Sidewinder. Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I know all about not seeing hills (or drops) at night.... only night races I have done are the ASG ones at Rosemary Hill - and they are GREAT fun - especially the SHEBEEN (thank heavens its close to the end and not in the beginning) - you dont ride for time if you know you are going to stop over for a drink or two! and you inevitably stop over for a drink or 6. thats how things roll in that part of the valley. Where is Thaba? Across the road from Rietvlei. Wayne, D.A.M, GB, Skandalis wat se julle?
MONS Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 And nobody can hear you scream either. That place is rough. SERIAAAAAS??? Ok..... not going. sorry.
MONS Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Across the road from Rietvlei. Wayne, D.A.M, GB, Skandalis wat se julle?HUH??? Thats ALMOST in my valley? Rietvlei in pta?? Maybe in the new year after we have ridden it in the daylight....
DR ◣◢ Posted October 21, 2012 Author Posted October 21, 2012 Only time I ever rode there was the SS champs. Climbs that go on forever. Rewarding downhill singletrack. Well built trails
DR ◣◢ Posted October 21, 2012 Author Posted October 21, 2012 HUH??? Thats ALMOST in my valley? Rietvlei in pta?? Maybe in the new year after we have ridden it in the daylight.... Alberton
MONS Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 HUH??? Thats ALMOST in my valley? Rietvlei in pta?? Maybe in the new year after we have ridden it in the daylight....ALBERTON?? Thats like .. a lifetime far away. Sorry. Too far for comfort!! Enjoy and take lotsa photies!!
Sidewinder. Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 ALBERTON?? Thats like .. a lifetime far away. Sorry. Too far for comfort!! Enjoy and take lotsa photies!! Thats what I thought,but thats a genuine reason-the rest of you better think quick!
DeltaAlphaMike Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Gees dude seriously?! I have already killed myself enough the last few weekends. I cant even feel my legs anymore they are so darn numb MONS 1
Wayne68 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Sir Link-a-lot, can we confirm the time.......oh and some handy directions out there....I have not ventured that far south for a while .....
Dirty Sanchez Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Across the road from Rietvlei. Wayne, D.A.M, GB, Skandalis wat se julle?Haven't been before, but would probably like to ride it during the day first...
MONS Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Think the best is to get GPS co-ordinates from Nancy Drew.... pretty straight forward to get there if you know where to turn - the name of the turnoff would help - i know there is one. Sir Link-a -lot PLEASE dont make it at 6... that means I have to leave even BEFORE my clock strikes 5!!! But then again.. the earlier we ride the better it is for us.Your call Sir - Link-a-Lot.......
MONS Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Directions: From Joburg South take the N1 North and exit at the 14th Avenue offramp, turn left at the offramp and at the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter. From Joburg North take the N1 South and exit at the 14th Avenue offramp, turn right at the offramp and at the 3rd set of traffic lights turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter. From Pretoria take the R28/N14 towards Krugersdorp. At the traffic lights just before Krugersdorp hill, turn right onto the N14 towards Ventersdorp Now we should all be on the same road: Continue on this road until T-Junction @ R563; turn right towards Hekpoort. Keep right at the Ventersdorp split and continue for +-20kms. Next T-Junction turn right towards Hartebeespoort (R560/R563) (27d 36' 39" E, 25d 53'13"S) (This is where you would normally turn left to go to the petrol station). Keep on this road for +-2kms until you see a Hartebeesfontein sign turn left onto the dirt road (27d 37' 17" E, 25d 52' 51"S) Carry on for a further +-100m turn right into the first road - the sign says Bultfontein (27d 37' 13" E, 25d 52' 40" S) and carry on for a further +-500/600m. The entrance is on the RHS (look out for the blue HP6 sign) (27d 37' 26" E, 25d 52' 13").There will be someone to show you where to park when you arriveThere are ablution facilities (toilets and hot showers 3 ladies/3 mens) available DR ◣◢ and Wayne68 2
Dirty Sanchez Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks Mons, I saw those directions, but it doesn't make much sense to me... "From Jhb North, take the N1 South" Why? Will figure out a route when I'm home...
MONS Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks Mons, I saw those directions, but it doesn't make much sense to me... "From Jhb North, take the N1 South" Why? Will figure out a route when I'm home... These are the directions posted on the last ride - I would also like the correct GPS co-ordinates as they dont seem to work in that format. Sorry about that - not sure about directons from your end of the world. I went via Van Gaalen the last time so never followed these directions. I just figured people used them? Will post correct GPS co-ordinates later - they are on a friends Nav system.
Dirty Sanchez Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 No worries - I'm sure we can make a plan
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