Uni Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 https://www.businessinsider.co.za/gauteng-gets-mountain-bike-cable-car-2018-5 Just read this... Video looks cool too, bar a few WTF drops, looks rideable for the likes of me - anyone been?
V12man Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 https://www.businessinsider.co.za/gauteng-gets-mountain-bike-cable-car-2018-5 Just read this... Video looks cool too, bar a few WTF drops, looks rideable for the likes of me - anyone been? Screenshot_20180519-181927.pngThe video flattens it out a lot - its an advanced route and much steeper than it appears - and some BIG jumps - But there are b and c lines and with some caution just about anyone could get down the hill in 1 piece or mostly in 1 piece. As long as it's not wet that is... ????
Ozzie NL Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 That's the track which was used for DH champoinships. Might be rideable to you but waaaay past my skills set/ size of testicles
V12man Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 Only one way to find out. Let us know how it goes?I am happy to take him and show him the route down the hill.. and record the girly screams for posterity.. ????????
SwissVan Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I am happy to take him and show him the route down the hill.. and record the girly screams for posterity.. I think Uni is a girly
Uni Posted May 20, 2018 Author Posted May 20, 2018 I think Uni is a girlyHahaa so girly screams is totally acceptable. And maybe some crying. And then for balance a whole lot of profanity
V12man Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 Hahaa so girly screams is totally acceptable. And maybe some crying. And then for balance a whole lot of profanity Let's just put it this way - lost about 1/3 of the field at the last race... me included.. to injury or tech issues... it's a beast - but a beast that can be tamed.
MarcBurger Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 It's definitely a step up from Hakahana difficulty, but It can be taken slowly, and tough sections can be walked. (That damn chute nails me every time)I did notice on Saturday that many of the lines have changed a lot since champs, most are a bit more ridable, one or 2 less so. So it's still busy evolving as a track does.There are still many more lines being cut and more chicken runs (i mean normal sane human lines). Note: I really really wish they'd sort out/steamline the ticket card thing a bit.The trail monthly fee lasts A full month (30+- days).. The cable car card lasts for THE month, which is seriously irritating when you're keen to go on the last week of the month and it basically a 1-day pass.
Andrew Steer Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 The video flattens it out a lot - its an advanced route and much steeper than it appears - and some BIG jumps - But there are b and c lines and with some caution just about anyone could get down the hill in 1 piece or mostly in 1 piece. As long as it's not wet that is... Yeah, looks pretty flat... this Garlicki fellow is very heavy on his brakes.Actually reminds me of that gnarly section of the Spruit in the corner with the roots and stuff. Gonna go hit this on my hardtail next weekend - gonna be epic
Kranswurm Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Yeah, looks pretty flat... this Garlicki fellow is very heavy on his brakes.Actually reminds me of that gnarly section of the Spruit in the corner with the roots and stuff. Gonna go hit this on my hardtail next weekend - gonna be epic Uh oh.....can I lend you my long travel Pyga.Might save some skin
V12man Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Yeah, looks pretty flat... this Garlicki fellow is very heavy on his brakes.Actually reminds me of that gnarly section of the Spruit in the corner with the roots and stuff. Gonna go hit this on my hardtail next weekend - gonna be epic Take your big boy panties.. it drops 370m in 2.1km
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Mate of mine went last week. We reckon it's now gonna be a regular thing... Inbetween this, Esel & Table Mountain we should be sorted for tech terrain.
Spokey Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 If someone could just ease over several zillion Randellas, I reckon we could go from zero to lekka cable car and downhill route on George Mountain.........and Craddock Peak for a few bob more!
Andrew Steer Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Sorry okes, should of used the font... trail looks lekker, definitely way above my pay grade though
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