Harryn Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 Do it you won't be sorry! I'll PM you my number let me know when and I'll try join you. Fantastic, sounds awesome, thanks Ben! Got your pm, will be in touch!
NotSoBigBen Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 So some info for those who don't know what's available to ride at Thaba .... Orange - 13k - 233m's of ascent - experience the fun of Thaba without the 'bigger' climbs Green - 24k - 440m's of ascent - bucket loads of fun and some sections to get your heart rate up! - this is my 'go to' route, all rideable at my level at least (those who know me also know that it is nowhere near 'expert') and you WILL see game! Blue - 39k - 1150M's of ascent - buckle up for this one, you need to have your big boy/girl pant on that's for sure but for the adrenaline junkies you will be in your element - bring out those long travel trail bikes and #enduro machines I reckon
corriekuilder Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 Great stuff,how about adding a link with gpx files for the routes...?
NotSoBigBen Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 Great stuff,how about adding a link with gpx files for the routes...? Not sure how to do that but if anyone that wants them PM's me their e-mail address I am happy to mail them no problem!
Uni Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Went through today - had a OTB at about 10km point on the green - the best part though - I came to a stop when I overshot a corner - and while rolling off again - was adjusting my position on the bike - and as the bike started gathering speed, I braked and didn't shift weight back and that moment when there's no going back Ended up with 19km - skipped the one climb after my fall - was shaking a bit after the fall - I didn't feel like tackling the climb that looked like just a quick up and down (but after looking at map NSBB posted - I see it was quite a bit that I missed) after that, but yeah I like the changes. -the one section I used to really dislike (lack of skill and ability to power up short steep climbs) was fire station - its easier to ride now. Definitely need to make the effort to head out there at least once a month. I rode like a nincompoop today - lots of bad cornering, unnecessary pedal strikes - good skills training out there.Good job Wendel and team.
AlanD Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Went through today - had a OTB at about 10km point on the green - the best part though - I came to a stop when I overshot a corner - and while rolling off again - was adjusting my position on the bike - and as the bike started gathering speed, I braked and didn't shift weight back and that moment when there's no going back Ended up with 19km - skipped the one climb after my fall - was shaking a bit after the fall - I didn't feel like tackling the climb that looked like just a quick up and down (but after looking at map NSBB posted - I see it was quite a bit that I missed) after that, but yeah I like the changes. -the one section I used to really dislike (lack of skill and ability to power up short steep climbs) was fire station - its easier to ride now. Definitely need to make the effort to head out there at least once a month. I rode like a nincompoop today - lots of bad cornering, unnecessary pedal strikes - good skills training out there.Good job Wendel and team. thaba.pngI find that if i don't ride there for a while i also seem to struggle when i go back and am so sluggish and slow. Sorry about your OTB
AlanD Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 very awesome trials...if you looking for some more tech stuff hit some blue stuff ..I only ride the green route as i am buggered after that due to fitness but can ride everything and like to go fast down the long downhill sections. Want to do some blue sections but not sure which ones will be shortish and back onto the green.
Pikey Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 I only ride the green route as i am buggered after that due to fitness but can ride everything and like to go fast down the long downhill sections.Want to do some blue sections but not sure which ones will be shortish and back onto the green.yafta is 1.1 km I think and not to tech and peels of the green and regions straight back on. Loop b is definitely easier than A . Less climbing easy and not to tech. Would think the most tech part is Barry's point , which is up to right at the top of the twin towers . Those rock faces are the trickiest part of gravity boulders.
Bat Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Went to Thaba today and did new green route. Some of the new technical turns caught me by surprise, but enjoyed the new more scenic route. Feels longer than actual distance rode. Nice one Wendel. Will try and better time tomorrow.
Pikey Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Went to Thaba today and did new green route. Some of the new technical turns caught me by surprise, but enjoyed the new more scenic route. Feels longer than actual distance rode. Nice one Wendel. Will try and better time tomorrow.lol ... those new turns had me locking up my back wheel often .. Wendell said he made it like that on purpose to keep you thinking . It works
BDF Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 yafta is 1.1 km I think and not to tech and peels of the green and regions straight back on. Loop b is definitely easier than A . Less climbing easy and not to tech. Would think the most tech part is Barry's point , which is up to right at the top of the twin towers . Those rock faces are the trickiest part of gravity boulders.Samuel is also quite intersting...
Pikey Posted July 9, 2016 Posted July 9, 2016 Samuel is also quite intersting...thats what most of loop b is like.. Couple of stiff climbs etc.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.