Shebeen Posted May 17, 2023 Share the GPX file arrived in my inbox - they included both the 100 and 50, you know like if you were considering that downgrade!! it are real here. Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 17, 2023 Share I'm vacillating between the MTB and the gravel bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted May 17, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, Mamil said: I'm vacillating between the MTB and the gravel bike. As per my earlier post - I'll put my head on the block and say its a no brainer to go gravel bike for Saturday Sid the Sloth, Mamil and Kom 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted May 17, 2023 Share 4 hours ago, Skubarra said: I did about 60km the route last Saturday on an informal route recce - pretty much 99% of it was gravel bike heaven, only a few short rutted sections. The start is going to be a slightly dodgy, a farm road with random potholes so in a bunch there can be nasty surprises but once you get to the district roads the mtb's are going to eat gravel bike dust. Also it seems no big climbs, so if the wind plays along I would say go for the longer distance, you might very well be able to wing it even if you are not really fit enough. What parts did you ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted May 17, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, no calves said: What parts did you ride? Basically the bulk of the 50 miler route Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted May 17, 2023 Share 3 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Basically the bulk of the 50 miler route Those roads are maintained well. its once you venture out to Piketberg and Halfmanshoff that the funn starts. will make trip that way this afternoon and see if I can take a photo of the road surface Edited May 17, 2023 by no calves Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted May 17, 2023 Share 19 minutes ago, no calves said: Those roads are maintained well. its once you venture out to Piketberg and Halfmanshoff that the funn starts. will make trip that way this afternoon and see if I can take a photo of the road surface Then maybe I should not so confidently put my head on the block!! Thanks for the heads-up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted May 17, 2023 Share 6 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Then maybe I should not so confidently put my head on the block!! Thanks for the heads-up.... and that section is straight into the wind as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 17, 2023 Share 54 minutes ago, no calves said: Those roads are maintained well. its once you venture out to Piketberg and Halfmanshoff that the funn starts. will make trip that way this afternoon and see if I can take a photo of the road surface Yes please do that with full "pitch report". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted May 17, 2023 Share 15 minutes ago, Mamil said: Yes please do that with full "pitch report". don't drop the keys in the thick sand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 17, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, no calves said: Those roads are maintained well. its once you venture out to Piketberg and Halfmanshoff that the funn starts. will make trip that way this afternoon and see if I can take a photo of the road surface awesome! I did NOT know there was a microbrewery in town! this is good. not so sure now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted May 17, 2023 Share 9 minutes ago, lechatnoir said: don't drop the keys in the thick sand!! The missus got "lost" a few weeks before our wedding (she forgot 4 lefts and you are back where you started). took out het phone to navigate even though she has the route on her garmin, and ended up going into a sandy patch at a good speed. have not received our wedding photos but I presume the scars on the arms will take quite the photoshop skills... Mamil, Scary Rider, Skubarra and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Stermin Posted May 17, 2023 Share I am selling two entries for the long distance . Unfortunately me and my father won’t be able to make it. If anyone wanting to buy the entries please contact me on 0745811510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted May 18, 2023 Share Entries sold out yesterday - pretty impressive for a brand new event! KingZA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 18, 2023 Share 38 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Entries sold out yesterday - pretty impressive for a brand new event! said 700 pax over the three courses. Not bad, but surely they could handle more. wonder what the limit is for, rental toilets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingZA Posted May 18, 2023 Share Does anybody know at what distances the waterpoints are for the 100miler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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