hot stuff Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I remember my Argus 2005 and I started in the double alphabet. There was this huge guy going up smits in his takkies and he was strong, he took me and a very tiny female with a microsoft gear on who would have been blown off her bike, to the top. They build them stroong in the OFS. That helped me get into the single letters.hot stuff2008-02-20 15:17:18
slowgo Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 At least we get better and better - but " wow " it is a problem in the afternoon to go out in Durbanville - but we have no choice " bite the bullet "
Guest colonel Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 I'm currently in Capetown on business. Yesterday on my way from Plattekloof to Bloubergstrand I saw about 20 riders on my way. I was anazed that people cycles in this wind. If the wind is blowing like this in Gauteng' date=' you'll hardly see any cyclists on the road[/quote'] We tough in the Cape....
Willehond Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 At least we get better and better - but " wow " it is a problem in the afternoon to go out in Durbanville - but we have no choice " bite the bullet " To give you an idea of how bad the wind is; on my easy days I rather go out fom Durbanville and do Tiekiedraai climb from both sides rather than head out towards the silos, because there is no way I can do that flat road into the southeaster and relax! Remember the 99er anyone? ...but it makes you stronger!
AuctionLamb Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 At least we get better and better - but " wow " it is a problem in the afternoon to go out in Durbanville - but we have no choice " bite the bullet " To give you an idea of how bad the wind is; on my easy days I rather go out fom Durbanville and do Tiekiedraai climb from both sides rather than head out towards the silos' date=' because there is no way I can do that flat road into the southeaster and relax! Remember the 99er anyone? ...but it makes you stronger![/quote'] and the most boring road(silo's) too!AuctionLamb2008-02-21 06:05:13
Willehond Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 That Klipheuwel/silos road is mind numbingly boring and tough in summer when the southeaster blows and the fields looked like Kitchener has been around doing his scorching, but strangely enough it changes character in winter when the fields are green and a gentle northwester blows. Nothing like going to Malmesbury on a chilly Saturday morning for a coffee and pancake run (at Malmesbury's only shopping centre!). Another option is to take the mountain bike and do the dirt roads behind the wind mills. Stunning when it's green. Which brigs me to the 99er: why the heck hold it in the bleakest, dryest month? It sucks
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks for starting this thread' date=' I was about to post some bad news myself with regards to an accident over the weekend, but as the two issues are related, its probably best to post here.The General Manager of City Lodge Grand West (Cape Town) was out cycling on the West Coast road near the Dolphin Beach Hotel when he collided with a car and was dragged along. The info I have is that it was a freak accident caused by a gust of very strong wind.He is in a very serious condition in the ICU at Milnerton Medi Clinic. Please take a moment to say a prayer for him and his family today. He is a very nice guy and was also voted the Best General Manager in the City Lodge Group.Be safe out there. [/quote'] Hi Jamm Do you have a name of the person, al close friend of mine used to work at the city lodge Head office and wanted to find out who it was Many thanks
carlo_sg Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 Sorry to bump a REALLY OLD thread, but... Yesterday I attempted Ou Kaaps from the Westlake (steep) side against a howling south-easter in the late afternoon.Needless to say, as I approached the last corner (before the straight at the top), I could hardly pedal against the wind, then eventually I got blown over! I realised I couldnt pedal up, so decided to walk, but still wasnt getting anywhere. All of a sudden a serious gust launched my bike into the air, I only had a grip on the handlebars. with the back wheel about a metre above the ground I was dragged accross the road (both lanes) and into the gutter on the other side! Once I "landed" my bike, I sat in the gutter for about 10 minutes not being able to go up, or down... Eventually I took my shoes off and using most of my weight to hold my bike down, I managed to walk about 100m down the road, in the gutter, where I could get back on and pedal to safety... Just a warning to be careful, use it, don't use it...
GFishy Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 The kiteboarding people are loving it...(no not McD's)just don't launch a big kite... GFishy2009-01-21 01:22:48
Jean-Jay Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I'm currently in Capetown on business. Yesterday on my way from Plattekloof to Bloubergstrand I saw about 20 riders on my way. I was anazed that people cycles in this wind. If the wind is blowing like this in Gauteng' date=' you'll hardly see any cyclists on the road[/quote'] yeah we quite tough down here but thx for the thread, many years ago i was in a similar position, went training out to red hill and came back via kommetjie, chappies bossie and the wind was so strong i was forced to turn back down chappies and go home via fish hoek. In fact i was in my 23 and i could not climb chappies and back in those days i could climb quite quickly. To add when i did my u -turn (at the bottom of klein chappies) i had to dismount and turn around cos the wind was so strong.
Shebeen Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Sorry to bump a REALLY OLD thread' date=' but... Yesterday I attempted Ou Kaaps from the Westlake (steep) side against a howling south-easter in the late afternoon.Needless to say, as I approached the last corner (before the straight at the top), I could hardly pedal against the wind, then eventually I got blown over! I realised I couldnt pedal up, so decided to walk, but still wasnt getting anywhere. All of a sudden a serious gust launched my bike into the air, I only had a grip on the handlebars. with the back wheel about a metre above the ground I was dragged accross the road (both lanes) and into the gutter on the other side! Once I "landed" my bike, I sat in the gutter for about 10 minutes not being able to go up, or down... Eventually I took my shoes off and using most of my weight to hold my bike down, I managed to walk about 100m down the road, in the gutter, where I could get back on and pedal to safety... Just a warning to be careful, use it, don't use it... [/quote'] Ii must be the only guy here who loves the pomping south easter. windsurfing was flippen awesome yesterday
splat Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 When the wind blows like that, It's the only time I am happy with my weight!
CaptainDura Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 The safest and most sane place to cycle when the wind is so strong is along groenpunt, seepunt, up the glen, roundhouse and maybe kloofnek. all the other places are just too dangerous.
andre_ct Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 ...and the wind only gets worse in the afternoon. i made the mistake of cycling last week in the evening for a "recovery" ride...aint no such thing as easy into a howling south-eastertoday however was an awesome day...enjoyed the ride with almost NO wind
DeltaOscar Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Thought I'd go for a nice easy spin up Chappies yesterday morning. Ha.I was knackered when I got home. Today was lovely though, did a cool 80k's in perfect weather. A couple of years ago I got blown into the armco barrier going down Victoria, just couldn't stop it from happening.Into the armco, and over the edge all still clipped in.My wife laughed her ass off.Thanks to some Cycle Lab Westlake guys for stopping and pullling me back up - I ended up about 5m down the hill looking into the sea. I'm still nervous in the wind.
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