{"id":16048,"date":"2018-04-04T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2018\/04\/04\/grab-one-of-the-last-slots-to-sas-first-luxury-gravel-and-mtb-enduro-weekend-r7237\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:02:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:02:41","slug":"grab-one-of-the-last-slots-to-sas-first-luxury-gravel-and-mtb-enduro-weekend-r7237","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/grab-one-of-the-last-slots-to-sas-first-luxury-gravel-and-mtb-enduro-weekend-r7237\/","title":{"rendered":"Grab one of the last slots to SA\u2019s first luxury Gravel and MTB Enduro Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A secret clique or faction.<\/em><\/p>\n

Based at the Trails End Bike Hotel in Grabouw on 13 & 14 April 2018, The Cabal<\/a> is a limited-entry event that will change the way you think about cycling.<\/p>\n

Bring any bike. We don\u2019t limit what you ride, focusing on the ride entirely. We recommend a Gravel Bike with at least 40mm tyres to get you through the day. Any less and you may not make it.<\/p>\n

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Rules<\/h2>\n

In short, don\u2019t be a dick. Help when you\u2019re asked to help and the same will come your way. Bring what you need and leave nothing behind. Enduro rules apply.<\/p>\n

The spirit of The Cabal is pretty simple. Ride together, race hard in the segments and give way to riders coming up from behind.
Wear a helmet and remember to have a laugh, mostly at yourself.<\/p>\n

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Grabouw<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve linked together the best trails and roads in the Elgin Valley. This area is, in our opinion, the best cycling in the Western Cape for Gravel Bikes.<\/p>\n

Steep climbs, smooth singletrack and smooth dirt roads to link it all.<\/p>\n

Each day has a unique format and presents a unique challenge.<\/p>\n

There will be many war stories to share over a Jack Black Beer at Trails End once it\u2019s all done and dusted.<\/p>\n

Cadence Nutrition will provide all the water points so you know you are well catered for.<\/p>\n

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The Blinder<\/h2>\n

Friday afternoon is a short, 15km time trial from the race village that will include gravel roads, single track and, well, that\u2019s giving away secrets.<\/p>\n

Riders will have from midday to 6pm to complete the course. You may only ride the route once with no preview.<\/p>\n

Your bike will be washed and stored and you can relax at the pool or in one of the lounges at Trails End with a beer or flat white in hand.<\/p>\n

A short race briefing, a relaxed dinner and time around the fire ends off the easy day at The Cabal.<\/p>\n

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The BDO<\/h2>\n

This is the big day out.<\/p>\n

The course is a fairly serious affair, suited to the all rounder.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking 100km of riding with 2500 vertical meters of ascent over the course.<\/p>\n

Riders should be prepared for tar, gravel, jeep track and single track aplenty, and train for the event accordingly. You will be traversing Grabouw, Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and Lebanon.<\/p>\n

Traditionally an area for MTB stage races, we are turning it into a Gravel Bike playground for a day.<\/p>\n

In saying this, The Cabal is not a flat-out sufferfest. There are 6 timed segments on the day and you will tag in and out of each segment. Apart from the segments, it is just a ride at your own pace. We will ride together where possible and push the limits in the segments. Expect a tar \/ gravel road segment, a hill climb and some flowing singletrack segments.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/h2>\n

We got tired of camping, queues & average courses. We outgrew the scene. We were not alone. In an effort to give back to the community that has supported Privateer, we are hosting The Cabal, a rider-centric event devoted to the experience.<\/p>\n

The Cabal<\/a> is limited to 50 entries. 30 are already sold. That leaves space for 20 of you.<\/p>\n

If the above resonates with you, head to http:\/\/www.privateer.co.za\/cabal<\/a> and get involved. Entry runs at R5900 for the full weekend and includes:<\/p>\n