dimsum Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 wow! I got left behind at the sign that says "quarry" and "tafelberg road" I followed quarry for a bit and never saw you guys again so just turned around and went back home. $%(*& it was dark. guys didn't wait for me. Definitely won't recommend this for guys who are unfit like me...
kandui Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Hi DimsumSorry you got left behind. We stopped a couple of times along the way to make sure everyone was there. We stopped in Deer Park and above the Quarry. I even turned back at one point to see where you and another rider were. There are a couple of fast riders, but there are always a back markers. When you're dropping off the back, let us know. Shout! We're not racing and will always stop to gather everyone up.Hope to see you again next week.
dimsum Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Yeh was definitely not fun being alone there. Very unfit at the moment so I don't think I'll be joining for a while. Am from Joburg and moved here about 3 months ago.. we don't have climbs like this in jozi so I'll be going up on weekends rather to train up my legs.
NicoBoshoff Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 LOL Dimsum, I know the feeling. happened to me last week when everyone went ape crazy to race a certain member of the fairer sex But the group does generally wait, as was the case when I had to make a descent on my own with no lights (mine vrekked on me just as I hit the descent). Now THAT wasn't fun ha ha ha! You need to come riding every week, because riding with those nutters will sort out your fitness quick-quick. I missed last night as I worked late and my wife forbade me to go riding after my spill on Wednesday (had a headache the whole day yesterday ). See you next week for sure!
dimsum Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 haha ok Nico, if you're as slow as me then I'm in again next week. dam dude! what light you got? At least my light did me well. Just bought it last week. Extreme1200.
NicoBoshoff Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Light's fine, I just shouldn't have run it on full blast on the climbs. Save that for the fast stuff.
JGR Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 wow! I got left behind at the sign that says "quarry" and "tafelberg road" I followed quarry for a bit and never saw you guys again so just turned around and went back home. $%(*& it was dark. guys didn't wait for me. Definitely won't recommend this for guys who are unfit like me...Hi Dimsum, After the first section guys waited and went back to look for you. I was also one of the slower riders and the group reconnected at the top of the quarry and waited quite a while for you.Its a little unfair to advertise something else. It would also have been nice to let people know you had turned so they didnt worry. I also had to do long sections on my own but do come back and try again. Nico and I will keep you company at the back
kandui Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Yeh was definitely not fun being alone there. Very unfit at the moment so I don't think I'll be joining for a while. Am from Joburg and moved here about 3 months ago.. we don't have climbs like this in jozi so I'll be going up on weekends rather to train up my legs.No problem. You're welcome anytime. I think what we will do from next week onwards is have a sweeper at the back to make sure nobody falls off the bus.We can also sort out the riders at the start and see who fits in where and also make sure everyone knows the exact route.Just keep riding the Rock, it's the only way to get fit.
dimsum Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Hi Dimsum, After the first section guys waited and went back to look for you. I was also one of the slower riders and the group reconnected at the top of the quarry and waited quite a while for you.Its a little unfair to advertise something else. It would also have been nice to let people know you had turned so they didnt worry. I also had to do long sections on my own but do come back and try again. Nico and I will keep you company at the back I thought you guys might have waited but I was completely lost. It was my first time up there and had no clue where to go. i did keep going for a bit but could never see you guys so thought the best option would be to turn back. I'll be back to try again next week No problem. You're welcome anytime. I think what we will do from next week onwards is have a sweeper at the back to make sure nobody falls off the bus.We can also sort out the riders at the start and see who fits in where and also make sure everyone knows the exact route.Just keep riding the Rock, it's the only way to get fit. I like that! A sweeper sounds good. I'm really unfit though, had to walk a few times. You also missed the beer at the end ... I know! but I had nandos and a beer at home
kandui Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Last week we had 17 riders and they gave off quite a light. You would never have missed us.
kandui Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Polo, what happened to you last night. One minute you were there, next minute you were gone.
Polo Posted June 30, 2013 Author Posted June 30, 2013 Polo, what happened to you last night. One minute you were there, next minute you were gone.My f#ing light went from green to dead while we were waiting in Deer Park. Headed down into Vredehoek with my cell phone light! I'll make sure my battery is fully charged and bring a spare for myself or whoever might need it next week.
SuikerBossie Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Hi guys - I am keeen to join for a ride on thursday. I have done the Meerendal nignt ride which was great fun! Fitness level reasonable - but not keen to chase racing snakes :-). .. how big are the groups?
dimsum Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Hi guys - I am keeen to join for a ride on thursday. I have done the Meerendal nignt ride which was great fun! Fitness level reasonable - but not keen to chase racing snakes :-). .. how big are the groups? I'll join if you stay with me at the back lol
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