Warren Melissa Go Riding Posted March 26 Posted March 26 We've been building something we wish had existed when we started riding. A completely free website covering every major MTB trail hub in the Western Cape. Permits, access info, trail grades and our videos all in one place. 29 hubs. 200+ videos. Free forever. Tag a riding mate who needs this. We launch SOON 🚵♀️🚵♂️ W&M A massive thanks to our amazing partners. Please check them out and give them a follow: Fox- @foxracingza Stoke Suspension Works - @stoke_suspension Spank Industries SA - @spankbikessa Paarl Trails - @paarltrails Lyne Components - @lyne_components SQLabs - @gpm_sports Irmfit - @irmfit2 Goodyear MTB - @orimglobal Dup08, Esham, Spinnaroonie and 21 others 17 7
Shebeen Posted March 26 Posted March 26 2 hours ago, Warren Melissa Go Riding said: We've been building something we wish had existed when we started riding. A completely free website covering every major MTB trail hub in the Western Cape. Permits, access info, trail grades and our videos all in one place. 29 hubs. 200+ videos. Free forever. Tag a riding mate who needs this. We launch SOON 🚵♀️🚵♂️ W&M A massive thanks to our amazing partners. Please check them out and give them a follow: Fox- @foxracingza Stoke Suspension Works - @stoke_suspension Spank Industries SA - @spankbikessa Paarl Trails - @paarltrails Lyne Components - @lyne_components SQLabs - @gpm_sports Irmfit - @irmfit2 Goodyear MTB - @orimglobal Always wanting to support people creating things. BUT what does it do that isn't already here (apart from your cool videos)? https://mtbroutes.co.za/ not a diss, just a genuine question with hopefully an answer that showcases what you've been building. DodgeB 1
Warren Melissa Go Riding Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 Hello, MTB Routes is a brilliant resource and we have massive respect for what Jacques and the team have built over the years. It covers the whole country and does it well. What we do is different in a few ways: We are laser focused on the Western Cape specifically. Not the whole country, just the 29 trail hubs within reach of Cape Town and surrounds. That focus means we can go much deeper on each one. Every hub on wmgoriding.com has current permit prices, where to buy them, getting there directions with GPS, seasonal riding tips, trail grade breakdowns and our own YouTube videos all in one place. You don't need to cross-reference three different sites and a Facebook group to figure out if you need a permit and where to park. The other big difference is the video. Our whole channel is built around showing you exactly what riding each hub actually feels like before you go. That's the Weekend Warrior series, ride-alongs so you arrive knowing the trails, not guessing. We're not trying to be MTB Routes. We're trying to be the thing specifically for our community here in the Western Cape that we always wished existed. Different tools for different jobs and we're grateful both exist. Hope that makes sense W&M christinejvr, LukeLan, Meezo and 11 others 12 2
Mamil Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Love what I see there already - really like that I could look at the map and not immediately be asked for my email address and a login. I'll definitely be a regular. ChrisF, Warren Melissa Go Riding and Sid the Sloth 2 1
Meezo Posted March 26 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Shebeen said: Always wanting to support people creating things. BUT what does it do that isn't already here (apart from your cool videos)? https://mtbroutes.co.za/ not a diss, just a genuine question with hopefully an answer that showcases what you've been building. that's really not the way to look at it, the fact something or someone has already done something doesn't stop others from doing the same, but better or easier accessible or more flavour or less flavour... if that was the approach then really nothing will go nowhere... Warren (and Melissa) has done something nothing stop me or you, tomorrow next week next year in 5 years time to do what they did,do but better or more innovative or different flavour! Well done @Warren Melissa Go Riding i did something very similar prior to covid using WhatsApp and email, but more on the social outrides... it ran well for close to 2 years then attendance wittered down and my life got busier... haven't had the energy to get back into it again but i met some great people along the way who stay good riding mates to this day! Sepia, Headshot, DodgeB and 4 others 5 2
Warren Melissa Go Riding Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 I feel you, life is so busy at the moment, we both have demanding day jobs and a 3 year old and just bought a new place 🤣 This was just a little passion project that turned into this. Funny thing is, we just got off a call with a timing provider who will be doing permit purchases for most of the trails in the Western Cape straight from their site. We planning to link into their site from ours, so it will truly be a one stop shop for all riders. Exciting times El Duderino, Meezo, DieselnDust and 6 others 7 2
Warren Melissa Go Riding Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 44 minutes ago, Mamil said: Love what I see there already - really like that I could look at the map and not immediately be asked for my email address and a login. I'll definitely be a regular. I see you might or might not have found something hahahahaha Mamil 1
DieselnDust Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Just keep doing what you doing built it and they will come add may more positive cliches. ive been wanting to build something like this for years but just never found the time or the overwhelming passion. You two have clearly got that so thanks for putting in the effort. I get asked by lots of tourists where to ride, where do park where do I buy the permit where how why when ?? Vok, just please keep going with this project so I can send a one click link Wannabe, Warren Melissa Go Riding, Daniel de V and 4 others 3 4
Warren Melissa Go Riding Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 6 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Just keep doing what you doing built it and they will come add may more positive cliches. ive been wanting to build something like this for years but just never found the time or the overwhelming passion. You two have clearly got that so thanks for putting in the effort. I get asked by lots of tourists where to ride, where do park where do I buy the permit where how why when ?? Vok, just please keep going with this project so I can send a one click link Deal hahahaha DieselnDust 1
MarcelGriff Posted March 26 Posted March 26 The site is looking good and eager to see the finished product. Keep up the good work. Warren Melissa Go Riding 1
Shebeen Posted March 27 Posted March 27 23 hours ago, Warren Melissa Go Riding said: Hello, MTB Routes is a brilliant resource and we have massive respect for what Jacques and the team have built over the years. It covers the whole country and does it well. What we do is different in a few ways: We are laser focused on the Western Cape specifically. Not the whole country, just the 29 trail hubs within reach of Cape Town and surrounds. That focus means we can go much deeper on each one. Every hub on wmgoriding.com has current permit prices, where to buy them, getting there directions with GPS, seasonal riding tips, trail grade breakdowns and our own YouTube videos all in one place. You don't need to cross-reference three different sites and a Facebook group to figure out if you need a permit and where to park. The other big difference is the video. Our whole channel is built around showing you exactly what riding each hub actually feels like before you go. That's the Weekend Warrior series, ride-alongs so you arrive knowing the trails, not guessing. We're not trying to be MTB Routes. We're trying to be the thing specifically for our community here in the Western Cape that we always wished existed. Different tools for different jobs and we're grateful both exist. Hope that makes sense W&M 100%, asked and answered! looks awesome.
Robbie Stewart Posted March 27 Posted March 27 I suppose this new website is reserved for Bikehub Premium subscribers . . . DieselnDust 1
MORNE Posted March 27 Posted March 27 (edited) @Warren Melissa Go Riding, Considering how bad most of the club websites are, and how convoluted the info is for people who don’t know, i’d say you did a great job of summarising all the useful stuff in one convenient place…Well done. It can of course be inproved to be even more useful - maybe that can be the endgoal..a one stop shop. As already mentioned, keep going. The videos are also a great way of providing a new rider with context. A coloured snake on a contour map does nothing to explain the subtleties of trail features and line options. Your passion for this whole project of yours has been cool to observe over the past few years. I’d say you are doing more for the mtb scene around cape town than most. More so you guys are showing that it is accessible if you try. @Robbie Stewart https://wmgoriding.com Edited March 27 by MORNE DieselnDust and Robbie Stewart 2
Anthem24 Posted March 27 Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Robbie Stewart said: I suppose this new website is reserved for Bikehub Premium subscribers . . . ?? Try https://wmgoriding.com/ Robbie Stewart 1
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