Follow this ultimate three day mountain biking adventure! PONDO PEDAL JUNE 2011
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
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)
--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
Date: Sunday, 31 July 2011
Organiser: Westbury Preparatory School
Contact Person: Stuart Ramseyer - 082 859 5752
Email: ramseyer@telkomsa.net
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
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
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