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Ever been tempted to give up everything you have to start a new life some place new? That’s what Rob J did in 2002 at the start of a journey that would see him become a professional mountain biker. Here he goes back to his roots to rediscover the country that launched his career: South Africa.

 

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Awesome video! This belongs in the Time to Get the Hell Out of Here thread.

 

Also, can someone tell me where the trails are from 3:54?

First segment is Conters, 3:20 - 3:55 is G Spot, then up to 4:15 is *I think* The Glen (Top of Kloof Nek going down towards C Bay - Illegal trail); 4:15 - 5:15 is Old Jonkers (DH Line, Canaries, never ending etc) and from then I think it's a mix of Meerendal and G, with a bias towards Meerendal (the view from the top as he's winding down the ST is definitely Meerendal)

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Pure gold... that has ruined my work ethic for the day!  Time for a quick blast to the mountain.

 

Also slot that into the SA Trail vs the rest of the world thread. Awesome!

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First segment is Conters, 3:20 - 3:55 is G Spot, then up to 4:15 is *I think* The Glen (Top of Kloof Nek going down towards C Bay - Illegal trail); 4:15 - 5:15 is Old Jonkers (DH Line, Canaries, never ending etc) and from then I think it's a mix of Meerendal and G, with a bias towards Meerendal (the view from the top as he's winding down the ST is definitely Meerendal)

 

It is the Glen. Sssshhhh don't tell anyone ;)

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This is great. Can't stop the itch to get out and ride this afternoon ASAP after work!! Also an awesome soundtrack, suites the content perfectly!  :thumbup:

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I will be duly klapping a full on Conties, Hoogies and Meerendal lap tomorrow thanks to this awesome footage.

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I will be duly klapping a full on Conties, Hoogies and Meerendal lap tomorrow thanks to this awesome footage.

 

Hoogies is possibly closed for building, check with the club prior..

 

Edit: Ignore me.. its open...

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