Friday, October 21, 2011
School Series Mtb - 21 October 2011
Hi All
It’s time again for some awesome mountain bike racing! Our next School Series event will be on Friday 21st October 2011. It will be at the MTB track on Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground. Registration is to start at 14h00, with the first race kicking off at 14h20.
All school children are welcome – from primary to high school. R30 per rider. There are some really cool prizes up for grabs for the podium finishers in each of the age categories.
Our September School Series event was a great success, with just over 60 riders competing on the day. Come and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of exciting mountain biking.
See you all there next Friday!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ingeli Comments
Hi Mark,
Thank you for a tremendous weekend adventure.
Everybody has been raving about the experience and I think overall it was a great initiative for us to take part in.
From a feedback point of view I think you can put the following feathers in your cap:
1. Your team is very organised while also being laid back and friendly. Everyone feels part of the “family” event! I see your strong family and moral values shine through in the way you chaps do things.
2. Your guides are top draw. They never tired of waiting for the slow chaps, never left anyone behind, never got flustered by accidents and breakdowns and kept a wonderful sense of humour the whole way through. Jono is great with people and ripped off everyone sparing no one, which we all found very amusing. Stu was great and managed to keep his nose in front the whole way. Great guys.
3. Water tables and lunches were perfect, not too overpowering on the system and just long enough to give everyone decent recovery time.
4. The trails were great. If I were to change anything for next time, I think it would be skipping the Dustbin Hill in favour of the district escape route from lake Eland as that Hill is not really ride able (for mere mortals like myself). Its also a pity that you can’t commandeer that nature reserve route in place of Gamalakhe as after so much pristine beauty, it is a little bit of a rude wake up to encounter all the litter etc that is part of the African township scene. Overall, really great riding though and must be a huge undertaking to keep it all in shape.
5. Bike washes at the end of day two were a real treat and I am sure that if you did this after the last day, No one would bat an eyelid at paying your guys R30 a pop for a wash.
Once again thanks for organizing the whole thing, we really enjoyed it and I am sure we will be back for more, perhaps even the Pondo Pedal.
Regards
Brett
Sunday, September 18, 2011
SCHOOL & KNIGHT SERIES
Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the ever-popular School Series and the exciting Knight Series – both on 23rd September. The venue is at Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds.
The School Series will begin with registration at 14h00, and racing will commence at 14h30. R30 per rider. All school children welcome (Junior Primary to High School). Really cool prizes!
As the sun starts to set we will begin with the Knight Series. Registration starts at 17h00, and racing at 18h00. For the racing category – it’s R85 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). For the social category – it’s R55 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). This will be the fifth and final event of the Dura Cycles Knight Series. There are prizes for riders who have competed and excelled in each of the events.
Those mountain bikers who have not yet experienced night riding, it’s a whole lot of fun and definitely worth a try.
We hope to see you all there for a fun-filled afternoon of mountain biking.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
10 days away from epic mtb afternoon/evening
Hi All
We are only 10 days away from an awesome afternoon/evening of epic mountain biking! It’s going to be great fun for the whole family!
Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the popular School Series race, as well as an exciting Night Series event, both on the 23rd September. The venue is Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Registration for the school series race is to start at 14h00, and the night series race at 17h00. All school children are welcome to participate in the schools event (primary to high school). R30 per rider. There are some really cool prizes up for grabs! So far we have seen some amazing young talent, and we hope to see more enthusiastic young mountain bikers riding at this event.
The night event is welcome to all ages. There will be two different categories – night race and social night ride. The race costs R85 (includes R25 meal voucher). The social ride costs R55 (includes R25 meal voucher).
The social night riders are under no pressure and can merely enjoy the experience of riding at night. This will be the last night race of the series, so the series leaders will be fighting it out for podium positions. There will also be a prize giving for the night series on 23rd September.
Bring along your bike and join us for some mountain biking, or bring along your blanket or chair to support the riders and enjoy the festivities.
For more info and pre-entries visit www.duracycles.co.za or www.duraventures.co.za.
Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
School & Knight Series to be held 23 September 2011
Hi All
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend?
Well done to those riders who conquered the Night Series MTB Race on Friday. It was great to see the enthusiasm amongst the riders, despite the miserable weather conditions. I have attached the results from Friday evenings event.
This is a reminder to please diarise Friday 23rd September 2011. This day is going to be jam packed with some awesome mountain biking for everyone!
Dura-Ventures and Dura Cycles will be hosting the ever-popular School Series and the exciting Knight Series – both on 23rd September. The venue is at Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds.
The School Series will begin with registration at 14h00, and racing will commence at 14h30. R30 per rider. All school children welcome (Junior Primary to High School). Really cool prizes!
As the sun starts to set we will begin with the Knight Series. Registration starts at 17h00, and racing at 18h00. For the racing category – it’s R85 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). For the social category – it’s R55 per rider (includes R25 meal voucher). This will be the fifth and final event of the Dura Cycles Knight Series. There are prizes for riders who have competed and excelled in each of the events.
Those mountain bikers who have not yet experienced night riding, it’s a whole lot of fun and definitely worth a try.
We hope to see you all there for a fun-filled afternoon of mountain biking.
We will send out another reminder closer to the time.
Regards
The Dura-Ventures Team
Friday, August 26, 2011
Dura Cycles own Heather Malan to cycle from Jhb - Mgt for charity
This year 5-9th October 2011 our very own Heather Malan will be joining Cycling friends to complete the 860 km trip from Johannesburg to Margate in KZN to raise money for the Pro Deo Care Group.
To survive the Pro Deo Care Group derives its funds from projects like the Cycling Tour and donations made by people attending the clinics, but the costs of goods and apparatus required is escalating yearly. Money raised has to be well managed and purchasing of wheelchairs, pulpit walkers, commodes, bath chairs, foot spa's, hearing aids, oxygen cylinders, special toilet seats, special mattresses and blood pressure apparatus is done with care so that funds are not used unnecessarily. Being elderly can, as we have said, be lonely and these people can feel that they have been forgotten.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by clicking on this link Doit4charity
To survive the Pro Deo Care Group derives its funds from projects like the Cycling Tour and donations made by people attending the clinics, but the costs of goods and apparatus required is escalating yearly. Money raised has to be well managed and purchasing of wheelchairs, pulpit walkers, commodes, bath chairs, foot spa's, hearing aids, oxygen cylinders, special toilet seats, special mattresses and blood pressure apparatus is done with care so that funds are not used unnecessarily. Being elderly can, as we have said, be lonely and these people can feel that they have been forgotten.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by clicking on this link Doit4charity
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
SCHOOL SERIES MTB 19 AUGUST 2011 RESULTS & PHOTOGRAPHS
Results of the School Series Round 3 that was held at Douglas Mitchell Friday 19th August can be viewed at www.duracycles.co.za then click on the relevant links. Lots of pictures have been posted, with still lots more to be uploaded from the event. So catch the kids in action – pictures can also be viewed on the website.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Knight Series Race 4
Hi All
Just a reminder about race no. 4 of the knight series which is on Friday 26th August 2011. Keep in mind that points will be added from each of the races in the series. At the end of the series prizes will be given to those riders who competed in each race and won their respective age categories. More information on this upcoming race visit www.duracycles.co.za
For this month’s knight series event we will be offering something different. Those of you who are not keen to speed around the track, but would still like to experience night MTB riding, there will be a social night ride. This ride is R55 pp and also includes a R25 meal voucher. Riders can enjoy the track with family and friends, with no pressure of having to race a certain amount of laps.
See you soon.
Regards
The Dura-Ventures Team
Just a reminder about race no. 4 of the knight series which is on Friday 26th August 2011. Keep in mind that points will be added from each of the races in the series. At the end of the series prizes will be given to those riders who competed in each race and won their respective age categories. More information on this upcoming race visit www.duracycles.co.za
For this month’s knight series event we will be offering something different. Those of you who are not keen to speed around the track, but would still like to experience night MTB riding, there will be a social night ride. This ride is R55 pp and also includes a R25 meal voucher. Riders can enjoy the track with family and friends, with no pressure of having to race a certain amount of laps.
See you soon.
Regards
The Dura-Ventures Team
SCHOOL SERIES MTB 19 AUGUST 2011
Hi All
This coming Friday afternoon (19th August) is our next school series event. It will take place at the Douglas Mitchell sports grounds with registration starting at 14h00. All school children are welcome, from primary school to high school. The cost is R30 per rider. Bring your children along for a fun afternoon of racing on the exciting 4km MTB course!
See you all there.
The Dura-Ventures Team
This coming Friday afternoon (19th August) is our next school series event. It will take place at the Douglas Mitchell sports grounds with registration starting at 14h00. All school children are welcome, from primary school to high school. The cost is R30 per rider. Bring your children along for a fun afternoon of racing on the exciting 4km MTB course!
See you all there.
The Dura-Ventures Team
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE - PADDOCK 6 AUGUST 2011
This weekend there is another exciting event for those young enthusiastic mountain bikers! Dura-Ventures together with Dura Cycles will be hosting another school series race this Saturday morning (6th August).
The event will take place at the Paddock polocrosse club, where the SA champs polocrosse tournament is to be held. It is going to be a festive weekend with great entertainment for the whole family.
The school series MTB challenge is open to all ages from junior school through to high school. Registration on Saturday is at 08h00, and races start at 09h00. The race entry fee is R30 per child. Pre entries can be done on our Dura-Ventures website. There will also be a more social family outride on Saturday morning, at a cost of R30.
For the schools MTB challenge there is R5000.00 overall prize money up for grabs! 1st, 2nd and 3rd position boys and girls from each age category will receive a cash prize.
Dura Cycles will have a support stand on Saturday morning if any bicycle spares and equipment is required.
Come and enjoy an awesome morning of mountain biking out in the paddock region!
Remember – No helmet, No ride.
See you all there.
The Dura-Ventures Team
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Follow this ultimate three day mountain biking adventure!
We will keep you updated with photographs...watch this space.
Three days through the rugged, unspoilt Wild Coast. Departing from the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and finishing at Port St Johns, overnight stays at Luphatana, Manteku and Port St Johns. With breath taking scenery, diverse landscapes and nature at its best. Remote beaches, sand dunes, estuaries, coastal forests, grasslands and waterfalls cascading off steep cliffs. See the cyclists journey into Pondoland! Experience the only place in the world where Nguni cattle mellow on the beach. Follow an unforgettable mountain biking adventure through one of South Africa’s pristine natural environments.
THURSDAY 16 June 2011
Casino - Luphatana
Meet at the Wild Coast Sun Petrol Station 6.30am!
Time on bikes: approximately 8 hours
Stage 1 Distance: 65km
Destination: Luphatna Log Cabins
FRIDAY 17 June 2011
Luphatana - Manteku
Time on bikes: approximately 6 hours
Stage 2 Distance: 37km
Destination: Manteku Cabins
SATURDAY 18 2011
Manteku - Port St John's
Time on bikes: approximately 5 hours
Stage 3 Distance: 40km
Destination: Port St Johns Spotted Grunter Nature Reserve
Monday, June 6, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Rembember it's "Friday Night Race Night"...
... Loads of Fun, Loads of excitement and loads of good old spectator support. Bring you camp chairs , blankets and torches to view at certain points on the track.
Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.
We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.
6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish
The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.
Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.
We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.
6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish
The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.
We are looking forward to an even more raucous Friday night 3rd June 2011
Get your entry in early, If you have registered for the last race you need not re do an entry form - simply notify us that you are riding and get your payment in - pitch up and collect your number and meal voucher and you are good to go. Remember it does help us on time if you pre enter.
Fore more info visit www.duracycles.co.za or phone Bjorn 072 210 2322
Registration will commence from 17h00
See you at the race!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
2nd Dura-Cycles Knight Series
Hello all
Attached Please find the start schedule for the 2nd Dura-Cycles Knight series - Remember it's " Friday Night Race Night " ... Loads of Fun, Loads of excitement and loads of good old spectator support. Bring you camp chairs , blankets and torches to view at certain points on the track.
Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.
We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.
6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish
The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.
Thanks so much for making the last event so exciting - and look forward to an even more raucous Friday night 3rd June 2011
Get your entry in early, If you have registered for the last race you need not re do an entry form - simply notify us that you are riding and get your payment in - pitch up and collect your number and meal voucher and you are good to go. Remember it does help us on time if you pre enter.
Registration will commence from 17h00
See you at the races
Dura-Ventures Team
Attached Please find the start schedule for the 2nd Dura-Cycles Knight series - Remember it's " Friday Night Race Night " ... Loads of Fun, Loads of excitement and loads of good old spectator support. Bring you camp chairs , blankets and torches to view at certain points on the track.
Full catering at really good prices from the restaurant at Douglas Mitchell ... don't miss out.
We have revised our points system which will make for a more exciting competition between the Race Snakes so watch out for the log table on the night.
6 points for a win
4 points for a second
2 points for a third
1 point for a finish
The Log leaders at this stage still remain the same. We have also added in the Sub Nipper Category to make it easier for the little bikers to get onto the podium and get in on the prizes.
Thanks so much for making the last event so exciting - and look forward to an even more raucous Friday night 3rd June 2011
Get your entry in early, If you have registered for the last race you need not re do an entry form - simply notify us that you are riding and get your payment in - pitch up and collect your number and meal voucher and you are good to go. Remember it does help us on time if you pre enter.
Registration will commence from 17h00
See you at the races
Dura-Ventures Team
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Inter-Schools MTB Challenge
Inter-School Mountain Bike Challenge. The details are as follows:
Date: 20 May 2011
Time: Registration starts at 14h00
Venue: Douglas Mitchell MTB track
The challenge will take the form of a lap race on a 3.5 km course. The children will race in their respective age groups as follows: Sub Nipper (6–7), Nipper (8–10), Sprog (11-12),Sub Junior (13-14), Youth (15-16)and Junior(17-18). Registration on the day will start at 14h00, however, we do need the pupils names by Wednesday 18rd May so they can be allocated a race number, which they will be given at Registration. We do realize that not all schools have a mountain bike club but we do know that all schools have riders in their school. We would really appreciate it for you could encourage these children to come along and compete. Below is the starting times and the number of laps each age group will complete.
Starting times and Number of laps:
As per schedule
Kindly fill in the reply slip and fax it or e mail it back to Dura-Ventures by Wednesday 18th May 2011
Attached please find an entry form or the participants can enter via the web sites www.duraventures.co.za or www.duracycles.co.za
Please feel free to contact us
Bjorn 072 2102322
Heather 039 3157359
Late entries will be taken on the day, but if we can encourage pre entry so that the start will not be delayed it would be much appreciated
Kind Regards,
Bjorn Wikstrom
Dura-Ventures International c.c
Date: 20 May 2011
Time: Registration starts at 14h00
Venue: Douglas Mitchell MTB track
The challenge will take the form of a lap race on a 3.5 km course. The children will race in their respective age groups as follows: Sub Nipper (6–7), Nipper (8–10), Sprog (11-12),Sub Junior (13-14), Youth (15-16)and Junior(17-18). Registration on the day will start at 14h00, however, we do need the pupils names by Wednesday 18rd May so they can be allocated a race number, which they will be given at Registration. We do realize that not all schools have a mountain bike club but we do know that all schools have riders in their school. We would really appreciate it for you could encourage these children to come along and compete. Below is the starting times and the number of laps each age group will complete.
Starting times and Number of laps:
As per schedule
Kindly fill in the reply slip and fax it or e mail it back to Dura-Ventures by Wednesday 18th May 2011
Attached please find an entry form or the participants can enter via the web sites www.duraventures.co.za or www.duracycles.co.za
Please feel free to contact us
Bjorn 072 2102322
Heather 039 3157359
Late entries will be taken on the day, but if we can encourage pre entry so that the start will not be delayed it would be much appreciated
Kind Regards,
Bjorn Wikstrom
Dura-Ventures International c.c
Proud hosts of the first ever...
Dura-Ventures was proud to host the first ever night cross country lap racing on the South Coast , The Dura-Cycles Knight Series on Friday evening 6th May 2011.
The idea of mountain biking at night is at best an adventure all on it's own, add the element of competition and you have a whole new dimension to contend with.
Dura-Ventures strived to give the race an element of surprise to the competitors and fun riders alike, By producing really " funky " reflective signage on the track ," lumo " uniforms on marshalls and pumpimg music at the timing zone, all helped to make the race a real hit enjoyed by the entrants and spectators alike.
It was very encouraging to see the turn out of young and old alike with most of the category ages having particpants. Young Nicholas De Bruin even finished his race with his saddle strapped on with marking tape.. But the real dust hit the tyres with the race between Jono Downham and Elmo Van Der Spuy who literally " Blitzed " the track - Jono setting the night series lap record of 12minutes 59 seconds. Bernardt Keudel Schaffer came in a respectable third but not so blitz.
In the Nippers Cwynton Collett and Cale Lindecke fought for line honours to the bitter end with Cwynton just pipping Cale at the post by a few seconds ... wow what a race.
The arm chair safari group consisting of Nicky Smith, Johan Potgieter and "Obelix" kurt Kuhn gave sanity to the whole event and meandered around the track in consistent lap times.
The bravest girl of the evening was little Megan Bircher who took a first in the Nipper Girl category.
Josh Kuhn, Evan Van Der Spuy, Brian Lindecke and Brandon ( Bob ) Venter showed a clean set of cleats to the rest of the competitors in their age group and taking primary place accross the finish line.
The Dura-Cycles Knight Series is for all mountain bikers competitive or not - the emphasis is on " Fun " and after all it is something different to do.
Thanks for the support you made our effort worth it
The next Knight Race will be on the 3rd of June at Douglas Mitchell Sports Club. Registration form 17h00 and riding starts from 18h00 - Entry is R 85.00 which includes a R 25.00 meal voucher. Entry forms can be obtained from Dura-Cycles, participating schools or at www.duracycles.co.za and www.duraventures.co.za - All the results are on the websites as well as contacting us on facebook
Monday, May 9, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
DURA CYCLES KNIGHT SERIES MTB
Download an entry at www.duracycles.co.za or www.duraventures.co.za then email your entry to info@duracycles.co.za or info@duraventures.co.za or fax entry to 086 532 5756
Friday, April 15, 2011
DURA CYCLES NIGHT RIDE 6th MAY 2011
Download an entry at www.duracycles.co.za or www.duraventures.co.za then email your entry to info@duracycles.co.za or info@duraventures.co.za or fax entry to 086 532 5756
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Dear Bjorn
We would just like to take this opportunity and commend you and your team on organising a professional and most memorable excursion for our children at Lake Eland. The dvd/photograph disc was not only a fantastic idea but serves as proof to all the hard work and effort you put into making this excursion the outstanding success it proved to be!
Well done and thank you, it is always reassuring to know our children are away in safe hands, happy and enjoying themselves!
Kind regards
Gary and Kerrin Gouws
PS: Please let us know if you have any holiday camps in the pipeline.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Camp on the wild side - Creston College 2011
Dear Bjorn & Dura-ventures Team
We would like to congratulate you on a fantastic concept. We sat watching the DVD with our son, Karl, last night, and it was great being able to share the special moments of his camp with him. We also had some great laughs, and I must say, it made for great family entertainment.
What struck us the most was how physically weak so many of the children were, and we are excited that your concept takes children to the outdoors and away from the TV’s, Playstations etc so many of them have become so hooked on. From our side we will definitely spread the word to our friends in other schools through our swimming network. We also enjoyed the caring yet firm manner in which your leaders interacted with the children, and wish to congratulate you on your choices.
We wish you all the best in this fantastic endeavour, and pray that you wil grow from strength to strength.
Kind regards
Heidi & Maurits Huizinga
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