Speed Racer Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Awesome riding at SBR yesterday. Wind was a factor on the Heidelburg side. Lots of riders out. No water at the carpark, and toilets not working. Hope they get repaired soon.
HairyLegs Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Awesome riding at SBR yesterday. Wind was a factor on the Heidelburg side. Lots of riders out. No water at the carpark, and toilets not working. Hope they get repaired soon.It was a nice "spring" day, my Polar registered 36C on the last long climb, and that was at 10am.
Iron Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Great place SBR. just a word of caution , PLEASE DO NOT ride down the one ways ! some people yesterday going the wrong way around ( group of about 7 or so ) and many going down the one way towards the end instead of just continuing and completing the last few km's . its damb dangerous please we going to have another head on soon .
fabs Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 One loop, look out for no entry signs and even some one like me who's directionaly challenged cannot get lost. thanks for your help Scotty
Blackadder Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 How much is the entry fee for cyclists?? At the moment its free - there is no water at the rest camp, and they are not charging entrance until they fix it. So make sure you take loads of water with you.
Warren911 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 And they doing game capture at the moment so they handing out pamphlets warning that there are trucks riding against the flow Great place SBR. just a word of caution , PLEASE DO NOT ride down the one ways ! some people yesterday going the wrong way around ( group of about 7 or so ) and many going down the one way towards the end instead of just continuing and completing the last few km's . its damb dangerous please we going to have another head on soon .
Daideron Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Yes, the best place to ride in Gauteng by far. But the constant disregard of other riders who insist on riding the wrong way is an issue. I hate to sound like a broken record but why is it so difficult to obey a simple rule? I wish we could ride the opposite way, but we cant and therefore have to abide by the rules. Please tell all your friends that this is an issue for us cyclists as the management are looking for an excuse to ban the riders and the guys who ride the wrong way are giving them the excuse to do so. Please guys? slowpoke 1
Daideron Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 7am opening time. Closes at 6pm so make sure you are finished and out with time to spare
Richard29 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 7am opening time. Closes at 6pm so make sure you are finished and out with time to spare and take spare tube and a pump
Gambithunt Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Pity it only opens at 7:00, it's getting hot to be out there past 9:30
Henley 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Posted September 18, 2013 Update:All of the above contributions are roughly true.When there is no water (frequently) you do not payDo not go against the one-way, do not litter your sachets, do not run after you bike (ridiculous rule!!!!!)I took a season ticket - R83 per year for us pensioners, little more for you young racing snakesFrom Karee kloof gate (south) you have options of a 44km or 57km double loop. From main gate (north) you only have the choices of 57km double loop or 10km small northern loop.Not mtb friendlynot sleep-over friendly (since Protea Hotel withdrew)No restaurant any moredangerous on descents with animals not hearing/seeing you. safe regarding cars - that's why I ride there!1300m total ascent over both loops of 57kmonly two minor glass patchesonly about 5 small potholes I still ride there twice a week, sometimes on week days, sometimes over weekends. PM me if you want to team uptake care
Mountain Bru Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Can someone give me some advice...Some guys from work decided that doing the 94.7 is a good idea and want me take them on some training rides, and they've decided SBR is a good idea cos they won't have to contend with cars. I'm skeptical though. These guys aren't really what you would call "natural athletes" and don't really ride much, or at all, and don't exactly have great bikes. (1 guy has a super old school 1989 "mountain bike" with slicks, and the other guy has a very entry level mountain bike).  So is it a good idea to take them to SBR? Bearing in mind that the furthest that either of them has ridden ever is maybe 20km, and SBR is a 58km loop with some serious climbs and no cell phone reception. I feel like maybe I'm being overly cautious, but I don't want to be responsible for a noob flying off a mountain. Can anyone suggest any other noob-friendly places where these guys can train in the JHB or Pretoria area without having to contend with traffic?
jcza Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Can someone give me some advice...Some guys from work decided that doing the 94.7 is a good idea and want me take them on some training rides, and they've decided SBR is a good idea cos they won't have to contend with cars. I'm skeptical though. These guys aren't really what you would call "natural athletes" and don't really ride much, or at all, and don't exactly have great bikes. (1 guy has a super old school 1989 "mountain bike" with slicks, and the other guy has a very entry level mountain bike). So is it a good idea to take them to SBR? Bearing in mind that the furthest that either of them has ridden ever is maybe 20km, and SBR is a 58km loop with some serious climbs and no cell phone reception. I feel like maybe I'm being overly cautious, but I don't want to be responsible for a noob flying off a mountain. Can anyone suggest any other noob-friendly places where these guys can train in the JHB or Pretoria area without having to contend with traffic? Forget it, go to the cradle of humankind
Falco Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Can someone give me some advice...Some guys from work decided that doing the 94.7 is a good idea and want me take them on some training rides, and they've decided SBR is a good idea cos they won't have to contend with cars. I'm skeptical though. These guys aren't really what you would call "natural athletes" and don't really ride much, or at all, and don't exactly have great bikes. (1 guy has a super old school 1989 "mountain bike" with slicks, and the other guy has a very entry level mountain bike).  So is it a good idea to take them to SBR? Bearing in mind that the furthest that either of them has ridden ever is maybe 20km, and SBR is a 58km loop with some serious climbs and no cell phone reception. I feel like maybe I'm being overly cautious, but I don't want to be responsible for a noob flying off a mountain. Can anyone suggest any other noob-friendly places where these guys can train in the JHB or Pretoria area without having to contend with traffic? If the furthest they have ridden is 20km, then training at Suikerbos is a really bad idea. They will be lucky to make it up the first climb. They are going to kaaaaak. Make sure the paramedics are on speed dial, for the few areas where you may get reception. Not a good plan imo. Rather take them to the Cradle, do the Valverde loop (28km with about 350m of climbing per lap)
Baaisikilist Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 They will die...Even up the 1st climb from the Protea car park.
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