D U R A C Y C L E S

JuSt FoR LaUghS!

2012-02-10T11:51:00.000+02:00

joBerg2c & Berg2c

2012-02-09T07:13:00.000+02:00

Out Ride - Paddock 25th February 2012

2012-02-07T09:41:00.001+02:00

Hi Bundu's

Just a friendly reminder and a prompt that your membership subscriptions and licensing are now due for the coming year. (See attached membership form)

If you are an existing member, and your circumstances have not changed in any way … get this… There is NO NEED TO FILL IN A MEMBERSHIP FORM – you can pay by EFT please use your initials and surname as a reference, or pop in and see Heather at Dura-Cycles ( 0393157359)

If you are new member you can print the attached membership forms or call in at Dura-Cycles. Membership fees are R200.00 per family membership and R100.00 for an individual membership.

It is also time for us to order shirts – If you are requiring shirts please let us know your size and if you prefer to ride sleeveless or sleeved shirts. Also quantities should you want to order more than one shirt.

Heather will be able to advise you with and assist with Licensing.

Bundu Bashers will be hosting their AGM on Friday 24^th ^rFebruary starting 18h00 sharp, Venue Riverbend Crocodile Farm Southbroom. Come boys and Girls this is your club and it needs to be fully supported by all paid up members. There will be a Braai after the meeting so please RSVP Heather at 0393157359 or e mail info@bundubasher.co.za so that we can cater. Should you wish to invite a friend please note that a cost of R 50.00 will be required to cover the meal. Please note that all drinks will be at your own cost.

We are a busy club and would really appreciate your support in nominating members for the various positions on the Bundu Bashers committee – Please make sure that whoever you nominate is aware that they are being nominated and that they are willing to get involved in running our incredible club.

On Saturday the 25th February we will be having an outride rather than a ride from Dura Cycles. Please meet at the Paddock Farmers Club to start riding at 7am. There will be a 20km ride and a 40km ride. The club will be selling wors rolls and something to drink after the ride.

For more info contact Dura Cycles on 039 315 7359.

Please note that Dura Cycles will be closed on Saturday the 25th February for stock take.

Bundu Bashers Mtb Club

info@bundubasher.co.za
www.bundubasher.co.za

THE ORIGINAL BUCK NORRIS BIKE

2012-02-02T11:22:00.003+02:00

SCOTT SCALE 10 CARBON MEDIUM FRAME
Rotor Crank, XO Gear Set, ZTR Olympic Wheel Set

The original Buck Norris bike as viewed by over 13 000 000 viewers on television and YouTube http://youtu.be/S2oymHHyV1M

R10 000.00

Contact Dura Cycles 039 315 7359

Ingeli Dhaga (Swim/Triathlon)

2012-02-02T09:39:00.000+02:00

WESTBURY PREP SCHOOL

+ 711, HARDING, 4680 ': (039) 433 2422 7: (039) 433 2404

Email: westbury@venturenet.co.za

INGELI DHAGA (Swim / Triathlon)

Date: Sunday, 11^th March 2012

Venue: Harding Farmers Dam

Start Time: 09h00 am

Contact: Westbury School – 039 4332 422

Email: westbury@venturenet.co.za

Bundu Basher News

2012-01-27T15:02:00.001+02:00

Bundu Bashers do it for eight hours Brandon Venter, Haley Smith, Evan Van Der Spuy and Darryn Purtell braved the 8 hour Enduro at Cascades in Pietermaritzburg , The teams put in a great performance giving Bundu Bashers a first in the mixed and mens teams. Well done teams.

This week saw the first of the Natal Champs on the road riding scene, again Bundu Basher Cale Lindecker gave the club something to boast about by finishing 3rd in the Time Trial event and 4th in the road race, Congrats Cale keep on going, This week had another fantastic turn out at Dura:Cycles, guys Bundu Bashers are getting seriously back into riding ,,,, I am sure that somewhere there is a champion about to happen, It is great to see the really young guns joining in the action with Mvuyiso having his first ride our youngest rider is 7 years old and the the oldest rider 80, not too many clubs can boast that.

Just a reminder that the Bundu Bashers AGM will be held on Friday 24th February. E-mails have been sent out or contact Heather at Dura-Cycles for more info.

The only Mountain Bike Race coming up this weekend is the Subaru Classis at Cedara.

Until next time remember to keep your chain clean, lubed and straight to avoid unnecessary wear.

If the club were to forward every email it receives it would inundate its members constantly. The club will still send out relevant Bundu Bashers news via email. However should you wish to keep up-to-date with all cycling news received by the club please visit the Bundu Bashers Blog Spot http://www.bundubasher.co.za/2283.html for regular updates. The Bundu Bashers Blog Spot offers a RSS Newsfeed application where you can subscribe to updates should you wish to.

Tomorrow normal club ride 6.30am four groups - all welcome.
Epic training ride leaving Tiagos Port Edward 4.45/5am with Roelof Meyer.
Argus training ride leaving 4.45am sharp from South Coast Mall 80km farm land and road through 2 gorges.

See you in the dirt smiling

Mark

Bundu Bashers Membership

2012-01-23T07:26:00.002+02:00

Hello all our Fellow Bundu Bashers

Just a friendly reminder and a prompt that your membership subscriptions and licensing are now due for the coming year… man does it come around quickly.

If you are new member you can down load membership forms from our website www.bundubasher.co.za or call in at Dura-Cycles. Membership fees are R200.00 per family membership and R100.00 for an individual membership.

Heather will be able to advise you with and assist with Licensing.

Until we meet remember to keep the wheels upright

Bundu Bashers Committee

2012-01-18T11:57:00.003+02:00

Wow

Eish…. who caught a wakeup call this past Saturday , man did a lot of cyclist start fulfilling their new year’s resolutions. Over sixty riders turned out for the Bundu Bashers Club ride at Dura-Cycles impressive boys and girls very impressive.

There is a lot of activity happening at the moment with distance rides on offer for those doing the Cape Epic and Sani 2 C . Morning rides almost daily from Shelly Beach ( MTB Bikes). Every Monday and Friday road rides from Shelly Beach and every second Saturday a road ride from Dura-Cycles

For more info on these rides and other happenings on the cycling scene please contact Mark, Heather or Siya on 0393157359 or e mail info@duracycles.co.za. If you would like us to e mail you the MTB and Road Cycling calendars please send us your e mail address and we will make sure that you are up to date with the races occurring throughout KZN

On the mend wishes ( and training wheel vouchers ) are expressed to Old Dog Kurt Kuhn and Crunch Time Niels Klusener. Hope to see you upright on two wheels soon guys.

This Sunday will see the first of the MTB events. The KZNMTB 8 hour endurance relay at Cascades PMB contact KZMMTB 0828966864 or info@kznmtb.co.za

Saturday 21^st & Sunday 22^nd January will see the start of the KZN Road and Time Trial Championships Contact Michelle Matthews 084-4075566 or e mail bowmat@telkomsa.net

Keep checking out the Bundu Bashers web site www.bundubasher.co.za and Dura-Cycles web site www.duracycles.co.za to keep up to date with the cycling scene. Also please remember to send in photographs… After all laughter is the best medicine

Bundu Bashers membership forms are available at Dura-cycles – Please contact Heather for more info

Tip of the week … When riding on the road keep your distance safe from the cyclist in front of you , observe traffic signs and signals and ride single file – Remember Safety First.

Normal Dura-Cycles out ride this Saturday at 6.30 am most abilities catered for from novice to the “ Racing Snakes “ – come and join in the fun.

See you in the dirt …SMILING

Mark

Just for Laughs - Biker Beans! Happy 2012

2012-01-11T15:56:00.001+02:00

Christmas is coming...Shopping Hours

2011-12-25T08:05:00.002+02:00

Shopping Hours Over the festive season:

Normal Shopping Hours:
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5pm
Saturday 6.30am - 4pm

Late Night Shopping:
Saturday 17th December 6.30am - 5pm
Monday 19th December 6.30am - 6.30pm
Friday 23rd December 6.30am - 6.30pm

Saturday 24th December 6.30am -5pm

KEEP CALM AND CYCLE ON

2011-12-15T10:02:00.000+02:00

Vol 1, Issue 3, 09 Dec 2011

2011-12-12T07:45:00.000+02:00

SOUTH COAST FEVER X

2011-11-30T16:39:00.001+02:00

School Series Cancelled

2011-11-25T12:25:00.001+02:00

Due to heavy rains, a very muddy track and more rain predicted for tomorrow the School Series MTB has been cancelled.

Vol 1, Issue 2, 23 Nov 2011

2011-11-23T13:22:00.000+02:00

SCHOOL SERIES MTB - 18 NOVEMBER 2011

2011-11-17T16:10:00.001+02:00

Hi All,

It’s time again for some awesome mountain bike racing! Our next School Series event will be on Friday 18^th November 2011. It will be at the MTB track on Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground. Registration is to start at 13h45, with the first race kicking off at 14h30.

All school children are welcome – from primary to high school. R30 per rider. There are some really cool prizes up for grabs for the podium finishers in each of the age categories.

Our October School Series event was a great success, with just over 70 riders competing on the day.

Come and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of exciting mountain biking.

Virginia Trails Xmas Fun Ride

2011-11-16T13:38:00.001+02:00

Hi All,

Just a short note to say that we appreciate your support at Virginia Trails.

The MTB venue and trails are open 24/7. All you need do is make a booking at bookings@virginiafarm.co.za . We now have a parking area, ablutions, showers, a bike wash and a place for you to relax after your ride! We have some 65kms of awesome trials with a number of options suitable for the professional right through to the beginner.

This month we will be opening a further two new trails, the Forest Loop and the Strelitzia Plunge (2 more technical and testing routes).

We want to keep the farm feel and make your visit as exciting and relaxing as possible. The first night riders have tested the trails with our reflective markers and said it was fantastic. Why don't you get-together a group of friends for a late afternoon ride, a braai, followed by a night ride? This is also a perfect venue for a Corporate MTB Day or to stage your own Race or Event.

Summer is upon us with the heat and rain being a factor to consider. By booking we will be able to inform you if conditions are not good for riding on the day.

Consider riding much earlier now or later after 3.00pm to escape the heat.

Virginia Trails will continue to operate the honesty box system. A day permit still remains at R20 a bike. Shortly we will have to increase the price to cover our costs with the additional facilities we now have available for you.

Please pencil in the "Virginia Trails Xmas Fun Ride" on the Sunday 4th December 2011. We had fantastic support at last years event with 420 MTBikers participating.

(See poster Attached - Race info on website and ROAG)

We look forward to seeing you at Virginia Trails soon.

Regards

Pete

Check out our website: www.virginiafarm.co.za

Vol 1, Issue 1, 10 Nov 2011

2011-11-10T10:44:00.002+02:00

Should you be mountain biking right now?

2011-11-09T13:53:00.000+02:00

JuSt FoR LaUghS!

2011-11-02T15:24:00.000+02:00

Bashers news

2011-11-02T15:23:00.000+02:00

The annual Lake Eland Classic took place on Sunday 30^th October. It was very well supported by our local riders aswell as riders from Durban and Maritzburg.

The event catered for the entire family with a variety of races ranging from the 45km classic to the 5km fun ride. Riders were treated to some awesome single track riding and spectacular views. The weather also played its part by providing cool and dry conditions for all the riders.

It was so great to see families riding together and fathers riding with children on their first mountain bike race.

Well done to all the local mountain bikers and bundu bashers who competed in this year’s event. A few of our talented young riders produced some excellent results, considering the large and competitive field that rode on the day. Congratulations to local rider Justin Porteous for finishing 2^nd overall in the 45km classic.

A special well done to the Lake Eland event committee and Lake Eland Game Reserve for putting together a fantastic weekend event. We look forward to next year.

A large group of local mountain bikers competed in the berg and bush on this same weekend. The berg and bush was a 3 day stage event from 28^th to 30^th October. Well done to all the bundu bashers who competed and conquered this year’s berg and bush, showing tremendous strength and endurance.

And congratulations to Darren Purtell and Hayley Smith for finishing 4^th in the mixed men and women category! This is an excellent result for these two young riders as they were up against some stiff competition. Well done and we’re proud of you!

Just a reminder of the Saturday morning rides from Dura Cycles, leaving at 06h30. All riders are welcome and all fitness levels are catered for between the fast, medium and social group. And join us for a friendly cup of coffee afterwards. Hope to see you all there.

Keep fit and ride hard! See you in the dirt…..smiling!

LAKE ELAND SUPER CLASSIC 2011 OCTOBER 28th - 30th

2011-10-30T16:31:00.001+02:00

LOVE YOUR BIKE SHOP? VOTE.RATE & WIN!

2011-10-28T08:09:00.000+02:00

http://www.bicycling.co.za/vote-for-your-top-bike-shop

News

2011-10-26T07:20:00.000+02:00

Last Friday 21^st October was round 4 of the School Series MTB held at the Douglas Mitchell MTB track. The event was very well attended with just over 55 children from different schools on the South Coast, and a variety of age groups ranging from 5 to 16. Every child thoroughly enjoyed racing around the exciting 4km track, and after the event no one went away empty handed. A special well done to those talented young riders who finished first in their respective age groups.

Our next School Series event will take place on 18^th November, at Douglas Mitchell from 14h00. This will be our last School Series event for the year.

Good luck to all those who will be competing in the MTB events at the Lake Eland Classic this weekend. Ride hard and have fun!

We would also like to wish some of our local riders all the best for the ‘Berg and Bush’ this weekend. There are quite a few locals who will be riding in this stage event.

A reminder that there will be no rides from Dura Cycles this Saturday morning, this is due to the Lake Eland weekend.

On sunday evening Darryn Purtell found a long legged jack russel running through the middle of Margate if anyone knows who the owner is or if they have seen it before please contact Darryn (082 454 8182)

School Series Mtb - 21 October 2011

2011-10-21T11:30:00.001+02:00

Hi All

It’s time again for some awesome mountain bike racing! Our next School Series event will be on Friday 21^st October 2011. It will be at the MTB track on Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground. Registration is to start at 14h00, with the first race kicking off at 14h20.

All school children are welcome – from primary to high school. R30 per rider. There are some really cool prizes up for grabs for the podium finishers in each of the age categories.

Our September School Series event was a great success, with just over 60 riders competing on the day. Come and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of exciting mountain biking.

See you all there Friday!

Bundu Bashers Invited to ride at Lake Eland

2011-10-19T08:57:00.000+02:00

Hi All,

Bundu Bashers members are invited to ride up at Lake  Eland Game Reserve this Saturday 22nd October 2011. Meet at Lake Eland car  park.  Ride starts 7.30am

Please wear your Bundu Bashers kit if you are  riding.

See you there!

Compli Med Gateway Gauntlet

2011-10-17T11:05:00.002+02:00

Ride and Run where you will never be able to go again!

Enter this exclusive event and get the thrill of your Life. With a technical route rating of only 5/10,

this event is open and ride-able to anyone from Weekend Warriors & Professional Mountain Bikers.

Come Join us on Saturday the 22^nd of October for one of the most unique events in Africa.

PLUS get you face on TV – Full TV coverage from the event on Supersport.

R20 000 in prize money + THULE prizes + a GO PRO HD Action Camera to be won

Enter one these energy sapping events:

# URBAN Assault RUN or WALK – 8am (7km race)

# Mall Crawlers – 9am – (14km race)

# The Gauntlet – 10:30am (28km race)

# Kids Dice – 12pm (2km race)

REGISTRATION @ Melville Cycles from 7am until 10:30am

The First 200 Entries get a Limited Edition Race T-Shirt and a loaded Goodie bag.

Entries close on the 18^th of October.

Enter early and WIN a THULE Backpack worth R1600.00

If you are in the first 100 pre-entries, you stand a chance of winning this awesome prize

www.thegauntlet.co.za

Evan taken out by a hartebees

2011-10-11T05:32:00.000+02:00

Mountain Biker, Evan van der Spuy of Team Jeep South Africa got taken out by a RED HARTEBEES at amountain bike race at Albert Falls Dam. Check out this crazy footage which was taken by team mate Travis Walker on his GoPro Camera - The BUCK sure does STOP HERE with Evan van der Spuy aka #BUCKNORRI

News

2011-10-11T04:34:00.001+02:00

On Sunday, a group of local road riders arrived home after completing the mammoth journey from Johannesburg to Margate. The ProDeo Cycle Tour is 780km of riding over 5 days. This annual tour is done to fundraise for cancer and the ProDeo Care Group. Well done to those riders who not only conquered this physical challenge, but who gave up their time and effort to selflessly raise funds for a good cause! The Local riders who completed this year’s tour were: Bennie Kruger, Fred Van Zyl, Colin McKay, CJ Dressing, Robbie Cummings, Gerard Brierly, Grant Langley, and the rose amongst the thorns, Dura Cycles’ Heather Malan. Well done again to all of these brave riders.

Now onto some mountain biking news from the dirt. This weekend was full of mishaps, with a few of our local MTB riders involved in serious crashes. ‘Extreme downhill rider’ Grant Richardson, confirmed the laws of gravity as he lost control of his bike on a fast downhill and flew through the air at high speed. He made use of the tuck-and-roll technique, and is extremely lucky to only have a minor shoulder injury. Another crash happened this weekend at the multisport series event and involved one of the South Coast’s top riders, Evan van der Spuy. Evan was having a great ride, and while racing through the single track, a huge male Red Hartebees launched itself at Evan throwing him off his bike. Fortunately he only suffered a concussion and the x rays revealed no major damage. The whole crash was recorded from a rider behind Evan – this unbelievable footage is not something you see every day. We all wish both Grant and Evan a speedy recovery, and hope to see them back on their bikes soon. To watch Evan's run in with the Hartbees follow the link http://youtu.be/S2oymHHyV1M

Summer is now upon us, so we can look forward to some sunny mornings on the bike. The last couple of weeks there has been great turnouts at our local outrides. A reminder that we ride from Dura Cycles every Saturday morning at 6:30. All are welcome and all levels of fitness are catered for. There is a fast, medium and social group. Don’t miss out on some exciting MTB riding and some good laughs with likeminded mountain bikers. Join us for a cup of coffee afterwards. Don’t miss out and we’ll see you there.

Pro Deo - Day 3

2011-10-08T06:48:00.001+02:00

We have just booked into the most stunning guest house in Nottingham Road, but before we got here some very hard work on the bicycle needed to be done. The first stop, after leaving ATKV Drakensville, this morning was in Winterton for coffee. Shortly after Escourt the climbing started with hills like Warthog and Griffin really hurting the tired legs. At the top of Griffin’s hill we tested our mountain biking skills on some tricky dirt road (as they were working on the road), resulting in one flat tyre and two destroyed tyre’s. After the repairs we enjoyed a lovely long downhill into Mooiriver for lunch.
After a long climb out of Mooirivier we completed the day with a fast undulating section to Nottingham Road. Tomorrow we will see the sea for the first time on the section from Nottingham Road to Toti.

Regards
Heather

Pro Deo Day - Two

2011-10-07T07:25:00.002+02:00

After a really nice evening in Reitz last night we left in very cold weather (like ice on the cars) this morning for the ATKV Drakensville Resort. We rode via Bethlehem to Clarens, where we stopped for lunch and then on through Golden Gate. Golden Gate has really got some awesome views and well, the hills of course. It got really warm along the way but the wind play in our favour today.

Unfortunately, I have pick up a rather bad cold which makes the ride challenging to say the least but the guys have been really great at helping and looking after me. Now for some dinner and rest before we tackle what I have been told is the hardest day of the tour.

Regards

Heather

Any donations greatly appreciated http://www.doit4charity.org.za/fundraising/Heather.Malan

Pro Deo Day - One

2011-10-05T16:37:00.003+02:00

Well who said the Free State is flat? I guess a lot of it is flat which meant many hours of fast riding with a strong headwind and some very long, gradual climbs towards the end. The one thing about the Free State is that you can see where you are going to be riding for kilometer ahead. Not always sure this is a good thing. The boys are very strong which put the pressure on but hey day 1 is done. Fast Freddie, true to form had the first puncture, closely followed by two more but not Freddie this time. Other than that all the bikes behaved themselves really well. The first stop of the day was in Heilbron (some 70km into the ride) and then a 2^nd stop just outside Petrus Steyn. Now for some relaxation and a braai at a very nice guest house in Reitz before we tackle day 2.

Heather

Any donations greatly appreciated http://www.doit4charity.org.za/fundraising/Heather.Malan

News

2011-10-04T14:06:00.002+02:00

On Sunday 2nd October a few of our local bundu bashers took part in the Michael House MTB Super Classic, and produced some excellent results! Dominic De Bruin flew through the 20km course to claim 3rd place in the Sprogs age category, and 7th place overall.

In the 50km race, our very own Brandon Venter crossed the line in 9th place overall, but took the victory in the Youth age category. These are both outstanding results, considering the stiff competition that these two boys were up against. Well done and we’re proud of you! Well done to the other Bundu Bashers who competed in this MTB event, and a special well done to young Nicholas De Bruin for finishing his first 20km race! Congratulations to Natashka who came 1st overall!

Brian and his son Cale Lindecke took part in a road cycling event on Sunday 2nd – the Engen Dynamic Road Race at Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. Cale did extremely well and won the U/12 category in the 20km race, while Brian showed his talent in completing the 100km race.

Just a reminder about the weekly rides.

Every Saturday morning from Dura Cycles at 06h30. Fast, medium and social group, all riders welcome. Join us for a friendly cup of coffee afterwards.

Go Bokke!

2011-09-30T08:28:00.000+02:00

2011-09-21T11:31:00.002+02:00

The New Preview of the DVD - Updated on 20 September 2011

Now Including the Monzi Hippo Race Footage

Go Check it out on one of the sites below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkvr2S10N8I

www.big5mtb.co.za

www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002231526412

For More information on this DVD contact Dean at dean@nashuazulu.co.za

SCHOOL & KNIGHT SERIES

2011-09-19T08:18:00.000+02:00

This Friday 23^rd September 2011. This day is going to be jam packed with some awesome mountain biking for everyone!

Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the ever-popular School Series and the exciting Knight Series – both on 23^rd September. The venue is at Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds.

The School Series will begin with registration at 14h00, and racing will commence at 14h30. R30 per rider. All school children welcome (Junior Primary to High School). Really cool prizes!

As the sun starts to set we will begin with the Knight Series. Registration starts at 17h00, and racing at 18h00. For the racing category – it’s R85 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). For the social category – it’s R55 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). This will be the fifth and final event of the Dura Cycles Knight Series. There are prizes for riders who have competed and excelled in each of the events.

Those mountain bikers who have not yet experienced night riding, it’s a whole lot of fun and definitely worth a try.

We hope to see you all there for a fun-filled afternoon of mountain biking.

Msunduzi Road Challenge

2011-09-15T14:08:00.001+02:00

Good luck to those taking part in Hill-to-Hill & Ingeli Descnet

2011-09-14T14:12:00.000+02:00

Howzit Mud Mates

Just a quick note to say good luck to all participating in the Hill-to-Hill and the Ingeli Descent. Have a blast and remember to keep the bike on two wheels.

For us rock hoppers staying behind there will be the usual Bundu Bashers Club outride from Dura Cycles at 6.30am. All groups catered for. Remember the coffee is always good.

Remember we have a full weekend next weekend starting with the Schools Series and Knight Series on Friday the 23^rd Septemeber 2011. Then the all important Farewell Ride and snacks to Jono Downham on Saturday 24^th September 2011

See you in the dirt…smiling!

Regards

Mark

10 days away from epic mtb afternoon/evening

2011-09-13T14:58:00.002+02:00

Hi All

We are only 10 days away from an awesome afternoon/evening of epic mountain biking! It’s going to be great fun for the whole family!

Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the popular School Series race, as well as an exciting Night Series event, both on the 23^rd September. The venue is Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Registration for the school series race is to start at 14h00, and the night series race at 17h00. All school children are welcome to participate in the schools event (primary to high school). R30 per rider. There are some really cool prizes up for grabs! So far we have seen some amazing young talent, and we hope to see more enthusiastic young mountain bikers riding at this event.

The night event is welcome to all ages. There will be two different categories – night race and social night ride. The race costs R85 (includes R25 meal voucher). The social ride costs R55 (includes R25 meal voucher).

The social night riders are under no pressure and can merely enjoy the experience of riding at night. This will be the last night race of the series, so the series leaders will be fighting it out for podium positions. There will also be a prize giving for the night series on 23^rd September.

Bring along your bike and join us for some mountain biking, or bring along your blanket or chair to support the riders and enjoy the festivities.

For more info and pre-entries visit www.duracycles.co.za or www.duraventures.co.za.

Hope to see you all there!

School & Knight Series to be held 23 September 2011

2011-08-30T10:00:00.001+02:00

Hi All

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend?

Well done to those riders who conquered the Night Series MTB Race on Friday. It was great to see the enthusiasm amongst the riders, despite the miserable weather conditions. I have attached the results from Friday evenings event.

This is a reminder to please diarise Friday 23^rd September 2011. This day is going to be jam packed with some awesome mountain biking for everyone!

Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the ever-popular School Series and the exciting Knight Series – both on 23^rd September. The venue is at Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds.

The School Series will begin with registration at 14h00, and racing will commence at 14h30. R30 per rider. All school children welcome (Junior Primary to High School). Really cool prizes!

Those mountain bikers who have not yet experienced night riding, it’s a whole lot of fun and definitely worth a try.

We hope to see you all there for a fun-filled afternoon of mountain biking.

We will send out another reminder closer to the time.

Regards

The Dura-Ventures Team

Dura Cycles own Heather Malan to cycle from Jhb - Mgt for charity

2011-08-26T14:30:00.000+02:00

This year 5-9th October 2011 our very own Heather Malan will be joining Cycling friends to complete the 860 km trip from Johannesburg to Margate in KZN to raise money for the Pro Deo Care Group.

To survive the Pro Deo Care Group derives its funds from projects like the Cycling Tour and donations made by people attending the clinics, but the costs of goods and apparatus required is escalating yearly. Money raised has to be well managed and purchasing of wheelchairs, pulpit walkers, commodes, bath chairs, foot spa's, hearing aids, oxygen cylinders, special toilet seats, special mattresses and blood pressure apparatus is done with care so that funds are not used unnecessarily. Being elderly can, as we have said, be lonely and these people can feel that they have been forgotten.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by clicking on this link Doit4charity

SCHOOL SERIES MTB 19 AUGUST 2011 RESULTS & PHOTOGRAPHS

2011-08-23T14:33:00.003+02:00

Results of the School Series Round 3 that was held at Douglas Mitchell Friday 19th August can be viewed at www.duracycles.co.za then click on the relevant links. Lots of pictures have been posted, with still lots more to be uploaded from the event. So catch the kids in action – pictures can also be viewed on the website.

2011-08-19T10:58:00.002+02:00

SCHOOL SERIES MTB 19 AUGUST 2011

2011-08-15T10:24:00.001+02:00

Hi All

This coming Friday afternoon (19th August) is our next school series event. It will take place at the Douglas Mitchell sports grounds with registration starting at 14h00. All school children are welcome, from primary school to high school. The cost is R30 per rider. Bring your children along for a fun afternoon of racing on the exciting 4km MTB course!

See you all there.

The Dura-Ventures Team

Knight Series Race 4

2011-08-15T08:45:00.003+02:00

Hi All

Just a reminder about race no. 4 of the knight series which is on Friday 26th August 2011. Keep in mind that points will be added from each of the races in the series. At the end of the series prizes will be given to those riders who competed in each race and won their respective age categories. More information on this upcoming race visit www.duracycles.co.za

For this month’s knight series event we will be offering something different. Those of you who are not keen to speed around the track, but would still like to experience night MTB riding, there will be a social night ride. This ride is R55 pp and also includes a R25 meal voucher. Riders can enjoy the track with family and friends, with no pressure of having to race a certain amount of laps.

See you soon.

Regards

The Dura-Ventures Team

MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE - PADDOCK 6 AUGUST 2011

2011-08-02T09:30:00.000+02:00

Hi All

This weekend there is another exciting event for those young enthusiastic mountain bikers! Dura-Ventures together with Dura Cycles will be hosting another school series race this Saturday morning (6th August).

The event will take place at the Paddock polocrosse club, where the SA champs polocrosse tournament is to be held. It is going to be a festive weekend with great entertainment for the whole family.

The school series MTB challenge is open to all ages from junior school through to high school. Registration on Saturday is at 08h00, and races start at 09h00. The race entry fee is R30 per child. Pre entries can be done on our Dura-Ventures website. There will also be a more social family outride on Saturday morning, at a cost of R30.

For the schools MTB challenge there is R5000.00 overall prize money up for grabs! 1st, 2nd and 3rd position boys and girls from each age category will receive a cash prize.

Dura Cycles will have a support stand on Saturday morning if any bicycle spares and equipment is required.

Come and enjoy an awesome morning of mountain biking out in the paddock region!
Remember – No helmet, No ride.
See you all there.

The Dura-Ventures Team

The Witness South Coast Cycle Challenge

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The Witness South Coast Cycle Challenge

2011-07-28T15:26:00.003+02:00

www.southcoastcyclechallenge.co.za

SCHOOL SERIES MTB 22 JULY 2011

2011-07-18T07:47:00.000+02:00

Dont miss the next Knight Series MTB 8 July 2011

2011-06-30T14:10:00.000+02:00

Follow this ultimate three day mountain biking adventure! PONDO PEDAL JUNE 2011

2011-06-15T12:47:00.004+02:00

We will keep you updated with photographs...watch this space.

Three days through the rugged, unspoilt Wild Coast. Departing from the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and finishing at Port St Johns, overnight stays at Luphatana, Manteku and Port St Johns. With breath taking scenery, diverse landscapes and nature at its best. Remote beaches, sand dunes, estuaries, coastal forests, grasslands and waterfalls cascading off steep cliffs. See the cyclists journey into Pondoland! Experience the only place in the world where Nguni cattle mellow on the beach. Follow an unforgettable mountain biking adventure through one of South Africa’s pristine natural environments.

Fun filled weekend full of mud

2011-06-14T11:49:00.000+02:00

With a Fun filled weekend full of Mud, chain suck, punctures and anything else that can happen to a MTBike we can reflect on lots of fun had in our great sport.

Saturday saw a very successful turnout to the Momentum Short course race at Douglas Mitchell, Bundu Bashers riders didn't disappoint.With Evan Van Der Spuy taking 2nd Junior, Gary Neethling put in a big effort to take home 2nd in the Vet men's. Natashka Mowat Set some good times considering the really wet conditions to take the win in the Vet Ladies.

One of SA's biggest marathon events took place last weekend and saw a big turn out.Candice Neethling took the honors in this grueling Big Induna event.Nice going Candy.

Sunday Saw a big feild at the Sardine Super classic hosted by our Bundu Bashers. With a feild of SA'top riders it was sure to be a great days racing in the muddy conditions. Our local hero Burry Stander took the honors followed by Jame Reid in 2nd.Nick Porteous had a great race to finish 7th over all and 2nd in the Sub Vets. Evan Van Der Spuy who raced the day before put it all out there to finish 12th over all and 3rd in the junior category. Darryn Purtell snuck in to the top ten finishes. Brandon Venter Finished 2nd Youth with Daniel Otto in 2nd Vet mens. In the 25 km intermediate Young Dominic De Bruin had an outstanding race to finish 5th over all and 2nd in the sprogs. Cale Lindecke finished 8th overall and took the honors in the nippers category. Megan Smith had a stunning ride to finish in 3rd place in the young ladies category. Its great to see Hayley Smith back on her wheels after having a rough season so far. We hope to see her having a full recovery and back in the winning shoes that she fits in so well.

Moving to whats ahead. This Saturday is the Winter Solstice in Scottbough and if you not keen on the trip then there will be the usual Dura Cycles ride at 6:30am with 3 groups heading out.

God Bless

Jono Downham

Scottburgh Winter's Solstice Festival (18/19 June 2011)

2011-06-14T08:10:00.007+02:00

--Sunrise Run Series Race3 (entry Close Fri 17 June)
--sappi Scottburgh MTB Race (entry Close Wed 15 June)
For Entry to Events hit www.roag.co.za or Call ROAG on 033 326 1022

The weather Prediction for this coming weekends Scottburgh Winter's Solstice Festival is PERFECT.
Proving that KZN is the only place to be in Winter. The Winter’s Solstice marks the shortest day of the year
so why not get down to the South Coast of Natal and do as much as you can on the shortest day of the year?

The first event of the Scottburgh Winter's Solstice festival(18 June) is race3 of the Sunrise Run Series
( www.sunriserun.co.za) which kicks off at Sunrise on Scottburgh’s Main beach. Sunrise on Saturday 18 June
is at 6:50am.

The 5k or 10km run courses are moderate(easy) offroad runs, incorporating dust roads, forest lane and 400m
on the beach.

R6000 Cash prizes on offer with awesome New Balance Product Lucky Draws.

Run Prize Giving will be at 8:50am.

Only Pre-Entrants will be in line for Lucky Draws which will take place 6:40am before Race START.

Race Entry to the Sunrise run Closes on Friday 17 June on www.roag.co.za Race day Late Entry will attract a
R20 Penalty.

The second event on Sat 18 June is the sappi Scottburgh MTB race which starts at 9am with 3 race distances: 10km Kids ride, 24km and 42km.

The 24k & 42km both include riding through CROCWORLD as well as Sappi forest lane single track,
dust roads and Jeep track. The MTB ride is moderate and most riders will be able to ride the entire route. The
odd cruiser at the back will walk a hill or 2.

Last years winner described the course as "fast and enjoyable, but tough".

The first 300 Riders to Enter will receive a Deadly Long Sleeve Event T.

Entry Close on Wed 15 June @23h59

Race Day Late Entry will hit you R20 Penalty(Which SUX), so PRE-Enter China!

Prize Money – Equal money to Men & Women(Obviously. Dah!)

24km: 1st R300, 2nd R200, 3rd R100

42km: 1st R800, 2nd R500,m 3rd R200

For Entry to Run & MTB Ride Events hit www.roag.co.za or Call ROAG on 033 326 1022

The focus of the weekend is to offer an enjoyable Run at Sunrise and a MTB ride which will leave participants ready to enjoy the afternoon on the beach.

Fit Athletes keen to push themselves will be well challenged if they take on the 10km Sunrise Run and then the
24 or 42km MTB ride. Following the MTB race a DJ will entertain riders and runners club with The MTB
Prize giving set for around 12noon.

Event 3 is the Island Tribe Scottburgh Surfski race on Sunday 19 June. 7or15km

Surfski Paddlers Hit www.surfski.co.za for More Info

INGELI FOREST MTB SUPER CLASSIC CHALLENGE

2011-06-13T07:14:00.000+02:00

Date: Sunday, 31 July 2011

Organiser: Westbury Preparatory School

Contact Person: Stuart Ramseyer - 082 859 5752

Email: ramseyer@telkomsa.net

Or westbury@venturenet.co.za

Distance: 45 km; 30 km

Start: Ingeli Forest Lodge

This event takes place on a well marked track, which is in peak condition, running from the foot hills of the Ingeli Mountain through indigenous forest, pine and gum plantations on local farms.

Baboons, monkeys and buck occur in the forests. Bird life is prolific.

There are 3 events: 45 km ride

30 km ride

Sardine MTB Super Classic 2011

2011-06-10T14:53:00.002+02:00

Saturday 11th June - Family Night Ride

Sunday 12th June - 13 km Trail Run - R60 entry on the day

45 km Classic - R120 + R30 for late entry on the day

25 km Intermediate - R90 + R30 for late entry on the day

10 km Fun Ride R40 + R20 for late entry on the day

Karkloof Trail Blazer

2011-06-10T14:47:00.003+02:00

Last weekend was the very popular Karkloof Trail Blazer up in Karkloof hills. There has been Huge effort in the trails in the area and the track on offer has some of the best tricky single track SA Mountain biking has to offer. The 45km was well represented and some great athletes were on the start line. With a Gradual start up a farm road and into some awesome single track the pressure was starting to mount. With Craig Paul leading us into the single track after hitting a corner a bit to quick took a dive but managed to land on his feet. However, in a close second was Justin Porteous who after pushing a bit to hard slid out on a slippery corner and face planted a tree because it was still early on in the ride there was a large lead bunch so Justin had to fight his way back to the front, which he did and was able to out sprint Darryn purtell to the line to take second place. Darryn third and Evan Van Der Spuy 4th.

The hard training is paying off. Well done Bundu's.

Saturday morning ride was great fun. With the feverX MTB Challenge just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to show the riders whats in stall for them, having rain the day before it was still pretty slippery and proved to be challenging on our awesome new single track.

Well done to the social group who has claimed victory over Thelma's hill. The race is happening on the 19 December 2011. You can enter on www.roag.co.za The first 200 entries get a Feverx shirt as well as a goody bag, so get your entries in to avoid disappointment.

This Thursday we will be having road time trial at uvongo Pier at 4:15pm. Come and set a time to beat or try beat your previous time.

Saturday morning ride leaving Dura Cycles 6:30am. With no Road group there will still be the usual 3 MTB Goups. Everyone welcome.

God Bless

Jono

KZN Cup Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground 11 JUNE 2011

2011-06-09T07:47:00.000+02:00

2011 KZN MOMENTUM HEALTH SHORT COURSE SERIES

The 2011 KZN Momentum Health Short Course series is, as in previous years, being run by the KZN MTB Commission directly BUT the first 4 events are different from that of 2010 in that these are being run in batch format that is designed to encourage greater participation and development of all riders. Please note that this is NOT a schools series, but the official KZN Provincial Series.

VENUES
• Event 1 (Sunday 1 May 2011) – Kearsney College, Botha’s Hill (Batching)
• Event 2 (Sunday 15 May 2011) – Roy Hesketh, Pietermaritzburg (Batching)
• Event 3 (Sunday 29 May 2011) – Holla Trails, Ballito (Batching)
• Event 4 (Saturday 11 June 2011) – Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground, Margate (Batching)
• Event 5 (Sunday 17 July 2011) – Karklook Country Club (Age Category Format)

FORMAT FOR EVENTS
Event #5 will be the usual XC format where riders race in their age groups. Events #1-4 will be in the Batch Format described here.

Batch format racing pits riders against others of similar strength, irrespective of age or gender, resulting in an overall improvement of the standard of all riders. Thus we could have youth men and women riding against Elite men in Batch A.

Each batch will race for a specific time plus 1 lap. This will ensure every rider gets full value from the event as they will not be pulled off the course if they are lapped (as is done in conventional XC racing).

Registration: up to 45 minutes before the start of the race at the event itself.

Winter Warmth

2011-06-09T05:45:00.000+02:00

For most, the fresh chill in the air means you have the perfect excuse to buy those cosy warm boots or that snug jersey, for others, the bitterly cold weather means a fight for survival. Your donations kept 33 000 thousand people warmer in KwaZulu-Natal last year. Join East Coast Radio and The Hub as we launch Winter Warmth 2011.

Official sponsor of Winter Warmth, The Hub, have made making a donation so simple. Blankets can be purchased and dropped off at all The Hub stores at R35 each. You can make your cash donation over the counter there too. Making a donation spurs those feel good vibes, but as an added bonus, for every blanket you donate, you get 10% off your next purchase at The Hub.

Every year, East Coast Radio runs Winter Warmth and calls on your help to donate blankets and money, in a drive to spread the warmth to those less fortunate. During the season’s two coldest months, your generosity is what enables us to reach the far corners of our province, offering comfort and respite from the cold.

East Coast Radio appeals to you to help save a life and make a donation. Warm the hearts of those who desperately need it this winter with East Coast Radio’s Winter Warmth 2011 proudly brought to you by The Hub.

Blankets can be dropped off at East Coast Radio, The Hub and Durban Deliveries. Online donations can be made here.

Cash donations can be made directly into the Winter Warmth bank account:

East Coast Radio Charitable Association
Bank: First National Bank Commercial
Branch: Gateway
Branch number: 25 01 08
Account number: 622 224 283 37
Reference: Name

For further information contact Anusha Timul on 031- 570 9495 or anusha@ecr.co.za

Knight Series Photographs

2011-06-06T13:22:00.005+02:00

Knight Series Results & Log Points

2011-06-06T11:57:00.001+02:00

Knight Series Results (3 June 2011)

and

Knight Series Log Points (3 June 2011)

Up and coming youth.

2011-06-06T09:26:00.000+02:00

The up and coming youth!

Kwinton 1st and Cale second place at the Nationals held at the UCI WORLD CUP COURSE (Cascades) this weekend.

2011-06-03T10:24:00.000+02:00

Rembember it's "Friday Night Race Night"...

2011-06-01T16:15:00.001+02:00

... Loads of Fun, Loads of excitement and loads of good old spectator support. Bring you camp chairs , blankets and torches to view at certain points on the track.

Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.

We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.

6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish

The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.

We are looking forward to an even more raucous Friday night 3rd June 2011

Get your entry in early, If you have registered for the last race you need not re do an entry form - simply notify us that you are riding and get your payment in - pitch up and collect your number and meal voucher and you are good to go. Remember it does help us on time if you pre enter.

Fore more info visit www.duracycles.co.za or phone Bjorn 072 210 2322

Registration will commence from 17h00

See you at the races

Knight/School series makes the papers

2011-05-31T11:52:00.006+02:00

Knight Series You Tube

2011-05-31T08:48:00.005+02:00

2nd Dura-Cycles Knight Series

2011-05-27T12:40:00.001+02:00

Hello all

Attached Please find the start schedule for the 2nd Dura-Cycles Knight series - Remember it's " Friday Night Race Night " ... Loads of Fun, Loads of excitement and loads of good old spectator support. Bring you camp chairs , blankets and torches to view at certain points on the track.

Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.

We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.

6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish

The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.

Thanks so much for making the last event so exciting - and look forward to an even more raucous Friday night 3rd June 2011

Get your entry in early, If you have registered for the last race you need not re do an entry form - simply notify us that you are riding and get your payment in - pitch up and collect your number and meal voucher and you are good to go. Remember it does help us on time if you pre enter.

Registration will commence from 17h00

See you at the races

Dura-Ventures Team

Knight Series Log Points

2011-05-26T13:33:00.000+02:00

CLICK HERE to view the Knight Series Log Points

RESULTS

2011-05-25T07:58:00.001+02:00

School Series Results 20 May 2011 CLICK HERE