Jigghead Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I've sent this to quite a few of my MTB mates, some of whom do not frequent The Hub (who does that?), hope that's OK?
Lurch the stalker Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Can the route be done on a road bike???Only if you don't love your bike
Wyatt Earp Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Any chance of this becoming more regular, something similar to critical mass etc.?We would love to, the problem lies herewith though.Peoples hunger to get involved, we have seen over the years how everyone cries out for something like this but when it gets to the crunch they can't bother . Many also feel like something like this is useless, they feel it achieves nothing.Rome was not built in a day and all things take some time.We do a lot more behind the scenes than just a ride or two such as this. What these rides achieve : Sense of self empowerment,so many people do one and say they feel empowered because they rode for themselves and feel that they have spoken out against these crimes and road murders.The press normally gets involved and we get airtime on MIX 93.8 FM, this sends out  a message to the authorities and they become so riddled with guilt that they actually start moving a hand.Networking, people meet new people and make new riding friends during these rides.We pass the attacking hotspots and ride towards the township and we force that "bush telegraph" to send the message "we won't back down, we won't stop riding because you attack us"It unites people from all different walks of life, I am super excited about the Soweto ride next month. But ultimately, everyone needs to support this, whether they feel it's a waste of time or not, it's one way of becoming proactive and wanting to become a part of the cause .
Wyatt Earp Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I've sent this to quite a few of my MTB mates, some of whom do not frequent The Hub (who does that?), hope that's OK?Much appreciated   Can the route be done on a road bike??? Sorry bud, it's MTB.Quite smooth but too harsh for the rims .
Guest Karma Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Maybe take the group to this guys house:Â Â https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/146897-sigh/
Frosty Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Please post directions to the start point. Us okes from the far souf need it. I'm sure I'm not the only one that needs it
Lurch the stalker Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015  Time: 7am 06:30 for 07:00, or 07:00 for 07:30? Please post directions to the start point. Us okes from the far souf need it.I'm sure I'm not the only one that needs ithttps://www.google.co.za/maps/dir/New+Rd,+Midrand/Summit+Cycles,+Crowthorne+Shop+Ctr,+Arthur+Ave,+Crowthorne+A+H,+Midrand,+1684/@-25.9832177,28.0835097,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x1e956e2317033149:0x6cb24f1f6350bb43!2m2!1d28.1244668!2d-25.9798649!1m5!1m1!1s0x1e9571b2dc9474fb:0x2d1c9c4d28e72748!2m2!1d28.07946!2d-25.975482  Take the N1, climb off at New Road, just follow New Road (don't worry about the name changes) - at the four way stop where you can see the Plantland in front and to the right of you, turn left and Summit is on the immediate right (green gate). I can't ride at the moment, but, Wyatt and I spoke about maybe meeting up at Papachino's afterwards if anyone else is interested.
Mats Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Please post directions to the start point. Us okes from the far souf need it. I'm sure I'm not the only one that needs it You can follow the link to Shaguma garden cafe.The are also based in Memories Corner. https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Shaguma+Garden+Cafe/@-25.9802861,28.0862967,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x987c7f8ca18c553e
Odinson Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Hey, guys. The Fourways Review did a front page article last week on the recent attacks in Blue Hills and NF.  Maybe they'd be interested to hear of the awareness ride and get involved in doing something of a follow-up report?Â
Mats Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Hey, guys. The Fourways Review did a front page article last week on the recent attacks in Blue Hills and NF.  Maybe they'd be interested to hear of the awareness ride and get involved in doing something of a follow-up report?  Thanks I will contact them
BarHugger Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 You can follow the link to Shaguma garden cafe.The are also based in Memories Corner. https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Shaguma+Garden+Cafe/@-25.9802861,28.0862967,18z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x987c7f8ca18c553e Latitude:  25°58'50.51"SLongitude:  28° 5'5.28"E
Wyatt Earp Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 The ride will be 6:30 for 7 wanting to leave at 7:15 the latest .
CAAD4 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I can't make it, due to a work commitment. Thanks to all for creating the awareness for the rest of us. LIKE.
iamgigglz Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Keen to go but getting there & back is an issue. Any chance of a lift from Parkhurst/Randburg area? Nowhere near fit enough to ride there just yet...Â
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