davetapson Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Hey H-R I found a really lekker 2km course near the dumps (just off the putfontein off ramp) - has a bit of everything, dropoffs, sharp climbs, singleish track (quad track?) and even strangely enough being in the dumps, some loose sand. Do you reckon there might be enough interest to have a monthly meet to ride / race on this track? Reasons I reckon it has value: 1. makes a change from riding on (mostly) roads the whole damn time 2. if we get a bunch of people together, it makes being in the dumps safer 3. it would add some fun to be able to ride against others on a track like this - make it a bit more challenging, and add incentive to push a bit harder than one might normally. 4. the short track makes it suitable for beginners - don't have to worry about being left behind somewhere out in the sticks 5. it's challenging enough for more experienced riders Reckon the idea has any merit? Anyone else got any comments/thoughts? Cheers Dave
idrive Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 I'm in Edenvale and am getting tired of riding around the flat miele fields near Pomona, Bredell and Bapsfontein. Why not start compiling a list of MTB routes for us East Rand people. I ride a lot from Finish Line Cycles, often towrds PTA round the back of the Engen 1-stop on the R21 or out to Petit/Bapsfontein. Sometimes out near Fly-Inn. Nice 50-60km route if you want and its easy to get to from Crystal Park area.
madmarc Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 If you live in Edenvale Sizwe veld behind Edenvale Hospital, incorperating the old Huddle park Gold course.We leave Saturdays 06:30 from Karaglen virgin Active or you can hook up with us from the Engen garage in Linksfield road at approx 06:45. Route is certainly technical in the Sizwe veld part and flat in the Huddle Park part, so you can get both types of workouts
TNOSE_E Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 If you are in a group, ride the mine dumps in Benoni....I also cycle the Pamona routes.
Tumbleweed Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 davetapson, i think i know the place you're talking about. it leads down onto the longer loop (out to murray park and back past the prison). i'd be keen to help a coupla newbies go play.
Slowbee Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 just a thought - have you guys checked the legality of riding on mine dumps? Technically they should be no go areas?
TNOSE_E Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 just a thought - have you guys checked the legality of riding on mine dumps?Technically they should be no go areas? Would imagine just as legal as the locals panning for gold there!
Slowbee Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 just a thought - have you guys checked the legality of riding on mine dumps? Technically they should be no go areas? Would imagine just as legal as the locals panning for gold there! question answered. So here is the thing....would your medical/bike insurance pay you out if you you did some damage while trespassing?
scotty Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Certain sections of the route are no go due to heavy construction trucks riding on narrow roads, other than that its all go just beware of leaping scramblers and quad bikes.
TNT1 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 just a thought - have you guys checked the legality of riding on mine dumps? Technically they should be no go areas? Would imagine just as legal as the locals panning for gold there! question answered. So here is the thing....would your medical/bike insurance pay you out if you you did some damage while trespassing? Yes, I have already checked, and mine would
Slowbee Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 You would not catch me on a mine dump. To many heavy metal contaminants for my liking.
TNT1 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 You would not catch me on a mine dump. To many heavy metal contaminants for my liking. Of course the mine dumps in question are on the east rand... Here we don't let a little thing like toxic waste scare us...
Jules Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 just a thought - have you guys checked the legality of riding on mine dumps?Technically they should be no go areas? ? Would imagine just as legal as the locals panning for gold there!question answered.So here is the thing....would your medical/bike insurance pay you out if you you did some damage while trespassing? I recently had to claim on my medical insurance after crashing while trespassing. I'm happy to report that I was paid out Where is Putfontein? It would be really nice to have a once-a-week MTB race fairly close to home. I still miss Mintek.
davetapson Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 Well, that was the one thing that I liked about this route - skirts the bottom of one of the dumps, but the rest is on normal ground. Also means less grit in the bike. Where is Putfontein? It would be really nice to have a once-a-week MTB race fairly close to home. I still miss Mintek. Just what I was thinking..!! davetapson2008-06-23 08:09:50
TNT1 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Where is Putfontein? It would be really nice to have a once-a-week MTB race fairly close to home. I still miss Mintek. Head down the N12 towards witbank... more directions when you give me those wheels... Hell, gimme the whole CX bike...
Jules Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Where is Putfontein? It would be really nice to have a once-a-week MTB race fairly close to home. I still miss Mintek. Head down the N12 towards witbank... more directions when you give me those wheels... Hell' date=' gimme the whole CX bike...[/quote'] hahaha - tell you what: give me directions and I'll let you have a spin once I get there.
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