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We'll improve the route markings, also need to write a bit of an essay where the Thandi loop splits. The idea is one does the Thandi loop, get back to the same point and then continue on back to the finish, but that is not obvious when one is tired!

It's from a garmin 910xt. I did extensive editing but the route should be very accurate.

UPDATE: Here are the KML and GPX files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7py1v9wpimbinak/AAC9jc7-Zn3XR0jLdsLnsNhOa?dl=0 On android I have opened the files in the dropbox app and this then opened google earth. I managed to import the GPX files into garmin connect by selecting "Activities", then "Import". After the GPX file is uploaded click on the gear icon and then "Save as Course" where you can create a course to send to your device. Here is another guide for android and iphone: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/guide-using-gps-on-android-iphone/ Here are googleearth files (KML) of the red and black routes at Paul Cluver. The KML files are very accurate and can be used for GPS navigation. I had to zip the files as kml files are not allowed. Let me know if you have trouble and I can send them to you. I converted the KML files to TCX and GPX using http://www.gpsies.com and GPSBabel and tried uploading to garmin connect to make a route, but with not much success. When I get this right I will upload these files. There are higher resolution zipped google earth and route maps. The line drawing route map contains all the options, turnoffs and routes. This is the best one to print out for reference when on the trails. Paul Cluver Wine Estate: http://goo.gl/maps/LVfCq Once on the farm follow the signs to the amphitheatre, the start of the trails is on the far side of the amphitheatre. Remember to get the amphitheatre gate combination from the guard at the entrance to the farm when paying. There is a bike park with some obstacles in the amphitheatre and blue and green routes. The green route is about 3 kms perfect for small kids, the blue route is short, but does contain technical singletrack. Paul_Cluver_color_map_final_Jan_2015.zip Google Earth Map.zip

The Nuweberg climb is 3.1km and 234m altitude gain. That does not include the warmup climb after crossing the river. That's about 165m ascent, all of it in probably just over a km! The rough surface makes for a tough climb. Unfortunately there have been some issues with crime in the country club are lately, 2 guys were mugged (close to Sir Lowry's pass where we turned to go back to the club) and stripped of everything, they walked home in their bib shorts! So always cycle in groups at the club. First I have heard of car break-ins, that pretty sad.

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I've designed and build (with PPA money and lots of help!) a BMX track at Thandi in Grabouw. At this moment it's 190m long and I want to extend it to about 300m. It's very much a work in progress as I have never done this before and some of the jumps need refining. If anyone with BMX experience want to ride it and give me some feedback/ideas that would be great. Drop me a PM or call me on 0798918437 to arrange a time or just go and ride it and let me know what you think. http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=-34.185105,19.096448&hl=en&ll=-34.185259,19.09611&spn=0.002117,0.004128&sll=-34.185298,19.09611&sspn=0.002197,0.004128&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=19&z=19

How many Ds ahead of you. I could only manage 3:08

Southeaster to Smitswinkel and then a northwester from mistycliffs! Not super strong but enough to hurt. On the nose all the way round. Pros were 10 odd minutes slower I think.

Jup jup... agreed, you're quite correct. That is exactly my point, people pushing these and other bs like healing machines do the same thing, they take proper science and then twist it a little (sometimes alot) to sell to S+UPID (thanks Napalm) people.

They use the same BS test power balance does so definitely a bit dodgy! That's how these guys operate, they make something sound sciency to give them legitimacy to make rubbish claims.

http://www.stabilitymx.com/EN.htm This one is based on "Important scientific studies" so it's got to be true! If you wear this t-shirt and a power balance bracelet at the same time you'll turn into Chuck Norris...

WOW... calling Andy Schleck a noob! You must be quite a bike rider!

Ah well then... you don't have to be a d##s about it like these guys sounded, so good show for catching up to them again. I'm then guessing these are the type of guys that give cycling a bad name, ah well, one born every minute!

Easy- just cough really loudly and clear your throat as you come up to overtake. The more sensitive guys are less likely to take this personally, unless you discharge from your nostrils as you go past. No that is not going to work... what is wrong with keeping left if you are slower and asking to pass right? This seems plain logical to me. I suppose its they way you ask as well... If someone wants to chase up a hill let him/her? I still do not understand why the guys asking to pass are a$$holes? Even if they did do so boisterously, if you're in a rhythm climbing a hill you don't want to slow down and get going again for every guy plodding up on the far right so you make sure they know you would like to pass? Is it an ego thing?