nellie Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 based in Stellenbosch - not minding seeded starts' date=' not minding a push on the hills either don't wanna do road races - i'm colour blind and might end up being scared to cross any line in fear of bein disqualified. Unless they make me an undercover marshall in the field - that would be fun!so if they even do seeded mtb races now it looks like there's no other chance...well, i guess i could always stay at home...[/quote'] cute Rob!
TheLegend Posted January 14, 2008 Author Posted January 14, 2008 join the maties in stellenbosch... i stand to be corrected but i think its an open club It is but that doesn't mean teh legend is allowed in I still have plenty off contacts to prevent disasters like that
Rookie101 Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 If you want to join the maties club you need to be a group D or better rider......Had a conversation with them last week when I were looking for a club to join and the SECRETARY just went of over the phone if you are not in one of the best groups you are defenitely not welcome !!!!!!
Wolweseun Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Cyclelabyou can join online as well www.cyclelab.com
TheLegend Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Rookie: so the maties are becoming an exclusive club? hectic attitude! thanx SL-C, I'll check out what the cyclelab guys do!
HomerSimpson Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Weird if the comment about the exclusivity of the Maties club is true... if so, the club will die off again. There are some places that you can get info regarding clubs/rides (always better to speak to the active cyclists in town). There is a MTB group that rides from Mason's Bike Inn most afternoons (around 17:00 - 17:30 I think, check with Masons). There are also two groups riding every morning (road) at 6.00 am. PM me and I'll supply the details. I trust that you have been introduced to Jonkershoek already? Be aware that there are other areas that you can also ride your MTB around Stellenbosch that are not as safe as they have been in the past.
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Homer, when last did you rode up Hellshoogte on the "new" pass. The second last corner (going up - were you can enter onto the gravel road into the mountain - right hand side) I see very brand new and very "skelmbos" ontwikkelings. 2 Tripple story mansions was build last week, and they should be finished this week with the 3rd. Prime position looking down the pass and winelands. go check it out.
Velouria Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Velouria (he of 24-hour Wiesenhof winning fame!)' date=' he is sponsored by them. He should be able to help you to get the best contacts in your area.[/quote'] Call the shop on 021 851 8021or check out www.maverickworld.co.zaor mail Malan on malan@maverickworld.co.za As already mentioned - AMARider might also be a good option...
HomerSimpson Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Homer' date=' when last did you rode up Hellshoogte on the "new" pass. The second last corner (going up - were you can enter onto the gravel road into the mountain - right hand side) I see very brand new and very "skelmbos" ontwikkelings. 2 Tripple story mansions was build last week, and they should be finished this week with the 3rd. Prime position looking down the pass and winelands. go check it out.[/quote'] Ja Popeye, saw those things going up, that development has been ongoing for quite a while now, but has now reached a point where it has become quite visible from the road. Slowly encroaching further up Botmaskop....just as long as this does not affect the MTB trails on the 'Kop...one of the few areas where cyclists have not been mugged lately.
Groot Lem Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 If you want to join the maties club you need to be a group D or better rider...... Had a conversation with them last week when I were looking for a club to join and the SECRETARY just went of over the phone if you are not in one of the best groups you are defenitely not welcome !!!!!! WHO WAS THIS SECRETARY?? Hope you're not referring to the conversation you had with me? (staying in de Wijnlanden, work at ACutts?)Because if you are, then you must improve on listening before you start cycling.
Groot Lem Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I got a call from a lady last week. She told me she is new in the area, stays about 15k's outside Stellenbosch and Somerset WEst. Want to START riding, will try and start with 10km for the 1st month, next month 20k's. She wants to join a club, maybe Maties. I didnt want to take her money, and then the club idea is not of benifit.Told her to see if some of the people on the estate also rides, maybe start something social. Also told her to join PPA and start joining in short funrides, also gave her the HUB to go to, maybe there are other people like her that is starting up. Looks like she joined.Most of the clubs I've belonged to dont cater for the very unfit beginner. If she landed up at the start of the academic year with a bunch of fit clubriders it wont work. If my unfit wife wants to start running tomorrow, she must start with her kids or a friend in the area. Dont join the running club in the morning. Also said that she will improve on her PPA seeding and at some stage she will do longer races and the she can join a club, can ride a bit faster and further, also know more people doing the same thing then. Its all nice to say , "come join us on Helshoogte", but who really wants to wants to ride 10k's in an hour when yoy have limited time.Are their clubs that cater for the beginner, and if you do, how do you not get frustrated if someone cant do a 10km ride.
TheLegend Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 Velouria (he of 24-hour Wiesenhof winning fame!)' date=' he is sponsored by them. He should be able to help you to get the best contacts in your area.[/quote']Call the shop on 021 851 8021or check out www.maverickworld.co.zaor mail Malan on malan@maverickworld.co.zaAs already mentioned - AMARider might also be a good option... thanx
MintSauce Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Howzit Rob, +1 for AMARider....they are doing more for MTB trail development than everyone else combined! It was started by Meurant from www.dirtopia.co.za They deserve everyone's support!
Dicky DQ Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Howzit Rob' date=' +1 for AMARider....they are doing more for MTB trail development than everyone else combined! It was started by Meurant from www.dirtopia.co.za They deserve everyone's support! [/quote'] Agreed!!!!!
Dicky DQ Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Its all nice to say ' date=' "come join us on Helshoogte", but who really wants to wants to ride 10k's in an hour when yoy have limited time.[/quote'] But Lem, you keep telling me I am training too hard????
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