Attakwas 2021

[BSG]

Well done to all Attakwas cyclists. Nice to meet all the hubbers today.

35 cyclists still in the field and cut-off is at 18h30. 

[Mamil]

Put down those beers and write ride reports please

[babse]

Got convinced to ride last min dot com.

Feared for the worst with rain leading up to the event.

Glad I actually still went ahead and did it. Zero degrees in a 10km neutral from town till chandelier. 

Conditions was almost perfect. Other than the expected river crossings, temp was low to mild all the way. 

Slight headwind towards finish (also expected). 

Minimal to zero mud on course. 

 

Lekker meeting BSG after a warm shower at the venue. 

 

See in '22 ✌️

[babse]

[babse]

[fanievb]

that was tough 

Thank goodness I listened to reason and took the Full suss, either me or the bike would have been broken if I took the HT. 

Got to meet 2 hub legends today @BSG and the Max Menses (can't remember his hub handle)

 

Edited August 21, 2021 by fanievb

[DieselnDust]

well done folks!????

[Jbr]

Well done guys ????

[BSG]

9 hours ago, babse said:

Got convinced to ride last min dot com.

Feared for the worst with rain leading up to the event.

Glad I actually still went ahead and did it. Zero degrees in a 10km neutral from town till chandelier. 

Conditions was almost perfect. Other than the expected river crossings, temp was low to mild all the way. 

Slight headwind towards finish (also expected). 

Minimal to zero mud on course. 

 

Lekker meeting BSG after a warm shower at the venue. 

 

See in '22 ✌️

Nice meeting you too. Got this picture on Instagram this morning of you.

[BSG]

8 hours ago, fanievb said:

that was tough 

Thank goodness I listened to reason and took the Full suss, either me or the bike would have been broken if I took the HT. 

Got to meet 2 hub legends today @BSG and the Max Menses (can't remember his hub handle)

 

Nice meeting you too Fanie. 

[Andy_P]

It was my first Atta and I don’t think we could have asked for better conditions. Beast of a course but one of the most beautiful rides!

My preparation  was very limited so it was not a race but a fight for survival. Absolutely loved it!

 

 

[etienne_jordaan]

I must agree with the route conditions probably being the best you can ask for. No dust and nice compact. Not even close to the mudfest that was expected. It was muddy in patches, but those patches are usually wet in the January race aswell. Did my 5th event after skipping the last 4/5 years but think bug has bitten again. Ticked the singlespeed box, back to full gearbox for the next 1. Well done to everybody that finished. Knew it was going to be a tough day out, but just confirmed again this is “Not a walk in the park”.

['Dale]

5 hours ago, BSG said:

Nice meeting you too. Got this picture on Instagram this morning of you.

One day when I’m big - well done, Bru 

[BSG]

Got this one on IG, looks like Babse made a definite mark this year.

[babse]

2 hours ago, BSG said:

Got this one on IG, looks like Babse made a definite mark this year.

first race of 2022 sorted I guess ????

[milky4130]

3 hours ago, BSG said:

Got this one on IG, looks like Babse made a definite mark this year.

They don't call her the Queen of Social Media for nothing ???? 

btw nice meeting you BSG, the way you were watching that gate who comes & goes I just knew it had to be you ????