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ah ok. excuse the noob please. i would also be cyclo-cross if i got stuck in a place like that.

Go to the bridge on ballyclaire... wait for riders.... drop off the bridge into pack. it sucks, I work 10 minutes from there and cross over it around that time, just don't have the time to join in *sigh* one day.

*tentatively yes* (again). subject to finding a babysitter.

wahahaha, awesome vid catgirl

wtf is a road bike doing in that terrain!

I know the MC repeated this a few times in the pen @ the mtb event. obviously, it wasn't really directed at the participants, they all did what the hell they wanted anyway.

the topic often ends in discussion over the pros and cons of 26 vs 29 which is way over-subscribed here, so i generally try and stay away this is more about the frame though, so not too bad.

i can't believe i actually posted in this topic.

long seat posts and crank arm size would need to be the right size.

I'm 1.86 too, and have a 16.5" frame (Silverback's "medium") - its a little on the small side, and I had to make sure I had a long enough seat post, but i prefer a smaller frame. Also have a longer .... (not sure of what its called) bar that attaches fork to handlebars. previously was on a 26er with a 19" frame which fitted well, but the smaller frame moves a lot easier for me. personal preference is the biggest factor, try and see what works best for you, there's no "right" way.

I like. I'll even pack an extra camelback

tube, 2 x bombs + valve, 2 x allen keys (1 each of 2 sizes, not sure what they are, but its enough for everything on my bike), 1 x puncture plug kit. i'm squeezing them into the camelback at the moment, cos the cheapo saddle bag i bought fell off on my first ride with it but it works well.

bleh, probably too much effort. just ride the old route is easier.

well done guys! awesome style.

Yeah. From the Magaliesburg arm of the MCSA (http://mag.mcsa.org.za/): The MCSA (Magaliesberg Section) is a founder member of the Magaliesberg Protection Association. The Magaliesberg Protection Association's objectives are to foster and encourage the preservation of the Magaliesberg and to advise the authorities and others on matters of policy and planning in so far as it affects the Magaliesberg. Any individual or voluntary organisation who support these aims can join the MPA. So I am thinking about joining MPA as an individual (R50 a year). As committee members, we can raise awareness of environmental issues through activities such as mountain biking. It could help raise awareness to the biking community as well as funds for conservation activities for the MPA.... it would be a bonus if we were able to get access to areas such as Castle Gorge hiking trail, amongst others.

*pew pew pew pew* <-- the sound of an idea rapidly being shot down. The Johannesburg hiking club is a small shareholder, but the property is controlled by The Mountain Club of SA. At the mention of 'bike', I could feel my phone vibrate by the wobble on the other side. the fact that "mountain bikers are environmentalists too" did not help my approach at all. So much for their mission statement: "To ensure and organise a continuing programme of hikes and hiking related events, and to foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment within which its hiking activities take place." Don't see how a ride along a road on an mtb is out of line with their statement, but I guess there will always be tension between hikers / bikers, mtbers / roadies, 26ers / 29ers Was considering an email to MCSA, but I don't think it would be worth the effort. Would be nice. *sigh*

interesting mons... quite a mouthful that been investigating further, and looks likes there's 2 gates en-route, controlled by the Johannesburg Hiking Club. I've contacted them about access, and its R25 for a day pass for a hike, with a group, with a leader. If we can get through that segment, the rest looks all clear. Now to sell it to open the route for bikers.... going to phone the lady in charge shortly.

I don't think they realized what mtb'ers can do from that picnic spot, heading south down the sheer cliff face. awesome site, I was not aware of it. *added to bookmarks* When looking at T4A with Satellite view, there definitely seems to be a road connecting that hiking route (Castle George Hiking Trail) to the Randwater resevoir (image below).

*doh* didn't realise. I'll let you know

agreed. Nice to meet hayleyearth for the first time. Here's the gist of that other route...

yeah, thanks all, thoroughly enjoyed it! An alternative: same ride as Sunday, but SLOW DOWN @ THE BREWERY! just saying. I've been scouting google earth, and it looks like there's a route back via Buffelspoort damn, just not sure of terrain, but would keen to see if that route as an option if anyone else is keen to? mons: 16th? 17th is a Monday, I'll be working

nice one guys!!

I thought hub people were the normal ones.

did it last month, was good fun. stuck with the slow group. mtb has no chance with the roadies. wish i could make it tonight

its triggered by a protein, so it would surely be the strain of yeast. Unless there's something else the brewers are putting into the mix...