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Unfortnately this has been a reality for a while in PTA and JHB already. Sad it will be needed in the cape too. I dont feel safe doing a long ride without a back up vehicle anymore around here, and the informal settlements they can dissapear into seem to pop up around every corner. The malice and voilence of these attacks is concerning though, this goes beyond theft. The obviously not just doing this for money

Still 2 spots going spare on the 16 March 2021 Departure of our ride the richtersveld trip. price will automatically revert to normal at the stroke of midnight tonight, So this is your last chance get it at 40% Off. Click here to book now: https://adventurelogistics.co.za/ride-the-richtersveld/

This is in stark contrast to how I eat, both on and before rides. I dont do any gels and so on, and limited amounts of sugary drinks, normally also only towards the end of a long ride I only eat whole foods both on and off the bike, and have a very high protien diet. So maybe changing that will help the short rides, but I think the knock on effect to my general lifestyle, and sustaining myself on longer rides, just doesnt make this feasible. I will rather suffer a little early on before I start ingesting glucose gels and sugars etc. I have basically zero sugar in my current diet

Friends would be a stretch...... I will asjust the price accordingly.......

So basically, i just need to start 30 mins earlier, and do a proper warmup....... I was hoping for an easier solution that would let me sleep in a little more....... Why is nothing ever easy. haha. It just seems that some of the guys I ride with, even if they drive to the start of the ride, are so strong right from the start. From around 20ish km in, then they keep asking me to slow down....... I need to figure out how they are so strong on cold legs

We have decided to extend this offer until midnight tonight. There are however very limited spots still available. There are only 2 places left for the 16-22 March Trip (which will make an incrideble post Argus treat, and there is an option for a shuttle from either Cape Town or JHB), and there are 6 places available on the 1-7 July Trip. The 1-7 April Trip is however unfortunately already fully booked. To book a spot now, and save 40% off the regular price, click here now.

Have always been a bit lazy with regards to warm ups, but I do put in about 10 mins on the road when I ride to the coffee shop meeting point for our group rides. Trail parks its worse - coz then I am driving to the start. On our guided bike tours its not normally such an issue, as the first 15 to 20 minutes is worked in as a warmup. But I guess I will just need to wake up a bit earlier, and fit in a proper warmup for those morning rides. Wondering if cadences might help in the early stages. I tend to run a higher gear, and power through most of my ride, not really a fan of spinning in a low gear. But maybe I should try spinning a bit more in the early parts of the ride.

Still a long way to go to 50..... but this doesnt instill much confidence

I have always been better at longer distance rides. Even as a teenager, the idea of racing 25 or even 40km races was horrible, I enjoyed events of 60km and up, and as soon as I could, I started entering the Marathon and Ultra marathon (100km+ Events) during vasrity, and did okay as an amatuer rider. I dont race anymore, and dont want to, and I enjoy longer rides of 40km plus. But the reality is, in the mornings or afternoons in the week, a person often only has an hour or so for a ride. I also lead a wedenday mornin coffee ride, that is about 20-25km long. But its as if my legs only wake up after 15 or 20km. I finish those rides feeling better than I did at the start, and roaring to go for more. I guess realistically, I could get up an hour earlier, and put in 20km before joining the rest of the group, but I sometimes also enjoy my sleep. Is there anyone else that suffers the same? any tricks to make the first couple of km less ***.....

Feel free to call and chat anytime Pete. You can whatsapp me on 0632202895 or drop me an email taun@adventurelogistics.co.za

The 1-7 April Departure is now fully booked, there is still avialability on 16-22 March 2021 (great option for the week after argus), and the 1-7 July As well.

We have a great offer on the Ride the Richtersveld Trips for 2021. Bookings made before midnight tonight, are discounted with 40% from the regular Price, meaning you pay only R4770.00pp for an all inclusive 10 day riding adventure. Plus, the first 6 bookings made, will also get a free entry to your choice of either the Zululand Wild Ride or Cheese and Wine Ride weekend trips for 2021, on any of the available dates. Click here now to book your spot now. For more exciting offers, have a look at our latest mailer here, and feel free to sign up/subscribe by clicking here: https://mailchi.mp/9aac25c8810d/terrific-tuesday-offers-and-more?fbclid=IwAR1VOPRVgPZwFgDFpM_5L6o0PfVD-RK_CjoeAZ9QVnwn3H_imo1lWFoxF94

Time for a Tuesday Flash Sale this time around. Book any of the 2021 Departures of our Ride the Richtersveld tour - as stunning 7 Day desert MTB adventure, where you will not only explore the arid environemnt by both day and night, but will also have the oportunity to explore your own soul - This enviroment has something special about itm that tends to lead to deep introspection, but also, the riding is absolutely incredible. Book a spot on any of our deprtures for this tour today - and save 40% off the asking price. to book now click here That means you will only be paying R4770.00pp, for an all inclusive, 7 day riding adventure of note. The first 6 bookings recieved will also get a free entry to your choice of either the Zululand Wild Ride, or Cheese and Wine Ride weekend trips, on any of the avialalble dates for 2021.

Quick thread bump here. If you want to join us on the 18th for a super fun night ride, and a bit of a social afterwards, remember to buy a ticket early. You can book a spot online now by clicking here: https://adventurelogistics.co.za/mtb-adventures/local-mtb-adventures/launch-event-night-ride-21-october-2020/ All it costs is R100.00 - and that includes wine a light dinner after the ride. Look forward to seeing you all there

Hi Pete, I would definately recomend Mountain Sanctuary Park - https://www.mountain-sanctuary.co.za/ Omaramba Resert near buffelspoort - its right across the road from the dam - https://www.omaramba.co.za/ Not sure how far or what kind of distances you want to do, but if you want go as far as Rustenberg, Definately camp inside the Kgaswane Mountian Reserve - Its not as well kept as the Rustenberg Kloof Caravan park, but the sense of place is amazing, and the ride up is well worth it. If you are looking for something a bit more "Packaged" - this trip of ours, Starting in Pretoria, and making its way to Groot Marico may be of interest. Its a small group tour, so there wont be any more than 12 riders on any given departure - https://adventurelogistics.co.za/mtb-adventures/local-mtb-adventures/mafikeng-road-mtb-gravel-tour/ Also feel free to contact me if you want any input on Routes etc. This area is basically my back yard

- If you can afford it and the event offers it, take an accomodation upgrade. As a general rule, tent villages suck. - As many have mentioned already, earplugs - good ones - or you will not sleep - Drink beer or red wine - Not beer and red wine - Rehydrate - Pre book your massages, but book them a a reasonable time, so that you know you can finish the days ride, take a shower, get a drink and then head off for a massage and then mostly, just let the expectations go, and go out and enjoy it. Dont take it too seriously. Have fun. Stop for a chat at the feed stations, your not going to get a podium, so rather get to know the other riders a little.

If anyone (who isnt doing Sani that weekend), would like to join us as we finish the year off on a high note, we have got 4 spots on our final riding weekend of the year, 4-6 December 2020, we are doing another Zululand Wild Ride, and its seriously a bargain at only R1550.00pp. Only got space for 4 riders on this trip. Shuttle transfer from Pretoria is included, but you are also welcome to self drive. To book a spot now, click here

There are still 2 spots left on this awesome combo deal. Unfortunately its not going at half price anymore, but it is still available today, at only R6550.00pp That works out at R655pp/pd for an fully catered, full service, 10 day point to point MTB tour. We include either a road transfer from Cape Town or an Aiport transfer from George on the first day, and a transfer back to Cape Town International Airport on the last day, if needed. Take advantage of this awesome offer now, and get yourself a spot on this incrible tour, while its still availalbe. to book now click here 50% Deposit required to secure the booking, and the balance is only due 14 days prior to departure. You can also opt to pay using our 6 month interst free payment plan (T&C apply).

That sounds resonable. This one has a few scuffs and scratches, I reckon I will offer him 13k, and negotiate from there

Nothing too hectic. With a 30min coffee stop on route, the fastest okes did it in just over 5 hours, the slowest in just over 6. There was support all along the route, making sure everyone had enough water, a few salty snacks, some delicious peanut brittle and so forth. We didn’t really need it this time, but we could have loaded up riders that really couldn’t make the distance if needs be. Sometimes it’s good to push your boundaries just a little. It was pretty hot, but everyone rode it like champions! We will do a +-80km ride this coming Saturday around roodeplaat dam and the canal system. Details will be posted tomorrow if anyone wants to join

Our first event last month was a great success. We are hosting another Night Ride, from the same venue, but we have a new route this time. We will still pass the Union Buildings, but wont be going up to the telkom tower, opting for a more leuisurely route throough the suburbs, with a few more MTB specific sections this time. Afterwards there will be snacks and wine, and we can enjoy a bit of a chat, and there will be a few lucky draw prizes too. Space is limited, and as many found out last month, the event fills up pretty fast. Make sure you book your spot now, to avoid missing out. click here to book a spot

Super fun ride out yesterday, and well done to all the riders. Some finished in just over 4 hours, others took a little bit longer, but everyone put in a good ride, and finishing into that headwind yesterday was rough. a few pictures added. if anyone wants the route file for themselves to do this ride, you can download it here

I have had a look in the classifieds, but the prices for similar aged bikes are all over the place. A friend of a friend is clearing out his garage, and has a well used (but still in decent running order) 2012 Scalpel 2 29er, with a 2x10 XTR Drivetrain. Shock and fork seem okay, no oil leaks, lock outs etc working as they should. I want to make him an offer. Its a good second bike, and I have needed a spare bike a couple of times the past few weeks. He doesnt know what he wants for it, and I dont want to make him a ludicrous offer

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Just giving this a little bump, incase anyone might still be thinking of joining us