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Riding and training partner (Southern Suburbs Cape Town)


jaypaul

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Hi everyone,

 

so I am looking for one or two mountain biking buddies. I used to ride in Tokai perfectly on my own as I knew it like the back of my hand but with Tokai closed, after 2 years of staying away from the Block House I decided last weekend to go on a ride there but turned around half-way due to safety reasons.

 

I am an average rider with intermediate skills trying to up my miles for longer races. So if there's anyone in the Southern Suburbs, mostly in the Claremont / Newlands / Rondebosch and surrounding areas who is keen on going for rides and around the same skills level, get in touch and let's see how it goes.

 

Thanks.

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Do you maybe have a previous race time so can gauge how strong you are?

 

Hi romanr03,

 

before posting I did see your post about also looking for a riding partner in the area as well. However I didn't reply because I think you're looking for a much fitter / faster rider than I am.

 

I did most of my races in 2012 / 2013, most of them being around 30/35K with an average time of 2 Hours exactly. I've skipped most of 2014 and only really restarted riding in December. I'm still bringing my fitness up to speed to be honest and I've got quite a bit of work to do in that regard (got a couple of 40KM and 50KM races planned). Hence more looking for an average rider I can progress with but not necessarily struggle to keep pace with. Hehe

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now, you sound like my kind a rider.... I don't do long distances (thats for the road bike) but keen to roll 30 - 50 around the front of the mountain with the single track, PP and some fun DH-ish stuff. Happy to ride the the block house but haven't bothered before, looks more fun going down. Here to town is okay as well, I can pretend to do XC. Keen to see all the trails around Rhodes. Found a few 'secret ones' that are good fun as well. 

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i live just below the Blockhouse and i keen to join for rides around TBM. I normally ride for 2 hours before i throw in the towel but im also trying to get my fitness back up to where it was a few years ago.

Give me a shout when you are keen. 

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Howdy

 

We have a small Whatsapp group for riding around the area - all very social and relaxed bunch. Feel free to PM me your number and I can add you.

 

Tom

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