{"id":66990,"date":"2024-02-27T08:18:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T06:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=66990"},"modified":"2024-03-01T10:48:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T08:48:16","slug":"trans-baviaans-repeat-accepts-solo-entrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/trans-baviaans-repeat-accepts-solo-entrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Trans Baviaans Repeat Accepts Solo Entrants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The iconic Trans Baviaans celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024. Racing from Willowmore, in the Karoo, to Jefferys Bay, on the South African East Coast, through the Baviaanskloof has remained a stern challenge throughout the last two decades; despite advancements in mountain bike technology. Due to the size of the challenge, which least we forget is a single-stage 230 kilometre ride, and the remoteness of the route the Trans Baviaans has steadfastly remained a team event. That will change \u2013 for selected participants \u2013 in 2024 however as solo entries are made available for the first time, to qualifying individuals wishing to take part in the Repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee0ff8e1825&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee0ff8e1825\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-Photo-by-Reblex-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-Photo-by-Reblex-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-Photo-by-Reblex-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-Photo-by-Reblex-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For the first time solo riders will be able to enter the Trans Baviaans, though only 5 x finishers will be eligible for entries into the Repeat event, which takes place on 17 August 2024. Photo by Llewellyn Lloyd \/ Reblex Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trans Baviaans Race is scheduled for 10 August this year. \u201cThe Race, as the name suggests is our premier \u2013 racing \u2013 event,\u201d Zane Schmahl, of EcoBound, explained. \u201cIt attracts the most competitive teams and has seen the course record both set and bettered. Due to the popularity of the Trans Baviaans, we added a second event in 2015. This soon became known as the Repeat.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Repeat is always a bit more relaxed,\u201d Schmahl noted. \u201cThe teams are less serious and everyone is generally there to have a good time, rather than to set a fast time. It has allowed us to experiment with things a bit too, and saw the first gravel bikers to take on the race, when Bryan and Lauren Allot completed the 2019 Repeat on gravel bikes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee0ff8e1bf7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee0ff8e1bf7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The racing is always competitive in the Trans Baviaans and the solo men and women will be rewarded with their own category. Photo by Simon Pocock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year we\u2019re allowing solo entrants to the Trans Baviaans Repeat, for the first time,\u201d the race director added. \u201cAfter twenty years of team format racing, we\u2019re delighted to be able to offer a limited number of riders the chance to ride the Repeat on their own.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSafety remains our primary concern and for that reason only experienced Trans Baviaans riders will be eligible for a solo entry,\u201d he elaborated. \u201cTo qualify you need to have earned a Trans Baviaans Shield, by completing 5 or more Races\/Repeats. These solo entries are limited to 100 riders and are only available for the Repeat, which takes place on the 17<sup>th<\/sup> of August.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance the safety of the solo riders each individual will be equipped with a satellite tracker and every rider will also be checked for the compulsory spares as well as cold\/wet weather gear. They will also have access to three check point boxes, which will be transported to Check Point 2 (93 kilometres in), Check Point 3 (123 kilometres) and Check Point 4 (140 kilometres). The solo riders will start with the main field at 10:00, in Willowmore, and will be recognised with separate category prizes at Sunday\u2019s prize giving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter the 2024 Trans Baviaans Race or Repeat visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transbaviaans.co.za\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.transbaviaans.co.za<\/a>. Solo entries to the Trans Baviaans Repeat open on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> of March, at 10:00.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee0ff8e1f85&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee0ff8e1f85\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3-Photo-by-Simon-Pocock-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riding through the wild Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area is always a special experience. Photo by Simon Pocock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic Trans Baviaans celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024. Racing from Willowmore, in the Karoo, to Jefferys Bay, on the South African East Coast, through the Baviaanskloof has remained a stern challenge throughout the last two decades; despite advancements in mountain bike technology. 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