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Stolen: GT Karakoram 2014 When: 12 July 2015 Where: Roodepoort, Gauteng The bike was stolen out of "Following Jesus Church" Property 379 Spioenkop Road just off Aureole rd., Near to Northgate, Randburg. The bike's owner, Stephen is intellectually disabled and undestandably upset and wants his bike back so he can ride again in the 94.7 which he did last year for the first time. Bike is in good condition, i do not have detail on the specs apart from those seen in the photo as I am posting this on behalf of his father , Lawrence Burgess. It was chain locked to a wooden fence pole. He must have pulled the pole out of the uprights and left with the chain lock still attached to the bike. He avoided the security man at the entrance (who knows and can identify him) and threw the bike over the electric fence setting off the alarm. We suspect the bike was ridden into nearby Cosmo City for that is the direction the tracks on the dirt road went. This has been reported to the police and owner is waiting on a case number. If you have any information please contact Lawrence on 082 454 1092. Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section

Hi All, A question regarding the single track that runs alongside the Klein Jukskei (on western bank) from the opposite side of Heron Bridge school in a southerly direction to Cedar Road. I notice that recently an electric fence has been erected in the general area which bisects the singletrack alongsode the Klein Jukskei preventing one from riding this section. I last rode here in mid July and there was no sign of any development then so this is obviously a recent installation. Does anyone else who rides this area know what this is all about or what development is planned for this area....? Thanks,

Thanks again "djembe"! As hard as Kings is on the rubber I knew I was taking on some "risk" in riding there with a tube and no tyre liner instead of my usual "tubeless" set up. In hindsight, big mistake, compounded by not putting enough air into the tubes I used. I should have known better. First tube went to thorns, second turned out to be holed at the start and the third (djembe's) succumbed to a "snakebite" 5 minutes from home. Lessons learned and my fault. Trauma aside i.m.h.o. the riding at Kings is premium quality and quite special. There are few other venues on the Highveld to test your lungs, climbing and descents in the same way. I always come away feeling satisfied. I'll be back next weekend but running tubeless again

Following a tubeless tyre failure and then two punctures in two separate tubes I was stuck in a remote part of Kings Kloof this morning with a useless rear wheel and the prospect of a long walk out. Thank you to Brian on the Santa Cruz Tallboy for the special gift of a new tube which got me most of the way home. Thanks!

I agree. I have a Garmin 210 and think is probably your best option. Works well for both running and cycling, very versatile I've owned a Garmin 310xt, great device, and also use the Edge 800 for MTB. If I had to use one device the 210 would be it.

I found this map online. It covers some good parts of the Northern Berg and there are contact numbers there of people likely to be able to give you info on the region you're interested in. I have not used it though and am not familiar with these trails but hiked most of this area many years ago, beautiful scenery, God's own country!

This is a very beautiful part of Gauteng it will be great to get an opportunity to ride it! Can you confirm approximately how many riders will be allowed in the 35km event...?

Good Luck! I wish you all the best and will certainly be stopping by.

Great news! Looking forward to paying a visit!

A lot tougher than previous rides by comparison. Definitely one of my single toughest days out on a bike. Keen to hear other views... Possibly designed to impress international "Pros" ...?

I think that defines it well!

Thanks Zuludog. Delta Park does seem to make the most sense, I have considered it but not ridden there yet. I will give it a try. In fact like you we also have a young German Short haired Pointer too who's almost ready for this type of thing.

Lovely footage. Question: I am Gauteng based and have an english pointer that enjoys a good run on the singletrack. I took him out to Teak Place once or twice for 8-10km which he loved. Dogs understandably are not often welcomed at MTB venues. Are you aware of any venues within close range of JHB that would allow dogs (under control) to accompany riders..?

If you're still considering this I'd suggest check on the product review on the Forerunner110 at www.dcrainmaker.com You will not find more comprehensive information anywhere, but if you do let me know.

I'm going to be there at the end of September and would also be grateful for any suggestions/pointers on where to ride...? Once I've been down there I will reciprocate and post any decent rides I find for others when i am down there.