[Event] Western Cape Enduro Series #1 - Hoogekraal

[Frankie Du Toit WCE]

Event Name: Western Cape Enduro Series #1 - Hoogekraal
When: 17/03/2024
Where: Hoogekraal MTB Trail, BloubergstrandCape Town, Western Cape
Category: Mountain Bike

The first round in our 4-part Western Cape Enduro Series for 2024! The nature of the Hoogekraal trails allows us to ease into the year's enduro racing and gives the perfect opportunity for those who have been enduro-curious to come and test it out.

Race Information:

Full Race - 5 Stages

Lite Race - 3 Stages 

Stages are:

For the full: Spykers, Cobra, Welvergenoegd, Patrick's Plunge, Front DH

For Lite : Spykers, Welvergenoegd and Front DH

• all A-lines and B-lines will be marked clearly for safety
• pre-practice allowed, but there will be no official practice
• all normal Hogekraal Permit Rules apply for any pre-practicing
• there will be food and drink vendors present
• Information on start times and registration will be released a week before the event. 

Recommended Riding Gear:

• knee & elbow pads 
• long sleeves 
• gloves 
• note this gear is not compulsory, just recommended.

NO HELMET NO RIDE (full faces optional)

Go to Event Page.

[klops03]

I am looking to enter, most likely the Lite version, as this would be my first enduro race. I am trying to understand which trail is which using Trailforks (I am from abroad) - https://www.trailforks.com/region/hoogekraal--welvergenoegd-mtb-trails/

I understand that Front DH is this - https://www.trailforks.com/trails/hoogekraal-main-loop-snake-rattle--roll/

But which one is Spykers and Welvergenoegd? 

[Robbie Stewart]

3 hours ago, klops03 said:

I am looking to enter, most likely the Lite version, as this would be my first enduro race. I am trying to understand which trail is which using Trailforks (I am from abroad) - https://www.trailforks.com/region/hoogekraal--welvergenoegd-mtb-trails/

I understand that Front DH is this - https://www.trailforks.com/trails/hoogekraal-main-loop-snake-rattle--roll/

But which one is Spykers and Welvergenoegd? 

[MORNE]

12 hours ago, klops03 said:

I am looking to enter, most likely the Lite version, as this would be my first enduro race. I am trying to understand which trail is which using Trailforks (I am from abroad) - https://www.trailforks.com/region/hoogekraal--welvergenoegd-mtb-trails/

I understand that Front DH is this - https://www.trailforks.com/trails/hoogekraal-main-loop-snake-rattle--roll/

But which one is Spykers and Welvergenoegd? 

Spykers is a climb in normal circumstances so you wont be able to ride it before the day.

as indicated above, ‘front DH’ is Snake rattle Roll - the trail that runs parallel to the Hammer.

do the full! Its only 17km or something. Thats about half of what a full at jonkers is, and all the trails at hoogekraal are ‘bumpy’ xc at best. 
 

Edit: ill most likely do this on my hardtail.

Edited February 22 by MORNE

[klops03]

Thanks guys!

[klops03]

Do you know if there will be drinking points or I have to take enough water for the race with myself?

[Robbie Stewart]

13 minutes ago, klops03 said:

Do you know if there will be drinking points or I have to take enough water for the race with myself?

Typically you need to bring your own fluids and snacks. The trail network is not really very expansive, so a Camelback should do the trick.

Usually there is one water station but it's best to rely on your own planning.

[Robbie Stewart]

I'm really looking forward to this one. Last year I tried Jonkershoek with no training base whatsoever. It was torture. This year I've got a solid foundation going for the Cape Town Cycle Tour the week prior. The fact that this race is the next week makes it a super fun event to do on legs that are ready to send it. Let's go!!

[Andredn]

Good day 

Can anyone help in which catogory the U/ 17 need to enter? The lite or the full race?

[MORNE]

Bump.
Guess those who need to know, do already.

For the rest, come try some ‘XC-duro’ if you think you’re fast down Hoogekraal!

Related thread:

Leka!

[SpeedSpokes]

I see entries are already closed. 

Any chance of late entry on the day of the event?

[MORNE]

@BikeGenie, you still riding?

1 hour ago, SpeedSpokes said:

I see entries are already closed. 

Any chance of late entry on the day of the event?

 

[BikeGenie]

2 minutes ago, MORNE said:

@BikeGenie, you still riding?

 

Are you preferring someone else to “bring the heat” @MORNE ?

[MORNE]

4 minutes ago, BikeGenie said:

Are you preferring someone else to “bring the heat” @MORNE ?

Well no, but i think i’ve run out of wishes and feel you are just using me to rub your lamp vigorously… 

[BlackSnow]

Any last minute entries available or someone not going anymore/replacement? 

[Robbie Stewart]

I am also sadly missing out this time round. I have family commitments I can't skip, so enjoy everyone who is riding.