Where has your bike taken you today?

[TheoG]

12 hours ago, RocknRolla said:

Took a drive out to Hennops MTB trails today. Arrived there midday as most of the masses were leaving.

I was pleasantly surprised, the trails are super fun, well maintained and marked. Nothing hectic, a couple of hairpin switchbacks, but In General some of the most fun I had on the bike in a while.

The terrain and screnery varies from time to time 

 

it’s dry at the moment

 

this way…

 

lest not forget, the neighbourhood… Pelindaba, shrouded in mystery, secrets and clandestine weapons grade plutonium enrichment…

 

i Feel that the routes at hennops could have been named differently, example “ yellowcake road” “pebble bed trail” “reactor road” etc.

 

When they say dont ride in this bridge, they mean it…it’s got a nasty pendulum effect, that gets worse the more you try and counter steer the swing….

and then of course, when in the area, it’s sinful to not go to the alehouse for post ride pizza and beer… the boegoe beer is nice, but the blonde they served today was sublime.

 

(Boegoe Beer pictured) 

was a great day out. 

I'm definitely going to give the Hennops trails a shot.  Never considered it before ...

[duringd]

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[duringd]

[boredgirl]

1 hour ago, SwissVan said:

 

 

Nice, hope you have a good race and enjoy the track at Gränichen

 

We did the "fun" race yesterday. I'm still trying to accept, that races (not XCO) in Europe are more open track, non technical and super super steep, and that I will be last. Enjoyed my ride, had a nice long chat with the broom wagon

[NotSoBigBen]

An absolute hoot to ride, more comfortable than I even thought and that 'magic gear' is ok for round here. 

Still dealing with some challenges so just short rides taking in boobies, smelly waters, smiles etc.

[Patchelicious]

A moist threesome at Giro Cafe. 

 

and through Kingston Upon Thames

 

Edited June 20, 2021 by Patchelicious

[splat]

44 minutes ago, Patchelicious said:

A moist threesome at Giro Cafe. 

 

and through Kingston Upon Thames

So mooi, it's moist 

[Newbie321]

The last bit up to the top of Bloemendaaler was a breeze, literally and figuratively.

 

[ChrisF]

Nothing better than enjoying the sunrise on the open road ....

 

 

Autumn in the air ....

 

Coffee break in Stellenbosch

 

no words needed ....

 

Entrapment !!  With the wind behind me this was pure entrapment ....

 

Ouch ..... now going into the wind .... actually had to work hard to maintain speed down this steep down hill !

 

Did a an extra loop close to home .... just had to get tripple digits ..... 

 

Edited June 20, 2021 by ChrisF

[Jbr]

This morning, knowing how hard my workout was going to be I left without arm and leg warmers just my windbreaker, gloves and two buffs (one for the scalp and one for the neck)…. Well after 5 mins I already felt it was going to be a hot one…

So weird hey the forecast said if anything it would be cooler than yesterday. I ended up refueling at bottom of chappies with my helmet and face full of salt. Also it was the one time I didn’t put anything in my water thinking I wasn’t gonna sweat that much anyways. 
 

I hope you guys enjoyed this beautiful and hot day in Cape Town because the week ahead is looking very *** !

[RocknRolla]

Logged some time at Avianto today. Rode from home and back.

it was great!
 

like I said…. Logged some time…. Geddit? ….geddit?

some Father’s day tranquility. 
 

About 5kms from home my garmin died. I left it on by accident on the way home yesterday it seems. Watch battery was also kaput, or close to it, so I logged on the phone, using strava. It was cool to ride by “feel” not having the numbers in one’s face, kinda was a novelty. 
 

Happy Father’s day to the dad’s ( and a special mention to the wife’s, putting up with our crap)

[RocknRolla]

5 hours ago, TheoG said:

I'm definitely going to give the Hennops trails a shot.  Never considered it before ...

Bit of a drive out, but I would say worth it, in terms of fun factor. 

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, Jbr said:

This morning, knowing how hard my workout was going to be I left without arm and leg warmers just my windbreaker, gloves and two buffs (one for the scalp and one for the neck)…. Well after 5 mins I already felt it was going to be a hot one…

So weird hey the forecast said if anything it would be cooler than yesterday. I ended up refueling at bottom of chappies with my helmet and face full of salt. Also it was the one time I didn’t put anything in my water thinking I wasn’t gonna sweat that much anyways. 
 

I hope you guys enjoyed this beautiful and hot day in Cape Town because the week ahead is looking very *** !

8:00 the temperature and windchill on Bottelary was "chilly" .... 

 

Last km of Bottelary it picked up about 5 degrees .... nice ....

 

Last 50km the temp was mid to high 20's .... GLAD I had two water bottles ....

[Thomo]

A little breezy up Chappies this morning ...

['Dale]

My name is Walton… James Walton. ???? 

Edited June 20, 2021 by 'Dale

[Mark James]

On 5/12/2021 at 6:36 AM, Wayne pudding Mol said:

Some spinning whilst watching Giro - made a mobile TV unit so  I can ride where it suits me 

 

there should be a photo here but it’s not working with the new uploader 

 

Impressive handy man skills!!! Looks awesome!!