V12man Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 [emoji102]..there we go[emoji6] Retweeted Craig Wapnick (@properwappo): Get fit and faster with @SSGrantUsher and @amymacmtb and @joBerg2c_ every Thursday 5pm Sprocket and Jack hard social power hour all welcome @_sani2c @bergandbush Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkI want to see you hang with them for more than 5 minutes...
Gen Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 I want to see you hang with them for more than 5 minutes... Ha ha ha.. there's no ways in hell I could even try hang with them.. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
FirstV8 Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Jeff has left for a cold Sweden after doing a great 50+km ride with our Thursday morning training squad . We had arranged a bike for him from a kind member and he stayed over at my place on Wednesday evening . We had 12 riders this morning all ready to show the SA hospitality that abounds among like minded people . There were 3 lady's and then a mixture of aged men from 30's to 70's . The ride was not without mishap as we had 3 punctures ( i had one and had to borrow a tube to finish the ride ) . We finished off at the Parks in Benoni with good chat and many coffees . The pic with prickly thorn ? stuck in my spoke was a reminder of how rough the terrain is we ride twice a week. Jeff is the tall guy in the orange helmet next to my car .
Eldron Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Daaaamn. That is like 3km from my house in SA. Jealous as hell!
Loose cog Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Big thumbs up to all the riders and helpers. Good khama will surely return your way.
Patchelicious Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Well done guys. This thread illustrated a lot of good that this country still has.
intern Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 What an awesome story. Hope Bream stays a hub member...there's enough of us all over the world, right
Bream Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 Well, goodness, what a trip, just about recovered but seriously missing the weather and the people I've done this kind of trip many times over the last 10 years visiting different countries around the world and I have to say the people of South Africa are amazingly friendly and helpful. In fact the most helpful I've ever come across, you should be proud of yourselves! I was lucky enough to be treated really well and meet quite a few really nice local riders, young and old, male and female I have a few people to shout out for offering special help:Rudy - this guy picked me up from the other side of town late in the evening, put me up for the night, picked up a loan bike for me and SPDs, fed me porridge and then took me for the group ride you see above. A great ride out, taking in some beautiful SA farm trails and even a fun MX track, I could have stayed out all day! Followed by a Cafe stop to celebrate a 69th Birthday for Ian (I think) with carrot cake and coffee. He then let me shower at his place before driving me back into town to the company I was visiting. WOW, what a true Gent, thank you so so much Cliff - for the loan of his Niner, sorry about the thorns in the tires For the Spruit ride:Guy - For making time out of his busy life to guide me around the Spruit, amazing what riding can be found inside city limits;Ian - for also getting in touch and helping in some way;Andre - for kindly offering me to loan his bike even if in the end I didn't need it;Grant at Sprocket and Jack / The Trailhead - for loaning me an almost new Trek Stache 7, was a shame the Pyga was missing a wheel but maybe next time. And thanks to everyone else I met or offered help. Now for the photos
Thomo Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Didn't go through entire thread, but looks like a real feel good story.Well done.!
Bream Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 Benoni farm trail tour: And now the beauty shot that will last me until the Swedish summer
Edition 507 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Bream, the only downside of this is that you are going to have to reciprocate when one of us comes to Sweden
Bream Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 Bream, the only downside of this is that you are going to have to reciprocate when one of us comes to Sweden Happy to do so, as long as you don't all come at once And the weather here is a little different to SA, so you'll need proper winter gear, even for the summer
Edition 507 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 And now the beauty shot that will last me until the Swedish summer Oops, someone should have mentioned sunblock
FirstV8 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Jeff you are most welcome , it was a pleasure riding and chatting to you . The Blitz Mtb Riders as our group is called enjoyed your company and your ability to adapt to some rough terrain we rode through . The porridge ( Jungle Oats was necessary ) im not having a rider fading on on my watch . The birthday for Ian was just a added bonus and good excuse to have carrot cake and coffee . Next time make sure you are here for a week end and us SAffers will show you real hospitality . Enjoy the Swedish winter and wrap up for the ride HAHA
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