LizMTB Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Hi all, I have probably been watching this community (the cycling community as a whole in CPT) for a year now. I would love to become apart of it and make new friends. Can’t imagine a better hobby/lifestyle to pick up. I am tired of vicariously living through all of the super cool instagram posts. I don’t have a bike and when I went to a bike shop there was a bike for me, a liv avail (48), but it was so expensive. Where do I go to meet people, make friends, grow into this community? I am in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Basically cycling utopia. How can I get into this without a bike? Where do you all meet up? Can I rent a bike and join a ride? Thank you!! - From a 27 year old wanting so desperately to go zoomies and make new friends x
BuffsVintageBikes Posted March 25 Posted March 25 A great place to start will be with the Dirt Addict ladies, check them out on FB 👍 LizMTB 1
andydude Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Trail Angels also great and in the southern suburbs! https://trailangels.co.za/ LizMTB 1
Rowl Posted March 25 Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 8:51 AM, LizMTB said: Hi all, I have probably been watching this community (the cycling community as a whole in CPT) for a year now. I would love to become apart of it and make new friends. Can’t imagine a better hobby/lifestyle to pick up. I am tired of vicariously living through all of the super cool instagram posts. I don’t have a bike and when I went to a bike shop there was a bike for me, a liv avail (48), but it was so expensive. Where do I go to meet people, make friends, grow into this community? I am in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Basically cycling utopia. How can I get into this without a bike? Where do you all meet up? Can I rent a bike and join a ride? Thank you!! - From a 27 year old wanting so desperately to go zoomies and make new friends x Expand I assume you're interested in mtb'ing (LizMTB)? What Buff/Andy will be a good starting point to get involved with like minded peeps. If you have a budget and bike size the hub will advise on new or second hand bike options. LizMTB 1
RobynE Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Waseem in the classifieds can hook you up with a decent road bike for smaller money (if it’s a Liv Avail you were looking at, that’s a road bike). If you are looking for a mountain bike there’s Zarras (Bicycle Yard) and a few other second hand dealers in the WC. Getting into cycling doesn’t have to be too expensive as long as you speak to the right people. MBMtbGirl, SilverRider, LizMTB and 1 other 3 1
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 9:36 AM, BuffsVintageBikes said: A great place to start will be with the Dirt Addict ladies, check them out on FB 👍 Expand Thank you! Any suggestions for road groups? Want to try all of the options!
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 9:51 AM, andydude said: Trail Angels also great and in the southern suburbs! https://trailangels.co.za/ Expand Thank you! This actually looks quite promising!!
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 9:54 AM, Rowl said: I assume you're interested in mtb'ing (LizMTB)? What Buff/Andy will be a good starting point to get involved with like minded peeps. If you have a budget and bike size the hub will advise on new or second hand bike options. Expand I made that name when I thought that's what I wanted, but then I tried that road bike and it felt amazing. So smooth and fast and comfy. Generally speaking though, anywhere I can make a start would be good Rowl 1
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 10:23 AM, RobynE said: Waseem in the classifieds can hook you up with a decent road bike for smaller money (if it’s a Liv Avail you were looking at, that’s a road bike). If you are looking for a mountain bike there’s Zarras (Bicycle Yard) and a few other second hand dealers in the WC. Getting into cycling doesn’t have to be too expensive as long as you speak to the right people. Expand Thank you! How do I reach Waseem?
RobynE Posted March 25 Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 3:10 PM, LizMTB said: Thank you! How do I reach Waseem? Expand 071 005 1907 and he’s good on WA LizMTB 1
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 3:14 PM, RobynE said: 071 005 1907 and he’s good on WA Expand Much appreciated!
Thomo Posted March 25 Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 3:05 PM, LizMTB said: Thank you! Any suggestions for road groups? Want to try all of the options! Expand Pedal Power Association has groups riding weekends ... could be a good place to start. LizMTB 1
Thomo Posted March 25 Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 3:21 PM, Thomo said: Pedal Power Association has groups riding weekends ... could be a good place to start. Expand https://pedalpower.org.za/events/ppa-social-rides/ LizMTB 1
LizMTB Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 3:21 PM, Thomo said: Pedal Power Association has groups riding weekends ... could be a good place to start. Expand Thanks!
ChrisF Posted March 25 Posted March 25 On 3/25/2025 at 9:36 AM, BuffsVintageBikes said: A great place to start will be with the Dirt Addict ladies, check them out on FB 👍 Expand Have to agree with @BuffsVintageBikes Dirt Addict ladies are a very active group. Some very fast racers, but they have ladies of all abilities. Training sessions at the local bike shops. Weekend rides They are represented at all the local races. Road bikes, MTB's .... https://dirtaddict.co.za/ BuffsVintageBikes 1
BuffsVintageBikes Posted March 26 Posted March 26 On 3/25/2025 at 3:05 PM, LizMTB said: Thank you! Any suggestions for road groups? Want to try all of the options! Expand They're Road & MTB and even a bit of Triathlon if I'm not mistaken. Chat to Anja, she's an absolute darling and will assist you with advice for sure 👍 ChrisF 1
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