Western Cape Enduro 2023

[MORNE]

So confirmed via Enduro Western Cape’s insta account last year

(HEY Not everybody uses that platform btw! For those who don't waste away on the socials….WC enduro also seem to have a website now:

https://wcenduro.co.za/#enduroevents

Here are the dates for 2023:

* UPDATE  

Round 1:  4 March 2023 - paarl bike fest

Round 2: 28 May 2023 - Jonkershoek 

Round 3: 6 August 2023 - Witfontein, George 

Round 4: 10 September 2023  - Jonkershoek ( SA nationals weekend) 

Nice. Gonna be fun.

 

Edited April 30, 2023 by MORNE

[Meezo]

Round 1 just before Ramadaan

Round 2 just after Ramadaan

 

... should be fun!!! Round 3 and 4 prime time trail conditions 

[Graham S]

Awesome! Gives me time to train!

[MORNE]

So with the niceties out of the way…here comes what I actually came here to say…

buckle up!! 😅

How can it be so difficult to confirm WHERE these events will be taking place? This is not how you plan events imo.
Are you guys deliberately keeping it quiet? Or dont YOU know yet?  Seems like it? did someone for instance not realise the Epic is happening in and around #1? Which basically/probably means everything around tygerberg is out…purely from a logostics point of view.
You need to hype these things up from longer than 1 month ish to go i think. Thats part of the problem. What is it with this format and the people inheriting it all the time….The numbers are good. People pay. Why compromise that??

Anyway…

How is one supposed to plan your year without event info. In my case, i have a few things id like to do this year…which means I have to prioritise them. Not everyone taking part is a teenager without priorities that matter. Adults need to adult. Unfortunately. That means planning ahead for most of us.

- so we can support you!

Certain events will take preference over others for us ‘matured’ folks

For instance, jonkers will take preference over another( for most of us) if you have to choose. Thats a reality even though I hope to do all of them. 

Anyway, get the info out please. There cant be any real reason why not at this stage. If you havent decided which rounds go when….you already have a problem imo. 

anyway, still looking forward. Please come to the party.

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by MORNE

[Meezo]

22 minutes ago, MORNE said:

So with the niceties out of the way…here comes what I actually came here to say…

buckle up!! 😅

How can it be so difficult to confirm WHERE these events will be taking place? This is not how you plan events imo.
Are you guys deliberately keeping it quiet? Or dont YOU know yet?  Seems like it? did someone for instance not realise the Epic is happening in and around #1? Which basically/probably means everything around tygerberg is out…purely from a logostics point of view.
You need to hype these things up from longer than 1 month ish to go i think. Thats part of the problem. What is it with this format and the people inheriting it all the time….The numbers are good. People pay. Why compromise that??

Anyway…

How is one supposed to plan your year without event info. In my case, i have a few things id like to do this year…which means I have to prioritise them. Not everyone taking part is a teenager without priorities that matter. Adults need to adult. Unfortunately. That means planning ahead for most of us.

- so we can support you!

Certain events will take preference over others for us ‘matured’ folks

For instance, jonkers will take preference over another( for most of us) if you have to choose. Thats a reality even though I hope to do all of them. 

Anyway, get the info out please. There cant be any real reason why not at this stage. If you havent decided which rounds go when….you already have a problem imo. 

anyway, still looking forward. Please come to the party.

 

My guess is Hoogekraal, Contemanskloof and Jonkershoek... These have proven track records and logistically can manage an event like an Enduro. I can't see any of the other Tygerberg trails being as easy.

The 4th is a mystery as much as Tokai might be a option unlikely with SANParks and their red tape... Also will be a logistical nightmare to get 4 decent stages (Bridal, Snakes, DH0-DH3(end or start) and Vasbyt(extended)).

Helderberg hosted Enduro's back in the day and it's worked well there too... So maybe

God forbid they decide on Paarl. We know how brutal that was to most, you never know though.

Can't think or see of any other.

The dates are set put it in the calendar, so thats 70% of the planning down. 

[wolver]

All 4 rounds in Jonkers, but each round will be different by making the stages using different levels of the trails.

Edited January 25, 2023 by wolver
grammar

[MORNE]

1 hour ago, Meezo said:

My guess is Hoogekraal, Contemanskloof and Jonkershoek... These have proven track records and logistically can manage an event like an Enduro. I can't see any of the other Tygerberg trails being as easy.

The 4th is a mystery as much as Tokai might be a option unlikely with SANParks and their red tape... Also will be a logistical nightmare to get 4 decent stages (Bridal, Snakes, DH0-DH3(end or start) and Vasbyt(extended)).

Helderberg hosted Enduro's back in the day and it's worked well there too... So maybe

God forbid they decide on Paarl. We know how brutal that was to most, you never know though.

Can't think or see of any other.

The dates are set put it in the calendar, so thats 70% of the planning down. 

I know it will be those 3 - AT LEAST. That’s  pretty obvious. There is (at this stage) nothing else around here in CT able to string together 5 stages worth riding on 1 day…imo (Except paarl I guess ) yes Tokai…but again, speculation.
I still want to know when/what happens though. I have a crazy mar-april and again jun-jul. September is fine…and my gut tells me that will most likely be Jonkers.  
But going by just the yearly Durbie Dash shenanigans here in cult valley, when the epic is in town you’ll not be allowed anywhere near those trails that week…which kind of throws the proverbial spanner in the works planning wise for them imo.

anyway🤷‍♂️

Edited January 25, 2023 by MORNE

[MORNE]

3 minutes ago, wolver said:

All 4 rounds in Jonkers, but each round with be different by making the stages us different levels of the trails.

Ill vote for this right here😁

[Robbie Stewart]

Paarl is a pile of poo.

Whoever was responsible for choosing that venue for the last round needs to go line up for the world renowned Tygerberg re-education PK's. 

[Robbie Stewart]

Frankie's working hard behind the scenes. . . So I'm guessing some good things to come.

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnuGrKxIAT7/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

[V18]

Really hope they do a Delvera one again. That koppie had some nice trails if I recall correctly. Nice venue too. Family that don't ride can klap a Warwick/Delvera picnic around the corner while we ride. 

[ChristiaanSt]

10 hours ago, Meezo said:

My guess is Hoogekraal, Contemanskloof and Jonkershoek... These have proven track records and logistically can manage an event like an Enduro. I can't see any of the other Tygerberg trails being as easy.

The 4th is a mystery as much as Tokai might be a option unlikely with SANParks and their red tape... Also will be a logistical nightmare to get 4 decent stages (Bridal, Snakes, DH0-DH3(end or start) and Vasbyt(extended)).

Helderberg hosted Enduro's back in the day and it's worked well there too... So maybe

God forbid they decide on Paarl. We know how brutal that was to most, you never know though.

Can't think or see of any other.

The dates are set put it in the calendar, so thats 70% of the planning down. 

We working hard in the background to give everyone something to look forward to. 

Unfortunately its not as easy as just picking a couple of venues and hosting it there as there are a lot of things that can make them a "no-go". (council approvals, farm owners, time of year etc). As much as we would like to pick the 4 nicest venues and host it there it is simply not possible.

We will be releasing some info regarding the first event in the next day or 2 so keep an eye out for it.

[Jewbacca]

Banhoek?

I'd hazard a guess there will be more 'gateway' Enduro this year with maybe one 'gnar' event.

I will try to make a turn this year. My riding is currently at 'entry level' so hopefully it's a nice easy intro like Hoogekraal or Conties

[Meezo]

1 hour ago, Jewbacca said:

Banhoek?

I'd hazard a guess there will be more 'gateway' Enduro this year with maybe one 'gnar' event.

I will try to make a turn this year. My riding is currently at 'entry level' so hopefully it's a nice easy intro like Hoogekraal or Conties

no date and not confirmed, but in 110% for witfontein this year. those mountains are special... and now my new favourite venue to ride in the Western Cape

[Jewbacca]

3 minutes ago, Meezo said:

no date and not confirmed, but in 110% for witfontein this year. those mountains are special... and now my new favourite venue to ride in the Western Cape

Yeah.. I do love those trails. 

I will also try to get a pink slip from the Family to get up there. 

It really is gold

[Meezo]

1 hour ago, ChristiaanSt said:

We working hard in the background to give everyone something to look forward to. 

Unfortunately its not as easy as just picking a couple of venues and hosting it there as there are a lot of things that can make them a "no-go". (council approvals, farm owners, time of year etc). As much as we would like to pick the 4 nicest venues and host it there it is simply not possible.

We will be releasing some info regarding the first event in the next day or 2 so keep an eye out for it.

I'm not really concerned on the venues, for me if i can get at least one mate in I'll be there... i won't do an event alone... not again, but that's me personally...

apart from the venue's have you guys tried adding another twist, like maybe a packaged deal... enter all the races of the series and maybe save like R200 or something..

or which i think would probably happen get series points and have a series podium as well, with the top 3-5 qualifying for SA's? and thereafter EWS(or whatever its called now)...