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One is almost more straight than the other.

The golden rule worked in terms of marking today. If you don't see any go straight.

I have always liked this ride, but today I was in awe. The sheer effort that must have went into building that single track next to the dam is highly appreciated. For me this was a very humbling ride, for one I had an off day with no power, but mostly because of the scenery. Riding it on a day like today can give you tears of joy. Only thing I would have changed was to let the long route go down the old trail on the Franschoek side of the dam like we always did, but still I am very happy with how it was.

You're welcome. I've done a few of these starting in 2012 and I really am very stoked about this one. Let's hope I don't break my bike this year or crack the frame.

Racetec. PPA event.

perfectly fair then

Isn't tandem like bringing two horse power into a one horse power race?

None, all of it is perfectly ridable and 1300m climbing over 55km is easy. I'd go so far as to say if you don't ride it you might as well sell your bicycle.

Tour de PPA? More like Tour de Wind. I did that once in 2013 - never again.

Nope, neither, just a huge fan of this ride - and many others.

I made a rough XML of what the route appears to be like : https://files.fm/u/35xfhhbm

I'm glad they are also taking MTB rides like K2C for seeding. This year I'll probably only ride my road bike 3 times. CTCT, 1tonner, SCT - not enough for a good seeding.

New route is going to be spectacular. Looking forward to this, my first event for 2017.

Event Name: Porcupine Ridge MTB Challenge When: 28 January 2017 Where: Bridge House School, Western Cape Category: MTB New Routes! The 36km and 54km goes around the Bergrivier this year! FUNDS RAISED This is the 18th MTB event to be held in Franschhoek. Monies raised from this event go towards “Site First”. This project helps save the eye sight of local farm workers and underprivileged from the young to the elderly with the community by eye screening, eye care and cataract surgeries. ROUTE Brand new routes in an around the Berg River dam and Franschhoek Mountains, ridden by very few. Long Route – 54 km Single track, Rugged, Gnarly downhill’s, Steep climbs that stab you in the ribs, Water crossing, Hiker bike in the middle of the route. Medium Route – 36 km Jeep track, Single track, Still challenging, Not overly technical, Odd challenging downhill, Must be fit Short Route – 12 km Challenging for the whole family, Some single track, One steep’ish hill that may need some walking and whining. WATER POINTS All new!! 4 Water points! Keen rider and one of Franschhoeks most loved chefs, Neil Jewell from Bread & Wine will be leaving his bike to tend to one of our water points. STOP for the naked droerwors, Miss Molly mossbolletjie, homemade fruit gums and boiled potatoes better than mum could make! Both short and long route riders will be spoilt at this stop. NON - RIDERS Jumping castle for the kiddies, Swimming pool with life guard. NEW VENDORS FRANSCHHOEK CYCLES - shop and mechanic on site at the start of the race BRUNOX team will be on site at the beginning of the race and middle/long water point CHANGE GEAR – selling fun T-Shirts FOOD OFFERINGS Coffee, Water, Pancakes, Pulled Pork buns, Boerewors Roll. Finish line sponsored by Porcupine Ridge with well chilled wines. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/likud-egv.jpg PPA MEMBERS SHOULD PLEASE REMEMBER THEIR FRAME NUMBERS - NON MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE ONE FROM US FOR R5.00 (UNSEEDED) PRE REGISTRATION: WEDNESDAY, 25 JANUARY 2017, 12:00 – 15:00 Chris Willemse Cycles, Willowbridge, Bellville, FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY 2017, 12:00 – 15:00, Bridge House School,Franschhoek Go to Event Page

My index is 17.17 based on my K2C time of 4:05. If this is an early enough start I'll consider a double Argus again this year.

Gonna be a tough 37 km. Pity we are missing out on Rheebokskloof though.

I never go towards the Kayamandi side from the Welgevonden traffic light. Either I go straight ahead like on Die Burger MTB and then down Devon Valley side, or I head towards the N1.

Something like this

I avoid the R304 any further than the Welgevonden traffic light. On the R44 I always use the shoulder of the inbound road no matter if I'm coming or going.

Chaoyang. Done about 4000km on my first set and they are brilliant.

Yeah, saw the smoke up there when I rode home from the MSTC. Looks like it's under control now?

So much fun! Won a lovely R500 Canal Walk voucher in the fancy dress competition. New route was easy, however I do love going up the trails above Niel Joubert. Always a lovely ride to do.

This site? https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?eid=3867

I normally enter on the Racetec site. go to http://racetec.co.za/calendar/ hit search, click on the event you want to enter, at the bottom of the popup window will be a link to enter it.

Awesome vibe at this ride, won't miss it for the world.