marko35s Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 The dwindling numbers in the parking lot tell a somewhat different story...... 2 years ago you wouldn't be able to find a parking for love or money in the top parking lot. On Saturday morning there were 30-40 cars there. MAX. I've ridden the "new and improved Mamba" and it has about as much flow as a stagnant pond.Nothing like a bit of positive reinforcement to start the week...
DJR Posted September 30, 2013 Author Posted September 30, 2013 The dwindling numbers in the parking lot tell a somewhat different story...... 2 years ago you wouldn't be able to find a parking for love or money in the top parking lot. On Saturday morning there were 30-40 cars there. MAX. I've ridden the "new and improved Mamba" and it has about as much flow as a stagnant pond. Naah, Lourensford was on the next day, so lots of peeps took a break on Saturday. Myself, I don't see the dwindling numbers. I've actually been surprized at the large numbers of people riding right through a very horrible Cape winter. Than includes a definite increase in the numbers of families with wives and kids all heading up the mountain. (Deon) 1
(Deon) Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) CatpainCaptainMayhem posted the upcoming (Mamba) build-day details here.. http://www.thehubsa....ay-5th-october/ Walked the track with someone today and he had some positive input. Think we will work on ironing out some of the corners... EDIT: Edited September 30, 2013 by Pain or shine
Capricorn Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 CatpainMayhem posted the upcoming (Mamba) build-day details here.. http://www.thehubsa....ay-5th-october/ Walked the track with someone today and he had some positive input. Think we will work on ironing out some of the corners... ahem..
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 ahem.. ROFL. I have caused some cats a bit of pain in the past.... (Deon) 1
Cassie Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 I have seen the numbers backing off too. I owe a large percentage of this to a large percentage of trails lost. Perhaps also the fact that more & more trails are opening up and people will not drive 100's of km's for a ride anymore? Eddy Gordo and Capricorn 2
(Deon) Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Oh you are so sharp.. ! Anyone seen my speckled Jim?
marko35s Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Oh you are so sharp.. ! Anyone seen my speckled Jim?No Bob.
Stevief Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Mamba is awesome dont know what Omega man is carrying on about , in the begining a bit of pedalling is required then ii just rips. As far as dwindling numbers in tokai i wish that was true, the place in the last year or so was overun so much that i wouldnt go on weekends. Im actually enjoying it more these days keep up the good work guys.
(Deon) Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I gather you like the part where it rips? Supertube! Can't wait till all the trails run into each other!! With the help of a friend, we spotted an option yesterday where the pedally section can be shortened slightly to offer a faster run into the first jump, a bit like it used to be except different. Would anyone have any objections to bringing the first corner forward? Don't want to spoil the mojo but best if these things are considered before the fynbos pops up in force. Mamba is awesome dont know what Omega man is carrying on about , in the begining a bit of pedalling is required then ii just rips. As far as dwindling numbers in tokai i wish that was true, the place in the last year or so was overun so much that i wouldnt go on weekends. Im actually enjoying it more these days keep up the good work guys.
AdrianDJ Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) The dwindling numbers in the parking lot tell a somewhat different story...... 2 years ago you wouldn't be able to find a parking for love or money in the top parking lot. On Saturday morning there were 30-40 cars there. MAX. I've ridden the "new and improved Mamba" and it has about as much flow as a stagnant pond.Do you go help on trail build days? (genuine question) because i'll be honest, I dont.. but thats why I don't criticize. I think the guys are doing a great job with their Private time and whats available to them Edited October 1, 2013 by CaneRat
(Deon) Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Do you go help on trail build days? (genuine question) Ooh careful CaneRat, not sure you want the genuine answer...
marko35s Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Mamba is awesome dont know what Omega man is carrying on about , in the begining a bit of pedalling is required then ii just rips. As far as dwindling numbers in tokai i wish that was true, the place in the last year or so was overun so much that i wouldnt go on weekends. Im actually enjoying it more these days keep up the good work guys.You wouldn't be the first to comment positively, some guys really seem to like it as it is now.
(Deon) Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) In OM's defence, he has been involved in Tokai for the last year or two if memory serves. He joined the volunteers when the need to get the downhill track back in shape was priority, later moving onto assisting in motivating regular build days, something the new management in Tokai would finally consider.. His recent slating of Tokai and its tracks is something that still confuses me but I don't plan on taking any of it personally, I think most of it is aimed at the process of working towards a sustainable future where the mountain bikers and park management finally work together on matters. One needs a LOT of patience to see this challenge through and when other opportunities present themselves, which saw OM leave Tokai's volunteers for a place where scope and approval are carte blanche (Helderberg DH track where they are doing great work), I think it only natural to harbour feelings towards the rigid structure that previously stifled freedom. For me, as long as we have a track that rides well now and provides a basis for future improvement, I am happy. The process for new trails is well under way and for the most part, Parks are happy with TokaiMTB's progress and its respect for their constraints.. it's a two way street. - Just so everyone is up-to-speed, part of the process of making Tokai sustainable is establishing a group (TokaiMTB assisted by cptmahem and supported by countless others) as a NPO that provides employment to keen, motivated and incredibly neat labourers from impoverished backgrounds. This group employs 3 staff at the moment but the aim is to have 8 full-time staff. I have been raising funds and had some generous donations which has kept the group going for some time. Future fundraising will be mainly at corporate level but the public's assistance will always be welcomed. This pays for the maintenance you are seeing carried out during the weeks including; repairs, preventative maintenance, course features and lifting some of the severely eroded trails threatened with closure. (Ideally if the public was contributing towards the labour annually, it would be a CSR project with Cape Town's backing! Can you imagine..) Understandably without money and paid staff, the volunteers would unfortunately not cope under the pressure of 1200 riders each weekend on trails with several years worth of damage. Add to this pressure, the trees being removed places unbelievable stress on the tracks with sun and rain taking its toll daily.. For the position of managing the labour I earn a meagre salary and work nights to make the shortfall of up to 70% of my regular monthly salary. Luckily I do it for the love of mountain biking so it will take more than words to sway me from the goal of riding in pristine fynbos forests with the blessing of the landowner. Ok pack the violins away, as you were.. Edited October 1, 2013 by Pain or shine Beattbox, Capricorn, waveduke and 1 other 4
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