Pikey Posted October 31, 2021 Share 5 hours ago, Chadvdw67 said: That last climb ???? I had heard its crazy, but wowzer, that was intense, what a ride though, it was well worth the effort and suffering, also saw quite a lot of game which is always nice. I would assume they are open, but would maybe phone first and make sure The last climb is toughie, good test of your mental state when you do it the first time, in fact anytime really. Seems never ending & starts going up with little respite from the gate without really noticing it. I hate the first climb from the car park more to be honest. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 31, 2021 Share 35 minutes ago, Pikey said: The last climb is toughie, good test of your mental state when you do it the first time, in fact anytime really. Seems never ending & starts going up with little respite from the gate without really noticing it. I hate the first climb from the car park more to be honest. That's why I generally start at the gate nearest to the circus .... Pikey and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted October 31, 2021 Share 33 minutes ago, Pikey said: The last climb is toughie, good test of your mental state when you do it the first time, in fact anytime really. Seems never ending & starts going up with little respite from the gate without really noticing it. I hate the first climb from the car park more to be honest. The first one was horrible, but the legs are still fresh, the last climb just felt never ending, now that I know it though, next time wont be so bad, I stopped for a breather two times climbing it, but it was so near the top, next time I will just mash my way up, and maybe fit a bigger granny gear ???? Pikey and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 31, 2021 Share Started with my wife saying 'you need to be back by 9:30' for a birthday breakfast ... left early then got a WhatsApp at 8 to say 'it's cancelled no more rush' so just kept going ???? Before I knew it a ton was done! Love how miles just pass on a gravel bike ???? 'Dale, RocknRolla, Scary Rider and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted October 31, 2021 Share 43 minutes ago, Chadvdw67 said: The first one was horrible, but the legs are still fresh, the last climb just felt never ending, now that I know it though, next time wont be so bad, I stopped for a breather two times climbing it, but it was so near the top, next time I will just mash my way up, and maybe fit a bigger granny gear ???? As @NotSoBigBensaid ,start at the other gate . Makes it ever so slightly easier . Ride from the circus to sbr do the loop and back. Really a good ride. The 1st time you do sbr that last climb is just a mind f@k ???? Edited October 31, 2021 by Pikey TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted October 31, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said: Started with my wife saying 'you need to be back by 9:30' for a birthday breakfast ... left early then got a WhatsApp at 8 to say 'it's cancelled no more rush' so just kept going ???? Before I knew it a ton was done! Love how miles just pass on a gravel bike ???? I feel cheated ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 31, 2021 Share First ride in my backyard since it opened after the devastating fires early in the year. The pincushions on the UCT Upper Campus are something else this year! Higher up, where they are cutting the burnt pines down, it looks a little like Dellville Wood after World War 1, but in stead if poppies there are many different species of fynbos flowers making an appearance. Really spectacular. Edit: For those not in the know, the notch in the mountain is where the Devil and Van Hunks have their smoking contest! Edited October 31, 2021 by DJR NotSoBigBen, Wayne pudding Mol, Pikey and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted October 31, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, Pikey said: As @NotSoBigBensaid ,start at the other gate . Marks it ever so slightly easier . Ride from the circus to sbr do the loop and back. Really a good ride. The 1st time you do sbr that last climb is just a mind f@k ???? Maybe you guys can guide and coach me along one day ???? Pikey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted October 31, 2021 Share SilverRider, Wayne pudding Mol, TheoG and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted October 31, 2021 Share 33 minutes ago, Chadvdw67 said: Maybe you guys can guide and coach me along one day ???? Anytime , always happy to have company ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 31, 2021 Share Headed out to the deep south to help my dad fit a new chlorinator to his pool. Was supposed to be 55km but turned to early so landed up at 46. Wind was from behind going out and I cruised through. then at around mid day I headed back home, thankfully the wind had dropped but it was still not easy. showered at and lay down to rest for 10minutes, 45minutes later I work up with my daughter putting a blanket on me and giving me a kiss. SilverRider, NotSoBigBen, ChrisF and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted October 31, 2021 Share Hennops for a bit of fun on the bike. Really enjoyable trails, nothing technical, no lungbusting climbs, just fun on the bike, with some decent scenery. I really enjoyed the last “skeleton” trail so much, I was grinning. And of course, a pretty good excuse for some Ale House red ale and pizza… Still not loving Frankenbike. I am liking being able to ride a bike tho. ChrisF, DJR, geomark and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Legs Posted October 31, 2021 Share I saw a lot of Blue Cranes in the Klipheuwel trail yesterday morning, these two and then about a kilometre further a massive congregation of more than 35. RocknRolla, Scary Rider, 'Dale and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted November 1, 2021 Share Early morning views over the Magalies .....Everything greening up nicely now. Trashy, ChrisF, DJR and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 1, 2021 Share #NoGearsNoTears Me rida my bicycle, Pikey, 'Dale and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 1, 2021 Share Coffee and Jacaranda trees. An easy ride around town. Me rida my bicycle, The Ouzo, Matu and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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