Where has your bike taken you today?

[michaelbiker]

4 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

@michaelbiker

 

SNAP 

 

When did you ride here ?  We started on Saturday just after 7:00. .... parking was busy with lots of riders and runners getting an early start

We went in the late afternoon and didn’t see a soul. 

[michaelbiker]

Hemel-en-aarde lower black route

[michaelbiker]

4 hours ago, ChrisF said:

Hemel an Aarde trails ....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The morning started out with a light breeze, and nice mid 20's ..... After the Gorge the temperatures started hovering around the 30's ....  Strange how those few degrees can add to the challenge ....

 

This was our first time doing the "Black route".  WOW !!  After 32km we were VERY happy to see this Oasis in the desert !!!!  Having finished our nearly 4 liters of water a few kilometers earlier this truly was an Oasis in the desert ..... 

 

 

 

 

BIG THANKS to these trail builders and all the land-owners sharing this area with us. 

 

Cool pics. The trails are actually really loose at the moment but they never disappoint. I might have seen your group this morning on my way up. 
 

The trail builders here are amazing! The full black route is probably around 40kms of singletrack!

[DJR]

Hiding from the infernal Cape Doctor - Top of Newlands Forest, the clearing before dropping into the Kirstenbosch single track. The Blockhouse was just too exposed and I didn't feel like getting blown off the bike today.

Edited January 30, 2022 by DJR

[MongooseMan]

14 minutes ago, DJR said:

Hiding from the infernal Cape Doctor - Top of Newlands Forest, the clearing before dropping into the Kirstenbosch single track. The Blockhouse was just too exposed and I didn't feel like getting blown off the bike today.

I saw those "bollards" whilst out running last Friday and had to laugh. I mean, you could try ride another 200m up that track, but beyond that you're really not gonna have a good time once it becomes the Fernwood singletrack/broken boardwalk climb to the contour path 😆

[Me rida my bicycle]

Not even destroying a tyre could keep the smiles away today 😊

anyway you know you're having fun when the tyres are getting torn up 🤣

Edited January 30, 2022 by Me rida my bicycle

[117]

8 hours ago, TheoG said:

Hows it going?  Strongs for today.

Its tougher than I thought Theo. It's a hard race

[117]

Drak day 2. 

I'm glad this ride is finished 

[The Ouzo]

One of those days where there is nothing to give, right from the start. 
So I zone 1’d the ride. 
got a little wet, bike looked like I rode cyclocross when I got back. 
 

[Eugene Oppelt]

1 hour ago, copperhead said:

7 passes road now has 2 free obstacles 😅

Impressive sock game there @copperhead Be safe out there, man

[Jackal355]

4 hours ago, Frosty said:

Would like to ride there, one day, when I visit the in-laws for holiday.

its a tough ride but always worth it, spectacular views and wine farms but some challenging terrain 

[Frosty]

Challenging is worth the reward at the end.

[mecheng89]

On 1/29/2022 at 6:50 PM, Thomo said:

The Mother City preparing for Saturday ...

Stunning. 

[MTBeer]

20 hours ago, DJR said:

Hiding from the infernal Cape Doctor - Top of Newlands Forest, the clearing before dropping into the Kirstenbosch single track. The Blockhouse was just too exposed and I didn't feel like getting blown off the bike today.

was also on that route yesterday late morning. Besides the shelter from the wind there is also a fair amount of shade which helps when you are too lazy to drag your lazy ass out of bed early enough to avoid the heat.

[Milosh]

It has taken me a while to read through this whole thread , now time to share to 😉 

 

My Niner on a ride to the beach  

[NotSoBigBen]

It's not a chore to go out early when you're working on something you love

Out with the 'recyclers' this morning 😎

Edited February 1, 2022 by NotSoBigBen
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