Is Magoebaskloof absolute hill phobic friendly?

[Uni]

I'm heading there for a wedding in November, figured I could take my bike along but now I believe it's hills and more hills. I don't really want to lug my bike along all the way for a walk up the hills.

[nickc]

Take a good look at the ground before you go, all you are going to see is sky as you climb those monster mountains.

 

No seriously, better MTB riding you will not find.

 

http://slc.co.za/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wall6.jpg

[Thug]

There is a race there starting from Stanford College on 2 November.

[nickc]

  On 10/24/2013 at 2:29 PM, Thug said:

There is a race there starting from Stanford College on 2 November.

 

Yip - Magoebaskloof classic - great race.

[BarHugger]

All you have to keep in mind is "slow and steady". If you are going to attack each hill all out you will not enjoy your ride. This is one of the best areas for mountain biking, especially around the Haenertsburg area. Look at the following link.

 

http://www.limpopobookings.co.za/mountain-biking.php

 

Also some race profiles:

[BarHugger]

Some more

[Uni]

Hey guys thanks for the info. I think it answers my question, definitely beyond my fitness and climbing abilities. It does look beautiful though. I 'm there the weekend after the race.

[Muggins]

I look at it this way. Where there is an uphill there's a downhill.

[Thug]

Thanks for the profiles BarHugger, they'll be needed to prepare myself for next weekends race.

[Markdeep]

  On 10/24/2013 at 8:20 PM, Uni said:

Hey guys thanks for the info. I think it answers my question, definitely beyond my fitness and climbing abilities. It does look beautiful though. I 'm there the weekend after the race.

 

There are other routes around the dam and others which are a lot flatter, you don't have to head up into Mount Merrick and Woodbush areas. Take your bike along, you wont regret it. Magoebaskloof tourism has marked routes now: http://www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za/mountain-biking.php

[limosine]

  On 10/24/2013 at 2:13 PM, Uni said:

I'm heading there for a wedding in November, figured I could take my bike along but now I believe it's hills and more hills. I don't really want to lug my bike along all the way for a walk up the hills.

 

PM sent

[RichieT]

  On 10/25/2013 at 5:05 AM, Muggins said:

I look at it this way. Where there is an uphill there's a downhill.

 

That's what I always say! But how is that often there're more ups than downs?

[limosine]

  On 10/25/2013 at 5:42 AM, RichieT said:

That's what I always say! But how is that often there're more ups than downs?

 

In fietsry is daar ALTYD meer opdraendes as afdraendes en die wind waai NOOIT van agter af nie---ALTYD van voor af !!!

[EZRider]

  On 10/25/2013 at 5:05 AM, Muggins said:

I look at it this way. Where there is an uphill there's a downhill.

 

Every climb has a silver lining!

[EZRider]

  On 10/24/2013 at 2:13 PM, Uni said:

I'm heading there for a wedding in November, figured I could take my bike along but now I believe it's hills and more hills. I don't really want to lug my bike along all the way for a walk up the hills.

 

Follow up with Limosine, he will definitely point you in the right (slightly less vertical) direction!

[EZRider]

  On 10/24/2013 at 2:34 PM, nickc said:

 

 

Yip - Magoebaskloof classic - great race.

 

You ready Nick?