rudi-h Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Sorry, not to nitpick, but I believe chopping into the banks to get under the three roads you mention (Jan Smuts, Conrad and William Nicol) was done before the JUMA and I'm pretty sure by the Spruit Fairy, not JUMA builders. The crossing under William Nicol the JUMA builders widened with a wooden construction but they also took it down after the race. They did build the scaffolding ramp down under Tana road, but that also was removed soon after the race. If I am incorrect please disagree here. I'm not sure who was behind the spruit upgrades, but maybe coincidentally then, the spruit became a better place after Juma. I just assumed it is as a result of Juma, irrespective of who put in the work. If every little spruit upgrade and a bit of publicity (through JUMA) only urges a handful more cyclist to ride there instead of flocking out of town for their weekend rides, it means more cyclists in the spruit which makes it safer (and more fun).
Andrew Steer Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) the fact that your a lazy sonnafabiatch Gynae appointment for you? Wooooooosh... missed the highlighted bit ladies Edited May 12, 2015 by Andrew Steer
GlockG4 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Did not do it last year, wanted to do it this year, but now I dont know. Friend of mine rode over a turd and had to remove several hair weaves from his handlebars and those are deal breakers for me. RocknRolla and nonky 2
Batty Boy Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Last year's event was awesome. Especially the hidden barb wire obstacle. Took home a purple bell and 8 stitches. Pieterlab1 1
SAGecko Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Are they going to stuff around with the Spruit again this year? Sissy planks under William Nicol etc...
C90 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure who was behind the spruit upgrades, but maybe coincidentally then, the spruit became a better place after Juma. I just assumed it is as a result of Juma, irrespective of who put in the work. If every little spruit upgrade and a bit of publicity (through JUMA) only urges a handful more cyclist to ride there instead of flocking out of town for their weekend rides, it means more cyclists in the spruit which makes it safer (and more fun). Edited May 15, 2015 by C90
C90 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure who was behind the spruit upgrades, but maybe coincidentally then, the spruit became a better place after Juma. I just assumed it is as a result of Juma, irrespective of who put in the work. If every little spruit upgrade and a bit of publicity (through JUMA) only urges a handful more cyclist to ride there instead of flocking out of town for their weekend rides, it means more cyclists in the spruit which makes it safer (and more fun). You are correct the Spruit fairy was employed by JUMA who funded various upgrades including 2 new wooden bridges and all the underpasses like Conrad etc. Edited May 15, 2015 by C90
CogitoErgoSum Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Damn expensive. 'New and improved.. Blah blah..' Marketing BS if you ask me. Didn't do it last time, will never. Playing in a dysfunctional city with a non-existing sewer system? No thanks. Like saying "here is your shot of heroine for 399, but don't worry, it is a new formula, you won't get any side effects...". All kinds of illnesses and infections to be had. RocknRolla 1
Runbikeswim Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Damn expensive. 'New and improved.. Blah blah..' Marketing BS if you ask me. Didn't do it last time, will never. Playing in a dysfunctional city with a non-existing sewer system? No thanks. Like saying "here is your shot of heroine for 399, but don't worry, it is a new formula, you won't get any side effects...". All kinds of illnesses and infections to be had.I think the race is way too expensive for my backyard free weekend ( 80%) ride. But Jozi is Def not dysfunctional.... Sound like you the tipe of person who talks of immigration at the braai.... Joburg rocks! And it's trails and parks too Edited May 16, 2015 by RoboJedi Pieter1, JanVilj, CogitoErgoSum and 1 other 4
CogitoErgoSum Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I think the race is way too expensive for my backyard free weekend ( 80%) ride. But Jozi is Def not dysfunctional.... Sound like you the tipe of person who talks of immigration at the braai.... Joburg rocks! And it's trails and parks tooNah. Did consider Aus a few years back after I was told in numerous job interviews something along "great qualifications and experience, but sorry, you are white." I am just saying city council doesn't give much attention to cleaning water ways, sewers, etc. Too many nasties that can cause longterm problems. Broken bones from falling on sludge, scrapes being infected, sewer water in your face and mouth. Can only imagine what else can happen. This urban race theme has been tried before in various ways, and failed. I give this another year or so and it will too.
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 You are correct the Spruit fairy was employed by JUMA who funded various upgrades including 2 new wooden bridges and all the underpasses like Conrad etc. Your first post ever was on this thread....Why didn't you just call yourself Juma?
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now