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My view is that this is not a race to enter if:
For an unfit person, 95k's is a LOOONNNGGG way to ride. Throw in some midday heat, maybe a thunderstorm if you're unlucky, the weight of a mountain bike with nobblies and it all turns into a bit of a nightmare.
I have had a lot of people say that this is a TERRIBLE race and they don't know why so many people do it. This is because they started at 9.30am and due to lack of training, they spent 5 to 6 hours suffering and struggling to finish.
If this is likely to be you, CONSIDER taking the approach of riding until you are tired and then bailing. Enjoy the spirit and the experience of riding. The first 20 to 30k's can be done by most people irrespective of fitness. Then spend the next few months riding a few other short rides and build your fitness. Get seeded so you start earlier! Then enter next year and give it stick. Then you have fun. Don't get put off cycling for life after enduring a sufferfest! That's my advice. Up to you now...
Hi all, this is very vaguely cycling related (as I will have a bike or 3 with me when we go on this holiday!)
We are taking off a few days from 22 September. That weekend, we are staying at a place near Lothair with friends. They're heading back to Joeys on Monday but we've taken the whole week off.
My question is does anyone have suggestions as to good areas/specific places to go from Monday to Saturday? We considered going to Kaapschehoop which I am lead to believe is a lovely little town. Graskop and the Blyde River Canyon area was also suggested.
We have 2 kids - 5 and 8. We enjoy outoors, exploring, fishing, cycling (had to throw that in :-)) and visiting interesting shops like craft markets etc.
If anyone knows the area and can make some suggestions on options, I'd appreciate the advice.
Other towns:
* Sabie
* Hazyview
* Dullstroom
Thanks!
Eish I see its gonna be fresh! Maximum of 11 degrees and around 7 degrees at the start. Wear your fluffy underpant!
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I got an 8.20 start. Where are you riding from? I also may ride to the start. I'll be coming from Randpark near Cresta. When doing a spruit ride I ride IP towards Malibongwe, then Mae my way to Conrad and join the spruit at the Trailhead. Riding from there to Mark's Park is a pleasant ride and won't be too taxing.1st Juma for me! Ride the Spruit alot and finally going to be able to do the race. Late entry so only starting at 8:30....
Also a little confused by the route map vs the video. Route map distance markers.... are those distance from start or distance from finish? ie Do you finish by riding along the spruit from Bryanston Drive to Emmarentia, or do you start by riding along the spruit from Emmarentia to Bryanston drive? Video shows that you finish on the spruit, so I'm assuming the distance markers are distance to finish.
Really though what I'm after is that I'd like to ride to the start along the spruit - this is obviously part of the race route. What time must I be off the route?
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I've entered for my first JUMA (I'm usually away this weekend for some reason) but ride the spruit weekly so not expecting too many problems. Should be epic! Woohoo!
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It was this thread. I saw it several days ago whilst catching up. Sorry I cannot tell you where!I'm looking for an old post... someone from PE posted a short clip a year or two ago of them having a freak dismount on the pavement and falling over the barrier almost into the road. Not sure if it was in this thread or not.
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Did anyone see a pitbull running amok on Heartbreak Hill on the R55? Looked like it actually attacked someone! And it looked like the kind of dog that you REALLY don't want to mess with! ????
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My personal feeling on this is that white lightning and similar "wax" type products are well suited to riding on road, but that they don't give your components enough lubrication if you are riding through water and mud. So if you intend riding the rough stuff, try something like finish line or that weldtite stuff you used (not clued up on weldtite). However, I tend to apply this carefully and let it soak into the chain, then run the chain through a rag to get the excess off. That way, my MTB chain stays relatively clean but is still lubricated properly. If you put on too much and don't wipe it off, it does get very black and makes a real mess.
Thnks Slick. I was hoping something more useful than Cois and Dirtrider's comments might be forthcoming - not that I am not enthralled by the physical wellbeing of Cois' scrotum and the fauna that is found in his groin area. :-)
Do others feel that there are too many areas closed off to cyclists? I am a bird watcher and I don't believe I would mind having the odd bike coming past whilst I am watching. I mean these are not dirt bikes/scramblers. They (should be) quiet.
Hello all
Have started riding more regularly at Northern Farms and have a few questions:
What other "cool" things have others seen?
Cheers
Make sure your rear derailleur is set up so as to avoid it catching your spokes on the highest gear. Expensive and usually painful. Often prefaced by an ominous tick tick sound as spokes strike derailleur.
Well I did a club ride with Club100 on Sunday and did feel much safer. The bus behind us and the group made it feel less likely that I would become road paste when the inevitable cars and bikes raced past. Group did ride as much as 3 abreast at times though but most of the time were 1 or 2 abreast. Surely being in a group like that is safer than being on your own or in a group of say 3?!
Hi guys
I have been riding for years but never as a member of a club. Lately I have stopped road riding due to the fact that I never feel safe. I have decided that the safety (and motivation) of joining a club is what I need. I live in the northern suburbs of JHB (Randburg) and am trying to decide which club to join. As far as I can ascertain, I have the following options:
I have 2 questions for you guys:
Rhino Full Moon Ride
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My neighbour organises these rides in a game reserve with rhinos. The idea is to do some riding at night during the full moon and thereby discourage the poachers who use the moonlight to carry out their "hunting". During the day you learn some riding and bush skills etc. Sounds awesome. Unfortunately I'm away for the Cape Cycle Challenge the following weekend so cannot go this time. But perhaps some of you are eager.
The next RHINO Full moon MTB weekend I am planing is for March 2018.
Friday 2 March, Sat 3 March & ending Sun 4 March.
Cost P/ person R2450.00
Includes all meals +teas & Coffee.
Cash Bar available
Regards
Ettienne Soekoe 071 624 3628
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