G00SE Posted November 13, 2012 Share I'm keen to go for a ride on the spruit after work. Being a spruit virgin, I would appreciate some advice:1. Is it safe to ride alone, or should I rather get a buddy or two to ride with?2. Where are some good spots to park at as a base?All replies greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted November 13, 2012 Share I wouldnt ride the Spruit alone... chances are you wont leave a virgin. Rather ride with a partner as there are vagrants, some are nice and friendly, some stare at you with eyes that look like balls of liver from all the dagga. Wet Ears, L.T.G, Wayne68 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share I'm keen to go for a ride on the spruit after work. Being a spruit virgin, I would appreciate some advice:1. Is it safe to ride alone, or should I rather get a buddy or two to ride with?2. Where are some good spots to park at as a base?All replies greatly appreciated 1. Depends which section of the Spruit you intend riding? And till what time?2. Depends which section of the Spruit you intend riding? Basically after work you would want to park at Fratelli - cnr Conrad and Hillcrest in Blairgowrie and ride South (up river) towards Emmerentia. I ride that often in the evenings. If I go further up towards Alberts I will take a buddy. SIR Maxxis and I have done this a couple of times in the last few weeks. Will be happy to take you along. Bring lights... Nancy Drew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 13, 2012 Share I wouldnt ride the Spruit alone... chances are you wont leave a virgin.. Hahaha. Thats not a good thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 13, 2012 Share 1. Depends which section of the Spruit you intend riding? And till what time?2. Depends which section of the Spruit you intend riding? Basically after work you would want to park at Fratelli - cnr Conrad and Hillcrest in Blairgowrie and ride South (up river) towards Emmerentia. I ride that often in the evenings. If I go further up towards Alberts I will take a buddy. SIR Maxxis and I have done this a couple of times in the last few weeks. Will be happy to take you along. Bring lights... Thanks for the advice, would be cool to ride with you, just bear in mind I'm SLOW!!!and I need to get a light ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share Thanks for the advice, would be cool to ride with you, just bear in mind I'm SLOW!!!and I need to get a light ... Neither is a problem. In the evenings I like to do slow base building type of rides and I have 5 sets of lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Im also slow. We have a great slow and relaxed ride. Nothing hectic and we ride for abour 2:30 to 3:00 max. Distance is around 30km at about 12km/h if you want specifics. RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share Oh, what type of riding do you like? I'm prone to taking the more technically interesting route and wouldn't want to lead you down somewhere you aren't comfortable with. I can tone it down if I have to. DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Oh, what type of riding do you like? I'm prone to taking the more technically interesting route and wouldn't want to lead you down somewhere you aren't comfortable with. I can tone it down if I have to. What? like you do with me every time we ride! Edited November 13, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share What? like you do with me every time we ride! Pffft. I don't feel the need to tone down the adrenalin inducing bits with you. In many ways you are the better rider. DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Bring it Just sucks that Im still working. Weather turned out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share Bring it Just sucks that Im still working. Weather turned out ok. Nope. It is drizzling here so don't feel too bad. DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Good to know. Now I can stop moping RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted November 13, 2012 Share Oi blokes is this an open invite for some slow company? Ok. Am not that slow but do like to ride the spruit in a relaxed fashion and love technical riding.Would love to join if its possible? RockCoach, DR ◣◢ and ChUkKy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Look at all the likes that comment got you! More that welcome to join. Im dying to do another run from Paulshof to Alberts and back ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 13, 2012 Share Oi blokes is this an open invite for some slow company? Ok. Am not that slow but do like to ride the spruit in a relaxed fashion and love technical riding.Would love to join if its possible? I'm not that slow either but I do like to do these rides slowly - except certain sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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