[Event] Jackal Dash

[Northern Farm Trails]

Event Name: Jackal Dash
When: 17/02/2024
Where: Northern Farm MTB, Nietgedacht 535-JqGauteng
Category: Mountain Bike

Conquer the Trails at the Jackal Dash MTB Challenge!

The Jackal Dash MTB Challenge at Northern Farm kicks off the 2024 race season with a triumphant start on February 17th. This scenic course woven with 25km, 45km and 65km stretches of pristine single track trails promises to be the perfect event to pivot you into peak condition for the year ahead. Featuring trails from Northern Farm and its surrounding reserves.

Brave riders with true grit and adventure flowing through their veins will want to take on the 65km beast, presenting technical climbs and white-knuckle downhill runs set to test your skills and unleash your competitive drive. The 45km option gives those who live for the thrill of the ride a balance of challenge and enjoyment across Northern Farm's lush landscape.

For newcomers and casual pedallers, the manageable 25km course allows you to step outside your comfort zone without getting in over your head. Let it open your eyes to the joy and rush an MTB can deliver while surrounded by nature’s beauty.

No matter which distance you choose, the Jackal Dash elevates your early season training to primed, race-ready levels. Don’t let the trails pass you by without taking your first triumphant ride of 2024 at this must-do event crafted for MTB diehards and weekend warriors alike. With immaculate single track and varied terrain to explore, it’s the perfect precursor for the triumphs to come!

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[Pandatron]

Does this event always feel harder than the route map suggests or just first one of the year cob webs? 

[Mark_J]

3 hours ago, Pandatron said:

Does this event always feel harder than the route map suggests or just first one of the year cob webs? 

Not sure but I’m looking forward to it! Definitely some cobwebs to dust off though!

[Pieterlab1]

17 hours ago, Pandatron said:

Does this event always feel harder than the route map suggests or just first one of the year cob webs? 

It's always a tough one!