Where has your bike taken you today?

[Robbie Stewart]

4 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Fantastic berm section to drop in and then similar to Rheboks on the other side- natural trails.

Pops you out back at the top of the new berm section in the pine trees.

 

Edit: there's a steep climb out of Owloon. Take it with a pinch of salt but Strava showed one section at 35% gradient

Now there's a reward versus effort ratio that I'm willing to entertain. Thanks for the info share. I am keen to go give it a try. Perhaps even this weekend.

[TNT1]

On 2/28/2022 at 11:48 AM, NotSoBigBen said:

Where would you say is the steepest as a matter of interest ...

Dunno where your pic is taken, but Voortrekker up towards Steeldale appears far worse.

[The Ouzo]

6 minutes ago, TNT1 said:

Dunno where your pic is taken, but Voortrekker up towards Steeldale appears far worse.

Its longer, dont think its steeper though.

 

Incidentally, going up there was where I got my first speeding fine ever, 31 December 1993.

Cops used to park at what was the spar on the left hand side and then trap the guys gunning it up there.

[TNT1]

2 minutes ago, ouzo said:

Its longer, dont think its steeper though.

 

Incidentally, going up there was where I got my first speeding fine ever, 31 December 1993.

Cops used to park at what was the spar on the left hand side and then trap the guys gunning it up there.

Yeah. The perspective in oom Ben's pic doesn't really tell us how steep it is. But I do think there are worse hills in Alberton.

[NotSoBigBen]

16 minutes ago, TNT1 said:

Dunno where your pic is taken, but Voortrekker up towards Steeldale appears far worse.

As @ouzosays it's longer but doesn't have a piece as steep as that ...

[NotSoBigBen]

7 minutes ago, TNT1 said:

Yeah. The perspective in oom Ben's pic doesn't really tell us how steep it is. But I do think there are worse hills in Alberton.

No Paduwan there aren't 😎 longer maybe but not that steep

[Adriandup]

18 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

Ja, I've heard of that one. I am one of those riders who measures the effort versus reward ratio before deciding to start an ascent and I've not concluded that the effort will sufficiently be rewarded. I am thinking of a trip to Rhebokskloof again sometime soon too but this one has not grabbed my fancy yet 

 

They changed the direction a couple of months ago. They take you down this section now but be careful as not everybody aware of the change. Not quite sure how they take you up now but we drop down then hook across Spice Route, Fairview, Diamant into Coleraigne (Specialised Store). IMO definitely great reward for effort. Don't forget the day rate is R100 unless you have an annual board. Happy to show anybody around once I get the chance to replace my cassette.

[Frosty]

1 hour ago, ouzo said:

Its longer, dont think its steeper though.

 

Incidentally, going up there was where I got my first speeding fine ever, 31 December 1993.

Cops used to park at what was the spar on the left hand side and then trap the guys gunning it up there.

They still trap there occasionally 

[Frosty]

1 hour ago, TNT1 said:

Yeah. The perspective in oom Ben's pic doesn't really tell us how steep it is. But I do think there are worse hills in Alberton.

Worse is dependent on each person’s individual ability on the hills. Vorrtrekker is easier as it’s a punchy hill. 5th Avenue is not my kind of hill.

[Frosty]

Eeuwfees Street in Southcrest is lekker test (just squeezes in to Ward 37, Alberton).
The flatter bit on top is a false flat especially if one goes too hard, too early

https://www.strava.com/segments/7306783

[Frosty]

I'd say this is the hardest climb in Alberton... providing you can gain access to the Eco Estate.

https://www.strava.com/segments/6776994

[Old and Slow]

1 hour ago, Adriandup said:

They changed the direction a couple of months ago. They take you down this section now but be careful as not everybody aware of the change. Not quite sure how they take you up now but we drop down then hook across Spice Route, Fairview, Diamant into Coleraigne (Specialised Store). IMO definitely great reward for effort. Don't forget the day rate is R100 unless you have an annual board. Happy to show anybody around once I get the chance to replace my cassette.

I looked on Trailforks after posting and saw that. Thank goodness!

That climb almost made me quit cycling.

 

Compared with the other trails in the Winelands network, Spice Route just isn't worth a visit IMO.

[BenReaper]

Out for a short tar ride after work today. Some hills and some wind was on the cards for today.

Oh yes and views....😁

[TNT1]

13 hours ago, Frosty said:

Worse is dependent on each person’s individual ability on the hills. Vorrtrekker is easier as it’s a punchy hill. 5th Avenue is not my kind of hill.

I don't know this 5th avenue. I remember 5th avenue cold duck.

[Dusty]

A short bikepacking trip aroung GP and MP on the weekend.

[DJR]

46 minutes ago, Dusty said:

A short bikepacking trip aroung GP and MP on the weekend.

Lovely picture that tells the strory of an early start!