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I also use a bottle for keeping tools.

Great event. First Marathon done and dusted. 4hrs 56min. Will need to train more for those rocky climbs. But overall happy with the results.

Did you try iFix?

Yes a rookie mistake.

Cajees worst place ever. I bought my Ghost there. I did my shopping and got my bike at a good price. But the service is crap there. Took my bike in for its first service which was free, but I'm glad I'm done with them. They replaced my back quick release with another used one. When I asked them why they told me it was cracked???? I'm a noob but I don't think that is possible? Will take my bike to Harry at Metro Cycles in the Vaal next time.

Was my first mtb race and I enjoyed every km of it. Only did the 45km but next year the big 80. Lots of congestion at the beginning and at some uphills and downhills that slowed me down. But overall great event.

I will be doing this one. I'm a noob so I will do the half marathon for now.

Hi Rouxtjie, I PM you.

Hi there, Is there any group rides for MTB on weekends in mentioned areas or close by? I would like to join you. Thanks

This works. Done it before.

Hi there, Is there any trails for MTB in the mentioned areas? Visiting my parents this weekend and was wondering if there is any. Would like to go out Sunday for a morning ride? Thanks

TV-Takeaways pie sounds good now. There should be a store in JHB.

Hi there all, Got a solution for my problem. I phoned Discovery again and they said they will only cover serious injuries(back and neck ETC) if I'm admitted into hospital. I unfortunately can't change medical aid now. So I took out the best SWEATSAFE for the bills the medical aid doesn't pay. So I hope I don't need it this year.

Thanks for informing me. I first want to get hang of the sport before I start doing things like that. Like I said I'm a rookie. So slow go for me.

I'm new to MTB so I'm not sure what you are talking about. Not familiar with "KOM's".

Hi there, I'm on Discovery Keycare Plus. It is the lowest plan they have. I don't really need anything more. I need to know if the medical aid will pay for injuries that occurs while I'm mountain biking or should I get additional cover? I'm new to this. Thanks

Thanks everyone for posting so far. I will use the routes and follow with feedback

Thanks will do so.

Yes for MTB. Sorry for not mentioning it. Is it beginners routes?

Hi there, Is there any routes in North Riding, Gauteng for MTB? Thanks

Hi all, A few months ago I posted about buying a bike and wasn't sure what bike "brand" to buy. I haven't bought a bike yet as I needed to save up. The time has come and I have R8000 max to buy a bike. The Bike basement has a special where if you buy a Trek xcali they will upgrade you to the next model for the price of the previous model. So I'm stuck between buying a Trek or Bianchi Kuma 5300 Alu Deore/Bianchi Kuma 5100 ALU ALMO. Any advice? I would consider other bikes for the same price. Thanks

Hi. 4Hrs10min stopped at almost every water point when I didn't really had to.

Thank you DACoetzee! I will have a look at this and follow with some feedback.

Just for fun now and maybe a few races. I will spend more later when I get more into it.

Well between +/- R5000. It is only to start with.