splat Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 12:45 PM, Lynskey said: Rooiberg Pass as you can see. Expand 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
Lynskey Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 1:50 PM, 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) ! Expand 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
ChrisF Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 12:26 PM, 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 😁 Expand Dis PUIK nuus 👍 NotSoBigBen 1
NotSoBigBen Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 12:38 PM, 'Dale said: You have been gracious and patient with your recovery, Bennie'. That is great news. Keep on going, Bruuuu. Expand On 3/30/2023 at 3:31 PM, ChrisF said: Dis PUIK nuus 👍 Expand 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! Scary Rider, 'Dale and ChrisF 3
madmarc Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 8:05 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. Expand 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
Frosty Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 Afternoons are getting shorter; rides might need a front light soon. HdB, Scary Rider, Johan A Marais and 8 others 10 1
'Dale Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Whatever you do, ride your bike this weekend, Cupcakes HdB, throttles, mecheng89 and 8 others 11
Johan A Marais Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Bree Str, Cape Town Bootleggers for pre work coffee... Lynskey, Abel Du Plessis, throttles and 3 others 6
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Just keep chipping away .... TheoG, Zebra, Scary Rider and 7 others 7 3
Frosty Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 12:20 PM, NotSoBigBen said: Just keep chipping away .... Expand Riding around the block, I see 😊 Scary Rider, DJR, ChrisF and 3 others 6
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 12:28 PM, Frosty said: Riding around the block, I see 😊 Expand 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 😜 ChrisF, Scary Rider, TheoG and 1 other 4
Frosty Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 12:37 PM, 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 😜 Expand Meant the “block” of wood 🪵 😊
NotSoBigBen Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 12:42 PM, Frosty said: Meant the “block” of wood 🪵 😊 Expand 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
Lynskey Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Slept at the top of Montague Pass and woke up to this. Not too bad. HdB, 'Dale, throttles and 12 others 15
Frosty Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Small group ride today, through some dodgy places. Dodging potholes and Brakpan’s finest recycler… plastic world. devvydoesdonuts, throttles, TheoG and 5 others 8
Me rida my bicycle Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Lekker day for a ride HdB, RustyHWR, DJR and 8 others 11
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