King_Crispy Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 I had the same experience returning from a trip over December. I think we all get used to the slow decay of our once beautiful nation.And that applies to the social and moral aspects of society as well. Slow decay...But the spruit hasn't really changed much over the past few years. It's still a place we can get outdoors and do some pedalling and sweat a bit. When those 3 are a combination life is always better
ChUkKy Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 I'm from the other side of the Jukskei and aside from riding the first JUMA (which actually sucked) I'd never ridden the spruit. On an invitation from friends I rode there on Sunday. We rode from Cambridge Crossing around the dam and back. OMG... it was freakin' horrible... smelled like sh*t and p*ss the whole way... trash and litter everywhere. When you go under the bridges it's like you're riding through a vagrants bedroom. There we are on our bombing along on our R30k bikes and these poor bastards are scraping out an existence living under a bridge. VERY uncomfortable. VERY awkward. And if I was riding alone it would've been flippin' terrifying. All I want when I ride is to get out and enjoy fresh air and nature. But overall this ride actually depressed me. Jeez... I sound like a moaner... but heck... I DON'T recommend it. Sounds like you need a Pinarello Dogma or a S-Works and a local loop inside Sandton CBD
cat-i Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Does anyone know anything about the mealie gardens on the islands in the spruit at Victory park and below the old Parktonian sports club?
Nofearnofun Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Does anyone know anything about the mealie gardens on the islands in the spruit at Victory park and below the old Parktonian sports club?No, the mealies are not for sale.
cat-i Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 No, the mealies are not for sale. Is it a community project? Or maybe an entrepreneur who saw the unoccupied land and wanted to make good use of it?
nonky Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY MORE INFO on this - from facebook (jozi spruit friends) So there was an attack yesterday at 15:00 at the section where the Bryanston Parkrun takes place on the Spruit. The first image is where we found the bike. The second is the weapon used to attack the victim. Be safe and aware. Don't proceed if someone is crouched next to the trail, rather make a u-turn where possible
Matuka Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 Hi guys, I know guys are using the spruit to commute and I was hoping to do the same. I'd only be going from the field and study to Delta. Late morning and early afternoon. I will be alone are there any areas I should avoid at all? I'm particularly nervous about the area behind the old parktonians area and crossing William Nicol!
King_Crispy Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Hi guys, I know guys are using the spruit to commute and I was hoping to do the same. I'd only be going from the field and study to Delta. Late morning and early afternoon. I will be alone are there any areas I should avoid at all? I'm particularly nervous about the area behind the old parktonians area and crossing William Nicol!You should be fine.I rode today and had a jol.Not sure too many thieves want a singlespeed though
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