Northern Farm Trails Posted December 1, 2025 Posted December 1, 2025 Event Name: Jackal Dash MTB Challenge '26When: 21/02/2026Where: HeronBridge College, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeThe Jackal Dash is Jozi’s wildest MTB adventure — a fast, flowing, adrenaline-charged race that takes riders across some of Gauteng’s most iconic terrain. Starting and finishing at the pristine Heron Bridge College, the route tears through the legendary Northern Farm trails, the rugged beauty of the Crocodile River Reserve, and neighbouring farmlands that showcase the best of the region’s riding.Race options include:65km Marathon45km Weekend Warrior45km E-Bike25km Sprint25km Schools Sprint15km KiddiesWith fresh race categories, exclusive early bird merch for the first 300 entrants, and a course designed to thrill both seasoned racers and fearless weekend warriors, the Jackal Dash is your perfect kickstart to the MTB season.Stay wild. Ride the Jackal.Go to Event Page.
dharipal1@gmail.com Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Hi Everyone Hope everyone's well. I see they say the JD 65km is technical. In your opinion, is it very technical that one would not manage or is it fine for someone that is an occasional weekend rider. Regards D
Pandatron Posted January 28 Posted January 28 4 hours ago, dharipal1@gmail.com said: Hi Everyone Hope everyone's well. I see they say the JD 65km is technical. In your opinion, is it very technical that one would not manage or is it fine for someone that is an occasional weekend rider. Regards D It shoould be fine for a weekend rider dharipal1@gmail.com 1
Dup08 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Very doable route, not really technical except for a small rock features here and there. dharipal1@gmail.com 1
Nic Brigando Posted January 29 Posted January 29 A decent litmus test would be to go try the longer routes at northern farms. If there is a lot of stuff you can't ride there, it's going to be the same stuff in the race, and you have your answer. I doubt they'll put all of their hardest stuff in; previous years skipped the hectic bits, so the 50km loop would be your best bet to try. As far as I remember, all the proper 'technical' stuff is on the 65km loop. dharipal1@gmail.com 1
FowlStArt Posted February 20 Posted February 20 On 12/1/2025 at 11:38 AM, Northern Farm Trails said: Event Name: Jackal Dash MTB Challenge '26 When: 21/02/2026 Where: HeronBridge College, Gauteng Category: Mountain Bike The Jackal Dash is Jozi’s wildest MTB adventure — a fast, flowing, adrenaline-charged race that takes riders across some of Gauteng’s most iconic terrain. Starting and finishing at the pristine Heron Bridge College, the route tears through the legendary Northern Farm trails, the rugged beauty of the Crocodile River Reserve, and neighbouring farmlands that showcase the best of the region’s riding. Race options include: 65km Marathon 45km Weekend Warrior 45km E-Bike 25km Sprint 25km Schools Sprint 15km Kiddies With fresh race categories, exclusive early bird merch for the first 300 entrants, and a course designed to thrill both seasoned racers and fearless weekend warriors, the Jackal Dash is your perfect kickstart to the MTB season. Stay wild. Ride the Jackal. Go to Event Page. Hi Guys, I received my SMS confirming my entry and batch allocation on Wednesday night, when I checked it on Thursday morning I noticed I was seeded incorrectly. I have tried to contact someone to have a change made via the website, social platforms and email, but I cannot seem to get any reply. Who would I need to contact to have my seeding corrected?
Muzz Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Does anyone else still have issues accessing the JD results from Protime... couldn't yesterday and still can't today. Message on Protime site when trying to access 2026 results: Blocked for abusive or suspicious behaviour... Not a good look or message from Protime!
Barry Posted February 22 Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Muzz said: Does anyone else still have issues accessing the JD results from Protime... couldn't yesterday and still can't today. Message on Protime site when trying to access 2026 results: Blocked for abusive or suspicious behaviour... Not a good look or message from Protime! Working for me. Grant G 1
Johan SS Lötter Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Are the results final now? What will happen with the prizegiving?
RocknRolla Posted February 24 Posted February 24 It was announced on Saturday that the winners will be contacted to receive their prizes. They would have to make their own podium and get a rent-a-crowd if they want an actual prize giving. Please post youtube video of the ceremonies. thebob, nathrix and Pieterlab1 3
U1Nanimous Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Just me.... or was the waterpoints... a bit.... Meh this year? And, what was up with the E-Bike "Rage quit" brigade? I mean... WOW! Your motor is impressive and all, but... just...wow...
Pandatron Posted February 25 Posted February 25 4 hours ago, U1Nanimous said: Just me.... or was the waterpoints... a bit.... Meh this year? And, what was up with the E-Bike "Rage quit" brigade? I mean... WOW! Your motor is impressive and all, but... just...wow... E bike rage quit? Can you elaborate please
Caswall Posted February 25 Posted February 25 5 hours ago, U1Nanimous said: Just me.... or was the waterpoints... a bit.... Meh this year? And, what was up with the E-Bike "Rage quit" brigade? I mean... WOW! Your motor is impressive and all, but... just...wow... It was my first year and I also thought it was meh. When I got to the 2nd water point they ran out of cramp ease and we only had water.
FlyingNinja Posted February 25 Posted February 25 1 hour ago, Pandatron said: E bike rage quit? Can you elaborate please Yes please. Batch A and B of the 65 had a false start as well. Seemed like the post race party unraveled very quickly. Nobody stuck around.
U1Nanimous Posted February 26 Posted February 26 11 hours ago, Pandatron said: E bike rage quit? Can you elaborate please So... In absolutely no derogatory way... did some E-bikes catch up to the slower rear of the 65 pack. Just gonna say, the way they pushed some of the poor people out of the way, flying past on some sections, it did not look emotionally healthy... for them. One guy pulled past some poor girl in front of us, struggling up this hilly section, muttering abuse like Harvey Epstein on roids, all the way to the top. You could really hear him going at her.... and the image... reminded me of my baby girl throwing down her toys and storming off when she doesn't get her way. I'm not judging E-bikes, well, I do all the time, but more about people flipping out and passing others, that it looks like they are looking for third base, don't get their way, and bursting off in typical "ag siestog fashion". See, looks like Rage Quit.. Maybe there is a better term?
U1Nanimous Posted February 26 Posted February 26 10 hours ago, FlyingNinja said: Yes please. Batch A and B of the 65 had a false start as well. Seemed like the post race party unraveled very quickly. Nobody stuck around. Right? I think the venue for the number of people was good, a lot of potential. But rather than it growing organically, it felt a bit forced?
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