BigDL Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 So, after a bit of a break due to an unexpected Heart Attack, i visited Groenkloof yesterday evening for the first time in a few months. Just wanted to make a positive comment about the efforts that the guys there make to maintain and improve the trails. It was such a pleasure yesterday to find new trails, bridges and continued well maintained pathways. We are indeed fortunate to have this facility in the middle of so much Urban mayhem. andregrobler, Grondpad, Lone_Ranger and 12 others 15
Andre_vdm Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Groenkloof is still one of my most favourite places to ride and test your technical skills! BigDL, Soufflé and kosmonooit 3
Tumbleweed Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Sorry to hear about the heart issue. Groenies is beaut! Haven't been there for too long. BigDL 1
Guest Hollow Man Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Glad that You're still around to get back on the Bike; many are not so fortunate. I'm yet to ride in Groenkloof, but the positive feedback is great to hear. Gonna drag the Madam out there as soon as possible. I used to run in a Game Reserve in Bulawayo a million years ago; it was brilliant. I'm sure it is lekker to cycle in Groenies. Now I'm itching..... Hope the ticker behaves itself from now on. Sterkte.
BigDL Posted May 30, 2014 Author Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks, ticker is fine. Luckily I was running or cycling seven days per week leading up to it, so doc said my fitness level saved me. Not allowed any stimulants going forward, so slowly getting used to decaf coffee. Lesson is that stress and stimulants don't go together apparently.
Guest Hollow Man Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks, ticker is fine. Luckily I was running or cycling seven days per week leading up to it, so doc said my fitness level saved me. Not allowed any stimulants going forward, so slowly getting used to decaf coffee. Lesson is that stress and stimulants don't go together apparently. Good to hear that. "stress and stimulants don't go together apparently." * Red Flag for me; maybe a good time to take notice.
forkie Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Glad that You're still around to get back on the Bike; many are not so fortunate. I'm yet to ride in Groenkloof, but the positive feedback is great to hear. Gonna drag the Madam out there as soon as possible. I used to run in a Game Reserve in Bulawayo a million years ago; it was brilliant. I'm sure it is lekker to cycle in Groenies. Now I'm itching..... Hope the ticker behaves itself from now on. Sterkte. as mentioned in the other thread, Athletes foot cream will sort the itch out Idiot 1
The MTBer Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Daar is sekere dele van groenies wat dit voel of my fiets gaan breek... Veral die downhill stuk agter die 'bat cave'. Daai S deel wat weer afgaan na Botha laan toe is ook baie uitgery en is nie meer so lekker as jy hom 2 keer op 'n dag doen nie. Dis net my persoonlike ervaring, en hy is ook nie meer beginners vriendelik nie, al my beginner pelle kla daaroor.
Guest Hollow Man Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Was, nie krap nie. * Same issue made You go the Bibless route ? as mentioned in the other thread, Athletes foot cream will sort the itch out Ja, ja, ok. Bloody agents...
dre Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Daar is sekere dele van groenies wat dit voel of my fiets gaan breek... Veral die downhill stuk agter die 'bat cave'. Daai S deel wat weer afgaan na Botha laan toe is ook baie uitgery en is nie meer so lekker as jy hom 2 keer op 'n dag doen nie. Dis net my persoonlike ervaring, en hy is ook nie meer beginners vriendelik nie, al my beginner pelle kla daaroor. Maak die Strava PR net nog soveel meer die moeite werd op daai segment... T-man 1
DieVlieg Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 I only have one problem and that is they made road following the perimeter fence too smooth. Otherwise I think Groenkloof is a perfect venue. The long weekends I rode past the campsites and it seemed very popular with decent folks camping there. You can also easaly cycle to the Voortreker Monument which is cycle vriendly or Fort Klapperkop. And if you want an adventure do all 3. I stay next to Klapperkop and it is a 5 min cycle to the entrance. You'd think I'd be a local by now but for some reason I'm not.
Blue Angel Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Glad you back on your bike...look after that ticker! Have to agree Groenkloof absolutely awesome...
Tumbleweed Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) One bit of advice. Don't try do the 4x4 dip if there's water in it...and a whole bunch of hubbers watching with cameras in hand... Edited May 31, 2014 by Tumbleweed Weight Weenie and BigDL 2
TheKaiser Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 One bit of advice. Don't try do the 4x4 dip if there's water in it...and a whole bunch of hubbers watching with cameras in hand... Picture or it didn't happen!
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