Enduro Western Cape Hoogekraal – Giant Course Previews

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Bike, Bike Course Previews, Bike Events & Racing, Enduro WC

The WILD AIR Sports Hoogekraal Enduro Western Cape presented by Tygerberg is upon us! 5 Stages for the Full Enduro, 3 Stages for the Lite. Here are your Giant Course Previews with J-Dogg and Sulli to show you how to pin it (or not) at Hoogekraal!

Entries close at 17H00 on 25 November! The flow will be real, make sure to be there!
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Enduro Western Cape Hoogekraal - Giant Course Previews

Enduro Western Cape Course Previews:

STAGE 1 – (Full and Lite Enduro) – Welvergenoegd (Trail Z)

Stage 1 is Trail Z on the Welvergenoegd loop. 2.26km with 200m drop. Hop on board with J-Dogg and Sulli for a look at the trail and some top tips! They’re riding the Trance X and Trance. Balanced trail bikes, great for tackling the corners of Hoogies

Giant Course Preview – Enduro Western Cape Hoogekraal Stage 1
STAGE 2 – (Full and Lite Enduro) – Patrick’s Psycho Plunge

tage 2 is Patrick’s Psycho Plunge (on the Welvergenoegd loop). 1.5km with 120m elevation loss. Hop on board with J-Dogg and Sulli for a look at the trail and some top tips! They’re on board the Trance and Trance X trail bikes. 125 and 135mm of rear wheel travel respectively. Well suited to the flow of Hoogekraal!

Giant Course Preview – Enduro Western Cape Hoogekraal Stage 2
STAGE 4 – (Full Enduro) – The Cobra

Stage 4 is The Cobra! 1.85km with 140m elevation loss. This is probably the spiciest of the Stages. Join J-Dogg and Sulli for a look at the trail and tips on how to nail it! They’re on board the Trance and Trance X trail bikes. 125 and 135mm of rear wheel travel respectively. Well suited to the flow of Hoogekraal!

Giant Course Preview – Enduro Western Cape Hoogekraal Stage 4

Get out to Hoogekraal to test out your lines and see how you match up! If you’re not a Tygerberg MTB Club member, remember to pay your day license at the trailhead. Keep it pinned!

Enduro Western Cape
EWC #1 2018 Hoogekraal | photo by Ewald Sadie

Enduro mountain biking is an exhilarating discipline that blends the thrill of downhill racing with the endurance required for cross-country rides. In this sport, riders tackle a series of timed descents, often on challenging, technical trails, with the added challenge of navigating untimed uphill sections to reach the start of each stage.

The combination of speed, skill, and stamina makes Enduro a favourite among riders who love the adventure of exploring diverse terrains while pushing their limits. Whether you’re racing against the clock or enjoying a day on the trails, Enduro offers a unique and dynamic mountain biking experience.

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