spaso9 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 also didnt dig the highway riding and the no stopping thing, got a bit nervous...S2L, it was Gary Beneke in that group, i'm part of his club. he had some of his Di-data team with him also who was setting the mean pace!!also really enjoyed the ride, think i'l try do it most saturdays if i'm not racing or heading off to suger bush to work on my hills.. got a waterpolo training camp this week end in durban so wont be riding this weekend...
Slave Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 When I got dropped, the only thing I could think of was one foot over the other one revolution at a time. Breathing required immense concentration, so praying was not on the cards.See, if we leave early, you can still be back home in time for your other commitments. Last time it took us about 3:45.Maybe leave a bit earlier for you?
Cyclewizz Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Saturday was the second time that I have gone on the highway with the guys, it's a rare thing. I thought they were going to go back via the Lido which I was keen to do. As for stopping, those guys very seldom stop. They normally ride a little quicker but I think some of the guys were doing the Carnival race the next day. I enjoy riding with those guys as I have to push all the way.S2L, I was already thinking of cheating a little. I figured that you guys would be coming via Vaal Str & I'd just meet you at the Caltex garage at about 6:25... but that would be cutting it close. Maybe I'll go out with the boys again, I'll confirm as the week goes on.
Slave Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 Bwahahaha Kid. We will go past the Caltex Garage on Vaal. Just a bit earlier than 6:25. Since Pierre wants to ride early, (I suggested we meet at 7) he can have early. Anyway, the decision as to route is pretty much made as I have given him that commitment. It now remains for those who want to join, to be at Dischem. Time to be finalised a little later. Was a good route that and coming back via the slightly different route. we can always add some extra dustance for thos wanting to do the allewyns loop as an extra bit. Very much on a volunteer basis. 'Sides, I need a little more practice to run with those dogs again. * Thinks, Damn, too fast for the slowpokes and not quite fast enough for the Benecke bunch. Practice and training dude, practice and training. *
GreyOwl3.0 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I enjoyed the ride guys! Was great fun! I may be persuaded to join your epic ride on saturday morning...gonna try persuade Dash82 to join as well...
decibach db Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 The Lido Bunch.. gee been going for years!Where do you guys park?Is it near the old Panorama drive in...?
decibach db Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Do any of you guys no Bart Nel - he knows and done many km's in that area's... now doing well on the TRACKS.
Cyclewizz Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Yip it has been going for years and it's growing. Park???We ride to the meeting spot.We meet down the road from the old Panorama drive in, if you wanna join us then you can park at the shoping centre next to the old Panorama drive in or at the McDonalds in Bracken Gardens. Which part of GP are you from ?
Slave Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 The Lido Bunch.. gee been going for years!Where do you guys park?Is it near the old Panorama drive in...? Welcome MAverick13. At a guess I'd say that parking at Panorama is closer than parking at Baracken City. Distance probably between two and three km straight down Klipriver. If you park at Bracken City, dist approx 4.5 to 5.5 k's to the meeting point at Xumbugs. But as the kid says. Live in the area and ride to the meet. It's about 9 k's from my house.
scotty Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Will return post Argus, i usually park at the VA in Meyersdal, its a nice warm up ride to the meet point, afterwards i pop into VA to shower.
Slave Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 I enjoyed the ride guys! Was great fun! I may be persuaded to join your epic ride on saturday morning...gonna try persuade Dash82 to join as well... That will be really cool. Edit: Just remebered. Tell him to eat before the ride. Slave2Love2009-02-24 03:21:41
decibach db Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Not doing the Argus this year... Are there any guys who's riding this route next weekend?
Cyclewizz Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I'm in for next weekend, when do you wanna ride Saturday or Sunday ?What route are you redefing to ?There are a few from 40km - 10000km's
Slave Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 I'm in for next weekend' date=' when do you wanna ride Saturday or Sunday ? What route are you redefing to ?There are a few from 40km - 10000km's [img']https://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/smilies/smiley36.gif[/img] Huh? Maverick, there are plenty routes around our area. The 103 odd that we plan this weekend starts at Dischem, Corner Hennie Alberts and Delphinium, goes out onto Klipriver, down the steps, past Suikerbosrand, to Heidelberg and then back to Alberton. This is not one of the regular bunch ride routes. The regular bunch rides go around the short loop (Allewynspoort road) and usually the longer loop via Walkerville, Klipriver (the place) and then home from there. There are some routes that we can take via Henley on Klip or even Meyerton, but none of these is a regular bunch ride route either.
decibach db Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Oh thought it's the old route from the big crossing where they race with those offroads... then to kiblerpark... past the lido hotel... then straight past the randwater farms and then over the R59 up the steps and back to the crossing?? that is usually say 45km... but if there is something further.. great.
Slave Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 That's one of the more "popular routes" and there are lotsof bunches doing it. They usually meet at xumbugs and then leave from there from about 5:15 onwards. My regular slot is one of the few groups that leave there just after 7 am on weekends. (Sat and Sunday).
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