Coming out of the dongas leaves one with a short and relatively flat portion to the start/finish line. The 4 Peaks is arguably the toughest 24km in South Africa with a vertical accent of over 1800m.The route is unique as it takes you in a circle around the. Test your race readiness in the early season with this fun event that you. After this is it is slow, or rather fast descend (depending on the condition of one’s legs) to the donga’s. The addition of a 5K run, a SUP/kayak division, and the gravel bikes are allowed. After that comes the tricky section behind Visierskerf and the climb up to the highest point of the race at Sikonyela’s hat.
He crashed less than a quarter of a mile. The easiest part and probably most enjoyable, being the section between the second pyramid up to the descent behind Jakobs berg. On 30 June 2019, four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner Carlin Dunne was killed in a crash at the race. The race is a combination of steep up hills and steep descends with some parts that are just amazing to run.
The other thing that makes the challenge of the 4 Peaks so unique is that it is an unsupported race with every athlete required to carry a list with some safety items and also a provision of water. There are some very steep places that needs to be navigated with the two toughest places being behind Jakobs berg and Visierskerf. The route is not marked but very easy to navigate with marshals and very clear signage at key places. Four very distinctive peaks, make up the race as one circle the Moolmanshoek valley. Only 3 or 4 races were held throughout the UP, so competitive racers needed to drive to races outside the UP. The terrain is definitely not for the faint of heart and good preparation is a must. No Fluff Four Peaks Trail Run (33 minutes). It and its sister race, the Pikes Peak Ascent, each climb about 7,800 vertical feet up the historic Barr Trail on the east face of the mountain. Apart from these two races there are several hikes, bird hides, lots of game that can be viewed on horseback, or from a horse cart or from a 4×4 game viewing vehicle. Most athletes make the race a weekend affair with family and friends and added value like a breathtakingly beautiful mountain bike ride the day after the race. The race is hosted by the Nel family at Moolmanshoek. This unique circle race runs along the tops of the Witteberg Mountain range that makes an unforgettable horse shoe that encloses the Moolmanshoek valley. Celebrating its 6th year, the 4PGF climbs four steep peaks through the. The race’s home is in the picturesque Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve. The Four Peaks Gran Fondo is touted as the toughest road bike ride in Idaho. Come and challenge yourself in with the unique and extreme 4Peaks mountain race.
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This race exists to enlighten all those who think the Free State is that flat part on the N1 on your way to Cape Town.
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