Pure XTC

That's correct. Probably my favorite section of trail in the area. Sketchy "widowmaker" downhill leads you on to undulating trail with sneaky overgrown twists and turns. Rocky climbs and decents and Mont Marie at the end. Super fun and the view is worth the effort.

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Stellenbosch Trails

Jonkershoek map. I think that Zululand has been added to the trails but it isn't indicated on this map as yet. http://www.bmtsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BMT_Jonkershoek_Trails_Map.pdf 50ZAR to get a day pass.

here, there and everywhere

NOTHING COMPARES TO THE SIMPLE PLEASURE OF A BIKE RIDE

The occasional times I saw Songo swim on my training days I watched with admiration as he progressed from brick to buoy. To me it wasn't so much that it was Songo (sorry Songo) but the fact that a person was willing to take himself out of his comfort zone and tackle something firstly as big as learning to swim and secondly doing an Ironman. Well done sir and may it show and spur other mini Songos on to what can be achieved if you want it enough.

Around the burb. Not today but who's counting.

Stellenbosch BMT riders lighting up the track again. Well done boys and girls!

Thanks. Saw that was in JHB. Those XTC are fast but surely not that fast.

A mates Giant XTC Carbon MTB was stolen yesterday avi out of his garage. Its a 2011 Giant XTC composite 29er - the grey/ black one. Tubeless rimes. XTR (I think) all over and medium sized. Not actual bike attached but lookalike. He's in Namibia for business until Thursday so don't have a serial # as yet but if anyone sees one that could be hot or gets wind that one is for sale suspiciously under priced please drop me a message. Maybe there's an off chance of it finding it's way home again? Thanks

My neighbour across the road had his Giant XTC Carbon MTB stolen out of his garage yesterday. His wife was taking him to the airport and I had just returned from riding to notice his garage door wide open. First item I looked for was naturally the bike but saw that the perpetrator was kind enough to swop out his Giant Sedona in it's place. Funny thing was that he went through portions of the house and that was the only thing he nicked. BTW. I live it Stellies before anyone asks.

Many thanks and it is on my list. As a pointer, I am no rouge rider and appreciate the time, effort and cash that goes into this so I (and the group I ride with in fact) are all paying members of the fraternity so permits are never an issue but always a thank you. Looking forward to it already.

Hi Dirtman and others I live in Stellenbosch and know of the Bottelary Route well but have never ridden it and I would love to try it as an alternative to Jonkies for a change (sound like a spoilt brat don't I). I have however heard that one mustn't ride it without tubeless as there are thorns galore. Is this so as it would be a shame but any guidance on this would be well appreciated. It would also allow an off-rode route to the out-laws as road is always a bit of a contentious issue. Cheers Scott

@Slowbee Phew. I'm glad somebody posted this. My experience on Sunday confirmed that generally either road cyclists are ignorant or just don't give a rats. Please don't get me wrong here as this is not a anti-roadie thing but there is a massive gap between what I experience on the road to on the mountain - this includes etiquete but mostly from a skills perspective. I don't know what it is and nor am I going to expend energy trying to find out. There is an art to bunch riding. It is a skill that needs to be mastered as it can be quite dangerous and painful if not. My complete and utter generalisation is that at least 80% of my group had no idea as to how to ride in a bunch greater than 6 people. In ye days of olde when I used to ride road bike there was a conduct that was followed and you watched and learned as people taught you the yes/no of the road and it was adhered to otherwise.... There was also respect. Respect for the road, cars, yourself but also for your fellow cyclist. Nowadays it feels like that that is all but gone and so I take to the mountains instead. Read here for more http://www.thehubsa....ing-should-be/.

Maybe not completely in line with this thread but here goes . To the chap with whom I had a coming together with heading down into Camps Bay. We touched at high speed but both managed to thankfully remain upright rather than on the tarmac otherwise it was going to be all kinds of Eina. I should have most probably warned you but it all happened so very fast. Unfortunately I had nowhere to go. I was on somebody's wheel and we going faster than you at the time and we were coming past on your right. I had a motorbike to my right, you on the left and who knows what on my behind. You started drifting and I got boxed in with nowhere to go. I stopped, turned and walked back up the road to see if you had come off and if you were ok but thankfully I saw no accident and no carnage. I think my pedal caught your bike somewhere and so ended your race prematurely. It no doubt left a damper on your day out and probably cursing me through to the early hours of Monday morning. If it was you pushing your white bike up on the coastal side of the road then, although we will never meet, please accept my condolences for the bad luck (and good luck eventually) and I hope you have a better 2015 Argus. I got totally spooked after that as it was really probably just a matter of millimeters between going home or going to Medi Clinic and rode very carefully minding my own business to the end tape. Argus Lesson learned = Do more than three 60km rides for training. General cycling lesson learnt = Be courteous to other cyclists, alert at all times and enjoy the ride. Besides the few expected dickheads it was a great day out and a big thank you to all those involved in making it so.

Parking. Was there yesterday to collect my registration and found parking chop chop but did choose to walk a few 100m. Car guards are friendly and helpful. Alternatively you can cycle there and leave you bike at the THULE Bike Park (I don't know if there is a fee) just outside the entrance. Ride safe Sunday because it looks like the Cape Doctor is coming for a visit. Attached is a map of areas that are used for parking.

Jonkershoek. Mate took this on Sunday. Can look at it all day.

"Its all a matter of finding who has what you want at the best price". Tru, shop around and find out what's the best price you can find, then see what your LBS can offer.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cycle/ Consistently match or are cheaper (except on sale or clearance then it’s a lottery) than chain reaction cycles - see a few comparisons I did below. I know everyone uses Chain Reaction or at least recommends it but trawling around the Interweb I saw this and thought it might be useful to others as you never know when you might strike a deal. Some may know of it already bt to those that like saving a few bob it's worth a check out. I did a comparison on a few generic items and the prices speak for themselves. Wiggle = Free delivery available on all orders excluding bikes, frames and indoor trainers (trainers can now be shipped overseas and at the same cost as a bike) on orders over £225.00. CRC = offers FREE SHIPPING to any destination in South Africa on orders over £225.00 GBP. *Excluding complete Bicycles or similar sized large packages. COMPARISON Shimano XC50 Mountain Bike Shoes CRC - £89.99 Shimano XC50 Mountain Bike Shoes Wiggle - £74.99 Shimano XT Cassette 10 Speed M771 CRC - £51.99 Shimano XT Cassette 10 Speed M771 Wiggle - £46.03 Thomson Masterpiece Setback Seat Post CRC - £105.99 Thomson Masterpiece Setback Seat Post Wiggle - £97.49 Maxxis CrossMark 62a CRC - £34.99 Maxxis CrossMark 62a Wiggle - £29.99

Can't exactly get a ride to work because work is 5 minutes away but I get a ride before work when I can. Also sometimes take the kids to school on the bike then ride to work which can be a logistical nightmare but way more fun for everyone ...

Hi Guys & Gals. Hope most had a cracker ride on Sunday and got through unscathed. Great to see the weather gods playing along again this year and man oh man am I glad I got off at 07:09! Is it just me or do other race harder & faster just to get into a good bunch so that they can get home quicker? (new thread perhaps). I started R bunch this year after next to no road training but my three-a-week MTB rides under the belt so wasn't sure what to expect as I never learn & the red mist sets in at the gun and I think I can ride a bike like I was 20 years younger. I was on a the Lightspeed with the trispokes and just wanted to thank a few anonymous R bunch riders around me who worked nicely together and got me to the finish line because I was well farkt coming over Suikerbossie. I achieved my 3:21 so thank you & safe & happy riding.

Hi Wannbee just saw on the hub that you have an Argus time split excel doc and I am desperatly looking for something like this. Is it possible that you mail it to me at scott@dmp.co.za. I also see that some people are having a problem receiving it off the hub. If it ok with you can I try post it up for downloading. Thanks in advance. Good luck & ride safe. Scott

Let's Bike to Work on Wed 27 Oct 2010! http://www.pedalpower.org.za/News/NewsAdministration/tabid/159/newsid611/147/mid/611/Default.aspx If you can - do it.

Hi guys (and gals). Just testing the waters here as I'm still a little undecided but I've got a Scott Genius MC 20 (2005/06 model) which I'm thinking of offloading but not sure what to ask for - not even the Scott rep could give me a figure. Obvious few scratches here and there but nothing that you can turn your nose up to. Well loved + well serviced. Specs below and any help & info welcome. SIZE M WEIGHT 12.80 kg FRAME Scott Genius mc (Marathon Concept) carbon swingarm / carbon dropouts with replaceable hanger FORK Fox Talas RL 15mm QR thru Axle lockout & reb. A. 3 Travel position 110-130-150mm travel REMOTE SYSTEM Scott Twinloc Remote Lever front & rear lockout activate by one lever SHOCK (REAR) Scott TC 3 Modus Lockout-Traction- Full travel HEADSET Ritchey Pro DERAILLEUR (REAR) Shimano XT DERAILLEUR (FRONT) Shimano XT SHIFTERS Shimano XT SL-M770 Rapidfire Plus 2 way release w/gear indicator BRAKE LEVERS Avid Elixir R BRAKES Avid Elixir R CRANKSET Shimano XT FC-M770 Hollowtech 2 BB-SET Shimano Cartridge HANDLEBAR Ritchey XC H'STEM Scott MC Pro PEDALS No pedals included SEATPOST Scott RC 03-20 SEAT Quantum ORA HUB (FRONT) DT Swiss Cerit HUB (REAR) DT Swiss Cerit CASSETTE Shimano XT RIMS Suntour DS2-XC (24 bladed spoke) TIRES Kenda 8 blocks Attached picture FYI. Cheers