Gravel Travel Events Posted November 28, 2019 Share Event Name: 2020 Imbuko Big Five MTB ChallengeWhen: 22 February 2020Where: Imbuko Family Vintners, Wellington, Western CapeCategory: MTBThe 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.Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Wow I cant believe its almost that time again, who will be joining us again for the 2nd edition? Suidwes Boytjie and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Definitely going to join for this one. milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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. samson99 and WaldoZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morne Veer Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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 and samson99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldoZ Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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. WaldoZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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 WaldoZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Exactly Is your Cape Epic partner joining you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwv Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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. milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Is your Cape Epic partner joining you?Absolutely. We need to ride together as much as possible. milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyboy Posted December 6, 2019 Share Can't wait!! Will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted December 6, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Same here. Arms and hands took a pounding, but will do it againThe 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 7, 2019 Share To those that have done it last year, a little birdie has told me they have added even more single tracks this year. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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