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[chickenrun4me]

Wil6, on 17 November 2011 - 08:15 , said:

There's a safety and perfectly logic reason to why you must be in a team.

D Vader, on 17 November 2011 - 09:25 , said:

If you can do the Freedom challenge solo, surely this will be ok.

EcoBound MTB Events, on 18 November 2011 - 01:02 , said:

With the Freedom Challenge you know what you enter for and come prepared for any encounter and know that support is minimal. Many Freedom riders also prefer to ride together in a group. With the Trans Draak support is provided, the pace is quicker and in most cases the route is more treacherous. In addition to this must one not forget the dangers that fatique can manifest (lack of concentration, disorientation, etc) after about 16 hours in the saddle at night time. Safety is therefore the main reason for this being a team event.

@Wil6: And what is it?

@D Vader: My point exactly. I did both solo (my partner dropped out at the 22km mark on the TD...) and I was OK. In fact I unofficially won the TD but that is another story..

@EcoBound: Ja, I personally don't buy it. FC is as remote and extreme as it gets, and nobody has died. Yet. And perhaps more NB to you guys, there has been no lawsuits.. Sure, there are always going to be risks, that is why we sign indemnity forms. But there are many people who are prepared to accept the risks of riding solo and understand what they are in for. Don't change the format of the race, but just add the option of a solo ride. You guys are very keen to advertise an "extreme" event but then get all cold feet and cite "safety" as an excuse for making it less so..

[hillbilly]

Come on EcoBound, give us a solo category - this event is perfect to do as preparation for FC..... (even the timing is spot on.)

Edited by hillbilly, 02 December 2011 - 09:56 .

[Carpet]

I would love to do this.

[EcoBound MTB Events]

hillbilly, on 02 December 2011 - 09:55 , said:

Come on EcoBound, give us a solo category - this event is perfect to do as preparation for FC..... (even the timing is spot on.)

We are considering this - keep watching the website. We expect hillbilly to be the first solo entry !!

Edited by EcoBound MTB Events, 07 December 2011 - 02:39 .

[WhuYu]

EcoBound MTB Events, on 18 November 2011 - 02:59 , said:

Yes, due to it taking place at the wrong time of the year with too many other event clashes during this time. Therefore we have changed the date to 3 March 2012 and hope that the weather will not be a problem. As mentioned on the website, this is definitely not an event for beginners. It is tough, but provide something of everything - district roads, jeep track, single track, and awesome downhills.

I'm keen on the event.........On the route map, I see that it goes down Van Reenen's Pass.......is this on the tar road, or off the main road.....maybe the old road??....

[BenDL]

Zoo Cookie 1, on 01 December 2011 - 06:06 , said:

Should be good Ride to Rhodes training.

You are so right!
Both of them great rides! Enjoy.

[hillbilly]

We asked for it and we got it... solo entries opened on 21 Dec

[driewiel]

<p>Was ever so slightly interested as two friends tried and failed in 2011 on the Draak. BUT, I mapped the route in google earth&nbsp;and decided that discretion is the better part of valour. Even the last 20km's of tar won't help.Its going to be tough, and if it rains its going to be near impossible. Good luck to all those who enter. Enjoy!!!</p>

[The real MJ]

Sterkte vir julle almal. I think there is a little bit of "crazy" in all of you.

[Ikonic]

10 Days to go before TD2012. I've just had another look at the profile, we are going to

[swiss]

Wow, can not wait, last few days before the pain !!

[Ikonic]

swiss, on 28 February 2012 - 07:02 , said:

Wow, can not wait, last few days before the pain !!

Did you have secret training sessions?

[Dusty]

This is a very well organised, albeit tough event. Stunning riding through the Berg. Put it on your list of 'To Do' races. This is a great alternative (logistic wise)for the nothern provinces to Trans Baviaans.