neillp Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hi folks I want to try my 1st hundred this sunday. I heard van gaalens is a 100km.Just want to know how is the terrain and how heavy are the climbs. Oh and not to forget can anybody tell me the exact location as I only have a rough Idea on how to get there. Thanks in advance
Guest eyecandy Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 From Van Gaalens cheese farm to top of Breedts and back is 100km. Its about 1100m ascent and all farm roads so not technical at all
rouxtjie Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 There are various routes at VG that could possibly make up 100km but it will be a long day in the saddle if you do some of the climbs there, my fav loop is about 50km, going over the concrete slabs, back to oom piet's and home via river singletrack...very lekker trail with some tech, climbs and singletrack....good mix http://connect.garmin.com/activity/59582272 If you have your heart set on a 100km for TITS...rather do this bad boy...Start at VG go to the top of breedts and back, 103km http://connect.garmin.com/activity/67073944 PS...If it's your first time at VG, you will get lost if you try and attempt 100km in loops in and around the farm.
rouxtjie Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 From Van Gaalens cheese farm to top of Breedts and back is 100km. Its about 1100m ascent and all farm roads so not technical at all snap
Danger Dassie Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 http://www.vangaalen.co.za/ van Gaalen is perfect for a hard day's training. There are a few lung busting climbs at van Gaalen, namely the concret road, Pofadder and Oom Piets.Depending on your route selection it's a mix of dirt road, rocky trails and flowing singletrack.Every ride there is a workout and equally as fun, arguably some of the best riding in the country.
Lukep Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) If you have your heart set on a 100km for TITS...rather do this bad boy...Start at VG go to the top of breedts and back, 103km http://connect.garmi...tivity/67073944 Rouxtjie Next time you do this route please let me know, I am keen to check it out. Cheers Edited March 10, 2011 by Lukep
rouxtjie Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Rouxtjie Next time you do this route please let me know, I am keen to check it out. Cheerslekker...its a good day in the saddle, if we have enough mieliepap before we go we might go down the other side of breedts...+- 120 then
manbearpig Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 My mates are doing the Van G - breedts tomorrow. Yawn. I'm keen to ride Van G. I know a pretty murderous route that includes going the "wrong way" up pofadder and some other climbs and the nasty last speed bump that was in the Nissan race. It's about 75km but a good 4-5hours riding. I'll be there at about 6.30 on Chumba.
Lukep Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 lekker...its a good day in the saddle, if we have enough mieliepap before we go we might go down the other side of breedts...+- 120 then Sweet, let me know when.
RudoJ Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Hmmm good thing I saw this thread. U guys think that the 100km route should be good prep for the Karoo2Coast later this year?
rouxtjie Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Ja defnitely, the route is not technical at all though...district road. But for TITS and lung busting climbs you won't beat it, if i was doing the Epic or Joberg2C that route + suikerbosrand would be my staple, you might want to go over the other side if you feel strong at the top of breedts. That will then give you a 120 odd km ride. What I like about the VG route is the ice cold mitchell's on tap at the end...from about 20km out that becomes serious motivation.
Grondpad Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 I don’t have a gps. Can anyone maybe give some directions for this 100km route? I’ve never been up ‘breedts neck’ either
rouxtjie Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 I don’t have a gps. Can anyone maybe give some directions for this 100km route? I’ve never been up ‘breedts neck’ eithercheck the map on the right hand side, rode this a while ago and logged it on my edge 500, might want to do this with someone that knows the area. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/67073944 biggest things to remember if you havent done this route 1.turn right going out VG...duh 2.go straight when the tar goes left about 2-3 km out of VG.3.follow road until you hit a T-junction...turn right4.follow road until you hit another T, this time meeting tar road, turn right5.Go past bp garage, look out for district road on your right(about 1-2km from garage, turn right)6.follow road you hit T-junction...turn right...climb to top of breedts(you will know when you are at the top)7.Have a sami, check the view8.Chase back the same way you came knowing there is a ice cold mitchell's with your name on it at VG. PS start early, it could be a long day.
Guest eyecandy Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Im hopefully going this Sat (weather permitting ) if anyone wants to join? Ave speed +/_22km/h
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