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Van Gaalens is my favorite trail but the last time I went there the route markers were absolutely horrid. Have they sorted the problem with the markers yet? I really really hope so? I get lost every time I go there

I went there about a month ago and in my opinion rather leave the bike at home and take the trail running shoes. The only half decent place to ride is past the security guards (while they are sleeping ) and head off left of the dam. There is a hiking trail about 5km long but that is about it. I did a ride on the one day and ran the hiking trails the other day. In my opinion the trail running was brilliant and if you have a road bike you can do a bit of hill intervals but that is about it. PS. When you get back from the ride on the hiking trail shift to the big ring. You’ll. need the extra speed to get past the guards (awake by now)

I rode with another newby at Groenies on Sunday. He had the exact same bike and I am really impressed with spec. I have the SB Sierra and compared to it the Spectra is even better value for money. The improvements I saw was: Reba fork (Sierra has Tora) Alex wheels(Sierra has WTB) both tubeless ready FSA Handelbar (Sierra has Silverback Brand) Kenda Small Block UST tyres (Sierra has WTB which are horrible. Immediately replaced them with Crossmarks) Congrats. You made an excellent purchase. Enjoy!

The weight is less than 2 medium sized eggs. Not heavy at all and its smaller than the 705. If I can not find an android app for my phone, this will definitely be on my to-save-for list

Go to the cyclefit website. I think its done through them

I recently joined the sa-active website in order to get points on my vitality. I just saw that my request for points for the MTN Sabie Marathon was declined. Its allot of points (5000) Its not a big deal but I just want to know if anyone else had a similar experience with the site? Anyone have clue why it would have been declined? I added my race number and it can be verified on race results.

I have to agree. I stay in the east of PTA but will always take the drive to Cycle House in the north. I bought my first decent MTB from them a bit more than a year ago and since then went back numerous times. Every single time without exception they gave me excellent service and prices that nobody else good get close to. They definitely don't have the most attractive shop, but they give great service, advise and price. I am due for an upgrade and guess where my money is going.

Any ohter cyclist doing the challenge that has a blog?

How did you add your name to the waiting list? I searched their site, but can not find a place t enter<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

You peeps in CT are very lucky! Whish I could live there

I saw that some people got First accent waterbottels in their goodie bags. Was this only for the 75km?<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

My Magalies postmortem I entered the 45km route and I have to say it was brilliant! This was a real M.T.B. route and not the ordinary ?grondpaaie? most other events have. The climbs was technical but rideable and the decent ? hair-raising!. I rode well until about 20km into the race when I got a puncture. Tip no. 1 - When you are running tubeless, be sure to check the amount of sealant in you tyre!. I didn?t and the tyre didn?t want to seal. It took me about 20min to fix this puncture because the sides of the tyre got stuck to each other. What a bloody mess. Eventually I got it fixed but 1km from there I puncture the tube. Second tip. Before a race, check that your puncture repair kit is in order. I didn?t (once again) and found that my solution was dry. Luckily m.t.b.?rs are the friendliest people around and two gents stopped and helped me. Then after about 5km the 3rd puncture happened. By this time I was so pi$$ed off I almost ate the bike. Then two dudes stopped again and luckily one sold his spare tube to me. Best R50 ever spent. From here I took it easy. Chatting to all the people on the route and at the water points. I was once again reminded why I started with m.t.b. ing. It was an absolute blast! Sometimes when you are racing an event, you forget how great the ?gees? and people are at the back. I got stuck behind the same big lady on a bike 3 times in the last 20km because I stopped and chatted at the 2 last water points. The people at the water points doest always get the recognition they deserve! Thank to you peeps. Thank you to no 436 for assisting with the second puncture and Mr 330 for selling me your tube. You are both legends! Thanks to the water point people and to all having a blast with me at the back of the field. The Magalies Mini Monster is now my favorite route, EVER! Finished time ? 3:45 Ride Time ? 2:44 ( I wasted a bloody hour fixing punctures) still worth it!

Jip, I am a bit unconscious these days. I missed the ride of silence as well ( I don?t even know if it was held in JHB or PTA)! I know about a group that cycle?s in JHB CBD some evenings. Riding the stairs, pavements and whatever. Its not a group focused on jump bikes etc. Maybe they should get involved in this. They would probably know great routes, best times etc.. Anyone know who they are?

How big is the group in CT and are there rides in JHB or PTA as well? How did I not know about this! Its awsome!

What is Critical Mass?

I vote silverback (i ride the sierra) very good value for money

There's plenty to eat (proper kermis food) and drink. They have a stage where singers perform' date=' beer garden and plenty of citrus fruit for sale at give-away prices. Some home industry stalls. They have kiddies rugby- and netball day and watching the little ones play and the parent perform on the side line, is always fun. [/quote'] Sounds Great! Thanks

I found the site for the ?Fees?. It looks like fun! http://www.proedieberg.co.za/

The 800 was about 12K for the 2009. I really am not sure about the 2008 models

I haven?t done the monster yet and my wife wants to come along. How is this ? Fees? at Buffelspoort? Is it worth going there for the day if you are not doing the race?

THe 2009 model went for 9500 new

Jip, I did! Yesterday was the plotte and Saturday a trip from the east to Groenies and back. What more can one ask for?

Yesterday I was just once again reminded how great bunch the mtb'rs are. My buddy and I went cycling on the 'plotte' (small holdings) in PTA east. It was our first time there and even though I mapped a route on mudmaps, we still got lost. At some stage after a lung bursting climb, we ran into 2 mtb'rs and asked for directions. I think they saw the desperation in our eyes, and they rode back on the trail that they came from (uphill) to take us to the right spot and give us directions from there. Then after following there direction we got lost again! Not there fault, I just really suck with directions. Then we ran into another two mtb'rs. We overtook them and kept on our way. After a long climb we stopped and took a little breather where they caught up with us. We then asked for some more directions and then one dude left his buddy (he was struggling a bit up the hill) and rode with us up this hectic hill for about 3km just to get us to the correct turn of. AWSOME! Then we eventually got to Lynwood road. 1. To the first peeps. I don?t know your names. I just now that the one oke had Assos gear on and rode a black mongoose. Thank you sir! The path you showed us was awesome. I will definitely ride it again. Nice and technical! Brilliant! 2. To the second mtb'r. I don?t know your name either. He has a German accent and rode with a bike that had an carrier fitted at the back. The way he helped us was amazing. Your help is a great indication of the respect and help that fellow humans should show each other 3. Does anyone have maps of that bloody area?

Is the Voortrekker MTB trail an alternative to Klapperkop for some hill training?