Origin Of Trails 2019

[ValeYellow]

First off - hoping i have posted this topic within the correct forum, if not please advise and I will edit accordingly.

 

I have entered for this event as it has been one on the "must do events list" for a while. I would like to know a bit more of the type of trails, elevation, and so forth - but for the love of me I cant seem to find route profiles anywhere?

 

Anyone able to help out?

 

It will also be my first 2 day event, excited AF but also pretty nervous. Do's and Dont's are most welcome. 

 

TIA

Edited September 25, 2019 by ValeYellow

[Chingy182]

Did this race in 2018 and it was serious fun.

 

Stellies I always find very deceptive and you really work hard for every bit of elevation gained.

 

https://www.strava.com/activities/1981620419

 

https://www.strava.com/activities/1983411136

 

You ride Jonkershoek and Coetzenburg area on day 1 and then Banhoek and Botmanskop on day 2.

 

The trails and route is amazing, but those valleys raak lekker warm in November!!

[Chingy182]

In terms of the types of trails, there's nothing really to be worried about from memory...

 

Apart from one or three tight + rocky switchbacks, the trails cater for a very wide field of riders which isn't overly technical, but has a lot of singletrack on offer.

 

I would say that if you are comfortable on the Hemel and Aarde trails, then you shouldn't be caught off guard with anything that's on offer.

[Skubarra]

Guess this is nitpicking but BUCO not a headline sponsor anymore, which is important because it means currently the event needs as much as possible support from local riders if it is going to survive

[ValeYellow]

Did this race in 2018 and it was serious fun.

 

Stellies I always find very deceptive and you really work hard for every bit of elevation gained.

 

https://www.strava.com/activities/1981620419

 

https://www.strava.com/activities/1983411136

 

You ride Jonkershoek and Coetzenburg area on day 1 and then Banhoek and Botmanskop on day 2.

 

The trails and route is amazing, but those valleys raak lekker warm in November!!

Fantastic - thanks for this. Ja I guess come late November it will be pretty warm - but after the recent K2C experience - I welcome a bit of heat

[ValeYellow]

In terms of the types of trails, there's nothing really to be worried about from memory...

 

Apart from one or three tight + rocky switchbacks, the trails cater for a very wide field of riders which isn't overly technical, but has a lot of singletrack on offer.

 

I would say that if you are comfortable on the Hemel and Aarde trails, then you shouldn't be caught off guard with anything that's on offer.

Thanks Chingy182 - I am stoked as to what lies ahead in terms of the trails and the technical aspect. I definitely could ride the Hemel en Aarde Valley better - but ja its my back garden so no excuses   

[ValeYellow]

Guess this is nitpicking but BUCO not a headline sponsor anymore, which is important because it means currently the event needs as much as possible support from local riders if it is going to survive

 

Eish I did not know - fixed. I see they also are no longer title sponsor for the K2C? Wonder if it is due to the current economic environment or if they are at the end of their sponsor term and simply not renewing?

 

Either way, fully agree, this is where we as riders need to rally together and support them even more.

[Dicky DQ]

Eish I did not know - fixed. I see they also are no longer title sponsor for the K2C? Wonder if it is due to the current economic environment or if they are at the end of their sponsor term and simply not renewing?

 

Either way, fully agree, this is where we as riders need to rally together and support them even more.

Remember BUCO is a Steinhoff company, so ja well no fine.... They probably have to save all the pennies now. They probably just had to honour the current commitments.

[cadenceblur]

Entry fee quite steep

[ValeYellow]

Entry fee quite steep

Yeah but what is cheap these days TBH?

[Chingy182]

Entry fee quite steep

Entry fee also includes a cycling jersey plus full buffet meals on both days.

[ValeYellow]

Entry fee also includes a cycling jersey plus full buffet meals on both days.

Yeah I think once you factor in what is included, the cost is not that bad, chow, cycling jersey, and so forth.

[Karman de Lange]

Entry fee also includes a cycling jersey plus full buffet meals on both days.

 

only if you enter before 30th September.

 

Don't know why they don't have budget option .. I have enough tops socks and tshirts and my wife makes damn nice food for "free".  

[Chingy182]

only if you enter before 30th September.

 

Don't know why they don't have budget option .. I have enough tops socks and tshirts and my wife makes damn nice food for "free".  

Oh yes, i do remember there was a cut off to the cycling jersey.

 

But still at R1600 you could get a shirt, loads of food and the prize giving was pretty mouth watering to hang around for.

 

I compare this with the Simonsberg Contour that i have also done and for roughly R1400(?) you don't get much more than a buff and a few Boss ice teas...

 

This price seems to be par for the course in terms of stage races in the Western Cape.

 

But I don't want to derail this thread into a discussion of which races are better value for money.

 

Or do I 

[ValeYellow]

Oh yes, i do remember there was a cut off to the cycling jersey.

 

But still at R1600 you could get a shirt, loads of food and the prize giving was pretty mouth watering to hang around for.

 

I compare this with the Simonsberg Contour that i have also done and for roughly R1400(?) you don't get much more than a buff and a few Boss ice teas...

 

This price seems to be par for the course in terms of stage races in the Western Cape.

 

But I don't want to derail this thread into a discussion of which races are better value for money.

 

Or do I 

 

It is Friday afterall so why not....

 

I must be honest, it's really not that bad an entrance fee when one factors in all that is included. Take Karoo2Coast as an example, factor in a cycling top and the dinner and breakfast and it is more than half of what OOT costs. Don't get me wrong, the cash we have to part for most 2 day or single day events is a fair bit - but apart from the "items included" in the entry fee, it's about the experience of the event (which shouldn't be a license to charge exorbitant entry fees). 

 

I saw that there is an event at Paul Cluver this weekend, it's not a timed "race", but a come and experience the trails type of deal. Think entry is R865.00 (somewhere around this mark), and it included a case of Paul Cluver wine, the remainder of 2019 and the whole of 2020 permit fees, and a burger & beer at the end. IMHO, that's good value?

[samson99]

It is Friday afterall so why not....

 

I must be honest, it's really not that bad an entrance fee when one factors in all that is included. Take Karoo2Coast as an example, factor in a cycling top and the dinner and breakfast and it is more than half of what OOT costs. Don't get me wrong, the cash we have to part for most 2 day or single day events is a fair bit - but apart from the "items included" in the entry fee, it's about the experience of the event (which shouldn't be a license to charge exorbitant entry fees). 

 

I saw that there is an event at Paul Cluver this weekend, it's not a timed "race", but a come and experience the trails type of deal. Think entry is R865.00 (somewhere around this mark), and it included a case of Paul Cluver wine, the remainder of 2019 and the whole of 2020 permit fees, and a burger & beer at the end. IMHO, that's good value?

Sorry for the hijack - got more details?