Anybody done any training/cycling in Ponta da Oura/Malangane area?

[Hendrik vd Walt]

Hi - Just wondering if anyone has done any training/cycling in these areas - I am going there on leave and need to keep up Epic preperation?

 

Need some route advise etc!!

Edited November 20, 2012 by Hendrik vd Walt

[Richard29]

its beach sand deluxe there, you need 4x4 to get in there besides the sand is going to chew your chain and gears,

 

i would rather leave the bikes behind and relax thouroughly

[patches]

Yup, what Richard29 said. Sand... sand everywhere!

 

even 2 wheeled offroad bikes aren't commonly seen there because of the deep beach sand.

[Cav']

You would have to take a cheap spare bike, as the odds of it getting nicked is huge.

[peerie]

Was there a month ago. There's absolutely nowhere decent to ride - nothing but sand for miles. Tried going for a run one day but even that wasn't much fun.

[Prozac]

You would have to take a cheap spare bike, as the odds of it getting nicked is huge.

 

True . . . You might even be able to buy your old "stolen bike" back.

 

do some cross training . . . running on the beach , swimming . . . ( mmm , shounds fun !)

 

Mind you , with some stretches of sand in the Epic , it might be good training . . .

[Kranswurm]

Run on the beach and swim

 

Riding is not an option

[Warthog whisperer]

Hi - Just wondering if anyone has done any training/cycling in these areas - I am going there on leave and need to keep up Epic preperation?

 

Need some route advise etc!!

 

 

Rather go diving bru....chase a mermaid!

 

[Hendrik vd Walt]

Thanx guys - anyone done any cycling there at all?

[_Daemon_]

Thanx guys - anyone done any cycling there at all?

 

It's almost impossible, WAY to much sand. Unless you ride a fatbike

[Aurora]

Not a chance you could ride a bike there.

Beach sand everywhere, you would stuff up your drivetrain and bearings so fast.

 

Run, swim, paddle and relax!

[Hendrik vd Walt]

Just got back from Ponta - took my bicycle, so here is an update:

• I took my older scott alu 26inch as opposed to my scott spark pro - wise choice as your bike takes a hammering getting there and whilst you are there
  
• First ride we tried to ride on the back road to Malongane - wow, very tough, avergae speed 4.5k/hour - 50% pushing!!
  
• From there we decided to ride on the beach - northern direction - very nice, you have to time it with the tides, you can go out about 2hours before low tide - I did a 4h30 ride one day and 2 to 3 hour rides most other days
  
• Only problem is the tides times move on every day - so you end up riding some days in the heat of the day - very tough, and as the rides move towards past midday you also get a LOT of wind
  
• But very safe on the beach and very enjoyable - will do it again!!!
  

[Karinvdw]

Just got back from Ponta - took my bicycle, so here is an update:

• I took my older scott alu 26inch as opposed to my scott spark pro - wise choice as your bike takes a hammering getting there and whilst you are there
  
• First ride we tried to ride on the back road to Malongane - wow, very tough, avergae speed 4.5k/hour - 50% pushing!!
  
• From there we decided to ride on the beach - northern direction - very nice, you have to time it with the tides, you can go out about 2hours before low tide - I did a 4h30 ride one day and 2 to 3 hour rides most other days
  
• Only problem is the tides times move on every day - so you end up riding some days in the heat of the day - very tough, and as the rides move towards past midday you also get a LOT of wind
  
• But very safe on the beach and very enjoyable - will do it again!!!
  

 

Heading out there next weekend, diving in the morning and jogging in the afternoon to keep fitness levels up. Whoop hoop!!

[forkie]

2 words: R & R

[dirtrider]

Will be there from the 21st for two weeks . R&R and 2M will be on the menu . No bikes , running , walking fast or anything of that nature . Not even diving or swimming cause the fish pee in the water !

[forkie]

Will be there from the 21st for two weeks . R&R and 2M will be on the menu . No bikes , running , walking fast or anything of that nature . Not even diving or swimming cause the fish pee in the water !

Jealous I am