neildp Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I battle with the rocky climb out back(near the houses) at Groenies, what am I doing wrong?
Scalpel Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 There is more than one line you can take. Dont take the most obvious line! The right gear is very important!
Tumbleweed Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 The first section is doable, but the second has got pretty unrideable as it got rockier over the years.
The expat cyclist Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I battle with the rocky climb out back(near the houses) at Groenies, what am I doing wrong? You are not running enough - you go faster by jumping off and running it than trying to ride it.
traaidmark Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 This is cheating I know, but i just take the new road up next to the fence there. MUCH nicer riding! But yeah, that bit is tough, give it time though mate, you will get there in the end. The trick is momentum, go as fast you can and keep the pace (in other words you need to know your line really well), and a thing i do is lift my front wheel over the rocks, then push myself forward, letting the rear follow. it kills your energy though...
Moolz Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 momentum and gear selection...i would assume...It is super tricky...I managed the 1st section, but had to walk the 2nd section...Only attempted it once...
neildp Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 geez kerels, really glad i'm not the only one who battles there. I've tried momentum, which works until you lose it, tried slow and steady lines, however keep on losing traction..mostly i just fall over and swear.
Me-rider Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I battle with the rocky climb out back(near the houses) at Groenies, what am I doing wrong? Are you pedaling?
DawieO Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 To quote Mohammed Ali - "Float like a butterfly..." That section is completely rideable, though challenging. The trick is threefold:Momemtum as statedHigh cadenceLine - To the right for the first 2/3 and then over to the left for the last 1/3.
Squier Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Has anyone here managed to ride up Onion Hill, the whole way up? That's just too hectic, we've tried and tried and failed. I've never even seen anyone do it.
Tumbleweed Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Has anyone here managed to ride up Onion Hill, the whole way up? That's just too hectic, we've tried and tried and failed. I've never even seen anyone do it. Once, in the dark, on a night ride with Kritzie, with a few beers in our bellies. Never repeated the feat though.  I think it's time for another Hub ride at Groenies. Who's keen?
dirtrider Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Onion hill is a lot easier to ride now than a few years ago but I know people who have done it . The rocky climb on the fence side on the other hand has become very technical but is still very ridable . To do the climb along the fence is just sooooo boring !!!  And time : tomorrow morning 6am ? Edited March 16, 2011 by dirt-rider
Tumbleweed Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 And time : tomorrow morning 6am ? I was thinking, like, a weekend, with beer and a braai, etc…
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