Nancy Drew

Not at the moment.... but it's on the cards

Thug, you're spot on , but since some of these nice people are first timers to 'the nek' and I don't want to put them completely off visiting..... I thought I'd introduce the profile one slope at a time

From our spot it's roughly 28kays all the way to the top.... my avatar is the view from the top

it's not as bad as it looks... the real climb at the end is only about 3kms..... the rest of the way is quite gradual having said that, I am in granny for about the first 2/3's of the climb

Mons100, close your eyes...

Apparently the views are worthwhile....

....and you're aware of the climb?....... or should I post a profile

you know how to choose them!! I think I would've opted for something a little easier.... personally anyway, my advice is simple: Day 1 Get on your bike and pedal When you can't pedal anymore get off your bike and push When you've recovered enough get back on your bike and pedal some more repeat steps 1-3 until you finish lie in the shade and drink beer Day 2 Repeat above steps

I have an entry if anyone wants it.. just not sure if the organisers will do a substitution so late

Sadly I can't make the 27th, but next time - for sure!!!

I'll be doing my first one - I'm also scared

RL, I had exactly the same problem with my MTB about 3 weeks ago. Also only in the 2 lowest gears and also only under pressure.. i.e. riding up a hill. I had the cables and gears checked out as my chain and cassette are fairly new. Then out on a ride my chain snapped... it appears that their was one dodgy link that was 'pulling apart'. Anyhow, 1 new chain later and all of the jumping has stopped. I would suggest checking every link and removing the offending one

As promised, I have created a FaceBook page with more information on parking at the venue. I will post updates to this page as and when things develop For more info and regular updates, please 'Like" the following page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Base2Breedts/463942260313264

Never fear Squier, I'm sure there'll be more

Hi All, Thank you so much for attending. By all accounts it seems everyone had a good time. As always happens I ended up doing a group ride 'solo' I turned back just to check on someone that was left behind earlier on... and just as well as she had continued straight along the tar road on her way to Rustenburg anyway, in the process I lost the group, but thoroughly enjoyed the ride anyway... it was a good re-introduction to my bike after a little lay-off. Apologies for being anti-social and rushing off, but my son had to get to Cross Country practice Thanks all for the VERY GENEROUS donations of pet food (and cash) which will be delivered to Friends of Rescued Animals. Your contributions are going to make a big impact on an organisation that relies on the generosity of people like you THANK YOU! :clap: Also a very big thank you to IanJ who very kindly offered to make the delivery of donations to FORA. I have already mentioned to a few that the venue will open shortly as a parking facility for those that are interested... watch this space for details

My number if there are any problems on the ride and/or you can't find your way in the morning: 072 359 5674 Note to Mons100: NO STALKING PLEASE

sorry you can"t make it.... next time list updated

That's from the garage cnr N14/R28

Here's a link to a map with directions..... I hope it works https://maps.google.co.za/maps?saddr=N14&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&ll=-25.886562,27.619629&spn=0.022278,0.038581&sll=-25.87104,27.628341&sspn=0.02228,0.038581&geocode=FXZVcv4dyKuoAQ%3BFRg_df4dlIGlAQ&oq=hekpoort&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=15&z=15

For sure! it'll be sooner than you think

Updated list. Please don't forget our cause: http://www.fora.org.za/ There are lots of hungry cats and dogs out there, your bag/tin of cat/dog food will be appreciated. There'll be a box of some sort for you to drop your donation into when you arrive they seem to be having issues with their website today, but you can also google Friends of Rescued Animals for more info on what they're about

Fixed

beanz, there is unfortunately no more direct route - believe me, I have tried every other route would traverse private property From Mountain Sanctuary it's roughly 36kms to where we'll be starting, at my pace (slow), that's about 2h15m..... so if you left at 6h00 and assuming you're faster than me (most people are), you'd get at least 3/4's of the way to the start before running into us. Hope to see you

List updated and made a little bit neater

I'll PM everyone that is attending my cell phone number in a while