splat Posted March 30, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Lynskey said: Rooiberg Pass as you can see. I didn't know anything about it until it popped up as a 'surprise' on the Cross Cape Route. Awesome climb. Absolutely loved it (and I am not a climber), because the descent was an ordeal (on the gravel bike) ! Abel Du Plessis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynskey Posted March 30, 2023 Share 10 minutes ago, splat said: I didn't know anything about it until it popped up as a 'surprise' on the Cross Cape Route. Awesome climb. Absolutely loved it (and I am not a climber), because the descent was an ordeal (on the gravel bike) ! They graded the road very recently. I had my usual touring luggage so descending was slow but I would say it is in excellent shape for a dirt road. I climbed from the lodge and descended into Calitzdorp. splat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 30, 2023 Share 3 hours ago, NotSoBigBen said: Almost into 'fat bike' territory but rather comfortable .... I'm sure @Pikey will be crying 'fat' tears into his Earl Grey tea this morning 😜 Some really good news on the medical front this week, so now the return to normal can really start... been riding most of the time, now can just ride without worrying all the time and can go further 😁 Dis PUIK nuus 👍 NotSoBigBen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 30, 2023 Share 3 hours ago, 'Dale said: You have been gracious and patient with your recovery, Bennie'. That is great news. Keep on going, Bruuuu. 52 minutes ago, ChrisF said: Dis PUIK nuus 👍 Thanks gents! Been a long road, tough to always listen to the doc's but has been well worth it ... definitely have a different outlook on riding now! ChrisF, 'Dale and Scary Rider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted March 30, 2023 Share On 3/28/2023 at 10:05 PM, Frosty said: Got dropped from the pace partner group (D. Maria; 2.2W/Kg) while riding at 3.5W/Kg for the first 10 minutes. Eventually turned left, and rode the rest of the hour by myself. Was on the TT bike, so not sure if that makes a difference sucking wheel? Yesterday’s harder session, outside, was much easier, read: more enjoyable, than today’s ride. I tried 1.8 w/kg pacer on a MTB the other day and got dropped within 5 min, caught them on the next climb and got dropped again on the flat - finding the right balance with these pacer group takes a bit of practice - Like keeping it tight all the way up to 2.5X drops and you go off the front too far it kicks you back to 1.0X drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 30, 2023 Share Afternoons are getting shorter; rides might need a front light soon. TheoG, 'Dale, ChrisF and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 31, 2023 Share Whatever you do, ride your bike this weekend, Cupcakes HdB, DJR, Milosh and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan A Marais Posted March 31, 2023 Share Bree Str, Cape Town Bootleggers for pre work coffee... Pikey, Lynskey, throttles and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Share Just keep chipping away .... Frosty, Scary Rider, TheoG and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 31, 2023 Share 7 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said: Just keep chipping away .... Riding around the block, I see 😊 TheoG, Fred van Vlaanderen, ChrisF and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Share 7 minutes ago, Frosty said: Riding around the block, I see 😊 Contrary to popular belief every ride does not need to be a half wheeling, puke inducing, flat out endurance session .... sometimes just a spin in the neighbourhood is also OK 😜 Stretched@Birth, Scary Rider, TheoG and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 31, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said: Contrary to popular belief every ride does not need to be a half wheeling, puke inducing, flat out endurance session .... sometimes just a spin in the neighbourhood is also OK 😜 Meant the “block” of wood 🪵 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Frosty said: Meant the “block” of wood 🪵 😊 Knew that, that's why I laughed at your post 😉 Comment was more intended for some locals here in my 'hood ... the more than 1 is a race group Frosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynskey Posted April 1, 2023 Share Slept at the top of Montague Pass and woke up to this. Not too bad. Abel Du Plessis, 475, Sepia and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 1, 2023 Share Small group ride today, through some dodgy places. Dodging potholes and Brakpan’s finest recycler… plastic world. devvydoesdonuts, throttles, Lynskey and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted April 1, 2023 Share Lekker day for a ride RustyHWR, TheoG, Lynskey and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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