Amberdrake Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I just got my year pass! :/ Guess its a sign to study more and ride less.
Raydek Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Table Mountain Bikers1 hr · I just got off the phone with Bennet from Ace of Spades to get a heads up on the Jonkershoek fire. It started on the right hand side of the valley yesterday and has since then moved across to the left side of the valley. Fire fighters have contained the fire to such an extent that it's not threatening the fire hut . The trails on that side are safe (for now). The fire is burning in the back of the valley, high up the mountain, but Bennet reckons that the Neverending Story trail might have been affected. He is in Jonkershoek now, going to get an update on the situation on the ground. No houses or lives at risk, so it's ok to worry about the trails. Bennet said that the fire looks like it's also burning above Lourensford now. I will keep you posted.
NicoBoshoff Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 aiyeee... not good There goes my backup riding spotTrails not threatened yet so let's just wait before we all start buying hardtails ok?
Amberdrake Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Trails not threatened yet so let's just wait before we all start buying hardtails ok?I thought that's what the Road Bike is for?
marko35s Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 aiyeee... not good There goes my backup riding spotThere is always the loop at lower Tokai...I think I might just go and cry a little now.
popcorn_skollie Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Trails not threatened yet so let's just wait before we all start buying hardtails ok?Even if the trails aren't damaged at all. The fires proximity poses a serious safety issue for use in the immediate future.
Mr X Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 There was a fire in the Grabouw MTO (same company as Jonkers/Tokai) area at the same time as the Cape Peninsula fires. Fortunately it was contained very well.
NicoBoshoff Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Even if the trails aren't damaged at all. The fires proximity poses a serious safety issue for use in the immediate future. If it is beyond Neverending Story I don't see how (assuming they contain it to that area) any trail other than NES will be affected from a precautionary point of view. Let's just wait and see before we start calling the end of mountainbiking in the Cape.I know the Hub can't function without bad news and disaster, but let's try to sit this one out and wait.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Trails not threatened yet so let's just wait before we all start buying hardtails ok?LOL. Already got 2 hardtail frames. One to build into an XC type bike and the other as a play bike. But yeah - I'm hoping for hte best, preparing myself for the worst. Nixon is going to see a LOT more of me over the next few months.
Tubehunter Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Eishhhhhh, any info on the cause of the fire yet? As mentioned this is more than a little worrying! Did News24 commentors club have a picnic in the area or something?
popcorn_skollie Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hFXk72KM--/17gm3ctjji1m3jpg.jpgJust got back from my ride. Sigh, when I'm this despondent even a bad sense of humour doesnt make me feel any better
droenn Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Even if the trails aren't damaged at all. The fires proximity poses a serious safety issue for use in the immediate future. Not sure, think its only burning the smaller plantation and moved into fynbos. Should be fine for trails in older plantations. Trails not threatened yet so let's just wait before we all start buying hardtails ok? I already ride them all on hardtail
(Deon) Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Eishhhhhh, any info on the cause of the fire yet? As mentioned this is more than a little worrying! Did News24 commentors club have a picnic in the area or something?No, the 4x4 community, News24 are all too busy locked into twitter riling up the next group of haters.. I am seriously not serious!
Amberdrake Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hFXk72KM--/17gm3ctjji1m3jpg.jpgJust got back from my ride. Sigh, when I'm this despondent even a bad sense of humour doesnt make me feel any betterDo u take it for a Service or a bike wash after that ride?*edit typo
dirtypot Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Can't ride on the road because I'll get squashed.Can't ride on the trails because they're all burning.Time to sell my bikes and take up extreme knitting.
Amberdrake Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Can't ride on the road because I'll get squashed.Can't ride on the trails because they're all burning.Time to sell my bikes and take up extreme knitting.Or go play golf? Both should be cheaper at least?
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