mark ellis

We rode at Reitvlei today for the first time, got some awesome trails there. problem was the marking?? there seem to be different trails everywhere, some market some not, then guys were coming in opposite directions as well, when we asked if we were going the wrong way we were told there is no set direction. but markings are pointing one way. We would really like to ride here more often but would need somebody to show us some routes, we played around for a few hours but would like to be shown around, and hopefully miss the freaking mud section!! do any of you ride there often and be willing to show us around a bit??

What are your thought on the prices of stage races? I have been setting up my race calendar and some of these Stage races seem to be pretty high for what you get I fully understand that a lot more work goes into these than normal one day marathon events, and that some of these events are riden in spectacular riding areas that are normaly not available to us. just keep to hear what other though really

Silverback, or as pite said, Merida Matts

Bi-Carb????

anybody train with this stuff? what does it do? I use a Nitric Oxide suppliment for gym, is this the same type of thing? mark ellis2010-02-24 12:47:45

Welcome to the hub and to MTBing! If you looking to join a club, I would suggest having a look at the guys from Fritz Pienar in Witkoppen Road. I checked out a few shops and was going to join a club of a certain shop in fourways after buying my bike from them, they promised the world and delivered nothing, staff find it an effort to greet on the best of days. The guys at Fritz are really friendly and helpfull, by far the most pleasant bunch in the area. There are plenty of places to ride, just get friendly with a few guys in here and you will find rides. I am going out to Teak sports on Sunday you more that welcome to join us, will show you around the green route, 10km of very easy stuff. pm if you keen and we can make arrangements

I would rather ride with Indurain than that other american pons

shame i saw the two guys looking for it on Saturday, hope one of them is on here

oh ok, thanks guys. been doing a few 60-70km races and just wondered what the XCO format was thanks for the help

excuse my ignorance if you will, What is the difference between the MTN MArathon events and the MTN XCO events?

this is a cycling forum is it not???? you might want to try www.ineedahug.com

ok cool, thanks

hey guys, just entered Sabie on the 27th, but cannot find any gps coordinates to the sports grounds, any have them or know where to find them? first time going there. have done a google search but no luck

seen this stuff advertised in a few magazines and wondered if any of you guys use them? If so what are your opinions on them?

any body know if there will be photo's from this ride?

I entered the Emperors MTB ride on Sat b ut could not ride because I got sick in the week, what do I do with the numberboard I collected? was told it has a timing chip in so sure they will want it back mark ellis2010-02-07 12:51:33

LOL....the time these were posted explains it all....happy hangover day

thanks for all the advice guys, by 6pm yesterday i was man down! woke up about an hour ago to thjis lovely riding weather, oh well, always next weekend!

I have entered the Emporers MTB ride tomorrow but have been sick since wedneday with flu, I am feeling stronger today but still coughing, how do I know if I am well enough to ride? even if it is just moving along really slowly mark ellis2010-02-05 03:35:45

wow thanks for all the replies, I am thinking the ULTIMATE way forward would be a peanutbutter, banana, gel and crushed rennies sandwhich!!! that should cover all bases!

when do you guys use gels in a race? Do you take before or just during? and how often during a race do you use them?

ah ok, no wonder I could not find it, was looking for the wrong name. thanks guys

Does anybody know where we enter for this event? Cant seem to find any details Thanks

No, but I did "win" R95000 in a Nokia draw yesterday, had to phone mr henry to claim my prize.....quick google search and apperntly a lot of people where the "lucky" winners!

I fully understand your excitment dude, I was out of the saddle for 10 years myself, got back into riding december last year. Started out at 107, the scales read 99 this morning, first time in many years that i have been out of the tripple digit club! I did my first 40km ride the other weekend, got home and was stuffed, slept until the next day, sore but, legs, sunburn but man did i feel alive!!! all the best for getting the legs back