Benjamin82 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Hi all, My name is Benjamin and i'm from the Netherlands. In January I'm visiting South Africa. Landing on Johannesburg and then travelling to friends in Hoedspruit. I love road cycling and would love to do some rides and climbs during my vacation. As said I'm situated in Hoedspruit but I am more than willing to travel some miles/ drive multiple hours (and staying some nights) if there are good climbs or groups to ride with. I also would like to ask for tips for bike rental there. Maybe some websites?Thanks a lot in advance! Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted November 3, 2013 Share Contact the following cycling club: http://www.cyclersguide.co.za/clubs/clubdetails.aspx?clubno=7396 TZANEEN Cycling Club They will be able to show you where the nice "hills" are. Just remember to bring along an extra set of legs. Hope you enjoy your stay when here. Benjamin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted November 3, 2013 Share Gebied staat meer bekend om mooie moutain bike routes dan om road riding. Denk dat het het beste is als je op strava kijkt voor leuke routes. Plezier Benjamin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin82 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Thanks both! Strava is a good one, but not always clear what kind of road it is. I'm more experienced with road cycling, but MTB riding is a possibilty as well. Will for sure contact the cycle club in Tzaneen! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Hoedspruit is not that far from Graskop and Sabie. Some if the best road climbs in SA! Benjamin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin82 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Thanks Gunzo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted November 3, 2013 Share Hoedspruit is not that far from Graskop and Sabie. Some if the best road climbs in SA! True, clearly had a brainfart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TznDotMtb Posted November 3, 2013 Share HiI'm the chairperson of the Tzaneen Cycling club. Please contact me on dorothyrood@gmail.com when you are in Tzaneen / Hoedspruit and I'll try and get you on some rides.As far as a bike, are you bringing your own? We have weekly road / mtb rides of all sorts of distances and fitness levels, so please let me know what will suite you best... Just remember, no flat roads around here...And yes, we have some interesting climbs like Magoebaskloof, Agatha and Coach house... See you soon...Dorothy Edited November 3, 2013 by TznDotMtb Benjamin82 and EZRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin82 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Wow that's great!I will send you an email in the coming days. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted November 4, 2013 Share Definitely plan a day out to Graskop. Some of the best climbs SA has to offer with breath taking views. Benjamin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 4, 2013 Share Sabie mtb marathon some time in Feb if you will be around, that is really not to be missed. Roads here are seriously unsafe, both for driving and even more for cycling, so try plan mtb as much as possible Edited November 4, 2013 by kosmonooit Benjamin82 and EZRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted November 4, 2013 Share Give Dot a call, she will hook you up and we will see you on the road!Seriously though, much safer on the MTB here and we have a lot of mountain to explore. Edited November 4, 2013 by EZRider Benjamin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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