tombeej Posted July 13, 2015 Share Nearly at the top of the Hella Hella climb out the other side of the Umko valley, looking back at where we'd come from. Breathtaking views. (click to enlarge). Nancy Drew, MTBeer, Grantc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted July 13, 2015 Share Getting through the bottom section of the Umko gorge. Grantc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted July 13, 2015 Share That's it from me. But I need more photos. So whoever is keen to recce Centocow - Ntsikeni - Glen Edward, give me a tinkle suzieQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted July 13, 2015 Share Getting through the bottom section of the Umko gorge. You must try this in summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted July 13, 2015 Share No need for narratives to Allendale... just print Toms photos Trackz and tombeej 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted July 14, 2015 Share I see mr nienaber is making enquiries on 29ers in the classifieds Well they said if I want to do better than my previous attempts I need to get a lighter and faster bike and I need to loose 10 kg's. The bike is the easy option, loosing 10 kg's will take some time, and then I need to start training to make a proper comeback some time......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted July 14, 2015 Share Anybody attending the Dinner tonight in JHB ? suzieQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrider Posted July 15, 2015 Share I've got a Deuter 22 liter + a Solomon front feeder bag. Hi Marnitz,Dankie vir die thread en info. Waar het jy die Solomon feeder bag gekry? Ek sien OMM maak iets soortgelyks, maar nie in SA beskikbaar nie, ek hoop die feeder bag is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted July 15, 2015 Share Hi Marnitz,Dankie vir die thread en info. Waar het jy die Solomon feeder bag gekry? Ek sien OMM maak iets soortgelyks, maar nie in SA beskikbaar nie, ek hoop die feeder bag is. Die Salomon Custom 5 Liter Front Pocket het ek direk van Salomon SA bestel. http://www.salomon.com/za/product/custom-front-pocket.html?article=329171 http://www.salomon.com/za/ As ek reg onthou is hulle in Durban, maar ek dink jy kan dit deur enige van hulle versprydings takke aankoop CapeUnionmart, Trappers...... Baie lekker sak, kan dit maak pas op enige rugsak en ek gebruik dit vir my kos, kaart/ aanwysings, bril en pille sak. Wanneer jy die fiets in die hoogvoor het pas jy bottel in 'n kantsak, maklike toegang. Lap ek nou al my geheime uit..... trailrider and TrailWarrior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrider Posted July 15, 2015 Share Die Salomon Custom 5 Liter Front Pocket het ek direk van Salomon SA bestel. http://www.salomon.com/za/product/custom-front-pocket.html?article=329171 http://www.salomon.com/za/ As ek reg onthou is hulle in Durban, maar ek dink jy kan dit deur enige van hulle versprydings takke aankoop CapeUnionmart, Trappers...... Baie lekker sak, kan dit maak pas op enige rugsak en ek gebruik dit vir my kos, kaart/ aanwysings, bril en pille sak. Wanneer jy die fiets in die hoogvoor het pas jy bottel in 'n kantsak, maklike toegang. Lap ek nou al my geheime uit.....baie dankie vir al die info, en geheime. Die brille en pille deel identifiseer ek nou goed mee Ek sal Salomon SA kontak. Dankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted July 15, 2015 Share baie dankie vir al die info, en geheime. Die brille en pille deel identifiseer ek nou goed mee Ek sal Salomon SA kontak. Dankie trailrider, Trackz, suzieQ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted July 16, 2015 Share Moes jy nou 'n foto van DAAI plek sit ? Vanaand het ek weer nagmerries !! trailrider and suzieQ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted July 17, 2015 Share IDEA: Freedom Trail - August long weekend Here's my idea - an open invitation to anyone who wants to join. Obviously easier for local KZN people, but everyone welcome. The plan is to do a Freedom Trail trip on the long weekend in August (8 – 10th), staying overnight at support stations. I’ve looked at the map and thinking about starting from Allendale and going from there. Day 1: Allendale to Ntsikeni (86 km) Day 2: Ntsikeni to Masakala (86 km) We could go straight to Allendale on Friday night and start day 1 early Saturday (leave the cars there) and arrive in Masakala on Sunday. Stay overnight at Masakala on Sunday night and drive back to DBN on the Monday public holiday. It’s 300km from Masakala back to DBN. The only issue is how to arrange for collection at Masakala, esp. if there are a few people. If anyone has any ideas about this, let me know. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted July 17, 2015 Share SPRING RIDE TO RHODES 2015 September 18, 19, 20 & 21st start dates It is a 6-day, 500 km, guided mountain bike ride, with fully catered overnight accommodation and vehicle support along the route.It starts in Pietermaritzburg and follows the route taken by Trappist monks as they headed into the area previously known as No-man's Land and East Griqualand and then across the Maloti Drakensberg Mountains to the village of Rhodes. Travelling along dirt roads and tracks, it contains extensive sections of single track and cattle track and traverses interesting countryside that is rich in history and culture. The route is not marked, so many riders rely on the riding guardian who is familiar with the route but riders may also navigate their own way by using a set of maps and narrative description. DAILY STAGESApart from the start and finish venues, there are 5 fully serviced support stations where riders will get a meal to eat and a place to sleep. Between them are interim stops which also provide refreshments along the way (usually soup/coffee/tea). The support stations and interim stops are the following:0 km: Pietermaritzburg (Start)45kms: Minerva Nature Reserve (Interim stop)103 kms: Allendale Farm (Support station 1)151 kms: Centocow Mission (Interim stop)200 kms: Ntsikeni Nature Reserve (Support station 2)243 kms: Glen Edward (Interim stop)299 kms: Masakala Guest House (Support station 3)357 kms: Malekgalonyane (Support station 4)393 kms: Tinana Mission (Interim stop)422 kms: Vuvu Village (Support station 5)475 kms: Rhodes (Finish) 2015 ENTRYThe entrance fee for the 2015 Spring Ride to Rhodes is R8500-00.The entrance fee covers the following:pre-ride dinner in Pietermaritzburgall meals during the rideend of ride dinner in Rhodesaccommodation for 7 nights including Pietermaritzburg and Rhodesriding guardian, refreshments and daily transport of bagsofficial ride garmentofficial ride bag (80l kitbag)finisher’s prize – a handmade herdsman’s whip I could also suggest a few secret path's that you may try in good weather....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantc Posted July 23, 2015 Share SPRING RIDE TO RHODES 2015 September 18, 19, 20 & 21st start dates It is a 6-day, 500 km, guided mountain bike ride, with fully catered overnight accommodation and vehicle support along the route.It starts in Pietermaritzburg and follows the route taken by Trappist monks as they headed into the area previously known as No-man's Land and East Griqualand and then across the Maloti Drakensberg Mountains to the village of Rhodes. Travelling along dirt roads and tracks, it contains extensive sections of single track and cattle track and traverses interesting countryside that is rich in history and culture. The route is not marked, so many riders rely on the riding guardian who is familiar with the route but riders may also navigate their own way by using a set of maps and narrative description.DAILY STAGESApart from the start and finish venues, there are 5 fully serviced support stations where riders will get a meal to eat and a place to sleep. Between them are interim stops which also provide refreshments along the way (usually soup/coffee/tea). The support stations and interim stops are the following:0 km: Pietermaritzburg (Start)45kms: Minerva Nature Reserve (Interim stop)103 kms: Allendale Farm (Support station 1)151 kms: Centocow Mission (Interim stop)200 kms: Ntsikeni Nature Reserve (Support station 2)243 kms: Glen Edward (Interim stop)299 kms: Masakala Guest House (Support station 3)357 kms: Malekgalonyane (Support station 4)393 kms: Tinana Mission (Interim stop)422 kms: Vuvu Village (Support station 5)475 kms: Rhodes (Finish)2015 ENTRYThe entrance fee for the 2015 Spring Ride to Rhodes is R8500-00.The entrance fee covers the following:pre-ride dinner in Pietermaritzburgall meals during the rideend of ride dinner in Rhodesaccommodation for 7 nights including Pietermaritzburg and Rhodesriding guardian, refreshments and daily transport of bagsofficial ride garmentofficial ride bag (80l kitbag)finisher’s prize – a handmade herdsman’s whip I could also suggest a few secret path's that you may try in good weather....... entered Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted July 28, 2015 Share Well they said if I want to do better than my previous attempts I need to get a lighter and faster bike and I need to loose 10 kg's. The bike is the easy option, loosing 10 kg's will take some time, and then I need to start training to make a proper comeback some time.........No need to loose 10 Kg if you think of my idea, and the pain just lasts breefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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