Welcome to the Komatiland Forest 2 Falls Challenge 2
May 2009
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here to download all the 2009 race results
Welcome to the new face of the Komatiland Forest2Falls. 2009 will be the 10th anniversary of this most enjoyable event on the MTB scene, we have a new start and end venue, so book soon as this event is on a long weekend. The organizers decided to take the bold step and climb out of the proverbial box to make this wonderful event even more enjoyable and challenging to you, our supporters, without compromising our unique identity.
The START and FINISH of all three the distances, 18 km, 35 km, and 75 km will now be at the picturesque Mac Mac Forest Retreat, halfway between Sabie and Graskop. This venue is ideal for an event like this. Open space, camping sites, accommodation and other adventure activities to round off an adventurous long weekend. To learn more about these extra activities go to What to Do or What to See or click here to visit MAC MAC
18 km
A brand new route will be awaiting the family riders, the
not so fit or the beginners who want to enjoy our beautiful nature at their
leisure. Watch this space for an update closer to the race.
35 km
Forest Falls. This is where this event’s name originated.
Described as one of the most beautiful routes in SA, both the 35 and 75 km
riders will have the privilege of enjoying this loop. Starting off with
“comfortable” gravel roads through Pine tree forests, the route will soon
change to single track over grassland, leading to the edge of the escarpment
with patches of indigenous forest and a beautiful view of the Lowveld. Some
tricky and technical patches through the plantations and over grassland,
will give the more brave at heart an adrenalin rush and the nature lover a
chance to rest. Beware of the treacherous down hills 
covered with pine
needles! You may just find yourself in an awkward position! With three well
stocked and very helpful water points, the weary legs may get the rest they
so desperately need. Maybe a shower under the famous Forest Falls is what
the doctor ordered! All depending on the weather, this leg can be very fast,
or extremely challenging, slippery and muddy. Being at the end of our rainy
season, anything is possible.
Click here to download the 35km race profile
75 km
After completing the first leg with the 35 km
riders, the 75 km riders will do a brand new second leg. Finding interesting
and challenging tracks after the fires of the past couple of years, forced
us to move to a new destination and our route specialists are very excited
about this 
development. We believe that this leg will be just as exciting as
the 35 km with longer up hills to test stamina, but also some challenging
single tracks to test the extreme skills of the very fit riders. As the
route enfolds, we will keep you posted. Watch this space for more
information!
Click Here to down the 75km race profile
Venue: Mac Mac Forest Retreat. Halfway between Graskop and Sabie.
Our Affordable Prices: 18 km: R40-00 | 35 km: R100-00 | 75 km: R130-00
Date: Saturday, 2 May 2009 Starting times: