Are Provincial XCO Courses Aligned with CSA Standards?

[Grove Eksteen]

I think it is utterly childish to post premature content like this. Anyone can post a picture of an unfinished project and call it bad. You did not bother to contact us and have discussions with regards to our track. And then you use an alias instead of your own name so that we can know who we are dealing with. (what are you afraid of?) You are not involved in the building of this track, which - by the way - is the best MPU cycling has seen in many years. We are finalising everything as we speak (see pictures attached). Danie Botha from Mpumalanga cycling inspected the track, and gave us the thumbs up. Videos and pictures were sent to CSA, and they are in extacy over this track. So who are you to make premature acusations like this. So madam, you can contact me directly on 0608491570 if you have any further concerns or questions. Please join us on Saterday and see for yourself first hand what this track looks like. 

[OVERDRIVE]

2 hours ago, Grove Eksteen said:

I think it is utterly childish to post premature content like this. Anyone can post a picture of an unfinished project and call it bad. You did not bother to contact us and have discussions with regards to our track. And then you use an alias instead of your own name so that we can know who we are dealing with. (what are you afraid of?) You are not involved in the building of this track, which - by the way - is the best MPU cycling has seen in many years. We are finalising everything as we speak (see pictures attached). Danie Botha from Mpumalanga cycling inspected the track, and gave us the thumbs up. Videos and pictures were sent to CSA, and they are in extacy over this track. So who are you to make premature acusations like this. So madam, you can contact me directly on 0608491570 if you have any further concerns or questions. Please join us on Saterday and see for yourself first hand what this track looks like. 

Grove, your track looks dope. Hope you livestreaming? 

[Grove Eksteen]

6 minutes ago, OVERDRIVE said:

Grove, your track looks dope. Hope you livestreaming? 

Hi, 

Thank you, appreciate. 

We are working on that, but the way things look, we will be all in when we host the TWK series in August. We will however post loads of pictures, videos and drone footage afterwards. 

[FullGasXC]

Hi there,

Thanks for your message. I’d like to start by clearing the air - my original post was never meant to discredit or undermine anyone’s hard work. I asked a sincere question about CSA compliance based on my experience at several other races. My goal was to understand how consistently CSA regulations are applied and enforced - something I think is fair to ask as a participant in sanctioned events.

I completely appreciate the effort that goes into building a track, and I have the utmost respect for those who give their time and energy to make these events possible. It’s great to hear that the course was reviewed by Danie Botha and that CSA is impressed with it - that’s reassuring news.

As for the use of an alias, it wasn’t done out of fear — it’s just the handle I use on this platform, as many people do.

I’ll do my best to come by on Saturday to see the course firsthand, and I look forward to seeing the final version and all the hard work come to life.

13 hours ago, Grove Eksteen said:

I think it is utterly childish to post premature content like this. Anyone can post a picture of an unfinished project and call it bad. You did not bother to contact us and have discussions with regards to our track. And then you use an alias instead of your own name so that we can know who we are dealing with. (what are you afraid of?) You are not involved in the building of this track, which - by the way - is the best MPU cycling has seen in many years. We are finalising everything as we speak (see pictures attached). Danie Botha from Mpumalanga cycling inspected the track, and gave us the thumbs up. Videos and pictures were sent to CSA, and they are in extacy over this track. So who are you to make premature acusations like this. So madam, you can contact me directly on 0608491570 if you have any further concerns or questions. Please join us on Saterday and see for yourself first hand what this track looks like. 

 

[Grove Eksteen]

5 minutes ago, FullGasXC said:

Hi there,

Thanks for your message. I’d like to start by clearing the air - my original post was never meant to discredit or undermine anyone’s hard work. I asked a sincere question about CSA compliance based on my experience at several other races. My goal was to understand how consistently CSA regulations are applied and enforced - something I think is fair to ask as a participant in sanctioned events.

I completely appreciate the effort that goes into building a track, and I have the utmost respect for those who give their time and energy to make these events possible. It’s great to hear that the course was reviewed by Danie Botha and that CSA is impressed with it - that’s reassuring news.

As for the use of an alias, it wasn’t done out of fear — it’s just the handle I use on this platform, as many people do.

I’ll do my best to come by on Saturday to see the course firsthand, and I look forward to seeing the final version and all the hard work come to life.

 

Good morning, 

Thank you for this post, I do appreciate, and understand where you are coming from. This project is our biggest acomplishment for Ligbron MTB, and we therefore did everything according to book. Once again, thank you, and if possible, I would like to meet you if you do make it to our event. Best regards. 

[FullGasXC]

It’s inspiring to see the dedication and care that’s gone into building the track, and it’s clear this is a huge step forward for Mpumalanga cycling.

Out of curiosity, have you also been involved in helping to start or grow cycling at the school? It’s clear this track is a major milestone, and should be interesting to know how the cycling culture has developed at Ligbron.

Looking forward to the event and to seeing all the hard work in action.

[Shebeen]

looks incredible!

[DieselnDust]

18 hours ago, Grove Eksteen said:

I think it is utterly childish to post premature content like this. Anyone can post a picture of an unfinished project and call it bad. You did not bother to contact us and have discussions with regards to our track. And then you use an alias instead of your own name so that we can know who we are dealing with. (what are you afraid of?) You are not involved in the building of this track, which - by the way - is the best MPU cycling has seen in many years. We are finalising everything as we speak (see pictures attached). Danie Botha from Mpumalanga cycling inspected the track, and gave us the thumbs up. Videos and pictures were sent to CSA, and they are in extacy over this track. So who are you to make premature acusations like this. So madam, you can contact me directly on 0608491570 if you have any further concerns or questions. Please join us on Saterday and see for yourself first hand what this track looks like. 

flippen AWESOME!!👌

[OVERDRIVE]

And then it all ended in love. Hope it turns out super, please don't forget to post the pics here

Edited Friday at 06:29 PM by OVERDRIVE

[FullGasXC]

Raced Round 3 of the Mpumalanga XCO series this past Saturday, and I’ve got to give credit to the organizers – the work put into the track really showed. The course was well-built, with some solid technical features that kept things exciting.

That said, it felt like most of the technical sections were concentrated into one area, which made the rest of the 4.5 km loop feel quite flat and fast. Lap times for the elites were flying – all under 9 minutes – and the race wrapped up in under 50 minutes (for 5 laps), which made for a short but intense effort. I completed 4 laps with a total elevation gain of about 115m, so it was definitely a pedal-heavy course.

Overall, it was a great event, and I’m looking forward to the final at Mankele!

@Grove Eksteen would you be able to also give as an report from the organizers point of view, it would be awesome to know what the other riders thought of the track.

Edited Monday at 08:56 AM by FullGasXC

[Grove Eksteen]

11 minutes ago, FullGasXC said:

Raced Round 3 of the Mpumalanga XCO series this past Saturday, and I’ve got to give credit to the organizers – the work put into the track really showed. The course was well-built, with some solid technical features that kept things exciting.

That said, it felt like most of the technical sections were concentrated into one area, which made the rest of the 4.5 km loop feel quite flat and fast. Lap times for the elites were flying – all under 9 minutes – and the race wrapped up in under 50 minutes (for 5 laps), which made for a short but intense effort. I completed 4 laps with a total elevation gain of about 115m, so it was definitely a pedal-heavy course.

Overall, it was a great event, and I’m looking forward to the final at Mankele!

@Grove Eksteen would you be able to also give as an report from the organizers point of view, it would be awesome to know what the other riders thought of the track.

Good day, 

Thank you for the feedback on your own experience of the track, appreciate. 

We only received positive feedback from riders, and all really enjoyed it. Some cannot stop talking about how some other tracks will now have to step-up. The chief marshal of the day (Buks) gave us a clean report on safety, as well as the lay-out and marking of the track. We were fortunate to escape serious injuries during the races, and all went down very well. 

We thank everybody involved in making the day the success that it was, and a special thanks to those involved in building this fabulous track. Looking forward to the final at Mankele. 

[Brand du Plessis]

On 5/8/2025 at 11:38 AM, Scotty 69 said:

Hi all , everything is being done professionally and in line with standards . The photos are to show what are to be expected and the catch-net on the big bridge and wire netting is being installed on all wooden bridges so we are expanding the sport in an awesome way for all XCO  riders to enjoy safely with easy B lines. Would appreciate a review if you actually where on sight and know that we have worked with mphumalanga cycling and their standards for almost 4 months . I do appreciate your concern but do dot comment on what you have not seen for yourself . All CSA cycling rules apply …

Thanks for awesome XCO weekend....could not get enough..had to do at least 3 cool down laps.

[Grove Eksteen]

8 hours ago, Brand du Plessis said:

Thanks for awesome XCO weekend....could not get enough..had to do at least 3 cool down laps.

Hi Brand,  

Thank you for your post. To receive feedback like that from a rider of your callibre means the world to us. We are thankfull for all the positive feedback we received from all over. 

Good luck, and keep peddling. 

 

 

[RoadieCyclist]

On 5/7/2025 at 9:11 AM, FullGasXC said:

Thanks Spinnekop.

Here is a preview of the track https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1360809278400465

Hopefully it does not rain on Saturday or during the week as I think the bridges would be sketchy in wet and muddy conditions.

Wow. It’s giving me Eliminator vibes….. Good luck!