[Event] 2020 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge

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Event Name: 2020 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge
When: 22 February 2020
Where: Imbuko Family Vintners, Wellington, Western Cape
Category: MTB

The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge will test riders over 75km and 3 000m of climbing. This will be the perfect preparation for the 2020 ABSA Cape Epic, prepping you for most of the Epic-type riding you could expect, and the route consists of mostly Stage 5 of the Epic!

 

Starting (at 6h30) and finishing at Imbuko Family Vintners outside Wellington, riders will be treated to some amazing mountain biking, and entertainment after the ride.

 

Number and goody bag collection:

Thursday 20 February 2020: Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre, Canal Walk - 13h00 until 19h00;

Friday 21 February 2020: Imbuko Family Wines - 16h00 until 19h00;

Saturday 22 February 2020: Imbuko Family Wines- from 5h30.

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[milky4130]

Wow I cant believe its almost that time again, who will be joining us again for the 2nd edition?

[samson99]

Definitely going to join for this one. 

[milky4130]

Definitely going to join for this one. 

It will be so awesome to see you there and since you are doing Cape Epic its a no-brainer really. What better way to get you mentally & physically prepared fro the gruelling 8 day Stage race.

[Morne Veer]

One of the toughest one day events I have done, but also arguably the best days out. So much single-track, views, CLIMBS, water points, cramps, CLIMBS, good vibes, great venues and farms, CLIMBS, like-minded folk (with cramps)....did I mention CLIMBS ??

[WaldoZ]

One of the toughest one day events I have done, but also arguably the best days out. So much single-track, views, CLIMBS, water points, cramps, CLIMBS, good vibes, great venues and farms, CLIMBS, like-minded folk (with cramps)....did I mention CLIMBS ??

 

At one stage I actually didn't mind the climbs cause flip all that singletrack almost made me more tired!

 

I still remember riding with half the skin off my middle finger (ran out of talent on one of the descends) and trying to do the singletrack when that was burning like hell...

[Pure Savage]

At one stage I actually didn't mind the climbs cause flip all that singletrack almost made me more tired!

 

I still remember riding with half the skin off my middle finger (ran out of talent on one of the descends) and trying to do the singletrack when that was burning like hell...

Dont do that again.

[samson99]

It will be so awesome to see you there and since you are doing Cape Epic its a no-brainer really. What better way to get you mentally & physically prepared fro the gruelling 8 day Stage race.

 

Exactly 

[milky4130]

Dont do that again.

Waldo is such singletrack minded guy not sure why he would rip the skin off his finger halfway through the race

[milky4130]

Exactly 

Is your Cape Epic partner joining you?

[kwv]

If you love singletrack and like to push your body and fitness to the limit. This event is a must do. I will be on the start line again.

[samson99]

Is your Cape Epic partner joining you?

Absolutely. We need to ride  together as much as possible. 

[Sammyboy]

Can't wait!! Will be there

[Oufy MTB (Roadie)]

At one stage I actually didn't mind the climbs cause flip all that singletrack almost made me more tired!

 

I still remember riding with half the skin off my middle finger (ran out of talent on one of the descends) and trying to do the singletrack when that was burning like hell...

Same here. Arms and hands took a pounding, but will do it again

[milky4130]

Same here. Arms and hands took a pounding, but will do it again

The best remedy for this is to ride a lot of rough downhill single track so your hands and forearms get used to it, also try not to sit on the brake levers too much. Hoogekraal Cobra & Welvergenoegd comes to mind as well as some Contermanskloof.

[milky4130]

To those that have done it last year, a little birdie has told me they have added even more single tracks this year.