BenReaper

So went out riding on the Klipspringer trails this morning and WOW!!! Was blown away by what's hiding in the mountains here behind Gansbay. Took the Red route that's only 12km long thinking it'll be a walk in the park but damn was I surprised! Challenging climbs and awesome downhills with jumps and berms znd views for days! I wont be able to make it to the event, but for those of you planning to come ride it you will definitely not be disappointed. ????

No problem, also contacted Goosebay yesterday afternoon and he pointed me in the right direction to the trails.[emoji106]

Who you riding with Tarod? How early?

You won't be disappointed, these are some awesome trails.[emoji106]

That last part exactly! You get what you pay for, GX is the cheaper SRAM drivetrain so you get cheaper shifting than the more expensive XO/XX components. XT is one of the better Shimano drivetrains so you get better (in terms of Shimano) shifting. Just because they cost the same doesn't put them in the same class. Apple's with apples........

Oi! Is that you lurking outside in the bushes?[emoji6]

IMHO SRAM has had the market on 1× drivetrain for many years, only downside to this is that SRAM is much more expensive than Shimano, if you compare apples with apples.If I were to go 1× I'd prefer SRAM, but if the choice was between GX and XT I'd choose XT everytime (with a Sunrace 11-50 cassette).

DI2, very nice! [emoji108]

Took my little guy out for a ride this afternoon on our local trails. He had to push a bit here and there on the ups, but when he hit the downs he had my heart beating faster. This little punk has no fear.

Went for a road ride with a mate on Sunday. He broke the chain on his Mtb on Saturday so I lent him my newly built up gravel grinder to ride with. Afterwards he asked if he could borrow the bike for a few more days. I think his sold on the idea.[emoji4]

Was too tired this morning to get up early so slept in a bit and set of a little later. Glad I decided to go riding as it turned into a beautiful day.

Well might aswell take a pic of the only pole for a 1000km apparently. [emoji6]

Out and about on our local trails again. Weather has been absolutely great these past few days with temps still at 21° at 7pm this afternoon. A few small streams around as the snow is still melting on the mountains.

Not today, but yesterday. After attempting the same route on Monday, but having to cut my ride short due to flat light batteries I set out again yesterday with all lights charged.

It's the entrance to a farm just outside Worcester where our local club has permission to ride through.

Thanks, I take that exact same pic every time I come through here and it never gets old.[emoji106]

So this morning my mates did pitch up and we did the loop intended for yesterday. It was coldAF with temps reading at around 3° as the sun started peaking over the mountains. The cold could not dampen our spirits though and the sunrise and views made it much more bearable.????

Almost blew my mind there.....[emoji7]

And? How'd it go?

Looks like one of those rides where you'd be angry at yourself later if you didn't go riding.[emoji106] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

My riding buddy didn't pitch this morning so I headed in a different direction than we planned. Did a longer ride on some dirt roads I haven't been on before. A nice quite back road ride with lots of time to clear the head. My gravel grinder would actually have been the perfect bike for this ride. Also thought I'd catch the sunrise but overcast skies put a stop to that dream. Fortunately these skies come with benefits of their own. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

When I do catch the sunrise I tend to feel guilty for all the times I miss it because of a lazy lie in... beautiful pic NSBB![emoji108] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Congrats Reme! You won't be sorry, that is one awesome and capable all rounder.[emoji108] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Lekker man! Sien julle was bo op die berg, dit is nog op my lysie.Ons het langs die teerpad reg oor die afdraai na die plaas toe gestop om in die sneeu te speel. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk Sorry for the hijack guys.[emoji4]

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