kosmonooit Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Guy's I hate to break up your nerdfest but can we get back to how awesome Jonkers is please? Or I can start going on about writing financial reports and workflow in Sharepoint if you'd like to fall asleep immediately. Okay okay ... I am def. going to check out those trails next time I am down there, stunning area! What a great place to be a student. Is there an mtb club there?
braailegend Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Oh yes I know, I still have nightmares over numerical methods I did Wits Elec Eng back in its heyday. My point to this lad was you need 100% commitment to do Engineering, and you must be sure its what you want to do. The BA he is going to do has something to do with Town Planning, he was originally thinking of Civil Eng, but wasn't sure. True, you need to be motivated, no way I would be passing engineering if I came straight out of school. 1st year and most of 2nd year is the same, thus he can look which one suits him best. I ended up going Industrial, lots of opportunities in all fields of engineering, so you wont be limited. And back to topic, as per request: Some of my "off" mornings from class
dee_biker Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Well not quite but almost. I rode there this weekend - my third ride this year and the only one when it hasnt been raining. Wow is all I can say. The 8 km slog up to the neck is worth it - so much well built singletrack, so much flow and interesting bits to test you and yet quite ridable for people with moderate skills. The canaries have a bit of everything for all skill levels. We also tackled the WP DH course, not realising it until we had got half way down. Again, beautifully built and surviving pretty well despite the exposure and heavy rain we've had this year. For every big feature there's three smaller ones. The bermed corner with catch fencing and 60 deg "get back and hang" on descent sections are amazing. My wife managed to ride most of it on her Zula. Then theres that 1 km loop near the dam. Hardly any gradient but it just flows over rocks and between trees - you hardly notice the pedaling. Awesome fun. You just need time to do all teh trails because the place is big! I am thinking of moving to Stellenbosch :-) We are very lucky in Stellenbosch!
silent_bob Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 I spent 2.5 hours riding Jonkers on Sunday morning. Rode up and down the eastern and western trails and as always, had a fantastic ride. During this time I think I only saw 5 other riders and 2 baboons
Greybeard Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Ah gee, all this praising of Jonkers means more riders, soon another Tokai.............only joking. This has to be one of the best areas for MTB in the world! Something for every level of cyclist and a panoramic vista that is just so seldom found unspoilt, no crime and no littering. The best.
Greybeard Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 This is where I dip and cool off after a hot ride!
braailegend Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 A non-MTB angle on jonkers, 90% of time spent in jonkers, Im doing this
Resiesfiets Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 "Herculian Hill" Ja this is one of the best/worst climbs that Jonkers have on offer, especially after all the rains
LazyTrailRider Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Or I can start going on about writing financial reports and workflow in Sharepoint if you'd like to fall asleep immediately. K2 or Nintex?
Stryder Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Brilliant pic Silent Bob, and the view is good as well
flymango Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 I wish I knew my way around Jonkers. Really need to go discover that place these holidays.
Caerus Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Guy's I hate to break up your nerdfest but can we get back to how awesome Jonkers is please? Or I can start going on about writing financial reports and workflow in Sharepoint if you'd like to fall asleep immediately.zzzzZZZZZzz, sorry, you were saying? Hopefully will be there this Sunday morning for the first time in almost two years
Guest Omega Man Posted December 3, 2013 Posted December 3, 2013 zzzzZZZZZzz, sorry, you were saying? Hopefully will be there this Sunday morning for the first time in almost two years I think you'll be somewhat pleasantly surprised.
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