Stage one is a killer. The race starts in stunning cape Leewin and goes directly into a gravel road climb. The first downhill is crazy, packed, fast and dusty. Then the second climb of Heartbroke hill is ...heart broking. It is difficult to keep the pace with the pack and some road riders unable to go uphill. The second downhill is fast and grassy. It has fantastic views to the ocean. Another sandy climb take you to a big downhill with some airy jumps before landing in dune terrain and then the beach. The beach stretch for 2k and kill you and your bike with the salt water. After the beach the trails climb to a nice farm with some hilly terrain. There is one more climb before the final descent into Hamelin bay caravan park.
Wash your bike here and lube it well for the next stage.
One of life's quiet excitements is to stand somewhat apart from yourself and watch yourself softly becoming the author of something beautiful. Even if it is only floating ash. --Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It
viernes, 24 de octubre de 2014
Cape to cape MTB race stage 1. From Cape Leewin to Hameling bay
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