Monark said: Pics?? this cold heavenly cold if that doesn't make you wanna go ride your bike, then go looksee here for more dirtypot, ChrisF and Thug 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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