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Thanks for the photos Morne. Thanks for joining and sharing the photos! Nice meeting all you guys. We must do it again soon.

Nice, we're also doing something like this. See you guys on the road!

Hi Morne! Yeah i think the weather is going to hold up. Under 40% chance of rain. Pull in! Some of us are riding the whole way back on Sunday, some are taking the train.

RACE: The race will be a weight handicapped race. Riders will set off in intervals, heaviest bikes first, lightest bikes last. You can choose any route to Bainskloof. All roads should end up funnelling through Wellington and Bainskloof pass. So get your map out and start planning. RIDE: If you aren't keen on racing and would rather just ride there will be a group of riders that set off before the race at 8am. There are lots of nice coffee/food stops along the way. There are also a group of riders catching the train to wellington and riding from there. CAMPING: You can book/pay for your spot here (https://booking.capenature.co.za/#resorts/277/accommodationTypes) or call this number 087 0878250 to make a booking. Each campsite holds 6 people, so try find other people to camp with to save money and space. PRIZES: There are going to be a couple small prizes. 1. First person to set up their camp. 2. Fastest time up Bainskloof pass on the day. (*on Strava.) 3. Prize for the jankiest looking bike packing rig. Notes. 1. Its going to be cold, so pack warm. 2. Wellington is the last town before the climb, so make sure you stack up on food and drinks before climbing up Bainskloof pass. 3. There isn't any signal at the campsite. (You can ride a few kms down the road if you really need some.) Looking forward to a fun race and a cool weekend!

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Event Name: THE BAINSKLOOF RUSH (bike packing/camping race) When: 9 August 2019 - 11 August 2019 Where: TWEEDE TOL CAMPSITE, Western Cape Category: Multisport BIKE PACKING RACE! Here we go! We’re racing from town up to Tweede Tol campsite in Bainskloof on August 9th (Friday, Woman’s day)... it’s a bike packing race! First team or person to pitch their tent/shelter wins. Any route! Any bike! There will be a fully loaded bike weighing at Woodstock Cycleworks on Friday morning 7:30am. The bike race follows about 30 minutes later, Racers set off in intervals, heaviest bike first, lightest bike last. You can choose any route you want. All routes bottle neck at Wellington where riders will have to slog it up the majestic BainsKloof Pass. Bainskloof and the Limietberg nature reserve is a beautiful part of the country. Saturday can be spent hiking, exploring by bike, riding to nearby wine/olive farms, chilling around campfires and talking bikes with like minded people. All are welcome. Some people are taking the train from wellington back to town on Sunday, others are riding the whole way back. Feel free to use the comments section to organise lifts and logistical issues. It's going to be a fun race up and a solid weekend with good people and good vibes.. Hope to see you there. Make sure you book your spot at the campsite. (9th and 10th of August.) https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/limietberg-nature-reserve/ *the race/event is free and there is no official registration. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzhtKkVHaWt/ Go to Event Page

Here's some footage from our last event. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkNwXTAjlg/

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Event Name: The Bus Line 3000 When: 29 May 2019 Where: train lodge, Western Cape Category: Track THIS WEDNESDAY! 7pm! The Busline3000 consists of 2 x 3km fixed gear / single speed burners along the red bus line between town and Paarden Eiland. COME RACE!!! No entrance fee or registration! Make sure you bring some lights and a helmet! Race at your own risk! Meet outside the Train Lodge at 6:45! *fixed gear and single speed only. Go to Event Page

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxjxA9lgnNX/ tomorrow

Nope, no weight classes. But you will find dudes suffering equally as bad to tackle the Glen with. Pull in, its going to be fun!

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Event Name: SIGNAL HELL HILLCLIMB When: 18 May 2019 Where: The parking lot outside Camps Bay High School., Western Cape Category: Road SIGNAL HELL HILL CLIMB IS BACK! Saturday the 18th! 6km of uphill burn! Start in the parking lot outside Camps Bay high, up the Glen, past Lions Head all the way to the end of Signal Hill. METAL bikes only! Ideally, Vintage steel, Aluminium and titanium are also allowed. The race starts at 7:30, pull in at around 7:10 to suss out the competition and soak up the vibe. *There is no race registration, or riding fee, just pull up and race. Go to Event Page

Exactly! No entry fee! Just pitch up, hang out, race up to the Cable Station! Good times. See you there Hairy!

Event Name: BUS LINE 3000 (Fixed + Single Speed race) When: 21 November 2018 Where: THE BUS LINE 3000, Western Cape Category: Road https://www.instagram.com/p/BqHEFgFnWas/ Next Wednesday, 7pm! A 3km fixed gear & single speed scorcher along Old Marine Drive (red bus lane) Starts under Nelson Mandela Blvd, Foreshore. Finishes as soon as you come out from under the bridge, just before Paarden Eiland. Go to Event Page

Steel, if possible... Aluminium if thats all you have... no carbon... Here are a few of the bikes from the last race https://www.instagram.com/p/BixU3Hfhvaq/ The hillclimb is fun, the competition is serious with some really good riders. But it tries to steer away from the elite side of cycling. If you have a new light weight aluminium bike with carbon fork, you are welcome to pull in and race (might recieve a few squiff looks from dudes on their heavy steel )... but if you have an old steel frame lying around, that should be your first choice! I know it sounds a bit exclusive, we just want to keep it fun and not too serious Hope to see you there!

Ideally all bikes will be older steel frames and forks, with metal wheels. These are some of the bikes from the last race https://www.instagram.com/p/BixU3Hfhvaq/ The hillclimb is fun, the competition is serious with some really good riders. But it tries to steer away from the elite side of cycling. If you have an aluminium bike with carbon wheels, you are obviously more than welcome to pull in and race... but if you have an old steel frame lying around, that should be your first choice! Hope to see you there!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9HcYInRUK/

Event Name: CABLE STATION HILL CLIMB When: 2 December 2018 Where: Metal Lane, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape Category: Road THE CABLE STATION HILL CLIMB is here again! 2nd of December, 7am! Start: METAL LANE (Outside the deluxe coffee spot at the bottom of Kloof Street) Finish: The Lower Cable station! First one to the top wins! METAL BIKES ONLY!!!!!!! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cape Valley Rat (Fixed, Single Speed, Track) When: 16 September 2018 Where: https://www.google.co.za/maps/@-33.900652,18.4248095,17z, Western Cape Category: Track Calling all fixed gear, single speed and track riders. Come race/ride the VALLEY RAT this weekend. SUNDAY. 8am Start: East Pier Rd, turning circle. Get there around 7:45am ( https://www.google.c...4239943,18.82z) Finish: Crofters Valley (Noordhoek) Village Roast, ( https://www.google.c...3776728,18.37z) https://www.instagra...alley_rat_race/ Hope to see you all there! Go to Event Page

https://www.instagram.com/cable_station_hill_climb/

Event Name: Signal Hell Hill Climb When: 13 May 2018 Where: Parking lot outside Camps Bay High. (Lowerkloof road.), Western Cape Category: Road This Sunday! 7:30am! SIGNAL HELL HILL CLIMB! Start. The parking lot outside Camps Bay High school. (Lowerkloof road.) Finish. The parking lot at the top of Signal hill Come make your mothers proud this Mothers day morning by breaking yourself up The Glen and Signal Hill! 6km of hurt. Free Tribe coffee at the start and finish. METAL BIKES ONLY. Steel, Aluminium, Titanium. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhYtbnvnJSP/?taken-by=cable_station_hill_climb Go to Event Page