[Event] Trans Augrabies 2023

[ChrisF]

On 3/22/2023 at 1:45 PM, ChrisF said:

Nice chance for a lucky rider 

 

 

HEADS UP .... this competition ends 31 March ....

[ChrisF]

9 weeks to go to Trans Augrabies 2023

 

 

This is the ONE rider you only want to see at the end of the ride .... the sweeper.

 

Very aptly named ... as there are "big cats" in this area.  The "Cape Leopard trust" cameras have recorded 9 big cats roaming between SA and Namibia.

 

Having worked on a number of the farms along the Trans Augrabies route, we have seen leopard tracks on a few occasions.  I have NEVER one of the big cats on these farms.  Still a tingle in your spine when a week later you get the photos from the leopard trust and realise just how close you came to the big cats.

 

Something extra special about riding across farms and SANS park grounds with wild animals.

 

 

The only "big cat" we have to worry about though .... this broom-wagon at the back ....

[ChrisF]

5 weeks then we head off to the Northern Cape for Trans Augrabies 2023.

 

Getting in some "tech climb" practice ..... wet tyres on loose rocks certainly makes for interesting handling .....

 

[ChrisF]

Hot off the press  .....

 

 

Entries close on 26 May.  

 

 

Three challets have become available.  Pretty sure these will be booked out QUICKLY ....  The simplicity of logistics when you stay inside the park is just SO much nicer.

 

 

@DJuice gou spring 

[UnclePolli]

Hi Chris

XC slicks of trail tyres?

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[DJuice]

2 hours ago, ChrisF said:

Hot off the press  .....

 

 

Entries close on 26 May.  

 

 

Three challets have become available.  Pretty sure these will be booked out QUICKLY ....  The simplicity of logistics when you stay inside the park is just SO much nicer.

 

 

@DJuice gou spring 

Bottel hulle fiksheid? Sal $ betaal. My soggens draf slog gaan nie genoeg voorbereiding wees nie.

Gaan deurkom vir `n dag en ondersteun. Gaan by Kameeldoring net buite die park oorslaap.

Saterdag met FNB se personeel gepraat, hulle ry saam paar kliente.

Kom ondersteun asseblief die event!

[DJuice]

47 minutes ago, UnclePolli said:

Hi Chris

XC slicks of trail tyres?

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a Few locals ride Aspen`s and do the event annually.

No need for DH tyres even think as Maxxis Forekaster is overkill.

Personally did it a few years back with Rocket Ron and Racing Ralph

Edited May 10, 2023 by DJuice

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, UnclePolli said:

Hi Chris

XC slicks of trail tyres?

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@DJuice already answered, in detail.

 

 

Have a look at the photos on the previous pages for the wide range of terrain.

 

Very short sections of loose sand.

 

Lots of nice hard packed gravel, both roads and hiking trails.

 

And then the rocky sections .... A tire with decent sidewall protection may be a consideration, or just ride more carefully.

[DJuice]

3 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

@DJuice already answered, in detail.

 

 

Have a look at the photos on the previous pages for the wide range of terrain.

 

Very short sections of loose sand.

 

Lots of nice hard packed gravel, both roads and hiking trails.

 

And then the rocky sections .... A tire with decent sidewall protection may be a consideration, or just ride more carefully.

The preferred brand is Maxxis around here.  
 

[UnclePolli]

Hi ChrisF

Is there GPX files available for the routes, i see from the downloads its only kmz which i think is some sort of google file thinge that doesnt work with strava or garmin.  

Thanks

[ChrisF]

On 5/11/2023 at 11:26 AM, UnclePolli said:

Hi ChrisF

Is there GPX files available for the routes, i see from the downloads its only kmz which i think is some sort of google file thinge that doesnt work with strava or garmin.  

Thanks

 

Not sure if it is available yet.  (last year there were a few small tweaks close to the race date)

 

I will follow up.  Also want to load it on my Garmin.

[ChrisF]

FOUR weeks to go ... 

 

Actually, now in 4 weeks time we are booking in at Augrabies.

 

 

Good dose of excitement and nerves combined  ....  my first three day event ....  (last year I did days 1 and 3)

 

 

@DJuice and those that are not ready for a 3-day event .... remember, Trans Augrabies allows you to enter for any of the three days 

[DJuice]

1 hour ago, ChrisF said:

FOUR weeks to go ... 

 

Actually, now in 4 weeks time we are booking in at Augrabies.

 

 

Good dose of excitement and nerves combined  ....  my first three day event ....  (last year I did days 1 and 3)

 

 

@DJuice and those that are not ready for a 3-day event .... remember, Trans Augrabies allows you to enter for any of the three days 

The weather is  around 6deg at 04:30 in the mornings, the days are lovely, max of around 23.

The river level subsided over the weekend, hopefully the river crossing will make a comeback.

@ChrisFek is net plein sleg!!!!

[ChrisF]

4 hours ago, DJuice said:

The weather is  around 6deg at 04:30 in the mornings, the days are lovely, max of around 23.

The river level subsided over the weekend, hopefully the river crossing will make a comeback.

@ChrisFek is net plein sleg!!!!

Those 4 degree starts will wake you up 😋

 

The rest of the ride is perfect. 👍

[ChrisF]

On 5/11/2023 at 11:26 AM, UnclePolli said:

Hi ChrisF

Is there GPX files available for the routes, i see from the downloads its only kmz which i think is some sort of google file thinge that doesnt work with strava or garmin.  

Thanks

 

I spoke to the organiser.

 

They are busy with the final route checks at the moment.

 

 

Lets not forget, the odd section crosses working farms.

 

So there is always small tweaks as they wrap up in these last weeks.

 

The GPX files will be made available closer to the time 👍

[ChrisF]

Final day for packing.

 

Tuesday our roadtrip starts ... whoop whoop .. 😊

 

Safe travels to one and all joining us at Trans Augrabies 2023.

 

 

Do say "Hi".  Always nice to meet Hubbers.

 

 

BIG shoutout to Lani and her merry team for putting this event together.