Round 1 of the 2022 KZN Enduro Series – Giba Gorge

Once again Giba Gorge MTB Park near Durban, South Africa played host to the first round of the 2022 KZN Gravity Series sponsored by Greg Minnaar Cycles. Both Enduro and Downhill events were held over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of February 2022. Course designer, Guy “Ronnie” Ronaldson, shook things up this year, with some old favourites mixed in with some new twists and turns. Technical and exciting features including the Rhinos Ravine and some surprise linking trails between old favorites like Old Enduro and Alans Alley, as well as firm favourite No Tools and Land Invasion thrown into the mix.

Saturday – Enduro

Wet and muddy conditions greeted riders on the 5th February for the Enduro Round. Giba Gorge MTB Park is known for its steep liaisons on the southern side of the park but 2022 was kind to riders with only 2 climbs up the infamous “Blue Side” to Stages 1-2, while Stages 3-5 tested the riders technical ability in the wet with Rhinos Ravine claiming precious seconds with its tricky and rutted turns. Stage 5 Old Enduro was a pedal-fest with the love to hate rock nestled between two trees catching the riders with its slippery surface.

Keira Duncan was the overall victor and walked away with the top step for the second consecutive year, beating out the local favourites.

Photographer: Bunny from Halfpint Media