capediver Posted February 18, 2021 Share I lived in Seals for 10 years and both our parents still do - it’s a do able ride but thoroughly unpleasant unlike clambering over rocks and carrying your bike is what you consider fun - then there is the issue of the land between rebels and oyster bay being owned by Eskom (the nuclear power site) at Thyspunt You can do it and I have but I’d do it in flats with trail running shoes - I didn’t If you fancy a long gravel ride take the Oyster bay turn off and ride to eersterevier - do not attempt this in a west What I would do if the SW was pumping and no swell is to get dropped off at the farmstall by the eersterivier turnoff and ride back to cape st Francis - 3 off us once did this averaging 28 on mountain bikes - absolute blast and almost entirely downwindCool, I have walked that way down wild side before but never reached rebels and have seen that the lower coastal path does traverse some rock and beach areas, as you approach Rebels but there's a road from there up to the the upper access track which I'm guessing the homeowners use to get down there so I'll deviate up there then cut across to Oyster's.Here's the plan anyway, its out and back and the track transit up to the plateau is at WP 6.. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. Wayne pudding Mol, Veebee, BSG and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. IMG_3474.JPGheal up soon mate. 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. Seems like you in a healthy mindset. Being positive can only help the healing proses. 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. IMG_3474.JPGExcellent news. Good luck with the recovery! 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 18, 2021 Share Cool, I have walked that way down wild side before but never reached rebels and have seen that the lower coastal path does traverse some rock and beach areas, as you approach Rebels but there's a road from there up to the the upper access track which I'm guessing the homeowners use to get down there so I'll deviate up there then cut across to Oyster's.Here's the plan anyway, its out and back and the track transit up to the plateau is at WP 6..so WP 6 is Mostertshoek where there are a few houses followed by a sharp climb up where you will then use the residents road to Rebelsrus - I haven't done it in years but it usually has some very sandy sections You are going to run out of road but Eskom were maintaining their section (Thyspunt) up until 2 years ago and chasing anyone who tranversed out. Once you have accomplished the first half my money is on you using the road out of Oyster bay and along the dirt road back to St Francis When are you doing it? I once counted 11 puff adders just on the first 8km stretch of the wildside. One was on the waters edge eating a dead fish - that was my last ride there. Walks with a stick I still do. Some sections where you have to bundu bash a bit just freaked me out too much but I am a real baby when it comes to snakes and puff adders actually give me nightmares mazambaan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. IMG_3474.JPGGlad it went well.Hope the healing goes well[emoji106] 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 18, 2021 Share so WP 6 is Mostertshoek where there are a few houses followed by a sharp climb up where you will then use the residents road to Rebelsrus - I haven't done it in years but it usually has some very sandy sections You are going to run out of road but Eskom were maintaining their section (Thyspunt) up until 2 years ago and chasing anyone who tranversed out. Once you have accomplished the first half my money is on you using the road out of Oyster bay and along the dirt road back to St Francis When are you doing it? I once counted 11 puff adders just on the first 8km stretch of the wildside. One was on the waters edge eating a dead fish - that was my last ride there. Walks with a stick I still do. Some sections where you have to bundu bash a bit just freaked me out too much but I am a real baby when it comes to snakes and puff adders actually give me nightmaresSounds like a bit of an adventure then! Will be there in about a month...I suspect that the top dirt track is going to be the only way....will keep you posted! (and will carry a poffie stok!) Wayne pudding Mol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted February 18, 2021 Share This sign always puts a smile on my face and screaming .."Yippee ki-yay, MF'ers"..... LMAOWait, what, it's open again? Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 18, 2021 Share I lived in Seals for 10 years and both our parents still do - it’s a do able ride but thoroughly unpleasant unlike clambering over rocks and carrying your bike is what you consider fun - then there is the issue of the land between rebels and oyster bay being owned by Eskom (the nuclear power site) at Thyspunt You can do it and I have but I’d do it in flats with trail running shoes - I didn’t If you fancy a long gravel ride take the Oyster bay turn off and ride to eersterevier - do not attempt this in a west What I would do if the SW was pumping and no swell is to get dropped off at the farmstall by the eersterivier turnoff and ride back to cape st Francis - 3 off us once did this averaging 28 on mountain bikes - absolute blast and almost entirely downwindEerste Rivier to Seals? Long Wheel Base and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 18, 2021 Share Eerste Rivier to Seals?Screenshot 2021-02-18 at 15.19.38.pngthat's it - must be in a westerly, the stronger the better going the opposite way in an east isn't as much fun but you can meet your family for brekkie and get a lift home capediver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. IMG_3474.JPG.. Sterkte Deil.. 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 18, 2021 Share Surgery went well, julle, and Tuesday's procedure was a well-timed intervention before irreversible damage of the hand. There was greater damage than visible on the X-rays with a torn tendon, eina muscle tissue and cartilage damage around the thumb area. After about 165 kms on Saturday, I was back on the bike-lane heading back to Durbanville and was reminded again what an obstacle course it is. I backed off from the trio I rolled with and kept a 10 bike length distance rather. Lesson learnt. Now for some Yoda patience and lots of anti-inflammatory food, thoughts and situations. Memories of summer, below. IMG_3474.JPGLook, I won't just do this for anyone, but I am happy to take your bikes out for rides so that they do not get lonely! #BestFriendsLetFriendsRideTheirBikesWhenTheirHandsAreMessedUP! 'Dale and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted February 18, 2021 Share So 2021 has been a bit of a challenge.I have focussed on training a lot, this week the kids went back to school, which changes my morning training regime considerably. Training after the days I have been having has proven impossible, and after my day going for a ball at 9am, it was decided that I will ride, outside, on my own this afternoon. This was the turn-around point, I was very happy that I had made the decision to take some time out to ride. A bit of Tar to get back to Mulder’s Drift, and photo’s to make the blacktop go by quicker...The last dirt road climb back to my house, is a segment, and the last time I set a PR, was on a geared bike, during lockdown, after many hours on Zwift. Today, I gave it a go, on my trusty on-one, and I set a PR. I am very impressed with myself. Celebrate the little things. Edit: hopefully sorted upside down photos out Edited February 18, 2021 by RocknRolla Wayne pudding Mol, geomark, Hairy and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 19, 2021 Share So 2021 has been a bit of a challenge.I have focussed on training a lot, this week the kids went back to school, which changes my morning training regime considerably. Training after the days I have been having has proven impossible, and after my day going for a ball at 9am, it was decided that I will ride, outside, on my own this afternoon. 79602262-8C12-4347-AA55-AD65D42FB08D.jpeg This was the turn-around point, I was very happy that I had made the decision to take some time out to ride. A bit of Tar to get back to Mulder’s Drift, and photo’s to make the blacktop go by quicker...E7314A29-6E66-4491-A2AD-0D3B42ED2FCD.jpeg7399C985-1334-400E-8F2E-AEE1E8202C34.jpegThe last dirt road climb back to my house, is a segment, and the last time I set a PR, was on a geared bike, during lockdown, after many hours on Zwift. Today, I gave it a go, on my trusty on-one, and I set a PR. I am very impressed with myself. Celebrate the little things. Edit: hopefully sorted upside down photos outDid a ride this morning with a couple of commuters who are working from home, and my friend and I were on our SS MTB's ... with him also being on his white on-one inbred ... they are really such nice bikes RocknRolla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OemD Posted February 19, 2021 Share Wait, what, it's open again? Trail builders indicated that the signage still shows closed but you are welcome to use but the trails are not maintained and there is no support. The trail markings are mostly still up, some have been damaged or removed, so if you know the route you are welcome to use. Thermophage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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