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Thanks alot Patches! Really enjoyed that race. Starting to get comfortable, but definately need to do some more dirt jumping like you have suggested. Its skills training, and fun! Maybe the DHL jumps sometime soon.

Being new to DH I have been testing a whole bunch of different ways of training to get the best results to catch up to the guys who have been on the hills since before they could walk. Between weight training, plyometrics, rowing, spin bikes and XC training I seem to be finding something thats working. Also do some jump biking, DH training and Motocross riding, but lately can only do one of those per weekend with varsity studying. Being a personal trainer doesnt hurt when it comes to writing programmes for myself I suppose.

The TLD distributor is no longer. The guy is a friend of mine, the shop he distributed from was called Acid Xtreme. He closed end of 2010 to become a commercial pilot. He might have some stuff left over to let go, but doubt there is much MTB stuff, he was more focused on MX.

The next event is on the 26th/27th March and is a GAS Provincial In Hartebeespoort. There is then a month off because of the Worlds in MAritzburg, the following event being in Gilloolys on the 28th/29th May. The final round is on the 25th/26th June in Malelane, with the Provincial Champs on 16th/17th July TBC location. There will then be GAS organised fun race series organised, but dates and venues TBA.

Mx kid thanks alot, I guess I will find out the Gauteng Calendar on Sunday at the last race (my first). Is it the one on cyclingsa Trubie? I have that one already, but it doesnt have venues, or didnt when I first looked.

Does anyone know either where we can find the 2011 race calendar, or when it will be out? Im especially interested in the SA champs series, KZN and Gauteng regional series venues and dates. As well as when the World Cup round is in Maritzburg? Thanks

Here is a photo from my first DH practice on my bike. Was some awesome riding with a couple of the sub vet guys at Helderkruin. I cant wait to get out there again. Sorry for the quality of the pic, cut it from a video.

Next weekend sounds good to me. Keep me posted on happenings please

Im quite keen, I also stay in Bedfordview, but usually travel to cycle. How long does that 35km take you?

Thanks for the info. I definately cant wait to start doing some riding! Cascades and Worlds View, how do you get there? Where abouts are they? Thanks, Im loving the bike!

Will do! Maybe see you there

At the Spruit? I dont think so, going to MTN Park on Saturday. Will probably take my jump bike with for afterwards fun. Who is going on Friday you know?

Super_mil thats perfect thanks alot. Exactly what I was looking for

This is my ride. 2010 Mongoose Boot R Team. Matt Smiths ex race bike. Any tips on set-up etc? I havent even changed the saddle height.

Hi guys. Im new to Downhill, just got my bike a few weeks ago, transfering from MX racing to DH. Can anyone give me some info on where to ride in Gauteng as well as Durban? I know of Giba Gorge, Helderkruin and Giloolies. Are there any other, maybe not well known, trails around that I can get some practice on? Thanks