Mr. Nature Posted October 4, 2009 Share 21st & 22nd November is the first of it's kind race in S.A. not to be missed! This is especially for all you downhill single track junkies, who like a little bit of speed and technical. There are 3 different runs, 2 on Saturday & 1 on Sunday. Your entry includes tent and mattresses & use of all Mankele facilities for the weekend. Bring your full susser or hard tail, which ever you feel more comfortable and faster on. The tracks are 90% downhill, with boardwalks, bridges, steep drop-ins & the fastest flowing single track this side of the North Pole!!For more info go to www.mankele.co.za or call Mark/Geoff : 082 33 895 32/3Mr. Nature2009-10-24 11:36:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted October 5, 2009 Share Is this a part of or related to the French run 'Mega Avalanche' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted October 5, 2009 Share Mr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted October 5, 2009 Share Mr. Nature, Tell us more (I have already entered..... 5 minutes after seeing the event!) Distance? Drop? Terrain? What bike do you suggest? Downhill rig or All mountain bike? See you on the weekend of the 21st! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted October 6, 2009 Share bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 7, 2009 Share No, it's not related, but it's the same concept. Longer than a normal downhill race, but not as technical and there are some peddaly sections. Awesome, fun, amazing & wickked!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 7, 2009 Share It depends if you're there for the fun or the podium. A downhill rig will get heavy on those flatter peddly sections. Each track is ridable on a hard tail (not very comfortable). My recomendation is a long travel, full susser, all mountain bike eg. my BLUR LT.Mark & I are riding stage 1. & 2. tomorrow morning at 05:00am, so I'll keep you posted on distances & drop. Later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 8, 2009 Share What a ride! Stage 1. is quite technical. It starts with a bit of up & down, then gets steeper and faster. This stage is 98% single track. The first half is open grass land and has a few tight corners. The second section is more rocky, with some step downs and ends off with 2 fast, steep & short sections. Distance:4.26km, Ascent: 24m & Descent : 344m Stage 2. is a bit longer and faster. The first 2km are insanly fast jeep track, and the remainder is flowing single track. This section of track takes you over a series of board walks, streams, bridges & a bushtunnel. You will definately finish this stage with a smile from ear to ear. Distance : 6.11km, Ascent : 20m & Descent : 310m. We'll be doing stage 3 tomorrow morning & let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted October 8, 2009 Share I am so excited :-) I am giggeling! What times (what was your times) can we expect for the 3 stages? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 12, 2009 Share What is the entry fee, and where do we enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted October 13, 2009 Share Entryonline - R500 (incl. tent and matress for two evenings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad@TheRiot Posted October 13, 2009 Share I can't wait for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 13, 2009 Share Entries can be done on www.entrytime. and is only R500 per entry. This includes a tent, mattress & a shuttle to the start of each stage. Only 100 entries available!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 16, 2009 Share Stage 3. is a little shorter, approximately 4.5km, ascent 20m and descent of 260m. It consists mainly of single track, with 4 or 5 bridges, one nasty dropp off that most who have been to Mankele will know about & some hecticly fast steep descents. As for times, Stage 1. +- 18min, Stage 2. +- 10min & Stage 3. Oh man, I forgot to stop my garmin.We might be swopping some of the stages around, so please be at the briefing so that you know whats up & know your shuttle times.Later.NB. Only 76 spot open!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nature Posted October 18, 2009 Share BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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