aquaratza Posted August 22, 2019 Share Some time back, when I was very new to the club and MTB in general I rode from Durbanville central and back via the mast and Traverse (I had discovered that a bicycle could do more than 5 km and was pushing it). I wasn't on any of the mailing lists at the time. I had it in my head that sunset was the cut-off time. I rode back via the Traverse, clearly later than I should have been and encountered THE DOGS of BALDOUR, who decided I must die. The lady with them managed to recall them and I shouted a thank you as I quickly departed. I'm now on the mailing lists #confessions Rapunzel, Capricorn and Quagga 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy182 Posted August 22, 2019 Share In the past I did cycle off trail on one of the farms (with the landowners permission) got quite a bollocking from a member who noticed and chased me vigorously up the hill. His motivation was good but his approach was terrible - but then again, how does he know that what I'm saying is true, or I am who I say I am. It is always going to be a sticky situation but in general most issues can be avoided if we approach everyone - even those we feel are in the wrong - with some common courtesy. If the response you get is in the range of "Get F%&^@D" then by all means have at it.Exactly why I put that little piece in bold letters.It all boils down to attitude and approach. One of my favourite sayings on this forum: "Don't be a box, be lekker" Rapunzel, Rock Guy and piotter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 22, 2019 Share Exactly why I put that little piece in bold letters.It all boils down to attitude and approach. One of my favourite sayings on this forum: "Don't be a box, be lekker" In life. Nr 1. DBAD. Don't Be A Diiiiick Chingy182 and Rock Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapunzel Posted August 22, 2019 Share Some time back, when I was very new to the club and MTB in general I rode from Durbanville central and back via the mast and Traverse (I had discovered that a bicycle could do more than 5 km and was pushing it). I wasn't on any of the mailing lists at the time. I had it in my head that sunset was the cut-off time. I rode back via the Traverse, clearly later than I should have been and encountered THE DOGS of BALDOUR, who decided I must die. The lady with them managed to recall them and I shouted a thank you as I quickly departed. I'm now on the mailing lists #confessions Glad to hear you survived to tell the tale (and hopefully the dogs of baldour left you with enough clothing to afford you some dignity ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 22, 2019 Share Some time back, when I was very new to the club and MTB in general I rode from Durbanville central and back via the mast and Traverse (I had discovered that a bicycle could do more than 5 km and was pushing it). I wasn't on any of the mailing lists at the time. I had it in my head that sunset was the cut-off time. I rode back via the Traverse, clearly later than I should have been and encountered THE DOGS of BALDOUR, who decided I must die. The lady with them managed to recall them and I shouted a thank you as I quickly departed. I'm now on the mailing lists #confessions I knew of the Traverse times before my first ride of it. But certainly did not know the trail .... started from Bloemendal side, even did Bluegum in reverse .... figured that out when I finished that section. Almost missed a few boards that were partially obscured behind leaves .... but I managed to find my way without going off the route. A few rides later I saw a rider doing laps of the cement road as I crossed it. I vividly remember him being mid-gear on the back POWERING up that incline !! For some time I thought that might actually be a trail option .... just did not have the legs to try it ... strange how our common sense goes on holiday when we see another club rider doing something with such conviction that it actually looks legal .... In hindsight .... there certainly are NO trail arrows from the actual trail pointing us to ride along the cement road. Quagga 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 23, 2019 Share Only time you are to be on that cement road, is when you cross over it at one point, and that point only. ChrisF and Robbie Stewart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 23, 2019 Share Only time you are to be on that cement road, is when you cross over it at one point, and that point only.I normally bunny hop it ???? #justsaying Mamil and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted August 23, 2019 Share Only time you are to be on that cement road, is when you cross over it at one point, and that point only. Are we still supposed to walk over the cement road at the top near Bloemslang? I remember that was the rule at one stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted August 23, 2019 Share Are we still supposed to walk over the cement road at the top near Bloemslang? I remember that was the rule at one stageyes, and we all are supposed to stop at stop streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaratza Posted August 23, 2019 Share And on that bombshell, wow both Meerendal (Dorstberg) and the top of Contermanskloof (path to the transmitters) were an absolute dream to ride yesterday - so manicured . Thanks TMTBC! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 26, 2019 Share Are we still supposed to walk over the cement road at the top near Bloemslang? I remember that was the rule at one stage Yep, as far as I know that rule never changed. Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted August 31, 2019 Share Rider OTB'd at the bottom of Cobra this morning and ended up getting heli-vacced out by AMS. I hope he is okay. Be safe out there folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted August 31, 2019 Share Are we still supposed to walk over the cement road at the top near Bloemslang? I remember that was the rule at one stageI still haven't plucked the courage to ride down that 'drop' to the cement road. That culvert keeps making me think it wants to kill me... Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 31, 2019 Share I still haven't plucked the courage to ride down that 'drop' to the cement road. That culvert keeps making me think it wants to kill me... Lean right back like Kate Courtney and get your speed just right. Not too fast, not too slow. Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 31, 2019 Share Lean right back like Kate Courtney and get your speed just right. Not too fast, not too slow.and if your speed is wrong you will find out? Albatross and Robbie Stewart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 31, 2019 Share and if your speed is wrong you will find out?The law of inertia will apply ???????? Gav1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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