rossgarrett Posted August 27, 2019 Share Event Name: SouthxSoutheastWhen: 20 October 2019Where: The Stone Cellar, GautengCategory: MTBSouthxSoutheast or SxSE is a Gravel Fondo bike race in South-East Gauteng taking place on the 20th of October 2019, approximately an hour outside of JHB. The race is open to all drop bar gravel bikes, of any sort! The Troyville Flamingoes Cycling Club will host the event, with the start at The Stone Cellar (Suikerbosrand River banks). The race will tackle a host of gravel roads and jeep track in the surrounding area, covering 110km with over 1100m of vertical ascent. It will be a classic self-timed event with a top 3 podium, points category and segment category.Go to Event Page Edited September 11, 2019 by rossgarrett OGM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 17, 2019 Share Anyone going to give this a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted September 18, 2019 Share I'm definitely interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Entered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 18, 2019 Share Entered.Lekker, hopefully see you there! I have entered as well mecheng89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Lekker, hopefully see you there! I have entered as wellI'll be on a red/orange Titan Switch in Germiston red colours. I'll be happy to suck wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted September 18, 2019 Share Me. I have just got my Ritchey back, so I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 7, 2019 Share Reading the route description ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted October 7, 2019 Share Reading the route description #metoo. I should have done so before entering, now it is too late. Ah well, someone has to get the lantern rouge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 7, 2019 Share #metoo. I should have done so before entering, now it is too late. Ah well, someone has to get the lantern rougeCould be a tough fight between us for that spot mate! eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted October 8, 2019 Share #metoo. I should have done so before entering, now it is too late. Ah well, someone has to get the lantern rougeI presume you mean this - SHORTLY AFTERWARDS IT TAKES A RIGHT TURN ONTO SOME FARM JEEP TRACK AND STARTS TO ASCEND. THIS ISOLATED PASS WINDS ITS WAY OVER STEEP ROCKY TERRAIN THROUGH AN EXQUISITE GAME FARM. THE LIKELIHOOD IS THAT RIDERS WILL PORTAGE CX-STYLE UP THE LOOSE ROCKY ASCENT. THE FIRST SEGMENT FOR GOOD MEASURE! Edited October 8, 2019 by mecheng89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted October 8, 2019 Share I presume you mean this - SHORTLY AFTERWARDS IT TAKES A RIGHT TURN ONTO SOME FARM JEEP TRACK AND STARTS TO ASCEND. THIS ISOLATED PASS WINDS ITS WAY OVER STEEP ROCKY TERRAIN THROUGH AN EXQUISITE GAME FARM. THE LIKELIHOOD IS THAT RIDERS WILL PORTAGE CX-STYLE UP THE LOOSE ROCKY ASCENT. THE FIRST SEGMENT FOR GOOD MEASURE! I guess we just take it as it comes hey! If it's too rocky I'mma just walk it#roadieforlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Reading the route description Must have been updated very recently. Thanks for pointing it out, I was quite naive thinking it was all going to be smooth, wide open gravel "highway". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 8, 2019 Share 'gnarly descent''sharp Stoney rollers' Sounds a bit like a mountain bike course but you're only allowed a gravel bike mmmm .... Tempted to make some changes to my bike for this! Put back those CX style brake levers and run 2.1 MTB tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted October 8, 2019 Share 'gnarly descent''sharp Stoney rollers' Sounds a bit like a mountain bike course but you're only allowed a gravel bike mmmm .... Tempted to make some changes to my bike for this! Put back those CX style brake levers and run 2.1 MTB tyres?Wish I could make mods. Will just have to take the morning as it comes. Not going to be ashamed of walking. Would rather like to spare the bike for the "gravel highways", where I can hopefully make up ground. I thought Stoney was a soft drink Edited October 8, 2019 by mecheng89 eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 8, 2019 Share Wish I could make mods. Will just have to take the morning as it comes. Not going to be ashamed of walking. Would rather like to spare the bike for the "gravel highways", where I can hopefully make up ground. I thought Stoney was a soft drink On second thoughts .... think I'll wing it as well, join you 'klapping 'n toon' if I have to! eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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