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We would like to thank our Sponsor's for
the 2011 Mountain Bike Challenge, TOYOTA, ABSA BANK, TIGER WHEEL AND TYRE AND
BOUER BROERS with out you we would not be able to present a race of a this caliber.
Then a thank you to the 4x4ATV Committee for really putting a race together that
has many people talking, Deon well done to you for all your work weeks before
the time and to Peter and Frits who set out and cleaned the three routes. A task
well done. And then last but not least all the Marshal's that came out and
helped at the marshal points, as well as those who helped with registration.
There were a huge amount of people that were involved. To
check out some of the photo's of the event please follow the link below. 
As
last year we had many amazing reports from the Compeditor's, a few a these
comments are posted below.
What a lekker
event! No bottle necks, fantastic water tables, great people, friendly
marshals, nice route, swimming pool and not too far from JHB. Will be back
next year. 
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The location was fantastic. I heard a lot
of compliments from riders that the route markings were better than most
of the races they have done in a while.
I must say that the colour coded arrows were a good idea. Riders knew
which arrow to follow, and there were no complaints of anyone taking the
wrong route.
Inspecting the route it was clear that the organizers had gone to a lot
of trouble on this event.
A big thumbs up to Deon Kok and his team for this event.
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You must be as blind as a bat if you
missed any of the many markers. They were huge and the best I have seen
thus far in any event. Next time we will take a cooler box full of beer
and some wors & chops to braai after the race 
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I absolutely loved
the 65km route. A fair amount of fast open roads and sharing the workload
with slip streaming, awesome flowing smaller roads, some tough uphills
that required pushing (and recovering from the seat), slightly tricky
decents with loose gravel and some
heart-breakingly long straights to test your resolve.
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My first race in Gauteng as I'm from
KZN and I enjoyed it but wasn't a big fan of the road riding but then
again it was my first ride in altitude so I did take strain lol...
Thanks for a great event!!!
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+1 The marking
was well managed. 10/10. And for sure there will be a cooler box going
with next time.
Have you guys looked at the prize money for this event? Holy heck! It
makes the 94.7 look really, really bad!
R1500 for the overall win.
R500 KOM
R500 Cat winner.
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Just one single rant. Got to
the finish. Thirsty as hell! WHAT? No cooldrink for sale? Upset me so much
I went home.
Those climbs were no joke! Seriaaaaaaaaaaas.
Oh, I even took some countryside home with me: |
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My first 65km R
de W race .Very well marked and placing of water points.Did you notice the
2 red arrows just before dangerous bit of track?.Thanks guys for a great
race.Will be back next year .Where can we find results?
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Still one of my favourite races! Had a
blast again!
Loved the super fast first 25kms! MTB peleton racing at its best!
The climbing was technical and tough and that middle section was a real
challenge. The views were awesome!
Great race! Great organisation! Will be back again next year!
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Elevation profile of the 65Km route
Elevation profile of the 35Km route
Elevation Profile of the 10Km route
See what few of the
Compeditor's had to say about the 2010 Challenge !!
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Great
race!
Beste race van die jaar!
Ernst
Pretorius
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Gooie
dag
Ek en my twee seuns het die wedren meegemaak.
Dis ons hoogtepunt van die jaar met fietsry !
Wat n pragtige plek, met die mooiste natuurskoon !
Die roete is ook goed uitgewek wat jou n bietjie van alles gee.
Baie dankie aan al julle mense wat dit moontlik maak om dit met ons te
deel.
Vriendelike Groete
Andries Pienaar
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I
have participated in about 16 MTB events this year, from big to
small, one day events to the 9-day JoBerg2C. The Rust De Winter Race
was just fantastic!! Well done.
The
route was fabulous, the views the hills, the water points, friendly check
points – all of it. Someone made a lot of work clearing the single
tracks in some places – was top class.
Where
ever I go I shall tell everyone the good story and encourage more people
to participate. Thank you for a wonderful morning in the South
African bushveld
Regards Colin |
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Van
my kant af wil ek ook net se dat dit seker een van die beste, indien nie
die beste, wedrenne wat ek nog gedoen het (ek doen so tussen 30 en 40
wedrenne per jaar). Die reelings; marshalling, waterpunte; roete,
ens, ens was perfek.
Baie dankie.
Groete
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Did the 2010 yesterday
- the 65km MTB was really awesome! One cannot think that such a
beautiful bushveld venue exists so close to PTA/JNB. Steep climbs, 3 (shallowish)
water crossings, a few rocky descends and fast single tracks (even a
few kilometres of specially made single track - nice touch!)
The race had good route markings and was well marshalled (mostly with
volunteer's support). A short section is on a tar road and I noticed
banner warnings to motor vehicles about the cyclists. Thanks to the
organisers for a great race and will be back next year! Christiaan
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Awesome race! I was really
impressed! One of the best races I did in 2010!
Beautiful bushveld area and some technical (rocky) ascent and descents
that was super-fun! Enough water points, well marshalled and really well
organised!
I'll definitely be back in 2011.
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What an awesome event!
Big up massive to the organisers for pulling off a brilliant event -
other (similar) events now have a benchmark and can only strive....
Ill be back (and on time) next year!
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Did the 2010 yesterday -
the 65km MTB was really great! One cannot think that such a beautiful
bushveld venue exists so close to PTA/JNB. Steep climbs, water crossings
and fast single tracks (even a few kilometres of specially made single
track - nice touch!) Tough race! The route had good markings and was
well marshalled (mainly volunteers) and medical point at a steep
downhill. A short section was on a tar road and I even noticed banner
warnings to motor vehicles about the cyclists. Thanks to the organisers
for a great race and will be back next year! Christiaan
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I did this ride
for the first time last year, an AWESOME ride, well worth the trip and
effort. I will definitely be back
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