Seamus Allardice Posted August 24, 2018 Share Event Name: Trans Baviaans RaceWhen: 10 August 2019 - 11 August 2019Where: Willowmore, Eastern CapeCategory: MTBThe 16th edition of the Trans Baviaans 24 hour mountain bike Race and Repeat will take place on Saturday the 10th and Saturday the 17th of August 2019 respectively. The event entries will once again be capped at 1 250 riders per event and riders will be able to take part in teams of 2, 3 or 4. Entries to the iconic events will open on the 3rd, for the Race, and the 4th, for the Repeat, of December 2018. Entrants are encouraged to book accommodation in Willowmore as soon as possible as the village can only accommodate a limited number of visitors and the closest locations to the start line, at the church hall, fill up fast. For more information please visit www.transbaviaans.co.za. Fast Facts Event: 2019 Trans Baviaans RaceDate: Saturday, 10 August 2019Entries Open: Monday, 3 December 2018Type: Single stage MTB raceDistance: 230kmElevation: 2 540mWebsite: www.transbaviaans.co.zaFacebook: Trans BaviaansTwitter: @EcoBoundMTBInstagram: @transbaviaansGo to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted April 12, 2019 Share I'm assuming this thread is silent due to everyone sitting on their bikes at this very moment, training away on a 10% dusty trail somewhere? I'm beyond excited for it. First timer attempting it with 7 family members (look out for Build-It kit on the start route), one of which is a Savage. Longest ride up until now is 100km (50% dirt, 50% road), so I have some ways to go. Attempting it on my cheapo Silverback Sola 4, strongly contemplating the need for my second kidney to fund a dual-susser for the occasion. jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted April 12, 2019 Share Potential first timer - BUT looking for a team! Such a pain!!Very able and capable rider - could dip under 10 hours (if required).Done many many events: stage races (incl Epic, Jhb2c etc.) and 100 milers.Trans a big bucket list item.Anybody looking/interested, please let me know.cheersMarc Edited April 15, 2019 by mrcg jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted April 15, 2019 Share Have done 3 in the past and it's amazing to say the least. Logistics is an absolute nightmare and I never like that bit. Keen to do it one day again . I'm nowhere near under the 10 hour mark I'm assuming this thread is silent due to everyone sitting on their bikes at this very moment, training away on a 10% dusty trail somewhere? I'm beyond excited for it. First timer attempting it with 7 family members (look out for Build-It kit on the start route), one of which is a Savage. Longest ride up until now is 100km (50% dirt, 50% road), so I have some ways to go. Attempting it on my cheapo Silverback Sola 4, strongly contemplating the need for my second kidney to fund a dual-susser for the occasion. Tyron, send me a pm so that I can give you some pointers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterM Posted April 29, 2019 Share Looking for an entry in the Race on 10 August.....any options available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RearWheelDrive Posted April 29, 2019 Share We're doing bike transport for this event if anyone is interested. www.aride4mybike.co.za I'm also doing it for the 3rd time. Really want to try and get up that hill in the daytime. Both times sunset was halfway up the hill 3 Times a charm?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted April 29, 2019 Share What kind of mileage must one be covering now weekly to finish comfortably?? (Asking for a friend) PieterJvR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgar Posted April 29, 2019 Share If you can do a 5hr road ride with mtb without a coffee stop you shld be o.k.... TIB, Help.Me. and Vetseun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiggy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Question - is it better to fly out of George or PE? I see George is 3hrs away from Jbay and PE about 1hr. I'll be flying into George and be picked up by my team coming from CT. Obviously they'll be heading back to CT on Sunday. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted April 29, 2019 Share This may be true for a gifted minority but for me and I suspect a lot of others a bit more is needed? If you can do a 5hr road ride with mtb without a coffee stop you shld be o.k.... Help.Me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIB Posted April 29, 2019 Share What kind of mileage must one be covering now weekly to finish comfortably?? (Asking for a friend) Ave 6.5 hours p/w for five weeks before the event gets a fat old man there well short of fourteen hours..... Help.Me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted April 29, 2019 Share Question - is it better to fly out of George or PE? I see George is 3hrs away from Jbay and PE about 1hr. I'll be flying into George and be picked up by my team coming from CT. Obviously they'll be heading back to CT on Sunday. ThanksI would say from PE is better? Closer to Jbay and i do not know if you will get a flight from George to CPT ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiggy Posted April 29, 2019 Share I would say from PE is better? Closer to Jbay and i do not know if you will get a flight from George to CPT ??I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted April 29, 2019 Share I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel timeSo why the question to begin with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted April 29, 2019 Share I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel timeI am pretty sure you could get a lift to PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theobotha Posted May 2, 2019 Share Accommodation still available for the Race event on Marita and Ponkie Snyman's Farm Vleikuil. It’s about 43km from Willowmore. We will be staying there for the third consecutive year. Contact Marita on 082 255 0433. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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