Review of Telkom 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge - 13 November 2016

Sport MTB Race
Event Telkom 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge
Date 13 November 2016
Where Johannesburg, South Africa
Distance 25 Km
Finishing Time 01:31:32
Race Number 3789
Result 432/2013
Top % 21%
Pace 3:40 m/km
Speed 16.39 km/h
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My experience at the event:

This year the 25km MTB course took once again a new direction. Gone were the hills of Leeuwkop and the fantastic climb by Kyalami (one of my favorite), instead it was all replaced by an easy stroll around the Midrand. 

Curtis and I were both disappointed, taking it easy in order to push in the final 5km. Instead, we ended up not having much fun at all. I'm aware the 25km is supposed to be some sort of novice race (unike the 50km, which is obviously more challenging), but comparing it to the past editions this was by far the easiest. Curtis suffered a little on the few hills under the hot weather, while I simply took it as a training for better things to come...

Usual Garmin information here:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1445599350 .

Some pictures:

Telkom Mountain Bike Challenge 2016

Telkom Mountain Bike Challenge 2016

Telkom Mountain Bike Challenge 2016 - 1km to go

Telkom Mountain Bike Challenge 2016 - Posing for the camera

Telkom Mountain Bike Challenge 2016 - Another easy medal

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