Ambassador Report: Racing in Mossel Bay
Their experience in organising events, though, made them pass the test with flying colours. They ran the event unmatched in efficiency, warmth and vibe, with no niggles whatsoever.
Riding Road Mountains is one of the best events since the invention of sliced steeze. They basically closed off the main road of Mossel Bay and half a neighbourhood to create a fun, interesting racecourse. The course consists of a mild slope, followed by a speedbump, a left-right chicane and a big dipper drop to the finish line. Pure glory. If you are not convinced, just look at the photos!
Two shuttles took us to the top of the hill on a different route than the racecourse. The resulting conveyer-belt of runs ensured everyone the necessary bang for their buck. Freeriding on the hill was encouraged, providing riders of all orientations with copious amounts of stoke. Big pack runs, hard ball sliding runs and all kinds of debauchery…
Although most riders were on a relaxed schedule, the racing was tight and fast. With a single, bisexual open categoty and cash prizes to the first four finishers, the ladies and the top speed, it couldn’t be any different. The final saw Matt Arderne, Murray Chandler, Raoul van den Bergh, Glen Phillips, Adam Lincoln-Lewis and Anton Pratt battle it out for that coveted R5000.00 cheque. Matt and Glen went on a nice crash date in the chicane, other stuff happened and Murray won the drag race to the finish line. Raoul was second, Anton third and Adam fourth.
Adam deserves a special mention for his focus and determination, being the only grom to make it to the final. The two lovely ladies that attended, Cheri Morris and Gabi Murray-Roberts, both won cash prizes for being awesome and pushing their limits (almost hitting 70km/h) and Matt won a cash prize for a top speed of 90km/h. All riders mentioned deserve a pat on the back, a high five and an ice-cold refreshment.
This is the perfect event to bring your woman, friends or parents with. It’s a scenic town with heaps of beaches, surfers, a few pretty girls, rad restaurants and various options for cheap accommodation. There’s a campsite on the point (a few minutes from the race) and a backpackers one block from the Surf Shop. Depending on how much time you have, it’s also a short drive to various super rad hills, and lots of exploring to be done. This is pioneering country – just ask Paul and Duss.
I would attend this event just for the party. The crew represented in large numbers, bonded and got up to unprecedented levels of drunken mischief. Unfortunately I cannot elaborate more on this point. What happens in Mossel Bay…
All and all Mossel Bay was a great event and was executed smoothly. The Cape Town and EP crews represented in large numbers, and some locals also made an appearance on the hill. I would like to urge all skaters, local, international. standing up or lying down, to keep your eyes open for the next event, buy that plane ticket or steal a car, and make the pilgrimage to Mossel Bay! I can assure you this race will only get better in years to come…
Authors: Lloyd
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