Magnetic South offices are currently inundated by a surge of enquires relating to the Southern Storm. These “Storm Chasers” are desperate to be part of the few that get to experience this atmospheric and historic event first hand, and are enquiring about being assured of a place in the event. It appears that the twin appeal of being able to combine trail running and mountain biking (duathlon) in the same multi-day event on trails still ‘virgin’ to Trail Events, has been underestimated. The true trump card… day 1 of the Southern ...read more

Magnetic South offices are currently inundated by a surge of enquires relating to the Southern Storm.  These “Storm Chasers” are desperate to be part of the few that get to experience this atmospheric and historic event first hand, and are enquiring about being assured of a place in the event.  It appears that the twin appeal of being able to combine trail running and mountain biking (duathlon) in the same multi-day event on trails still ‘virgin’ to Trail Events, has been underestimated. The adventurous nature ...read more

Media Release: Immediate. 28 December 2008 - RESULTS Sabrina Love Ocean Challenge Heavy Seas - But Sabrina Goes Ahead Everyone who was there agrees: the 2008 Sabrina Love Ocean Challenge was a winner - despite powerful winds and huge seas which rocked Plettenberg Bay in the days preceding the traditional December 28th running of the event. “Safety considerations forced us to call off the open ocean swim (both the 6 km adult event and the 600 metre kids event) at the last minute, but the event managers, Magnetic South, pulled the rabbit out of the hat and set new courses on the Keurbooms ...read more

Martin Hatchuel Adventure racing isn’t for sissies - not that I’d know this for sure (being a total sissy myself, the only time I ever come close to adventure is when I flick the remote over to SuperSport...); but even I could see that you needed a particular kind of bravery if you were going to take on the task called the ‘USN Feathered Aggression’ in South Africa’s regional selections for the world’s greatest adventure - the Land Rover G4 Challenge. See, it was like this: starting (and ending) at the very top of an incredibly high and incredibly conical koppie, you ...read more

Over the years I've noticed a correlation between the duration, vibe and intensity of experience to the severity of "post-event blues". I was recently involved with Land Rover G4 National Selections on the media side and even though I was not a participant, my post-event blues is testament to the energy and exhilaration of this exceptional event. Land Rover G4 Challenge, as I explain to initiates, is a revamped, hyped-up version of the old Camel Trophy. It includes more multidiscipline physical elements, in addition to the obligatory 4x4 driving skills. I like to think of the driving element as ...read more

So there you have it: the ‘Secret Location' where the Land Rover G4 Challenge Regional Selections were held was none other than the lovely village of Prince Albert – with the surrounding farmlands and the indescribably beautiful Swartberg Nature Reserve playing starring roles, of course. Prince Albert is so peaceful that I found myself using ear-plugs one night because the gentle gurgling of the fridge in the room next door sounded like the roar of a torrent over a million hollow pebbles (which is why I just loved the estate agent’s ad in the Prince Albert Friend:  “For Sale. ...read more