Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) Posted March 29, 2019 Share There's something magical about riding your bike with a planned route and everything you'll need with you. Its simplicity is rich fodder for the soul. Over the last couple of months I've been drawn in more and more to this simplicity, and I've developed an ever growing hunger for biking adventures. I've found myself gravitating to ultra-long distances, and where the riding pushes me hard, not just physically, but mentally too. Maybe it's my age - searching for that personal next level - or the immensely satisfying feeling I get each time I reach my goal totally spent. I just love it! I was looking for a home where I could share my ultra-distance passion so I hope you don't mind me sharing it here? From time to time I'd like to share stories about my goals and races, bike and equipment, training and some general thoughts on my experiences. I want to make it interesting, and perhaps useful for someone enjoying the same sort of riding. First up, my race plans for 2019: (I'll talk more about each race in time) 27 April - Swartberg100 (170km) 15–23 June - The 1000 Miler (1600km) 10 August - TransBaviaans (230km) ... and the big one... 17 August - The Silk Road Mountain Race (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan ~1670 km) If you're interested in what I'm getting up you can follow me at Twitter (@trailtrax) Instagram (@trailtrax) Cheers for now... -- Rob Check out my latest post on choosing my bike and components. Edited May 26, 2019 by Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) bunkermonkey, Sepia, MBMtbGirl and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 30, 2019 Share Rob WELCOME to the Hub. Looking forward to your race reports. Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) and Andrew_Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) Posted March 30, 2019 Share Thanks Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted March 30, 2019 Share Welcome and I for one will be keeping an eye on this thread. Have toiled with the idea of doing some bikepacking at some stage and would like to see a local perspective. Where are you based? BenReaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted March 30, 2019 Share Some good info on a current thread FYI. ...https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/156621-touring-suggestion/?do=findComment&comment=86414 BenReaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted March 30, 2019 Share Some good info on a current thread FYI. ...https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/156621-touring-suggestion/?do=findComment&comment=86414 Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Enslin (Trailtrax) Posted March 30, 2019 Share Welcome and I for one will be keeping an eye on this thread. Have toiled with the idea of doing some bikepacking at some stage and would like to see a local perspective. Where are you based? Howzit Tyron! I'm based in Stellenbosch, and do most of my riding around here. I'm in the process of designing a bike specifically for my events. I'll share more details in my next post. BenReaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted March 30, 2019 Share There's something magical about riding your bike with a planned route and everything you'll need with you. Its simplicity is rich fodder for the soul.Gravel-Road.jpgOver the last couple of months I've been drawn in more and more to this simplicity, and I've developed an ever growing hunger for biking adventures. I've found myself gravitating to ultra-long distances, and where the riding pushes me hard, not just physically, but mentally too. Maybe it's my age - searching for that personal next level - or the immensely satisfying feeling I get each time I reach my goal totally spent. I just love it!I was looking for a home where I could share my ultra-distance passion so I hope you don't mind me sharing it here? From time to time I'd like to share stories about my goals and races, bike and equipment, training and some general thoughts on my experiences. I want to make it interesting, and perhaps useful for someone enjoying the same sort of riding.First up, my race plans for 2019: (I'll talk more about each race in time)27 April - Swartberg100 (170km)15–23 June - The 1000 Miler (1600km)10 August - TransBaviaans (230km)... and the big one...17 August - The Silk Road Mountain Race (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan ~1670 km)If you're interested in what I'm getting up you can follow me atTwitter (@trailtrax)Instagram (@trailtrax)Cheers for now...-- RobVery nice, I'll follow this too. Btw, I follow "Endurance rides and Bikepacking" on Facebook. Some really interesting ideas, bikes, topics etc etc on there too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenReaper Posted March 31, 2019 Share Hi and welcome Rob! Like TyronLab I too am drawn to the idea of bikepacking and also ultra distance stuff but with a young family it isn't possible at the moment so I'll be subscribing here aswell and follow your adventures while I plan and dream of my own. Rob Enslin (Trailtrax), WeekendWarrior80 and nicolaasdekker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolaasdekker Posted April 17, 2019 Share Hi and welcome Rob!Like TyronLab I too am drawn to the idea of bikepacking and also ultra distance stuff but with a young family it isn't possible at the moment so I'll be subscribing here aswell and follow your adventures while I plan and dream of my own. Don't give up bud, getting out there with your young family is totally doable! Rob Enslin (Trailtrax), BenReaper and WeekendWarrior80 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj horn Posted July 14, 2019 Share Recently looked at the map for Touwsriver/Lainsburg/Ladismith/Montagu and saw some nice looking gravel.Anybody done any bikepacking in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 14, 2019 Share Speak to "Prince Albert Cycles" - https://www.bikehub.co.za/user/62084-prince-albert-cycles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted July 14, 2019 Share Recently looked at the map for Touwsriver/Lainsburg/Ladismith/Montagu and saw some nice looking gravel.Anybody done any bikepacking in that area?The best place to go as far as I am concerned. Soul replenishment etc. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendWarrior80 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Following thread I came across a few YouTube vids about Bikepacking a little while ago and I'm following one or two Bikepackers on IG. It's something that has caught my interest, and I think getting family involved in it is an awesome idea, even if it's planned as a family Bikepacking holiday. bj horn and Dusty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubed Posted July 14, 2019 Share Recently looked at the map for Touwsriver/Lainsburg/Ladismith/Montagu and saw some nice looking gravel.Anybody done any bikepacking in that area?This might help - https://thunderboytjie.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/tour-de-towerkop-2013/ , enjoy Sepia and bj horn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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