Martin Olckers Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Hi guys. I entered The Grind 150km MTB race going as a solo rider 150 that is taking place in Feb at the Crade of Humankind krugersdorp. Not much reviews about the race. Has anybody done it before? TIA Edited January 7, 2023 by Martin Olckers More detail added
Pieter-za Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 As far as I know it is a new event - you can contact Rob for more info.
TheoG Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 Yes also think its a new event and look more like a gravel race than MTB. Will be doing it also with my MTB.
Leverage Corporation Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Event Name: The Grind - 150km of Gravel Heaven or Hell?When: 04/02/2023Where: , Krugersdorp, GautengCategory: GravelLooking for a challenge? Try “The Grind”. 150km of gravel starting from Maropeng, in the Cradle of Humankind, on an out-and-back route. Something new from The Leverage Corporation. We have seen many offerings for this kind of race, but this will be done in True Leverage Corporation Style. Nice and slick, nice and classy, and an event to remember for all the right reasons.(Special Note - this event is suited to MTB and gravel)You will ride from Maropeng, into the Magalies region and then encounter areas that are little known to the average cyclist. Areas that are largely unexplored and that you probably have never heard of, such as Maanhaarrand, Vlakfontein, Koesterfontein, and a few more will be explored.Can you do it in 12 hours or less? Well, that’s up to you.We have tried to keep it reasonably flat, but there’s still just over 1700m of climbing.On the route, we will have 5 checkpoints, and these will double as change-over points, well-stocked water tables, and rest stations.The good news is that you can choose to do it as a solo rider, or you can get a team of two, or a team of four together and share the 150km load.Solo riders will do 150kmTeams of 2 will do 90km eachTeams of 4 will do 60km each WHAT’S ON OFFER:Solo Ride Category – ride the full 150km on your “ace”Team of 2 CategoryTeam of 4 CategoryCOSTS:Solo Rider – R450Team of 2 – R800Team of 4 – R1600WHAT’S INCLUDEDRace entry – solo or team of 2 or 4Moisture management event shirtMedical SupportWell-stocked water tablesRace timingPost-race hospitality areaPrizes and lucky draw prizesShower facilitiesRace medalComplimentary photographs for you to download from our Facebook page after the eventGo to Event Page. Kylie 1
Pieter-za Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) From the FAQ: Quote Note that you will need a support driver as all riders have to complete Stage 1 and Stage 6. So if you are a solo rider, you will need a support driver. Just confirming that even solo riders require a support driver? (And that it is not a typo, eg, with a missing 'not' ) Thanks Edited January 17, 2023 by Pieter-za danievj 1
betaboy Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 So I other distance for the ones still carrying some Christmas Pudding..?
agilwolf Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Pieter-za said: From the FAQ: Just confirming that even solo riders require a support driver? (And that it is not a typo, eg, with a missing 'not' ) Thanks I suggest that you email the organizer direct with your query. rob@leveragecorporation.co.za Pieter-za 1
MysticBlack Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Hi All Have entered, anybody have any idea whether number collection is available on the day.? I see on the site registration is Wednesday from 13:00-18:00 in Bryanston, however not feasible for myself to attend. Thanx
MysticBlack Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 If any were wondering, Rob got back to me in record time, numbers can be collected on the day. Boktiet82 1
W@nted Posted February 2, 2023 Posted February 2, 2023 I slept late on this one. Any late/line entries available?
Martin Olckers Posted February 2, 2023 Author Posted February 2, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 9:42 AM, MysticBlack said: Hi All Have entered, anybody have any idea whether number collection is available on the day.? I see on the site registration is Wednesday from 13:00-18:00 in Bryanston, however not feasible for myself to attend. Thanx Jip. Just give them a call let them know. Getting mine on race day Comrade J 1
Boktiet82 Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 22 hours ago, W@nted said: I slept late on this one. Any late/line entries available? My mate pulled out, have an entry, just not sure if they can transfer to your name. W@nted 1
pedal menace Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Oops I forgot I entered....REALLY!! GULP. 😐 Ah well - not fit enough anyway. I have two entries - will even give away. Not sure if that is possible.
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