[Event] Cow and Bull MTB & Gravel Endurance

[Coos Stanman]

Event Name: Cow and Bull MTB & Gravel Endurance
When: 28/01/2023
Where: Grootfontein Bike Park, , Grootfontein Country Estates, Gauteng
Category: Gravel

Distances

Bronkie Bull: 160km (1300m)

( 3 fully stocked Waterpoints)

The Cow: 85km (730m) 

( 2 fully stocked Waterpoints)

Go to Event Page.

[Coos Stanman]

Any Hubbers  going to this race or who has done it last year? information seems to be a bit scarce….

[edgarblount]

22 hours ago, Coos Stanman said:

Any Hubbers  going to this race or who has done it last year? information seems to be a bit scarce….

I have entered the 85 but like you say, info a bit scarce. Still waiting for a GPX to be provided as it is mentioned that the route won't be marked. Only 2 water points in that 85km is also a concern. But, I'll line up in Grootfontein and enjoy some gravel travel with the mates. 

[CraigCCW]

39 minutes ago, edgarblount said:

I have entered the 85 but like you say, info a bit scarce. Still waiting for a GPX to be provided as it is mentioned that the route won't be marked. Only 2 water points in that 85km is also a concern. But, I'll line up in Grootfontein and enjoy some gravel travel with the mates. 

I have also entered the 85km, still too much excess December weight for the 160km 🙂

[Dan]

Apparently GPX files will be emailed to entrants on Tues evening

[Firozfx]

Did the 160 last year. You do the WTF climb upfront then its alot of long drags. A few bumps from 80 to 120km

[Coos Stanman]

Thanks - that helps - how did times compare to race to the sun? Much longer ?

[bertusras]

Entered today, has anyone else received more info regarding registration/navigation yet?

[dave303e]

route and info pack was sent last night

 

[Dogs]

On 1/23/2023 at 1:20 PM, Firozfx said:

Did the 160 last year. You do the WTF climb upfront then its alot of long drags. A few bumps from 80 to 120km

Clockwise this year, so at least going down WTF at the start...apart from minor changes, almost a reversal from last years route.

Given that it is a training ride, there are a number of spots where a short cut can be taken.  Even with only the 3 water points, you pass Rosemary at 29 km and the garage at Bronkies at 73 km where refill for water, etc. should be possible.