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  • SA Show Great Tenacity in Terrible Conditions at World Mountain Bike Champs

    Posted on September 15, 2011 by James

    7 Sept 2011

    The 2011 UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships have come to an end with yet another spectacular display of mountain bike racing from athletes all over the world, with only one chance of having the perfect race run to earn the prestigious title of MTB World Champion.

    South Africa had a very strong presence in amongst a quality line-up of international mountain bikers in the cross-country and downhill disciplines; four-cross and trials were also part of the event schedule.  The conditions certainly did not contribute to any meaningful challenge by the entire field of athletes and success was determined more by the elements, which in some instances had a ‘river’ of water running across the track.  Not necessarily ideal world championship conditions.

    World medal contender Burry Stander faced misfortune in the Elite men’s right from the get go, when a poor start saw him fighting for positions from early in the race.  About mid way when the rain began to come down, Stander suffered a big crash on some wet, slippery roots, abruptly ending his race.

    “Although the pro riders are prepared to race in any condition, it is the junior and U23 downhill riders that felt it the most this weekend,” said SA MTB Team Manager Bryan Strauss.  “And when it came to the Elite DH race, the conditions really opened up the field.

    “It is clear to see who has been racing the world cups abroad this year,” continued Strauss.  “Our riders have the ability to compete against the best in the world, but gaining experience from regularly racing abroad is vital.  For instance, look at our downhill riders – the juniors find the racing quite overwhelming.  The tracks overseas cannot compare to anything in South Africa.  Everything is at least 3 times greater – the gap jumps, the steepness.  The riders have to adapt to these tougher conditions in a short space of time.”

    Of special mention was the result during the team XCO relay race.  U23 rider Mariske Strauss had a big crash before completing her lap, with U23 Rourke Croeser breaking his chain 500m before the finish of his lap.  Luke Roberts (Junior) and Burry Stander (Elite) pushed hard for a clean run - the end result was Team RSA finishing 11th.  “With a clean run from all four riders, we could’ve moved our final position up at least five places!” said Strauss excitedly.

    “The individual results were not what we had hoped for at these world championships, but each race experience is a building block for us of where we want to be.”

    Congratulations to all riders who competed and did us proud!

    Final Results – Men Elite – DHI
    1 Danny Hart (GBR) 3:41.989
    2 Damien Spagnolo (FRA) 3:53.688 +11.699
    3 Samuel Blenkinsop (NZL) 3:54.982 +12.993
    4 Brendan Fairclough (GBR) 3:55.124 +13.135
    5 Mickael Pascal (FRA) 3:56.631 +14.642

    8 Greg Minnaar (RSA) 3:57.979 +15.990
    21 Andrew Neethling (RSA) 4:10.126 +28.137
    32 Timothy Bentley (RSA) 4:18.935 +36.946
    54 Johann Potgieter (RSA) 4:36.370 +54.381

    Final Results – Men Juniors – DHI
    1 Troy Brosnan (AUS) 3:51.503
    2 David Trummer (AUT) 4:03.691 +12.188
    3 Guillaume Cauvin (FRA) 4:10.797 +19.294
    4 Lewis Buchanan (GBR) 4:12.299 +20.796
    5 Loic Bruni (FRA) 4:13.738 +22.235

    25 Tiaan Odendaal (RSA) 4:46.035 +54.532
    39 Adi Van Der Merwe (RSA) 5:12.313 +1:20.810
    48 Alasdair Fey (RSA) 5:51.059 +1:59.556

    Final Results – Men Elite – XCO
    (1 Start Loop + 7 Laps - Distance: 36.6 km - Average Speed: 21.01 km/h)
    1 Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) 01:44:30
    2 Nino Schurter (SUI) +00:47
    3 Julien Absalon (FRA) +01:26
    4 José Antonio Hermida Ramos (ESP) +02:09
    5 Lukas Flückiger (SUI) +04:29

    86 Philip Buys (RSA) -4LAP
    Burry Stander (RSA) DNF

    Final Results – Men Under 23 – XCO
    (1 Start Loop + 6 Laps - Distance: 31.8 km - Average Speed: 20.63 km/h)
    1 Thomas Litscher (SUI) 01:32:30
    2 Marek Konwa (POL) +01:42
    3 Henk Jaap Moorlag (NED) +02:13
    4 Matthias Stirnemann (SUI) +03:33
    5 Reto Indergand (SUI) +04:17

    31 Rourke Croeser (RSA) +11:09
    32 James Reid (RSA) +11:10
    61 Dominic Calitz (RSA) -2LAP

    Final Results – Women Under 23 – XCO
    (1 Start Loop + 5 Laps - Distance: 27.0 km - Average Speed: 17.52 km/h)
    1 Julie Bresset (FRA) 01:32:29
    2 Annie Last (GBR) +01:30
    3 Pauline Ferrand Prevot (FRA) +05:47
    4 Helen Grobert (GER) +06:53
    5 Anne Terpstra (NED) +07:20

    18 Mariske Strauss (RSA) -1LAP
    29 Candice Neethling (RSA) -2LAP

    Final Results – Men Juniors – XCO
    (1 Start Loop + 4 Laps - Distance: 22.2 km - Average Speed: 19.79 km/h)

    1 Victor Koretzky (FRA) 01:07:18
    2 Anton Cooper (NZL) +01:18
    3 Andrey Fonseca (CRC) +01:19
    4 Grant Ferguson (GBR) +01:48
    5 Dominic Zumstein (SUI) +02:18

    23 Brendon Davids (RSA) +06:32
    33 Gert Heyns (RSA) +08:22
    Luke Roberts (RSA) DNF

    Final Results – Women Juniors – XCO

    (1 Start Loop + 3 Laps - Distance: 17.4 km - Average Speed: 18.16 km/h)
    1 Linda Indergand (SUI) 00:57:30
    2 Lena Putz (GER) +02:19
    3 Julia Innerhofer (ITA) +02:44
    4 Jolanda Neff (SUI) +03:17
    5 Johanna Techt (GER) +03:49

    32 Ashleigh Parker-Moffatt (RSA) +14:03

    From CSA Website


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  • Wines2Whales last chance to enter

    Posted on September 15, 2011 by James

    Bidding closes at midnight tonight!!!! Please note that there is a reserve bid of R 7500.00 per entry.You will be notified with in 24 hours if your bid is successful. Closing date for the auction relating to the 5 entries (3 x Adventure and 2 x Race) is the Midnight 15th September 2011. The highest bidders will receive notification by an independent source on the 16th September 2011. Below are the latest bids
    Wine 2 Whales Entries:
    Date Received: Name Amount Race/Adv.
    14-Sep Richard Lurie R9,200 Race
    29-Aug Grant McCulloch R8,000 Adv
    29-Aug Gareth Luyt R8,000 Adv
    14-Sep Rob Nicolella R8,500 Adv
    06-Sep Lisa Blatch R9,000 Race

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  • Junior News 12 09 2011

    Posted on September 13, 2011 by James

    STAALWATER CALEDON Well done to two of our junior riders that took part at the Caledon event this past weekend, both taking 1st place in their races. Alexa Schoonees 1st Youth Girls 15km Liam Doult 1st Youth Boys 30km (Next time Robyn... Technical problems are the pits, we know!) Thanks to the parents that brought their children out for the day. It was great relaxing in the springs afterwards! AND Gary and I won a lucky draw weekend away. BONUS! CLUB RIDES We had a great turnout this evening! Welcome to the new riders... Remember ride times have shifted to 5.30 - 6.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at the usual Jip de Jager entrance to Majik Forest. All children 8 – 18 welcome for rides. Parents welcome too. SPUR TYGERBERG INTERSCHOOLS CHALLENGE RACE 2 (NEW ROUTE) All children in the Tygerberg Area are welcome to enter the race at Meerendal this Friday the 16th of September. Registration will take place from 3pm. Race starts 4pm. See how many 4km laps you can do in 45min. Winners receive a certificate delivered to their school and the winning school with the most riders over the series will win R5000. Attached is an entry form, should you wish to fill out the details before hand. We are interested in the following information only: Name, surname, date of birth, age category, email address, school (write on top of the form anywhere BIG and BOLD) and whether the junior is a boy or girl. SPUR ADVENTURE SPRINT EVENT 2 OCTOBER For those MTBing juniors that would like to try out an 'adventure sprint race', please check out this link below. This event is great fun, but you must be prepared to get wet :-) Let me know if any of you are interested and we can co-ordinate teams. Truly a great event for for family teams. http://www.quantumadventures.co.za/event-calendar.php?ItemID=105 OTHER EVENTS If any of our juniors took part in other race over the weekend that we do not know about, please let us know. We would love to share your news.

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  • Posted on September 9, 2011 by James

    Tygerberg Mountainbike Club
    Addicted To Dirt
    Mission: To build 120km of trails in the Durbanville Hills Vol.4. Newsletter no 31
    Cycleologically Speaking
    TYGERBERG MTB CLUB DUAL SLALOM NR2
    Sunday Morning dawned and it was another perfect day in Africa for mountain biking. 38 riders gathered for the race briefing from our 'Not So' Slowcoach Alwyn.  The young and the not so young, fit and not so fit and skilled and "we will give it a bash all listened as Alwyn explained the rules and format for the day. Then at 11AM (slightly behind schedule) we kicked off and the seeding runs began. A quick bit of admin and the real racing was underway. We owe a huge thanks to Rod and his team, Brendan(the Starter) Michael and Anna from Mobii who handled the timing for us with the awesome Mobii Motion device, topped only by their dedication and efforts to make it all come together. Should any of you be interested in owning one of these phenomenal units click here to arrange a demonstration. Mobii Demo Check out this video to see what it feels like to ride the course using the mobii and the Motion experience centre to view and sync the video We were entertained by the prowess of Darryn "I have Wings" Stowe who took line honours on the day and in the process shattered the course record of 27 seconds dead by clocking a time of 23.618. Julien De Marigny came in second. Jaco Veldsman from "The Bike Shed" Bikeshop on Contermans Kloof took third place. This makes it a clean sweep for TBS team again as all three of these riders are on the TBS team. Then to all those who helped out on the day, Prudence, Des, Jackie, Amanda, Kathy, Mienke, Alwyn and anyone who's name escapes me, Thanks a million!! Without you and your families willingness to allow us to borrow you for the day we would never be able to have events like this. Look out for our next Dual Slalom Event taking place on the 25th September @ Nitida. Bring the family and make a day of it.
    A Single-Track Mind...
    Spring has Sprung and Reeds have an opportunity for all of you to enjoy "THE" premier 3 Day Stage Race/Ride in the Cape, The Wines2Whales
    REEDS have 6 entries for the Wine 2 Whales – 2 x Race Entries and 4 x Adventure Races. They  would like to give one away via a lucky draw. In order to qualify mnt bikers must come through to a Reeds branch and test drive the new Captive or Orlando before the 15th September 2011. The draw will be done independently, and the winner announced on the 16th Sep 2011. ·They will then auction off 5 of the entries with the proceeds going to 5 various charities, namely §  Tsongo.info §  Amy Biehl Foundation §  James House Bicycle Club – Hout Bay §  Arise Children’s Ministry – Auction §  Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club Click on the Banner image above for details and to take part in the online auction NB – Riders can start visiting any Reeds/ ITC branch in the mean time to start test –driving the new Captiva or Orlando!!! Mike Powell Reeds Tygervalley Tel: 021 910 7660 Fax: 021 910 7676 Cell: 083 656 9940 mikep@reeds.co.za
    Members Corner...
    JUNIOR GRAVEL TRAVEL:
    Some of us from Tygerberg MTB Juniors Club took part in the Gravel Travel out in Wellington last weekend and well done to all our Junior podium positions! Tiaan Swart 2nd Nipper Boy 20km Carla Hollander 1st Nipper Girl 20km Trent Sivertsen 3rd Sprog Boy 20km Anja Louw 2nd Sprog Girls 20k Morne Hollander  1st Sub Junior Boy 20km Manie Lubbe  2nd Sub Junior Boy 20km Sybrand Strauss 2nd Youth Men 40km Anja Louw 3rd Overall Ladies 20km Morne Hollander 2nd Overall Mens 20km See pictures of the group on Facebook! SPUR HIGH SCHOOLS LEAGUE - This coming Saturday 3rd of September at Delvera.  www.dirtopia.co.za SPUR TYGERBERG INTERSCHOOLS CHALLENGE - The Second Race in the series will be taking place on Friday 16 September at Meerendal. Entry R30. Registration 3pm, Race for 45min from 4pm. All schools in the Tygerberg Area Welcome. Certificates for the first week will be distributed this week to the respective schools. Results are on the website.
    GRAVEL TRAVEL
    Lorraine Uys from Reeds who recently joined the club came 1st in the 20km women’s category on Sunday at the Gravel Travel. Please Note : Nitida and Hillcrest will be closed on Sunday 4th September during the morning for a race As of today 1st September 2011, the permit fees for Meerendal, Hillcrest, Contermanskloof and Nitida will be R30 a day. Please tell all your non-member friends, and ensure they join The Club immediately!
    Club Rides...
    Social Rides
    Denzil Bart Hi Tygers, Michael Klopper and I are heading to Tokai on Sunday ready to ride @ 08:00 for an easy trail ride if any of you would like to ride along.
    Neville We are going to do a social 60 to 80 k social ride from durbanville over countermans and then via klipheuvel silo's, slent road , through the farms  and back to Meerendal for late breakfast. Leaving rose garden at 7h30. Sunday morn 4th September. Some climbing some flat easy. Av about 17 to 19 km/h: Please let whoever is interested know, meet families at Meerendal for late morning breakfast. Regards Neville  0832257339
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Slowcoach
    Heya SlowCoaches Well, I am feeling so revved up after the awesome weekend of Slaloming that I reckon some training (& weight loss) is well in order! Saturday - Slowcoach goes training (& huffing) SO, on Saturday, I will do a welcome SPRING ride from 11am to about 13h30; I think starting at Meerendal and ride across Green Corridor to Kliprug and maybe up Conterman's back to and including red route Meerendal. All to make the most of getting into Beach Body Shape for summer. Sunny weather & 16 degrees (*-*) Sunday will be the usual Meerendal Slowcoach ride starting at 9am doing Red/Green routes. Non-members welcome BUT remember to bring R30 permit fee PER TRAIL. (Sat = Meerendal + Contermans) (Sun = Meerendal) Definitely make sure your tyres are Slimed (check our website for our own South African product) and bring water and a energy something (boiled baby potato or energy bar for the less health conscious) Contact slowcoach@tygerbergmtb.co.za Alwyn 0836788180 for more info
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Ride
    THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE AT MEERENDAL, the ONLY official night ride allowed on our trails. Meet in the car park ready to ride at 19.00, bring lights (remember, point down slightly and use a less powerful setting on the road) and R30 if not a Club member. Contact james@tygerbergmtb.co.za 0824238735 for more info
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Juniors ride
    Mondays and Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm starting at the Jip de Jager entrance to Majik Forest. Theresa (8 – 12 year group) and Gary (13 – 18 year group) For more information, or to sign up, please contact:  Theresa 083 271 2563 or juniors@tygerbergmtb.co.za
    If you've reached a level in your mountain biking where you're riding the same old trails in the same old way? Why not let MTB Guru help you to move to the next level? With one of my mountain bike training and skills courses I can help you improve every aspect of your trail riding. Click here to find out more
    Basic Fundamentals of Gear Selection Now you know the basics of shifters and derailleurs, so let’s move on to choosing which gears to use. The most important thing here is that there is no such thing as the “right” gear. Choosing a gear depends on numerous factors, not the least of which is comfort. Really, gearing is personal preference, so you and your friends will probably ride in different gears, even if you are going the same speed on the same road. However, one thing to consider is your cadence. Cadence is another word for your pedaling speed (basically, how fast your legs spin in circles.) This is measured in RPM, or “revolutions per minute.” Cadence is important because it directly impacts your comfort level. Pedaling at a slow cadence usually means you are using too hard of a gear, and your leg muscles will tire out quickly. It can also hurt your knees. A good rule of thumb is to keep your cadence fairly high, usually in the range of 75-90 RPM. Aim for 80RPM. But aside from comfort and cadence, the middle of your gear range is a good starting point. Say you’re starting out on a flat road at an easy to moderate pace (on the “27 speed” bike.) You should be in your middle ring (2) up front, and roughly your fifth largest cog (5) in the rear. (A good moderate gear is pictured to the above.) To make small adjustments to your speed, you will want to shift the rear derailleur. If you need to go a little faster, shift to a smaller cog ( 6,7, 8 or 9.) If you want to ease up on the pace, shift to a bigger cog (1, 2, 3, or 4.) But if you come to a steep hill climb, or a long downhill, you will want to make a big jump in your gearing. So instead of shifting the rear derailleur, you’ll shift the front derailleur first. An Example of Proper Shifting Here is an example of how you might shift gears while out on a bike ride. At the start, you are currently in the middle ring and one of the middle cogs. Then… Let’s say you’re coming up to a steep hill climb. You will shift to the small chainring (1) up front. If that gear isn’t easy enough, then you will shift the rear derailleur to a big cog (1, 2, or 3.) Once you hit the top of the hill and the trail flattens, you can go ahead and shift the rear derailleur back to a slightly smaller cog, getting to number 3 or 4. Then it’s time to shift the front derailleur back to the middle ring (2.) If the trail remains flat, you could stay in that gear or shift the rear derailleur once again, going to 5, 6 or even 7. But then when you hit the downhill, you need a big change in gears, so you’ll shift the front derailleur up to the big ring (3.) That should give you a good gear. If you need a harder gear though, you can shift the rear derailleur to the smallest cogs, 8 and 9. As the trail changes, keep repeating the process. Just remember: Shifting the left shifter makes a big impact, and shifting the right shifter is to fine tune your gear selection. You will shift the right shifter (for the rear derailleur) much more often than the left shifter. What to Watch Out For If you followed along through that gradual shifting process, you might have noticed we only ran through about 17 different gear combinations, when the bike actually offers 27. Why? Well, your “27 speed” bike isn’t meant to use all the gears. Certain gear combinations are very rough and sometimes dangerous. (cross chaining pictured above) See, you need to keep your chain running in a straight line for the bike to ride smoothly. You do that by using certain combinations of gears and avoiding others. (A straight chain line is pictured above.) For example, when you are in the small chainring in front, you will want to use the biggest five cogs at the back, numbers 1-5. When you are in the middle chainring in front, you can use most of the cogs, but I would stick to numbers 1-7. When you are in the big chainring, you should stick with the smallest cogs, 4-9. This will keep your chain in a fairly straight line. If you use extreme gear combinations, such as the small ring and the smallest cog or the big ring and the biggest cog, that’s called cross chaining. This puts the chain at too much of an angle, which makes the chain wear out extra fast. (You’ll usually hear some sort of grinding noise coming from the chain if you do this.) It also makes it more likely that the chain will fall off the bike. Next Week: When to shift & Proper shifting technique

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    • Brake pad replacement
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    • brake and gear cable failure
    • Tyre choice and correct pressure
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    • Trail-side bush repairs and temporary fixes
    • Which tools and spares to carry and where to store them
    When: Wednesday 14th September 2011 @ 19:30 til 22:30 Where: Kenridge Scout Hall, van der Stel Avenue, Kenridge Click here for Google Map How much: R940 for 3 people Normally R470 per person Includes: Coffee and Rusks For more information go to: MTB GURU Trail-side Bike Repairs To book online for Wednesday evening 14th September 2011 Individualjoin here 3 for price of two join here Special offer R940 gets you 3 for the price of 2 !!! Click here to register That's a R470 saving
    Ride Calendar at a glance..
    Date Title Category Location Contact
    9/2/2011 Citrusdal Mountain Madness Fun Ride Citrusdal Steven le Roux 082 829 1033
    9/3/2011 SPUR High School MTB League High School League Del Vera Arina Botha 0832845932 arina@dirtopia.co.za
    9/3/2011 Herold Agri Fees MTB Fun Ride George 0442791062  odnfietse@mweb.co.za
    9/9/2011 The Honey Trail MTB Stage Race Stage Race George Sam Nienaber 074 580 5893  sam@rubberman.co.za
    9/9/2011 Nelsons Creek MTB Festival Fun Ride david@cycletour.co.za  082 490 0733
    9/9/2011 Trails for Males Workshop Grabouw Gosia Lipinska 084 6210683
    9/10/2011 Introduction to Mountain Biking Workshop Nitida Durbanville guru@mtbguru.co.za  0824238735
    9/10/2011 Staalwater MTB Challenge Fun Ride Caledon Arina Botha 0832845932 arina@dirtopia.co.za
    9/14/2011 Trailside repair Workshop Workshop Kenridge guru@mtbguru.co.za  0824238735
    9/23/2011 Cederberg MTB Challenge Stage Race Deon de Jongh 0836300998  deon@cederbergac.co.za
    9/23/2011 Trails for Males Workshop Grabouw Gosia Lipinska 084 6210683
    9/25/2011 Tygerberg MTB Club Dual Slalom Awesome Fun Nitida Durbanville slowcoach@tygerbergmtb.co.za
    9/25/2011 Bo Piketberg MTB Fun Ride chris@chrisnixon.co.za 084 777 7802
    9/25/2011 Penny Pinchers Herald Karoo 2 Coast Fun Ride Knysna Zandile:  082 851 3622  zandile@123.co.za
    9/30/2011 Oudtshoorn MTB Maraton Stage Race Oudtshoorn Essie Esterhuyse:  084 279 1065
    9/30/2011 Ride the Rhino Fun Ride http://www.renosterveldmtb.co.za/
    9/30/2011 Oudtshoorn 3 Day MTB Stage Race Stage Race Oudtshoorn odnfietse@mweb.co.za     084 279 1065
    10/8/2011 Mountain to Mountain MTB WC League Rawsonville http://www.slanghoek.co.za
    10/15/2011 Ladismith Cheese 7 Weekspoort MTB Challenge Fun Ride Ladismith Carel Herholdt Cell: +27 82 379 1177 carel@dryland.co.za
    10/17/2011 DCM Cape Pioneer Stage Race http://www.capepioneer.co.za/
    11/3/2011 Dryland Trastevere Fun Ride http://www.drylandtraverse.co.za
    11/5/2011 Bonnievale Bonanza WC League Bonnievale
    11/5/2011 Overland Challenge Fun Ride Montagu Mitzi Knipe: 084 549 7700 or 021 981 9535
    11/10/2011 To Hell and Back Extreme MTB Stage Race Oudtshoorn http://www.tohellandback.co.za/
    12/16/2011 Leeuwenboschfontein 3 Day Stage Race Stage Race Touwsriver Mitzi Knipe 084 549 7700 or makadasadventures@gmail.com
    Terms and Conditions of Membership to TMTB Club
    * Keep to the marked trails * Follow the arrows! For safety's sake, do not go against the flow * Greet fellow trail users- a wave and smile cost nothing but says everything * Respect the land * No smoking or littering on the trails * Approach horses with care, respect and space-they spook easily * It is your responsibility to ensure guests riding with you pay for the correct permits * Keep the gate code secret-it is a member's only privilege you have paid for! as is the use of the "Green Corridors"!! * If crossing Contermanskloof proper you must have an annual permit or pay for a day permit * No drinks or food to be consumed in Meerendal car park * You are empowered to police your trails-if you see something wrong-do something! * No helmet, no ride!
    Failure to adhere to these simple rules may land you in the TmtbC court! and your membership being revoked!!
    Help Please
    We want to do some landscaping around the Burger Hut at Meerendal. Anyone with green fingers and a flare for gardening please contact Alwyn slowcoach@tygerbergmtb.co.za 0836788180
    Notices
    There will be a studen film crew busy shooting some footage in Majik Forest at night between the 10th September and the 17th September. Please be aware of them and respect their markings for all our safety. Please no bikes are allowed to ride on the gravel path around Doordekraal Dam!!
    Feed Back
    If you have any race reports or pearls of wisdom you would like to share with us or other riders, let us know,  info@tygerbergmtb.co.za See you on a trail near here soon!
    Tygerberg MTB Club info@tygerbergmtb.co.za

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  • National Race/Ride Calendar

    Posted on September 8, 2011 by James

    SEPTEMBER 2011

    09-11 THE HONEY TRAIL
    Mossel Bay/George/Knysna // Contact SAM NIENABER on 074 580 5893

    09 NELSON'S CREEK MTB FESTIVAL
    Paarl // Contact CYCLE TOUR on 082 490 0733

    10 Du Doitskloof Trap & Stap
    The NG Kerk Goudini Rawsonville // Contact 082 978 7788

    10-11 STAALWATER MTB CHALLENGE
    The Caledon Casino Hotel & Spa, Caledon // Contact DIRTOPIA on 021 884 4752

    10 SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN BIKE CLASSIC
    Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp // Contact WYNAND DE VILLIERS on 083 269 7659

    10 SPUR SCHOOL MTB LEAGUE – Rietvlei Farm (FINAL)
    Alberton, Gauteng // Contact DEON STEYN on 082 320 8878

    10 VORI-BERG MTB SERIES
    Gauteng North // Contact CLIVE HARDY on 082 903 4211

    10 MONGOOSE SCHOOLS MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES #7
    Treverton, Mooi River // Contact ANDRE DE BEER on 082 336 7149

    11 NGUNI CLASSIC
    Blanerne Farm, Elandslaagte, Ladysmith // Contact ANGIE STUART on 082 828 3395

    11 LYNFORD CLOVER SUPER CLASSIC #7
    Lynford School, Ixopo // Contact MARK HAUFF on 079 985 5450

    11 KLOOFZICHT CORPORATE MTB CHALLENGE
    Kloofzicht Lodge, Muldersdrift // Contact ROB JACKSON on 082 550 1628

    11 PENNY PINCHERS/TIMBER CITY MTB SERIES - REDSTONE LAZY LIZZARD
    Redstone Estate, Hartbeespoort // Contact BENNIE BESTER on 082 783 0086

    17 2 RIVIERE TECHNICAL CHALLENGE
    Bothaville, Free State // Contact WILLIE STOMAN on 082 873 7296

    17 MIDRAND MEANDER RACE #2
    Base 3, Midrand // Contact ANDREW GROBLER on 082 786 2988

    17 MOEDERGEMEENTE PRETTRAP
    SANDF, Parks Road Oudtshoorn // Contact JANNIE STRUWIG on 082 935 0077

    17 SPUR SCHOOL MTB LEAGUE – Mankele MTB Park (FINAL)
    Sudwala, Mpumalanga // Contact NEIL CLARKE on 083 414 0228

    18 SUNDAY TRIBUNE JEEP HILL2HILL
    Hilton to Hillcrest // Contact ANDREW TAYLOR on 083 447 0697

    23-24 CEDERBERG MTB STAGE RACE
    Cederberg // Contact DEON DE JONGH on 0836300998

    24 WATERBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
    Vaalwater, Limpopo // Contact ELMARI SILVESTRI on 082 253 2381

    24 SPUR SCHOOL MTB LEAGUE – SA School National
    Bekker School, Magaliesburg // Contact AMARIDER on 021 884 4547

    25 SPUR SCHOOL MTB LEAGUE – SA School National
    Bekker School, Magaliesburg // Contact AMARIDER on 021 884 4547

    25 BIOGEN BABBAS MTB SERIES
    Babbas Lodge, Pretoria North // Contact ANDRE DE BEER on 082 490 5061

    25 KWAMBO LION MTB RACE
    Kwambonambi Club, Zululand // Contact MIKE BROWNE on 083 631 9582

    25 MTN 50 MILER
    Grace College, Hilton Contact ALAN MARTIN on 082 445 5048

    25 PENNYPINCHERS HERALD KAROO TO COAST
    Uniondale to Knysna // Contact ZANDILE MENESES on 082 851 3622

    25 BO-PIKETBERG MTB
    Bo Piketberg, Piketberg // Contact CHRIS NIXON on 084 777 7802

    25 MUDDY BUDDY SERIES
    Kearsney College, Hillcrest // Contact DAMIEN BRADLEY on 082 559 2080

    30-02 OUDTSHOORN MTB MARATHON
    Langenhoven Gymnasium School, Oudtshoorn // Contact ESSIE ESTERHUYSE on 084 279 1065

    30-02 RIDE THE RHINO (RENOSTERVELD)
    Langebaan to Durbanville // Contact JUSTIN BASSON on 083 448 4565

    OCTOBER 2011

    01 PENNY PINCHERS/TIMBER CITY SERIES - HAZELDEAN "BEAST OF THE EAST"
    Hazeldean, Pretoria // Contact BENNIE BESTER on 082 783 0086

    01 MISTY VALLEY MTB CHALLENGE
    Machas Dorp Misty Valley Lodge, Mpumalanga // Contact ADVENDURANCE on 083 327 2499

    01 LOURENSFORD MTB CLASSIC
    Lourensford, Somerset West // Contact DIRTOPIA on 021 884 4752

    02 LION OF AFRICA DE GRENDEL
    Plattekloof, Western Cape // Contact RIAAN BOSHOFF on 082 575 8067

    02 MICHAELHOUSE MTB SUPER CLASSIC #8
    Michaelhouse, KZN Midlands // Contact HEIDI MOCKE on 072 244 6061

    01-02 MONGOOSE DOWNHILL SERIES
    Contermanskloof, Durbanville // Contact CHRIS NIXON on 084 777 7802

    05-06 FEDGROUP BERG AND BUSH 2 DAY
    Emseni Camp Winterton // Contact STU BERRY on 083 456 8435

    08 VORI-BERG MTB SERIES
    Gauteng North // Contact CLIVE HARDY on 082 903 4211

    08 MTN #8 CRATER CRUISE
    Parys, Free State // Contact ATTIE KOEKEMOER on 011 888 1590

    08 ENGEN DYNAMIC MTB
    Nelsons Creek, Paarl/Wellington // Contact GLYN BROOMBERG on 072 170 7547

    08 MOUNTAIN TO MOUNTAIN MTB CLASSIC
    Rawsonville

    08-09 GATEWAY GAUNTLET
    Gateway, Umhlanga // Contact DAMIEN BRADLEY on 082 559 2080

    09 TIME FREIGHT EXPRESS MTB RACE
    Albert Falls Dam // Contact MAX CLUER on 082 776 0435

    09 GOK MTB CHALLENGE
    Oudtshoorn // Contact CORNE BENSE on 082 469 2652

    09 WILLIAM SIMPSON NISSAN / AQUELLÉ APPLE BLOSSOM MTB CLASSIC
    Elgin, Overberg // Contact THERESA BRIDGMAN on 082 658 0112

    09 MUDDY BUDDY SERIES
    Umhlanga College, Durban // Contact DAMIEN BRADLEY on 082 559 2080

    14-16 ISUZU 3 TOWERS STAGE RACE & CHALLENGE
    Mankele MTB Park, near Nelspruit // Contact MANKELE BIKE PARK on 078 801 0453

    Proudly hosted by the acclaimed Mankele Mountain Biking, 
situated near to Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga, 30km from 
Nelspruit and only 270km from Pretoria.

    The race takes place over a period of three days starting on the 14th of October 2011, teams of two riders per team. 

Mankele Mountain Biking is renowned for its sometimes 
technical, but always flowing, single track and big mountain 
trail riding, three days will leave you in MTB heaven!

    All stages start and finish at Mankele and climb to the three 
highest 'Towers' in the area.

    DAY 1: ISUZU 3 TOWERS - RACE (70km) // CHALLENGE (50km)
    Small Look Out Tower: A new stage 
containing big climbs, fast flowing single track, bush tunnels and disc burning descents. Truly amazing scenery.

    DAY 2: ISUZU 3 TOWERS - RACE (80km) // CHALLENGE (52km)
    Rooiwal Tower: A Stage of leg testing climbs, loads of single track, awesome bush tunnels & the famous river rafting crossing is all packed into an even more exciting Day 2.

    DAY 3: ISUZU 3 TOWERS - RACE (53km) // CHALLENGE (53km)
    Mount Carmel Tower: 50km of flat out fun - the ultimate way to finish off a weekend of mountain biking. 
Guaranteed mountain biking satisfaction.

    Interested riders can view further info about the ISUZU 3 TOWERS RACE AND CHALLENGE at www.mankele.co.za.

    15 VRYSTAAT SAFARY'S MTB
    Vrystaat Safary's, Kroonstad // Contact WILLIE STOMAN on 082 873 7296

    15 CASSEY'S AUTO FAST MARIEVALE MTB
    Moleneux Street, Sharon Park // Contact STEVE WESTOBY on 082 974 1848

    15 OVER THE EDGE & BACK
    Van Reenen Green Lantern // Contact TOURISM VAN REENEN on 079 902 0406

    15 LADISMITHCHEESE 7 WEEKSPOORT MTB CHALLENGE (WC)
    Packinenstein Fruit, Ladismith // Contact CAREL HERHOLDT on 082 379 1177

    16 CSA MTB NATIONAL SUPER SERIES XCM #2
    Western Cape // Contact NIC BURDEN on 082 806 1232

    17-22 DCM CAPE PIONEER TREK
    Calitzdorp Higth School, Calitzdorp // Contact CAREL HERHOLDT on 082 379 1177

    22 NISSAN # 4 CULLINAN
    Cullinan, Pretoria // Contact ADVENDURANCE on 083 327 2499

    22-23 TRANS DRAKENSBERG 200KM MTB MARATHON
    Free State // Contact G STEENKAMP on 082 822 1359

    23 OUTSURANCE MTB OUTRIDE
    Pelindaba, Hartbeespoort // Contact WYNAND DE VILLIERS on 083 269 7659

    23 MTN ASHISHOVE MTB MARATHON
    Midmar Dam, Howick // Contact MELISSA FELT on 031 312 8896

    28-30 FED GROUP BERG & BUSH "DESCENT"
    Sterkfontein Dam, Winterton // Contact STU BERRY on 083 456 8435

    29 Namaqua MTB Challenge 56 & 32km
    Spruitdrift Celler (On R363 between Vredendal and Klawer)
    Contact Reinier 027 213 3086 / 082 321 5200

    29 LE PELETON MTB CLASSIC
    Mossel Bay // Contact PLAAS BOTHA on 083 709 3628

    29 VOORTREKKER MONUMENT MTB CHALLENGE #4
    Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria // Contact ANDREW GROBLER on 082 786 2988

    29 DURBANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FUNRIDE
    Durbanville High School, Durbanville // Contact ODILE HEUNIS on 083 285 7285

    30 KIEVITS KROON CORPORATE MTB CHALLENGE
    Kievits Kroon Hotel & Spa, Kameeldrift // Contact ROB JACKSON on 082 550 1628

    30 BIOGEN BABBAS MTB SERIES
    Babbas Lodge, Pretoria North // Contact ANDRE DE BEER on 082 490 5061

    30 MONDI HERALD ADDO MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
    Addo Polo Club, Addo, Port Elizabeth // Contact SHANE BRADFIELD on 074 114 4811

    30 LAKE ELAND SUPER CLASSIC #9
    Lake Eland, South Coast // Contact CHANTEL ELLIOTT on 082 924 8845

    30 BUSHMANS MTB SUPER CLASSIC
    Wagendrif Dam, Estcourt // Contact HEIDI MOCKE on 072 244 6061


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  • Sani2c Adds Third Race

    Posted on September 8, 2011 by James

    Mountain Biker magazine

    Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 16:56 
    The sani2c will become the first multistage mountain bike race in South Africa to add a third leg to cater for an ever-increasing demand. Founder Glen Haw said the new component would further entrench the event’s position as the largest fully serviced event in the world. “I know of no other race that takes a three-pronged approach." The event currently consists of a race for serious competitors and an adventure component for competent social riders, who tackle the same 270-kilometre course over three days through southern KwaZulu-Natal. “The new ride, which we’re calling the sani2c trail, will have the same relaxed approach as the adventure,” said Haw. The sani2c will become the first multistage mountain bike race in South Africa to add a third leg to cater for an ever-increasing demand © Jon IvinsWith the field previously limited to 650 two-man teams per event and previous participants given preference, the organisers were permanently inundated with requests for entries. “We’ve created the trail to accommodate some of the thousands of riders who’ve been trying to get into the event for years.” Haw said entries for 2012 event, which will be presented by BoE Private Clients, had sold out within hours of opening and more than 2 000 teams were placed on the waiting list. “We’ve combined the race and adventure waiting lists and offered the first 650 teams who registered on the website places in the sani2c trail.” He said all qualifying teams would be notified of their acceptance via e-mail. Introducing a new race not only benefits would-be participants but also the rural communities along the route. “From a social development perspective, it gives us an opportunity to reach beneficiaries whom we have not been able to assist until now.” Haw explained that the sani2c operated on a community-driven business model, which saw local schools, churches and other worthy causes making a profit from the services they provided at the various race villages.  Twenty-three charitable organisations in nine different communities had received a share of the R5.2 million generated from this year’s event. “The bigger sani2c will also hold increased benefits for sponsors, with more riders exposed to their brands and additional media coverage over the extra days.” The trio of races will run from May 15 to 19 next year, with a staggered start of one day between them. Registration takes place the day prior to each start in Underberg and the races finish at Scottburgh. For more information, visit www.sani2c.co.za, join the sani2c page on Facebook or follow sani2c_scoop on Twitter.

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  • Rhino Ride

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  • Win free Rhino Ride Entries with Reeds

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  • Du Toitskloof Stap & Trap

    Posted on September 6, 2011 by James

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  • MTN National XCM #7 Hilton MTB Dirt Fest

    Posted on September 5, 2011 by James

    One of KZN’s favourite races plays host to SA’s top riders fighting it out for honours in the MTN National MTB Series Driven by NISSAN once again. Variety is the name of the game with spectacular views over the Albert-Falls Dam and the Umgeni Valley. This event is open to everyone! So grab your bike and come ride the best trails in Hilton, distance for everyone!

    All entries are open on www.ROAG.co.za for all the KZN riders to enter more convieniently. Bring your ROAG Board along if you have one we will gladly "chip" it for you for R10.
    The Hilton 50 Miler has moved from Grace College to Hilton College; and with its new two day race format (over 24th and 25th Sept.) has been re-branded as the HILTON DIRT FEST. The weekend consists of 5 mountain bike events and 2 trail runs in some of the most stunning, rugged and beautiful parts of the KZN Midlands.
    This is the fourth year that riding will take place in these forests, grasslands and game farms- yet new sections have been found and new single tracks added.
    Race descriptions:
    Racing will kick off on the Saturday with the MTN Ultra-Marathon at 8am. This100km race is part of the MTN national series and will certainly test the dozens of Elite riders who hail from all over the country looking for national honours. On the same day at 8.15 is the MTN Marathon. Being 75km long it also part of the national series, where the country’s top ladies and age-group riders, along with the fitter riders in the sport, challenge and enjoy kilometres of blissful mountain biking.
    While the top riders are traversing 16 local farms, the aQuelle Trail Runs will take place just after 8.30am. Two distances of 16km and 6 km will take place including rugged sections of Umgeni Valley and the Hilton Estate.
    On Sunday the accent changes with a focus on slightly less challenging riding and full blown enjoyment the key. Course builders Nick Floros and Alan Martin have gone out of their way to find the most pleasurable bits and pieces of riding in the area. Some old favourites exist, as well as some new fresh track for all. First off is the NISSAN Half Marathon at 8am. This comprises 43 Kms of track without any heartbreaking climbs, but a enough to make one sweat and enjoy a refreshing aQuelle afterwards. An old favourite starting at 8.30am on Sunday is the aQuelle Farm Ride. With a change of venue, this is a totally new ride with sections of single track and views forever. No doubt riders will once again be exuberant about their experiences.
    A 5km fun ride will also be marked out for the younger kids to ride through the grounds of Hilton College; and this will take place at 8.45am.
    Facilities:
    Not only is there R60,000 worth of prizes on offer, but finishers will receive medals and ice cold aQuelle. Bring your deck chairs and enjoy the shade of the plain trees in the Hilton College grounds as family and friends finish their respective rides.
    The Spectacular Hilton College serves as the Start/ Finish venue, offering huge trees with open grass for spectators to relax under while waiting for their winners to race through the finish. For riders there are hot and cold showers at the Sports Centre and ice cold aQuelle water and medals for finishers. Bring the whole family for a festive weekend in the summer sun!

    Programme:

    Date: 24 / 25 September 2011
    Venue: Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal S 29 32 17.71  |  E 30 17 51.50
    Start TIme Sat: 100km – from 08:00am | 75km – from 08:15am
    Start TIme Sun: 40km – from 08:00am | 20km – from 08:30am
    Terrain: Plantations | Escarpment | Sugar Cane Farms | Game Farms
    Elevation: 341m  |  Ascent: 2600m (ultra) | 1650m (75km)
    Features: Single tracks | Dams | Forests | Rifts | Stunning Views
    Registration: Fri 23/09 - Hilton College - 14h00-21h00
      Sat 24/09 - Hilton College - 06h30-16h00
      Sun 25/09 - Hilton College - 06h30 - 08h30
    Online Entries: Close midnight 18 September 2011 - ENTER HERE - (ROAG & SAS) Late entries will be accepted
    Early Bird Fees: Midnight 29 August 2011 - 100km - R200 | 75km – R170 | 40km – R140 | 20km – R70
    Accommodation

    2011 MTN NATIONAL XCM SERIES  (Click below)

    ADVENDURANCE 2011 CALENDAR

    MTN NATIONAL XCM MTB SERIES & NISSAN NATIONAL 1/2 MARATHON MTB SERIES
     
    Sat 15 Jan 2011 MTN & NISSAN Attakwas XCM #1 Chandelier Game Farm, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
    Sat 29 Jan 2011 MTN Barberton XCM # 2 Barberton High School, Barberton, Mpumalanga
    Sun 30 Jan 2011 NISSAN Barberton 1/2 XCM #2 Barberton High School, Barberton, Mpumalanga
    Sat 19 Feb 2011 MTN Clarens XCM # 3 Town Square, Clarens, Free State
    Sun 20 Feb 2011 NISSAN Clarens 1/2 XCM #3 Town Square, Clarens, Free State
    Sat 26 Feb 2011 MTN Sabie XCM # 4 York Timbers, Sabie, Mpumalanga
    Sun 27 Feb 2011 NISSAN Sabie 1/2 XCM #4 York Timbers, Sabie, Mpumalanga
    Sat 14 May 2011 MTN Tulbagh XCM # 5 Saronsberg Wine Estate, Tulbagh, Western Cape
    Sun 15 May 2011 NISSAN Tulbagh 1/2 XCM #5 Saronsberg Wine Estate, Tulbagh, Western Cape
    Sat 27 Aug 2011 MTN Graveltravel XCM # 6 Diemersfontein Wine estate, Diemersfontein, Western Cape
    Sun 28 Aug 2011 NISSAN Graveltravel 1/2 XCM #6 Diemersfontein Wine estate, Diemersfontein, Western Cape
    Sat 24 Sep 2011 MTN 50 Miler XCM # 7 Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal
    Sun 25 Sep 2011 NISSAN 50 Miler #7 Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal
    Sat 08 Oct 2011 MTN Crater Cruise # 8 Ride Arena, Parys, Free State
    Sun 09 Oct 2011 NISSAN Crater Cruise #8 Ride Arena, Parys, Free State
         
    NISSAN TRAILSEEKER 2011 SERIES
     
    Sat 25 Jun 2011 NISSAN #1 - Hazeldean Hazeldean, Pta East, Gauteng
    Sat 23 Jul 2011 NISSAN #2 - Teak Place Teak Place, Cradle of Human Kind, Roodepoort, Gauteng
    Sat 03 Sep 2011 NISSAN  #3 - Down & Dirty Cornwall College, Irene, Gauteng
    Sat 22 Oct 2011 NISSAN  #4 - Oak Ave Oak Ave, Cullinan, Gauteng
    Sat 05 Nov 2011 NISSAN  #5 - Van Gaalen Van Gaalen, Skeerpoort, North West
         
    OTHER EVENTS    
         
    16 July 2011 Legend Gorge MTB Challenge Legend Golf & Safari Resort, Entabeni Conserve, Limpopo
    18 Sep 2011 MTN Zoo Lake Criterium Zoo Lake Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng
    01 Oct 2011 Misty Valley MTB Challenge Misty Valley Lodge, Mpumalanga
       

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