Visitor seeks Local Training Partners

[jaaxster]

Hello,

 

I am from Scotland and will be visiting my brother in South Africa from 4th March for a couple of weeks spending Mon 5th and 6th in Jo'burg (Melrose Estate) and then will be back in Jo'burg 15th - 18th March.

 

I would love to know of any training rides or people who would be keen to go out - and I especially like very hilly rides. I am an ex ex race head who keeps fit (and sane) by riding my bike and doing the occasional sportif - did the Trans Alp Road Race last year and am doing the Haute Route this year. I will have my road bike with me and will also bring mtb pedals if that is a better option. If anyone can recommend a good place to hire an MTB that would be great.

 

I will also be in Cape Town 7th through 14th and so would love to know of any group rides or anyone keen to go cycling with. And yes I am doing the Argus!

 

Jackie

[skidd]

Usually there are few training rides on Mondays. There is a good +- 30km training ride on the 5th March starting at McDonalds Rosebank on Oxford Road at 5am sharp

[Tubehunter]

Hello and welcome to the Hub! There are so many people out riding over that time it wont be difficult to find riding mates. Where in Cape Town will you be based?

[Minion]

ICG for a Joburg group:

http://www.cyclesafe.co.za/

[Pusher]

There is also the early morning rides-4:45am-from the Engen Garage on Main Rd near Fourways. Need to be a race snake to keep up with the front boys!

[OneMac]

Could convince your brother to drive you to Pietermaritzburg for the MTB XC/DH World Cup - 17th and 18th March, or do the

Northerns Quicky in Jhb on the 18th. PM if you want more details.