EARLY MORNING WEEKDAY RIDES IN CRADLE

[TYWALK]

Hi Guys

 

Is there any other rides apart from the Engen on Main ride in the mornings ?

 

I know some guys ride to the Cradle ?

 

How fast is it (compared to Engen ride)?

 

How far ?

 

What time does it start and get back ?

 

Where does it start from ?

 

Is it safe ?

[Lukep]

I am looking to join an early morning ride and the cradle is not too far from me.

[TYWALK]

is there any rides that leave from Broadacres ?

[rattlesnake]

I'd like to do a cradle ride 1x per week. Leave from woodmead tho, so takes me 30-45 minutes to get to broadacres. I will pass broad acres at 5:30am ish...

 

Average about 29-30kms on my own.

[Prozac]

Hi , I ride from Ruimsig . . . every Tuesday and Thursday

 

Start at Ruimsig Country Estate robot . . . 06:00 am . . . +- 50-60 km cradle ride (1h45 ride) mixing it up . . .

[Prozac]

Hi , I ride from Ruimsig . . . every Tuesday and Thursday

 

Start at Ruimsig Country Estate robot . . . 06:00 am . . . +- 50-60 km cradle ride (1h45 ride) mixing it up . . .

 

Will shortly start at 5h30 and even 5h00 . . .

[DJ84]

Hey Prozac,

is that MTB or Road?

 

Im in Ruimsig and keen to get training again.

Edited August 29, 2012 by DJ84

[Scooterza]

Wow - was just thinking of posting on this very topic! If you have been reading the post on keeping the wife happy, you will know that trying to ride at times that don't cause a major life disruption is attractive and so I have been toying with the idea of riding from Broadacres (or maybe Fourways Mall to avoid the traffic on Cedar on the way back) out to the Cradle.

 

Just did a ride this weekend on my own at 25km/hr - I won't manage 33km/hr. I would like to work my way up towards the 30ish mark.

 

I was thinking to start riding at 5am or so and do just over 2 hours. That should give you around 60km. The route I did last weekend was 65km (Broadacres, Toadbury Hall, Lion and Rhino park, then past Kloofzicht, past Avianto, past Carnivores and along Beyers back again).

 

I would be keen to go with others in my fitness range if for no other reason than companionship but of course also safety. My ideal day is Thursday but can be flexible if necessary.

[Scooterza]

Nobody keen to hit the cradle? I kaant beleef it!

[Scooterza]

Or is it with me!?

[TYWALK]

im keen to leave Broadacres at like 5 and get back to Broadacres at like 7ish.

 

Doesnt sound like alot of guys ride except for a lot of fast guys.

 

Anyone riding the cradle during the week and have more info?

[Prozac]

Hey Prozac,

is that MTB or Road?

 

Im in Ruimsig and keen to get training again.

 

Tue and Thur = Road

Friday = MTB

[Li Mu Bai]

Nobody keen to hit the cradle? I kaant beleef it!

JHB's best kept secret...

[TheRob]

is there any rides that leave from Broadacres ?

 

There is a cycle lab ride that leaves Broadacers at 5am Tues,Wed,Thurs. There are not always people so some mornings you might your own sometimes. Route and pace depends on who is there. Usually get back to Broadacers at about 7-7:10.

 

I haven't done it the last 2 weeks as I have been out with injury :-(

[TYWALK]

i cant believe guys dont ride this route in the mornings.

 

The Engen ride is so dangerous with all the traffic and skipping red lights.

[Gnarly]

MM and Bruce Diesel ride the cradle most/all mornings call them, it's a breeze.

 

Or ask at Cycle Science (Broadacres) what time their group leaves.

 

Or PM me your number and I'll give you "The Security Guards" number he rides most mornings there as well. (Another easy ride)

 

Or wait by the Traffic Lights at 04h50 and jump in with a group, there are plenty.

 

Or....... ok enough.