Uni Posted October 24, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted October 24, 2013 Share 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 franco2017, EZRider, ThePubSA and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 24, 2013 Share There is a race there starting from Stanford College on 2 November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted October 24, 2013 Share There is a race there starting from Stanford College on 2 November. Yip - Magoebaskloof classic - great race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted October 24, 2013 Share 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: Uni and EZRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted October 24, 2013 Share Some more nickc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted October 24, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted October 25, 2013 Share I look at it this way. Where there is an uphill there's a downhill. braailegend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 25, 2013 Share Thanks for the profiles BarHugger, they'll be needed to prepare myself for next weekends race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markdeep Posted October 25, 2013 Share 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 nickc, BarHugger and Uni 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limosine Posted October 25, 2013 Share 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 Uni 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted October 25, 2013 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limosine Posted October 25, 2013 Share 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 !!! Super Sywurm and EZRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 25, 2013 Share I look at it this way. Where there is an uphill there's a downhill. Every climb has a silver lining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 25, 2013 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted October 25, 2013 Share Yip - Magoebaskloof classic - great race. You ready Nick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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