Rouxenator Posted September 29, 2020 Share Seems like and innovative way to work around current constraints : https://darlingbrew.co.za/pages/dbx2020 I'm in. Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 29, 2020 Share Good idea! Certainly not paying for any "virtual races" but this is the type of event I would definitely consider Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 29, 2020 Share VERY NICE !!!!! There was a similar multi-day-option event at Hermanus trails a few weeks back, if I recall correctly. Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennans Posted September 29, 2020 Share VERY NICE !!!!! There was a similar multi-day-option event at Hermanus trails a few weeks back, if I recall correctly. Hi Would I be able to do this event if my simple garmin device doesnt do GPS files ? I dont want to get lost ?? Thx Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 29, 2020 Share Hi Would I be able to do this event if my simple garmin device doesnt do GPS files ? I dont want to get lost ?? ThxWould also like to know ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighRider Posted September 29, 2020 Share Hi Would I be able to do this event if my simple garmin device doesnt do GPS files ? I dont want to get lost ?? ThxWould also like to know ...Im also doing the race on Saturday so I hope so, I dont even have a bicycle computer, yet. We could all just get lost together... Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted September 29, 2020 Share Hi Would I be able to do this event if my simple garmin device doesnt do GPS files ? I dont want to get lost ?? Thx there would be a lot of people to follow but the times I have done that race there's a lot of times I was all by my self. 1 wrong turn could end up in being quite a bit more distance than you were hoping for???? you could use your phone as a GPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted September 30, 2020 Share "ROUTES: There are three routes, a 20km, 45km and a 65km route. All routes will be clearly marked and riders will receive the GPS files for the specific route they have entered. Make sure you load the route file on to your device. If you get lost, return to the previous route sign and continue from there. " Don't stress about GPS devices. Just load the gpx files on your phone on an app like viewranger, ride, follow the route markings and consult your phone when you get lost. The race is a bust anyway, so go and have an adventure. Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted November 7, 2020 Share Wow, what an awesome event as always The added precautions in place for compliance did not take away anything from how good this event has become known to be. When I entered I chose 10am as my start time however in the week I was informed all start times after 9:30 can start at 9:30. I guess there are not a lot riders that like their rides to span noon like I do. Arriving at 8:30 we (my dad did the 20km) registered and were told we can start whenever we like, just follow the markings. The event is self timed and the markings were excellent as usual. Unlike previous years the water points had water, and nothing else - no biggie. Being an overcast day the conditions were perfect and I could finish the entire 61km with my two bottles in just under 4 hours. Wind was strong at times but did not pose any problems. Riders on the long route were treated to some extra single track that was very scenic followed by one of the steepest downhills I rode in a long while. Loved it! Thanks to Darling Brew for pulling this off. The format works very well for those of us not interested in racing but instead looking for a fun ride packing a bit of a challenge. daveno7, ChrisF, Me rida my bicycle and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregc Posted November 8, 2020 Share Did the 45km with my son. Left at 06h45. Awesome route like last year. Well marked. Thanks Darling Brewery. Excellent refreshments at the finish albeit on a much smaller scale Rouxenator and HighRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighRider Posted November 8, 2020 Share At about 43km I had nothing left, I was almost dead, wind pumping from the front badly. Another rider stopped next to me, waited until I made a mental shift and rode with me to the end, it was the highlight of my ride.! I need to get my legs stronger. Rouxenator, MBMtbGirl and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted November 8, 2020 Share I rode this about 10kg heavier than I did last years 80km. If I had to do that this past weekend I would not make it. This was your classic DBX challenge, but adapted to 2020 in way more than one way. Edited November 9, 2020 by Rouxenator ChrisF, Wayne pudding Mol and MBMtbGirl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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