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I haven't done one in a while, but there used to be some 200km Audax routes out that way - some started at Circus, Hotel Lido and went towards Heidelberg / Nigel / Devon / Balfour. Not sure about road conditions these days...did see in my ride descriptions that there sometimes always is wind!

Hi I use Feathertec (Johan) 062 787 2996 - Moreleta Park

Hi Apart from getting trainer specific bike, did you manage to resolve this. I also use a 9 speed and now have a spacer, but the 3 small cogs are still a proper nuisance and sound horrible. I use the same bike on the road, so do not want to make many changes on derailleur setup. Thx

Concur, it was a good day for riding your bike...forgot how nasty some of those hills are. Waterpoints and organisation was good as ever. Will probably be back for another one.

In lockdown there was a virtual 36One...😁fair number of participants as well. Also a virtual Attakwas which was just brutal.

The coffee break on Zwift is nice for bottle refill, quick break and you stay with the group i.s.o. pedalling away on your own again (riding with robopacers).

Maybe from an old frame lying in a corner somewhere, I am looking for a rocker link (Aluminium or Carbon) for a Silverback Seta Pro / Sido. Please check the pictures. Thanks

That Wittedrif road was all gravel from N2 to R340. Another option is to park at the Crags and then do loop to Natures Valley, down and up Grootrivier Pass, and down/up Bloukrans pass. At the top of Bloukrans on eastern side you can go through plantation on right toward bungee jumping area and then back to Crags on N2. There is wide shoulder on N2 and tar road is excellent on the 2 passes, except the eastern Cape side of Bloukrans. (you will do some climbing though). Ride to toll gates as mentioned above is not bad, but then go back through Natures Valley via Grootfontein pass.

Hi, somewhere there is quite a lengthy thread on 36one on the Hub. You can get a lot of info there, although the change to 15:00 start (from 18:00) did change the dynamics somewhat.

There is lekker boerewors at the 154 WP and it looks like you missed out on the braaibroodjie at bottom of Rooiberg😁 This years weather was real rubbish, I normally wait till last week before to decide what goes where. CP 2 box is the difficult one for me as you get there in middle of night, so that one just gets an extra layer, weather dependent. Now I just have to loose those kilo's picked up since May.

Depending on the weather at the start, you can always "dress / layer up" at CP 1 for the night riding. Maybe one additional layer on the bike for the last part before CP 1. You will need to start with a light. It will also depend on your anticipated riding time and when you reach each CP. Little treats in boxes work wonders. Enjoy.

Subject to confirmation, but from next year they (Vitality) will acknowledge / give points for the longer, slower rides that don't have the high heart rate. With the latest changes, Vitality Status no longer plays such a big role in benefits, it is now more linked to the card / banking.

This is probably the best place to look / get information: (From the FC website) Touring the Trail The Freedom Trail is open all year round for touring groups of cyclists wishing to ride a portion of the trail outside of events and without strict event rules. Support vehicles are permitted (and encouraged) GPS navigation permitted E-bikes permitted Booking process: Plan your potential tour with friends and nominate a "Tour Leader" within your group to complete booking process Feel free to give us a call if you have any queries whilst planning (078 702 9178) Confirm tour request via email (info@freedomchallenge.org.za) We will make booking inquiries and prepare a proposed itinerary and associated quote for your tour Confirm your booking with 20% deposit payment Balance due 21 days prior to departure Basic info: We request that all people who wish to ride any portion of the trail do so through us as there are specific land traversing permissions and rules that must be adhered to for us to maintain our relations with all land owners and stake holders Traversing permissions and tours along the Freedom Trail are all negotiated on the basis of riders using the "Support Station" accommodation Touring on the trail costs approximately R850pppd including accommodation, meals and traversing permissions (ex VAT). Pre-arranged lunch stops are additional. We highly recommend touring with at least one person who has been on the trail before so that they can help you adequately prepare yourself and your expectations Tours can be arranged along any part of the trail outside of event times as long as there is availability There are certain portions where the touring route differs slightly to racing routes but we will advise you on these if need be We can customise the tour to suit your group's pace and accommodation requirements We do not currently have guaranteed provision of guides of support drivers but we can assist your group with suggestions for logistics GPS devices and support vehicles are permitted We can prepare a customised GPS file for your tour using Ride With GPS. Please note that tour groups must please sign NDA to obtain GPS files.

This may help with those long slow rides..."It will also introduce new points allocations for ‘exercise snacking’, which is 15 minutes of moderate or high intensity workouts that earn 100 Vitality points, “as well as longer duration low intensity workouts that earn 200 and 300 Vitality points to encourage and recognise endurance training”. Just check that reduction in premiums...it goes with a reduction in MSA contributions, so actual increase is closer to 10% + - bunch of scheisters!