MyGenius.com - IndunaAdventures's blog - Adventure Birding Weekend
The Bird watching will be done in the Hazyview surrounding area.
There will be five activities from which you can choose two to participate in. One activity will be for the morning and one for the afternoon. You will be accompanied by bird enthusiast on all trips
Available activities for the bird watching
1. Quad Bike Birding: Quad biking is a fun way to explore areas that cannot be reached by vehicle. The confluence of the three river will provide bird life unimagined. Narina Trogon, Turaco’s, Bee–eaters, Rufous chested Sparrowhawk’s can be seen hear. Guides will lead you to the birding hotspots.
2. River Birding: You will be rafting down the Sabie river with guides that can look after your equipment if necessary.
3. Mountain Birding on a bike: You will cycle along the Mac Mac, Sabaan and Sabie river which will take you through diverse habitats excellent for birding. Eagles, Trogons, Turaco’s, Cuckoo’s, Robin’s are ever present along with the smaller LBJ’s (little brown jobs)
4. Guided Hiking : Hiking on foot, only hearing the sound of your footsteps, water and birdlife. Perfect setup to find Cuckoo’s, Mountain wagtail, Bee eaters, Robin’s and Cameroptera’s to mention a few.
5. Transfer Birding: You will be transferred with a vehicle to the birding hotspots in Hazyview area. Because of the transport you will be able to visit all the different habitats this area has to provide. African pygmy goose, Amethyst Sunbird, Olive woodpecker etc.
All activities start from Induna Adventures and are guided
Group sizes will be no bigger than 10 and all activities are in different areas.
Friday: 16:00 Registration and briefing on birding day starts.
Talk on unique birds of the area, and competition on bird sound recognition will be afterwards for fun and laughter.
Saterday: Arrive between 6:30 and 7:00
Briefing for the activities will start at 7:00 and activities start at 7:30
All activities for the morning will be back by 11:00 latest
Lunch will then be available between 11:00 and 14:00
Afternoon activities start at 14:00 and be finished by 17:30.
Leisure time between 17:30 and 19:00 on Saturday evening
19:00 price giving and dinner starts with birding entertainment
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Benoni High School
Thanks to the athletes of Benoni High school that enjoyed their yearly training week at Induna Adventures. Their Killer coach had a daily exercise program worked out for them, and combined it with Induna activities as a method of cross training, team cohesion, and inviting the element of fun and laughter to get the best out of everybody. This old age prop picture was taken at Pilgrim’s Rest on their rest day. Run like the wind... Till next year.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Madiba Day
Who’s willing to help us on Madiba day @ Sizabantwana – Caring for children.
We are going to:
· Paint the reading project (Paint and brushes)
· Prepare our iSibindi playground (Spades & shovels)
· Build & repair swings @ Impilo (Nuts and Chains)
· Feed the children (prepare & dish-up)
You can help us by giving tour:
· Time: Monday 8:30 we leave from Perry’s Bridge Trading Post. Contact Jaco to arrange. 082 429 0679
· Money: SizaBantwana Children Benefit Organisation, Standard Bank, 331 653 370 Branch code: 05245200
· Resources: Blankets, books, pens, balls, presents, food, spades, shovels, a fence, bicycles.
We are going to:
· Paint the reading project (Paint and brushes)
· Prepare our iSibindi playground (Spades & shovels)
· Build & repair swings @ Impilo (Nuts and Chains)
· Feed the children (prepare & dish-up)
You can help us by giving tour:
· Time: Monday 8:30 we leave from Perry’s Bridge Trading Post. Contact Jaco to arrange. 082 429 0679
· Money: SizaBantwana Children Benefit Organisation, Standard Bank, 331 653 370 Branch code: 05245200
· Resources: Blankets, books, pens, balls, presents, food, spades, shovels, a fence, bicycles.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Big Induna
The Big Induna is a race which holds a lot of personal significance for me. It is staged in the Lowveld, a place I love to race, it is organised by friends - Jaco Lubbe and his team from Induna Adventures – and I have had some good results there before.
Last year the Big Induna was not held, but this year it was back and better than ever. A lot of people made the 4hour journey from Johannesburg to come and enjoy the warm Lowveld winter weather on an amazing mountain bike course.
Departing from Induna Adventures headquarters just outside of Hazyview, the route twists and turns following bush tunnels, farm roads through orchards, some river crossings, quad trails and a track along a canal. It all makes for fun riding and before you know it you are finished with the first 45km loop of the race. Riders then head out on a 38km loop all along the River with some big climbs thrown in for good measure. None of the climbs are really long or steady, but the frequency at which they litter the route really hurts the legs. Patches of forest single track make up for the pain before the final run in to the finish through some tree plantations and a very fast and flowing quad trail.
A surprisingly strong field started the race, but the 116km distance meant the first 45km loop was tackled at a conservative pace. Starting on our first of 2 laps of the 38km loop, the race really lit up. Max Knox (Ghost/Do It Now) attacked taking HB Kruger (ASG) and Lourens Luus (Cycle Junkies) who was only doing the 78km marathon, with him. They were soon despatched and Paul Cordes (MTN Qhubeka) and I caught up to them forming the chasing quartet. At about 70km into the race I punctured as we were negotiating some tight, technical singletrack. I tried to ‘bomb’ it with air hoping the sealant would plug the hole, but was eventually forced to stop for a second time and plug the hole, allowing the other 3 chasers to get away from me. For the rest of the race I rode on my own finishing in 4th place.
Up ahead Max stormed to a convincing win in what is for him a home town race seeing as he lives only 30km’s away in Sabie. The battle for 2nd position was hotly contested with HB Kruger just edging out Paul Cordes.
I was happy with my result considering my training has been very haphazard lately. I have been struggling with a knee injury since the Panorama Tour, but with the help of friends, family and a good physiotherapist and chiropractor all seems to be well again.
Final results:
1. Max Knox (Ghost/ Do It Now)
2. HB Kruger (ASG Sports)
3. Paul Cordes (MTN Qhubeka)
4. Melt Swanepoel (Specialized)
5. Charles Keey (MTN Qhubeka)
6. Jacques Janse van Rensburg (MTN Qhubeka)
Until next time, happy trails!
Melt
Last year the Big Induna was not held, but this year it was back and better than ever. A lot of people made the 4hour journey from Johannesburg to come and enjoy the warm Lowveld winter weather on an amazing mountain bike course.
Departing from Induna Adventures headquarters just outside of Hazyview, the route twists and turns following bush tunnels, farm roads through orchards, some river crossings, quad trails and a track along a canal. It all makes for fun riding and before you know it you are finished with the first 45km loop of the race. Riders then head out on a 38km loop all along the River with some big climbs thrown in for good measure. None of the climbs are really long or steady, but the frequency at which they litter the route really hurts the legs. Patches of forest single track make up for the pain before the final run in to the finish through some tree plantations and a very fast and flowing quad trail.
A surprisingly strong field started the race, but the 116km distance meant the first 45km loop was tackled at a conservative pace. Starting on our first of 2 laps of the 38km loop, the race really lit up. Max Knox (Ghost/Do It Now) attacked taking HB Kruger (ASG) and Lourens Luus (Cycle Junkies) who was only doing the 78km marathon, with him. They were soon despatched and Paul Cordes (MTN Qhubeka) and I caught up to them forming the chasing quartet. At about 70km into the race I punctured as we were negotiating some tight, technical singletrack. I tried to ‘bomb’ it with air hoping the sealant would plug the hole, but was eventually forced to stop for a second time and plug the hole, allowing the other 3 chasers to get away from me. For the rest of the race I rode on my own finishing in 4th place.
Up ahead Max stormed to a convincing win in what is for him a home town race seeing as he lives only 30km’s away in Sabie. The battle for 2nd position was hotly contested with HB Kruger just edging out Paul Cordes.
I was happy with my result considering my training has been very haphazard lately. I have been struggling with a knee injury since the Panorama Tour, but with the help of friends, family and a good physiotherapist and chiropractor all seems to be well again.
Final results:
1. Max Knox (Ghost/ Do It Now)
2. HB Kruger (ASG Sports)
3. Paul Cordes (MTN Qhubeka)
4. Melt Swanepoel (Specialized)
5. Charles Keey (MTN Qhubeka)
6. Jacques Janse van Rensburg (MTN Qhubeka)
Until next time, happy trails!
Melt
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thank You Coca Cola
A Big Thanks to Coca Cola for their involvement in the 2011 First Ascent Big Induna mountainbike race. With their support the venue was created in a oasis with shading, refreshments and music. Enroute there was more than enough Coke and Powerade to hydrate the riders. Also thanks to the initiative of Belmira Chirwa – Coca Cola Special Events Team Leader Nelspruit, riders that lost their water bottles while cycling, could find a free filled up Powerade water bottle at the last water point.
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The first Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic 2011
What an exciting weekend of mountainbiking at the First Ascent Big Induna mountainbike race. Results are on http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/ Photo’s: http://www.actionphoto.net/
Expect a full write up soon...
Expect a full write up soon...
Friday, June 3, 2011
The first Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic Route Description
Valencia 10km
The hills around Hazyview are not flat. So do expect some climbing to warm-up the legs. The route will take you to a breathtaking waterfall, were you are welcome to take a breather. The water point will come just in time to replenish the lost energy while you gather your guts to tackle the last half. Be sure that the last 800m is a downhill that will make you smile all the way home.
First Ascent 40km
This route includes most of the amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! There will be 4 water points on route, including the one at the finish line
First Ascent 75km
The first 40km are the same as the half marathon loop. This route includes the most amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! THEN
The last 35km loop will keep you smiling all the way home. You’ll hop on the Matumi hiking trail next to the mac-mac river for the best single track ever. Then you’ll meander next to the river on jeep track till you get to Venus waterfall. This stretch includes the fast and flat 7km heaven. After Venus falls the mountain coats will have their say. The downhillers will then catch up on them as you cross the Sabie river swaying bridge. Now get ready for the notaries Victor single tracks/quad routes all along the Sabie River, WOW. The skillful will eat the track for breakfast and all the riders on it. The last 10km will include the viewpoint to the Cascades Waterfall and flowing quad tracks andulating up and down till you reach the message tables.. There will be 7 waterpoints on route, including the one at the finish line.
First Ascent 120km
You’ll follow the 75km and then double the last 35km loop. Yip it’s the only way to do those yummee Hiking routes, 7km fast and flat and the Victours playground again!! You will be tired.
Induna MTB 2011 Route write up
Valencia 10km
The hills around Hazyview are not flat. So do expect some climbing to warm-up the legs. The route will take you to a breathtaking waterfall, were you are welcome to take a breather. The water point will come just in time to replenish the lost energy while you gather your guts to tackle the last half. Be sure that the last 800m is a downhill that will make you smile all the way home.
First Ascent 40km
This route includes most of the amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! There will be 4 water points on route, including the one at the finish line
First Ascent 75km
The first 40km are the same as the half marathon loop. This route includes the most amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! THEN
The last 35km loop will keep you smiling all the way home. You’ll hop on the Matumi hiking trail next to the mac-mac river for the best single track ever. Then you’ll meander next to the river on jeep track till you get to Venus waterfall. This stretch includes the fast and flat 7km heaven. After Venus falls the mountain coats will have their say. The downhillers will then catch up on them as you cross the Sabie river swaying bridge. Now get ready for the notaries Victor single tracks/quad routes all along the Sabie River, WOW. The skillful will eat the track for breakfast and all the riders on it. The last 10km will include the viewpoint to the Cascades Waterfall and flowing quad tracks andulating up and down till you reach the message tables.. There will be 7 waterpoints on route, including the one at the finish line.
First Ascent 120km
You’ll follow the 75km and then double the last 35km loop. Yip it’s the only way to do those yummee Hiking routes, 7km fast and flat and the Victours playground again!! You will be tired.
The hills around Hazyview are not flat. So do expect some climbing to warm-up the legs. The route will take you to a breathtaking waterfall, were you are welcome to take a breather. The water point will come just in time to replenish the lost energy while you gather your guts to tackle the last half. Be sure that the last 800m is a downhill that will make you smile all the way home.
First Ascent 40km
This route includes most of the amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! There will be 4 water points on route, including the one at the finish line
First Ascent 75km
The first 40km are the same as the half marathon loop. This route includes the most amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! THEN
The last 35km loop will keep you smiling all the way home. You’ll hop on the Matumi hiking trail next to the mac-mac river for the best single track ever. Then you’ll meander next to the river on jeep track till you get to Venus waterfall. This stretch includes the fast and flat 7km heaven. After Venus falls the mountain coats will have their say. The downhillers will then catch up on them as you cross the Sabie river swaying bridge. Now get ready for the notaries Victor single tracks/quad routes all along the Sabie River, WOW. The skillful will eat the track for breakfast and all the riders on it. The last 10km will include the viewpoint to the Cascades Waterfall and flowing quad tracks andulating up and down till you reach the message tables.. There will be 7 waterpoints on route, including the one at the finish line.
First Ascent 120km
You’ll follow the 75km and then double the last 35km loop. Yip it’s the only way to do those yummee Hiking routes, 7km fast and flat and the Victours playground again!! You will be tired.
Induna MTB 2011 Route write up
Valencia 10km
The hills around Hazyview are not flat. So do expect some climbing to warm-up the legs. The route will take you to a breathtaking waterfall, were you are welcome to take a breather. The water point will come just in time to replenish the lost energy while you gather your guts to tackle the last half. Be sure that the last 800m is a downhill that will make you smile all the way home.
First Ascent 40km
This route includes most of the amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! There will be 4 water points on route, including the one at the finish line
First Ascent 75km
The first 40km are the same as the half marathon loop. This route includes the most amazing single tracks and scenery that has made the Big Induna everybody’s favourite race. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into! Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge! THEN
The last 35km loop will keep you smiling all the way home. You’ll hop on the Matumi hiking trail next to the mac-mac river for the best single track ever. Then you’ll meander next to the river on jeep track till you get to Venus waterfall. This stretch includes the fast and flat 7km heaven. After Venus falls the mountain coats will have their say. The downhillers will then catch up on them as you cross the Sabie river swaying bridge. Now get ready for the notaries Victor single tracks/quad routes all along the Sabie River, WOW. The skillful will eat the track for breakfast and all the riders on it. The last 10km will include the viewpoint to the Cascades Waterfall and flowing quad tracks andulating up and down till you reach the message tables.. There will be 7 waterpoints on route, including the one at the finish line.
First Ascent 120km
You’ll follow the 75km and then double the last 35km loop. Yip it’s the only way to do those yummee Hiking routes, 7km fast and flat and the Victours playground again!! You will be tired.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Nabana Lodge
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 250
We are situated in and amongst the banana farms, with a lovely overview of the spectacular landscape here in Mpumalanga. The Kruger National Park is only a stone throw away, that’s way Nabana Lodge, is the perfect place for any person who loves exploring and travelling.
We are situated in and amongst the banana farms, with a lovely overview of the spectacular landscape here in Mpumalanga. The Kruger National Park is only a stone throw away, that’s way Nabana Lodge, is the perfect place for any person who loves exploring and travelling.
Induna Mountain Bike Special [Valid from 10 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Casa Do Sol
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 1,455
Casa do sol is a unique destination with luxury and elegance, roaming through the spectacular gardens you will experience peace and privacy.
Induna Mountain Bike Special [Valid from 10 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Hippo Hollow
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 500
Hippo hollow are situated on the R40 near the Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route.
[more info]
[more info]
Special for the year 2011 [Valid from 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Gecko Lodge
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 535
Gecko Lodge is awaits the traveller beyond a dusty farm road that makes its way through a shaded sanctuary of forest. The sound of flowing water is all around the property in the form of a rivulet being directed from the Sablie River Canal through the perimeter of the lodges and back to the Sabie River down below.
Big Induna MTB Race Special [Valid from 10 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Umbhaba lodge
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 730
Umbhaba Lodge; situated jst ourside Hazyview is the perfect place to enjoy nature and luxury at its best.
[more info]
Umbhaba Lodge Induna MTB Special [Valid from 10 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Umbhaba Lodge; situated jst ourside Hazyview is the perfect place to enjoy nature and luxury at its best.
[more info]
Umbhaba Lodge Induna MTB Special [Valid from 10 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Perry’s Bridge Hollow
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 500
The hotel consist of 31 spacious rooms and 3 family suites all situated in beautiful indigenous gardens with a swimming pool where guests can relax and enjoy themselves.
[more info]
Special for the year 2011 [Valid from 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Lone Creek
Location: SabieFrom: ZAR 650
The Lone Creek River Lodge is a luxurious accommodation by the side of the Sabie River. It provides a wide range of facilities and leisure activities for guests. It is suitable for families, honeymooners and business travellers.
[more info]
Special from 1 May to 1 Aug 2011 [Valid from 01 May 2011 to 01 Aug 2011]http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Chestnut country lodge
Location: HazyviewFrom: ZAR 750
There are three types of accommodation that Chestnut Country Lodge has to offer - Standard Rooms, luxury suites and the Chestnut Suite.
http://www.panorama-tours.travel/specials
Induna Mountain Bike weekend special
[Valid from 11 Jun 2011 to 12 Jun 2011]
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
First Ascent Press Release
We are thrilled to welcome First Ascent as our main sponsor this year for our Mountain Bike extravaganza. Time is ticking and we are looking forward to welcoming all participants and spectators. We urge you to fill out all necessary entry forms on-line or at the shop a.s.a.p. to avoid the late entry fee of R30.
We expect a day of fun-filled sore muscles and mud-spattered grins combined with the satisfaction of another challenge under the belt.
BE THERE: First Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic 2011
Venue: Hazyview, Induna Adventures
Date: 11 June 2011
We expect a day of fun-filled sore muscles and mud-spattered grins combined with the satisfaction of another challenge under the belt.
BE THERE: First Ascent Big Induna MTB Classic 2011
Venue: Hazyview, Induna Adventures
Date: 11 June 2011
Samantha Oosthuysen says:
May 11, 2011 at 8:02 am
Dear Passionate Mountain biking friends, this is the most spectacular mountain bike race anyone can ask for, it rips the word mountain biking apart as the mountains there make you feel dreadfully small, even if you should ride a 29’er, Jip three inches won’t make them any less forgiving towards your fit muscles!
This challenge is close to my heart as I think I lost my soul in the pristine beauty of the landscapes between Hazyview and Sabie, and now I frequently return there to search for it! Every excuse for a holiday I will find a way to be there with my bike.
Around Induna Adventures (At the start of The Induna race) you will find ample accommodation for you and your family or spectators, so rent a crowd as every breath of cheering will urge you on to the finish line! You will also have a few distance options to choose from based on your fitness, you will know when you lied about it…There is a 10km, 40-50, 70-75, 120km.
The route will surprise you every year, with either new single track, new quad trails that are tricky (and energy consuming), new bridges, or new CLIMBS. There is never a dreary moment (except for the drag towards the road next to the macadamia plantation, you’ll know when you get there) use it to get back into rhythm! Don’t stare at the beauty of Mother Nature there too long or she’ll send you a root to trip you. Having fun will come naturally to you in these forests, take advantage of this! You will feel the weight of the world leaving your shoulders as you plunge down the technical sections, noting else but survival will matter. Giggles will fill your stomach, ears will flame up and goose bumps will ride your back from your crown all the way down your spine at every nearly fall!
In winter time Induna has summer so prepare accordingly! Put sunscreen on even if it’s cloudy, get extra sachets of re-hydrate. And use the water points that are there for you! And after your battle with nature, sharp corners, unexpected rocks, slippery single tracks, and a hippo or two if you’re lucky please go down to the Sabie River and swim in the crystal waters where the Mac-Mac and Shabaan rivers meet up, you’ll be so refreshed you will be able to do it all over again!
Regards Samantha Oosthuysen
http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3059
Dear Passionate Mountain biking friends, this is the most spectacular mountain bike race anyone can ask for, it rips the word mountain biking apart as the mountains there make you feel dreadfully small, even if you should ride a 29’er, Jip three inches won’t make them any less forgiving towards your fit muscles!
This challenge is close to my heart as I think I lost my soul in the pristine beauty of the landscapes between Hazyview and Sabie, and now I frequently return there to search for it! Every excuse for a holiday I will find a way to be there with my bike.
Around Induna Adventures (At the start of The Induna race) you will find ample accommodation for you and your family or spectators, so rent a crowd as every breath of cheering will urge you on to the finish line! You will also have a few distance options to choose from based on your fitness, you will know when you lied about it…There is a 10km, 40-50, 70-75, 120km.
The route will surprise you every year, with either new single track, new quad trails that are tricky (and energy consuming), new bridges, or new CLIMBS. There is never a dreary moment (except for the drag towards the road next to the macadamia plantation, you’ll know when you get there) use it to get back into rhythm! Don’t stare at the beauty of Mother Nature there too long or she’ll send you a root to trip you. Having fun will come naturally to you in these forests, take advantage of this! You will feel the weight of the world leaving your shoulders as you plunge down the technical sections, noting else but survival will matter. Giggles will fill your stomach, ears will flame up and goose bumps will ride your back from your crown all the way down your spine at every nearly fall!
In winter time Induna has summer so prepare accordingly! Put sunscreen on even if it’s cloudy, get extra sachets of re-hydrate. And use the water points that are there for you! And after your battle with nature, sharp corners, unexpected rocks, slippery single tracks, and a hippo or two if you’re lucky please go down to the Sabie River and swim in the crystal waters where the Mac-Mac and Shabaan rivers meet up, you’ll be so refreshed you will be able to do it all over again!
Regards Samantha Oosthuysen
http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3059
Monday, May 23, 2011
Max Knox
The Induna national Marathon in my opinion is situated in one of the most beautiful areas in South Africa. After racing all over the world i can truely say that it is in my yearly must do list for bike racing. the organises go out there way to take in the most breathtaking singletracks combined with some of the best scenery South Africa has to offer. conditions are normally wonderful in hazyview and with so many other atrrictions around the area for your family you would be crazy to miss the weekend of fun in the lowveld. The course has some magical areas that are very remote, beautiful and often unnaccesible for the normal person. The event is smoothly run and the crew of induna go out there way to accomadate all that compete from the international proffesionals to the little kids that ride. I can promise you, you will finish off your day with a wonderful smile and the dream of returning again to test yourself in the lovely lowveld.
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/?p=137#comment-4
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/?p=137#comment-4
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Kiepview Conservancy - TRAIL RUN !!
Kiepview Conservancy, in conjunction with the Summerhill 4 x 4 Day presents the annual “Kiff One” fundraising event in the form of aTRAIL RUN!
When: Sat 4th June at 08h00 (Entries from 07h00 on the day)
Where: Natie’s Farm, Sabie Rd, Hazyview- at the Summerhill 4 x 4 event!
What: Choose between the 4km teaser, or the 8km tester, both scenic runs through
indigenous bush, and across farmland adjacent to the Sabie River. Living medals for all finishers and entry fee a paltry R30, (does not include entry to 4x4 day- R20) which goes towards the Kiepview Conservancy.
Contact: Cindy – 072 341 6117
Stuart- 072 576 5018
Stuart- 072 576 5018
Run, walk, or crawl, young or old, or even one foot in the grave, whatever you do just partake for the fun of it and to give to a good cause!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Win Free Entry for the Big Induna MTB Race
Write-up Competition
Tell us about your experience on the Big Induna mountain bike race and stand a chance to win a free entry for the 2011 race.
We are giving away a free entry per week until the race.
To enter the write-up competition – Leave your comment
This Weeks winner!!
Danie Erasmus says:
May 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm
The Induna is the first MTB race that I did. I did not train at all for it… My friends asked me to come along since they were doing it and keen for a party as always, I tagged along. When I got to the number collection the night before the race I thought by myself, how far could 78km be. If old people can do it, I could easily do it even though I did not train at all. At that stage I did not have a proper mountain bike, so I used my bicycle I cycle to campus (TUKS) with every day. It has a steel frame that is so heavy I am sure is solid and a fork that is as good as rigid. When race day came the excitement was high and not long after a gunshot set off the race the pain began. It was the longest and most painful five-and-a-half hours of my life. Since then I have bought myself a proper MTB and been riding ever since. Thank you Induna for introducing me to the sport! I love it!
Tell us about your experience on the Big Induna mountain bike race and stand a chance to win a free entry for the 2011 race.
We are giving away a free entry per week until the race.
To enter the write-up competition – Leave your comment
This Weeks winner!!
Danie Erasmus says:
May 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm
The Induna is the first MTB race that I did. I did not train at all for it… My friends asked me to come along since they were doing it and keen for a party as always, I tagged along. When I got to the number collection the night before the race I thought by myself, how far could 78km be. If old people can do it, I could easily do it even though I did not train at all. At that stage I did not have a proper mountain bike, so I used my bicycle I cycle to campus (TUKS) with every day. It has a steel frame that is so heavy I am sure is solid and a fork that is as good as rigid. When race day came the excitement was high and not long after a gunshot set off the race the pain began. It was the longest and most painful five-and-a-half hours of my life. Since then I have bought myself a proper MTB and been riding ever since. Thank you Induna for introducing me to the sport! I love it!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Photo Competition
Send us a photo of yourself or your friend in your favourite Induna Cycling Shirt and stand a chance to win a 2011 Induna Cycling Shirt.
We are giving away a free 2011 Mountain Bike Shirt every week until the race.
To enter the Photo competition send your picture to this E Mail adress: info@indunaadventures.com
(Make sure to leave your Name and Contact Details)
or
Share it on Facebook after you have become a friend of Induna Adventures on Facebook.
Check out Photo Competition entries and winning photos HERE
This week’s Photo Competition winner: Well done Jane Dickinson for taking this picture of Calum Dickinson! You are the winner of the first Free Induna 2011 Mountain Bike Shirt.
We are giving away a free 2011 Mountain Bike Shirt every week until the race.
To enter the Photo competition send your picture to this E Mail adress: info@indunaadventures.com
(Make sure to leave your Name and Contact Details)
or
Share it on Facebook after you have become a friend of Induna Adventures on Facebook.
Check out Photo Competition entries and winning photos HERE
This week’s Photo Competition winner: Well done Jane Dickinson for taking this picture of Calum Dickinson! You are the winner of the first Free Induna 2011 Mountain Bike Shirt.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Reading Power Programme - progress report
Reporting Month: March & April 2011
Report by: Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
I find it a blessing to be helping the children with the READING POWER PROGRAMME. We are continuing to help them to read, write and understand English and our children are still very interested in the programme. We know that in due time our children will reap for life, and therefore we will not give up, we will press on.
New Home
It had not been easy to work in a garage at Amukelane Care Centre, where food was being prepared on a daily basis, as it was very hot and not a suitable place for learning. We were hoping for a miracle. Today we witnessed that miracle with the supprt of a group of 26 high school students accompanied by their 3 teachers who came all the way from Pinetree Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada, and were a real blessing to us. Within a period of two weeks they had renovated a building at Moduping Primary School for our usage. Now SizaBantwana is privileged to have a dedicated Reading Power Centre. They also provided us with plenty of books to start a library as well as clothes and toys for the children. We also appreciate the partnership between SizaBantwana and the principal of Moduping Primary School with the school governing body(SGB).
Challenges
We gave the children time to rest during the school holidays and it was also an opportunity for Precious, (Precious is an assistant facilitator in the reading programme) and I, to take a break. The reading power programme is very challenging as our children are not ecposed to hearing, reading and speaking English. It is our plan to eradicate this kind of disadvantages. As an example, I was helping a grade 8 girl with reading and understanding a story about a "daddy". I asked her if she knew the meaning of "daddy" in her own language and she told me that "daddy" meant "baboon". I just realized that there is a lot of basic and elementary work to be done. We encourage them to utter simple words and to read easy English story books. We also encourage children who are a bit more advanced in reading to use a dictionary for words that they do not understand.
Thank you Skukuza Primary
We are extremely grateful for the donation of books from Skukuza Primary School; about 295 books altogether.
We are facilitating the Reading Power Programme for all the children from our Amukelane project at Moduping Primary School. I am glad that our other children from the neighbouring school are comfortable to join us and to attend to their reading lessons at this school.
Keep on praying with us that this programme will be of transformation in the lives of our children. We rally appreciate all of your support. Your coming to visit us when you have time is, and will continue to be, of encouragement too.
Report by: Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
I find it a blessing to be helping the children with the READING POWER PROGRAMME. We are continuing to help them to read, write and understand English and our children are still very interested in the programme. We know that in due time our children will reap for life, and therefore we will not give up, we will press on.
New Home
It had not been easy to work in a garage at Amukelane Care Centre, where food was being prepared on a daily basis, as it was very hot and not a suitable place for learning. We were hoping for a miracle. Today we witnessed that miracle with the supprt of a group of 26 high school students accompanied by their 3 teachers who came all the way from Pinetree Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada, and were a real blessing to us. Within a period of two weeks they had renovated a building at Moduping Primary School for our usage. Now SizaBantwana is privileged to have a dedicated Reading Power Centre. They also provided us with plenty of books to start a library as well as clothes and toys for the children. We also appreciate the partnership between SizaBantwana and the principal of Moduping Primary School with the school governing body(SGB).
We gave the children time to rest during the school holidays and it was also an opportunity for Precious, (Precious is an assistant facilitator in the reading programme) and I, to take a break. The reading power programme is very challenging as our children are not ecposed to hearing, reading and speaking English. It is our plan to eradicate this kind of disadvantages. As an example, I was helping a grade 8 girl with reading and understanding a story about a "daddy". I asked her if she knew the meaning of "daddy" in her own language and she told me that "daddy" meant "baboon". I just realized that there is a lot of basic and elementary work to be done. We encourage them to utter simple words and to read easy English story books. We also encourage children who are a bit more advanced in reading to use a dictionary for words that they do not understand.
Children's Ministry Prayer Workshop Report
Date: 6 May 2011
Venue: Petra College for children's ministry
By: Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
Four of Sizabantwana care workers attended a prayer workshop at Petra on Friday the 6 May 2011. The workshop was about teaching, training, motivating and encouraging born again children to pray for different aspects such as peace in their own families, for the salvation of friends and parents, for problems in their communities and in our country etc.
Attendants from Sizabantwana was:
- Elizabeth Mgiba
- Yvonne Mashaba
- Busisiwe Nyundu &
- Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
Speaker of the day was:
- Pastor Peter Sekhonyane from Orange farm in Gauteng together with his team.
We have learned that:
- We should make prayer the foundation of our Christian living and teach our children to do so.
- We must teach our children to be specific in prayer.
- In prayer we must expect answers
- Persistence. (Pray withour ceasing).
- Positioning of one's body when praying such as kneeling, laying down, lifting up of hands.
We were also exposed to an outreach to one of the OVC (orphans and vulnerable children) centres in Masoyi (Step in Faith children's ministry). Pastor Peter and his team demonstrated to us how to lead a group of children in Prayer and intercession.
I experienced this as very positive and important aspect of Sizabantwana's children benefit (Ministry).
Venue: Petra College for children's ministry
By: Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
Four of Sizabantwana care workers attended a prayer workshop at Petra on Friday the 6 May 2011. The workshop was about teaching, training, motivating and encouraging born again children to pray for different aspects such as peace in their own families, for the salvation of friends and parents, for problems in their communities and in our country etc.
Attendants from Sizabantwana was:
- Elizabeth Mgiba
- Yvonne Mashaba
- Busisiwe Nyundu &
- Minky Makhubedu-Mashego
Speaker of the day was:
- Pastor Peter Sekhonyane from Orange farm in Gauteng together with his team.
We have learned that:
- We should make prayer the foundation of our Christian living and teach our children to do so.
- We must teach our children to be specific in prayer.
- In prayer we must expect answers
- Persistence. (Pray withour ceasing).
- Positioning of one's body when praying such as kneeling, laying down, lifting up of hands.
We were also exposed to an outreach to one of the OVC (orphans and vulnerable children) centres in Masoyi (Step in Faith children's ministry). Pastor Peter and his team demonstrated to us how to lead a group of children in Prayer and intercession.
I experienced this as very positive and important aspect of Sizabantwana's children benefit (Ministry).
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Induna MTB Training plan
Your BIG Induna conditioning plan:
A warm BIG Induna greeting from the conditioning team. With little less than 6 weeks to go to race day we have a good mind that you are most probably on one of 2, maybe 3, places pertaining your fitness.
You either by now have had the luxury to develop a good Aerobic fitness base for the Induna race (See QUALITY VOLUME BASE PHASE below for some pointers if you want to be on par next year), or you have not (like the majority of us) had the time to give it any thought yet. Or maybe you are somewhere in-between? Well we would like to suggest some pointers, in the form of either a SHORT TERM INTERVENTION PLAN or a FULL OUT ASSAULT (or a combination of the two if you are the in-betweener), to help make sure you will definitely have a GREAT ride coming race day.
When applying the SAID (Specific Adaptations for Imposed Demands) principle, your preparation for the BIG Induna will need to be uniquely different and specific for that optimal day in the saddle.
The reason for this is that our terrain is unlike the majority of MTB racing terrain you will have experienced thus far. If you have already raced the BIG Induna before, you will most probably, with a BIG smile, know precisely what I mean. This is mainly because it is an exhilarating technical, tight, twisty, mostly permitting low to medium speed terrain with many accelerations and punchy climbs. This makes it an out of the ordinary awesome ride and therefore your preparation will need to be specific.
See more about train plan for the big induna race, 11 June 2011
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/?page_id=229
A warm BIG Induna greeting from the conditioning team. With little less than 6 weeks to go to race day we have a good mind that you are most probably on one of 2, maybe 3, places pertaining your fitness.
You either by now have had the luxury to develop a good Aerobic fitness base for the Induna race (See QUALITY VOLUME BASE PHASE below for some pointers if you want to be on par next year), or you have not (like the majority of us) had the time to give it any thought yet. Or maybe you are somewhere in-between? Well we would like to suggest some pointers, in the form of either a SHORT TERM INTERVENTION PLAN or a FULL OUT ASSAULT (or a combination of the two if you are the in-betweener), to help make sure you will definitely have a GREAT ride coming race day.
When applying the SAID (Specific Adaptations for Imposed Demands) principle, your preparation for the BIG Induna will need to be uniquely different and specific for that optimal day in the saddle.
The reason for this is that our terrain is unlike the majority of MTB racing terrain you will have experienced thus far. If you have already raced the BIG Induna before, you will most probably, with a BIG smile, know precisely what I mean. This is mainly because it is an exhilarating technical, tight, twisty, mostly permitting low to medium speed terrain with many accelerations and punchy climbs. This makes it an out of the ordinary awesome ride and therefore your preparation will need to be specific.
See more about train plan for the big induna race, 11 June 2011
http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/?page_id=229
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
Please Note: to all travellers this weekend.The Long Tom Pass will be closed during the X-fest weekend, Please choose an alternative route. VIA Nelspruit.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
Free film festival Friday night @ Induna Campsite. You’ll see some of the best x-stream kayaking from SA’s best
Monday, March 21, 2011
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
The Induna X-fest cannot wait to show off the new, exciting, “you-want-to-do-it-over-and-over-again” mountain bike routes. We will show case some of the best single tracks ever and all over the route.26 March 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
There seems to be confusion that you have to take part in all the events. Don’t be confused! Each event is a standalone event!
Enter the mountain bike race or Trail run or Duathlon or white water kayaking
Enter Today
www.indunaadventures.com/xfest.html
www.entrytime.co.za
Enter the mountain bike race or Trail run or Duathlon or white water kayaking
Enter Today
www.indunaadventures.com/xfest.html
www.entrytime.co.za
Friday, March 18, 2011
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
Entry time closing date for the Induna X-fest 26 March 2011 is postponed to 24 March 2011. http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?goto=af&afid=4&pt=home&typeid=1
Don’t be left cold outside.
Don’t be left cold outside.
Induna X-Fest 26 March 2011
Have you entered the Induna Mountain bike race; Duathlon or Trail run???
26 March 2011 @ Induna Adventures Centre, Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Visit http://www.indunaadventures.com/xfest.htm
Online Entries: http://www.entrytime.com
26 March 2011 @ Induna Adventures Centre, Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Visit http://www.indunaadventures.com/xfest.htm
Online Entries: http://www.entrytime.com
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Induna X Fest 2011, 26 March Active Holidays!
How do YOU choose your holiday or long weekend destination?Have you ever met a person who has made an art of choosing and planning holidays and long weekends?
They get excited about every bit of the upcoming trip in such a way that it energises them for weeks before and after the trip. Like an artist who combines colour and light they plan a holiday filled with expectation while combining what the area has to offer with their personality, needs, time, money and the weather.
I’d like to think of myself as a holiday artist with adventure activities being a dominant part of my
holidays. My biggest work of art being the Snow and Sea holiday of June 2009. I was snowboarding at Tiffendale in thick snow for four days and within 24 hours surfing the crystal clear water of Jeffrey’s Bay for the next week. Already planning the next Snow and Sea holiday I can’t wait to better the previous one with and extra arrow in my quiver , kitesurfing! I can already see it, snowboard, surf and kitesurf all within the same holiday!If you like to plan your next holiday with lots activities and not only paint with one colour, choose Hazyview for this April Holiday.
In one week you can:Take part in the Induna X-Fest
Do a Mountain Bike Race
Compete in a Trail Run
Compete in a Duathlon
Ride a Horse
Visit a massive Cascade Waterfall on a Quad Bike
Raft the Sabie River
Raft the Blyde River in the 3rd deepest Gorge in the world
See the Big 5
Do White Water Tubing in the Sabie River
Do a Bushwalk in the Kruger
Eat Crocodile Steak
Cycle the Triangle on a road bike – 100km Graskop – Hazyview – Sabie
Explore the Panorama Route – Waterfalls, God’s Window and Pancakes
Do a Half Day Hike
Friday, February 4, 2011
X-Fest 2011
What is the X-Fest?
It is an Extreme Lifestyle Festival consisting of 3 categories:
· Trail Running 5k , 10 km
· White Water Kayaking - Extreme Down River Racing
· Mountain Biking 10 km, 20km, 40k m
· Off Road Duathlon (Extreme - 20km MTN & 10km Trail Run; Mini – 10km MTB & 5km Trail Run))
Program
Friday 25 March 2011 19:00
Xtreme Video Festival
Saturday 26 March 2011
07:30 Mountain Biking (10km, 20km & 40km) & Extreme Off Road Duathlon (20km MTB & 10km Trail Run) & Mini Off Road Duathlon (10km MTB & 5km Trail Run)
08:00 5 km & 10 km Trail Run10:00 Pro Kayak Race (Sabie U1 Section – Class 4)
10:00 Beginner Kayak Race (Sabie Commercial Section – Class 2)
19:00 Braai Facilities available. More war stories and licking of wounds.
Costs:
10 km Mountain Bike Race - R50
20 km Mountain Bike Race - R 80
40 km Mountain Bike Race - R100
10 km Trail Run – R50
5 km Trail Run – R30
Duathlon (20km MTB, 10 km Trail Run) – R100
Pro Kayak Race - R 100Beginner Kayak Race - R 100
Official X Fest T - Shirt – R 50
Description of categories
10, 20 & 40 km Mountain Biking
10km – Fairly easy, non technical ride, suitable for youngsters – Induna Blue Route
20 & 40km – 20 km trail with allot of flowing, technical single track and quad tracks, typical to Induna Races. The 40 km Race will do two laps.
Trail Run
10 km - This 10k trail run will start at the confluence of the Sabaan, Sabie and Mac Mac rivers, it will then take you into the blue Gum plantations, steep climb, then it descends into the mac Mac valley and will follow a hand cut single track to Matumi Picnic site and back on the Matumi Hiking Trail, mostly single track and with constant great views of the Mac mac river – Induna Black Route
5 km - It will start at the confluence of the 3 rivers, Sabaan, Sabie and Mac Mac along the main forest road through blue gum plantations and descend into the Mac Mac Valley, coming back along the Mac Mac river on the Matumi Hiking Trail single track.
White Water Kayaking
White Water KayakingPro Kayak Race - Class 3 & 4 Rapids on U1 Sabie Section Beginner and Intermediate Race - Class 2 Rapid on Sabie River "Lion's Rock" AKA "Devils Knuckles"
Off Road Duathlon
Extreme Off Road Duathlon - Start with the 20 km Mountain Bike Trail and Finish with the 10 km Trail RunMini Off Road Duathlon - Start with the 10 km Mountain Bike Trail and finish with the 5 km Trail Run.
It is an Extreme Lifestyle Festival consisting of 3 categories:
· Trail Running 5k , 10 km
· White Water Kayaking - Extreme Down River Racing
· Mountain Biking 10 km, 20km, 40k m
· Off Road Duathlon (Extreme - 20km MTN & 10km Trail Run; Mini – 10km MTB & 5km Trail Run))
Program
Friday 25 March 2011 19:00
Xtreme Video Festival
Saturday 26 March 2011
07:30 Mountain Biking (10km, 20km & 40km) & Extreme Off Road Duathlon (20km MTB & 10km Trail Run) & Mini Off Road Duathlon (10km MTB & 5km Trail Run)
08:00 5 km & 10 km Trail Run10:00 Pro Kayak Race (Sabie U1 Section – Class 4)10:00 Beginner Kayak Race (Sabie Commercial Section – Class 2)
19:00 Braai Facilities available. More war stories and licking of wounds.
Costs:
10 km Mountain Bike Race - R50
20 km Mountain Bike Race - R 80
40 km Mountain Bike Race - R100
10 km Trail Run – R50
5 km Trail Run – R30
Duathlon (20km MTB, 10 km Trail Run) – R100Pro Kayak Race - R 100Beginner Kayak Race - R 100
Official X Fest T - Shirt – R 50
Description of categories
10, 20 & 40 km Mountain Biking
10km – Fairly easy, non technical ride, suitable for youngsters – Induna Blue Route
20 & 40km – 20 km trail with allot of flowing, technical single track and quad tracks, typical to Induna Races. The 40 km Race will do two laps.
Trail Run
10 km - This 10k trail run will start at the confluence of the Sabaan, Sabie and Mac Mac rivers, it will then take you into the blue Gum plantations, steep climb, then it descends into the mac Mac valley and will follow a hand cut single track to Matumi Picnic site and back on the Matumi Hiking Trail, mostly single track and with constant great views of the Mac mac river – Induna Black Route
5 km - It will start at the confluence of the 3 rivers, Sabaan, Sabie and Mac Mac along the main forest road through blue gum plantations and descend into the Mac Mac Valley, coming back along the Mac Mac river on the Matumi Hiking Trail single track.
White Water Kayaking
White Water KayakingPro Kayak Race - Class 3 & 4 Rapids on U1 Sabie Section Beginner and Intermediate Race - Class 2 Rapid on Sabie River "Lion's Rock" AKA "Devils Knuckles"
Off Road Duathlon
Extreme Off Road Duathlon - Start with the 20 km Mountain Bike Trail and Finish with the 10 km Trail RunMini Off Road Duathlon - Start with the 10 km Mountain Bike Trail and finish with the 5 km Trail Run.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Zip line: Mild or wild
What does it feels like being strapped into a harness and hooked to a 450 meter long cable, 77 meter high? What does it feel like when gravity is pulling you down a suspended cable up to 100km/h? 
Once you stand on the top platform, your brain starts to rationalize... All the empty space beneath your feet is slightly unnerving. Don’t let your mind prevent you from having the time of your life. As soon as you leap over the edge, the tension and fear that have build up is being released and exchanged by fun, exhilaration and adrenalin. The feeling of “Now I can concur the world” and “From now on nothing is impossible” comes to mind.
Zip line is the perfect activity for the whole family, young and old. As long as you safely fit in a harness you are good to go. It does not require any special athletic skills just to try it. All you need is a sense of adventure and the rest will come naturally. IT is available all year around come rain or sunshine. The expert tour guides will give you step by step instructions to make sure that nothing stands in your way to conquer life.
So, is Zip line mild or wild? There’s only one way to find out...
Book now @ R140 pp
p.s. write us your past experience. info@indunaadventures.com
Once you stand on the top platform, your brain starts to rationalize... All the empty space beneath your feet is slightly unnerving. Don’t let your mind prevent you from having the time of your life. As soon as you leap over the edge, the tension and fear that have build up is being released and exchanged by fun, exhilaration and adrenalin. The feeling of “Now I can concur the world” and “From now on nothing is impossible” comes to mind.
Zip line is the perfect activity for the whole family, young and old. As long as you safely fit in a harness you are good to go. It does not require any special athletic skills just to try it. All you need is a sense of adventure and the rest will come naturally. IT is available all year around come rain or sunshine. The expert tour guides will give you step by step instructions to make sure that nothing stands in your way to conquer life.
So, is Zip line mild or wild? There’s only one way to find out...
Book now @ R140 pp
p.s. write us your past experience. info@indunaadventures.com
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Cyclejunkies – MTB cycle workshop
On the 5th of February 2011 Cyclejunkies and the Cyclejunkies MTB racing team will be hosting the Cycle workshop in Sabie. This workshop is aimed at all the beginner riders and riders who would like to learn more and improve on their cycling skills.
The workshop will consist of the following:
- Bike maintenance
- Bike wash techniques
- Bike set up
- Supplements advice
- Products advice
- Fitness and Training advice
- Single track riding
- Cornering Techniques
- Climbing Techniques
- Descending Techniques
The workshop will start at 08h00 in the morning and run all day long till 17h00 in the afternoon. There will be a brief break for lunch (at riders own account) between 1 & 2 pm.
A questions and answers session will be held at the end of the day for anything above what was discussed during the workshop.
What to bring:
- Own bike – If you don’t have one you can book one from the Shop
- Own Heart rate monitor
- Own bike computer
- Own helmet
Cost: R200 pp
Bookings are essential – Please book you spot by either visiting our website or contacting us:
www.cyclejunkies.co.za
info@cyclejunkies.co.za
013 764 1149
See you there!!
If you need accommodation visit www.panorama-tours.travel
The workshop will consist of the following:
- Bike maintenance
- Bike wash techniques
- Bike set up
- Supplements advice
- Products advice
- Fitness and Training advice
- Single track riding
- Cornering Techniques
- Climbing Techniques
- Descending Techniques
The workshop will start at 08h00 in the morning and run all day long till 17h00 in the afternoon. There will be a brief break for lunch (at riders own account) between 1 & 2 pm.
A questions and answers session will be held at the end of the day for anything above what was discussed during the workshop.
What to bring:
- Own bike – If you don’t have one you can book one from the Shop
- Own Heart rate monitor
- Own bike computer
- Own helmet
Cost: R200 pp
Bookings are essential – Please book you spot by either visiting our website or contacting us:
www.cyclejunkies.co.za
info@cyclejunkies.co.za
013 764 1149
See you there!!
If you need accommodation visit www.panorama-tours.travel
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The BIG Induna Hazyview MTB Classic 2011
The date is set for the biggest Induna MTB race ever. 28 May 2011 will see old and new mountain bikers and their families flocking to Hazyview to claim what might be the best day/weekend that 2011 has to offer!!!
After a 2010 mountain bike calendar without the Big Induna the organizers are viguarlasly going to try and claim this race as the best one day race in South Africa. “I am very excited about the date! I hope and pray that nothing will stand in the way of anybody that wants to join us in living this day to the fullest” says Jaco Lubbe Event Director. He goes on by mentioning reasons why this date is special.- It is just before the onslaught of winter. One of the last races before most mountain bikers starts their training hibernation.- It’s just after Sani-2l so racers will be fit and hungry for racing.
It’s in between school holidays, which is perfect for a midterm family weekend break-away.- It’s after the heavy raining season, with mud being your bikes components worst enemy. What is it that makes this race so special- The most fun and beautiful riding terrain next to rivers and streams, underneath indigenous forest and over bridges, you’ll come across.- The famous and sought after Induna Mountain riding shirt will be on offer. How will it look?- The adventure centre and hospitality offers great entertainment for the whole family while you can race. If the kids are happy, mom and dad are happy.- The warm lowveld weather!!!
If you really want to know, you HAVE to book 28 May 2011, load your mountain bike and come and experience for yourself
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
First Ascend: Waterhoutboom River
Why do men want to boldly go where no man has gone before?The Induna Adventure boys tried to answer this question with first ascend down the Waterhoutboom River, half way between Hazyview and Graskop, with white water kayaks.
Andre v.d. Burgh and Jaco Lubbe took the morning off at Induna for an anticipated 3 hours paddle on a 10km stretch (as the crow fly) down the unknown waterhoutboom river. Their 3 hours planned trip, turned out to be a 9 hour adventure. They met the (worried) back-up crew at the take out with aching bodies, scratched and scared; but with the most rewarding smiles on earth. Even they were not sure if they were smiling, because they were happy to see the back-up, or just stocked of the amazing experience, maybe both?
Apparently the river thawed everything at them, endless snaking sections in the catchment areas that was partially blogged and sometimes totally blogged with over hanging trees and strainers. They clawed and climbed through these sections, waiting for the river to turn the cards and he did. 2-3m drops and long rock slides all over the show with long rolling rocky drops under the canopy of the most amazing indigenous bush.
The high was a 4m gap slotting the river with water pouring from either side. The safest line was to ride a lateral wave to the right trying to avoid the centre witch drops into some where you can’t really see; then hold on and hope to land upright in the pool ready for the next rapid around the corner
So why did they go there?
So why did they go there?
“It makes me feel alive. It’s the most fun I had in a long time” Said Jaco Lubbe 
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Big Induna Hazyview MTB Classic
Date: 28 May 2011
How much fun can you have on a mountain bike?
The answer will be found at the 2011 Big Induna MTB challenge in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.
Team Induna is working around the clock to perfect rider & spectator satisfaction by adding more value to the venue and dishing up a route with a difference.
This is your opportunity to ride in a unique and spectacular environment. Forget endless fire road and jeep track climbs where road bike endurance more than MTB skill prevail, the Induna MTB Challenge serves up an entirely different menu to get your teeth into!
Characterized by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest, the course serves up a mind-blowing mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, throw into this a few shallow water crossings and even some single tracks beaten flat by hippos and you will not regret taking up the challenge!
Making the race even more enjoyable is the Lowveld’s warm winter climate, a welcome break from the chilly highveld, camping at the venue will be comfortable and the race atmosphere festive.
This is truly a Mountain Bike race for those of us who want the full experience, a race where skill and determination can outrace and outwit just mere fitness.
An epic mountain bike race isn’t defined by distance alone, it’s a bellyful of thrills, a mud splattered grin and the satisfaction in your own personal victory!
Give your bike what it really wants, and what you deserve!
Try it once you’ll ride it twice.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)