Calabash MTB Group Ride - 1 Jan 2009

[Tumbleweed]

oh, and, calabash, thanks for the mail, man! giggled my ass off!

[calabash]

an hour from jhb, just off the N1

pleasure HR, hope it cheared you up

 

[Zoo Cookie]

once again, i'm going to have to apologise...... it's the silly season .....  (love me in spite of not because of ....  or is it : because of not in spite of .... arrrggghhhhh.... what ever )

 

 

 

i'm looking at the map ....  but eish, i'm still not sure how to get to where it is i need to go to if i want to join this ride. did anyone mention a time?? did i miss it???   what distance ??? level of skill needed????

 

PLEASE,  ANYONE HELP A GIRL OUT !!!  from Centurion - how do i get there???

 

type slow so i can understand. 

 

really i'm not a blond ...... not even a under cover blond ..... really .....

 

i just really struggle to get the details on this one.

 

let's try again .....

 

date : 1 Jan 2009

 

time : ??

 

directions : ??? (in bullet format , please. no wise ass comments please. or els i'll just stay in bed that day. ..... )

 

i think i need a holiday .

 

[markStockton]

 

Zoo, time is still up for discussion. My vote would be not too early.

 

I'll also be needing directions,

 

As for skill level, I believe the group will be split into rookies and intermediate.

 

markStockton2008-12-02 13:28:30

[Sammajoor]

It is near the carousel casino.  If I am not mistaken.  I think at the Hammanskraal offramp . right over the highway.  am also waiting for further directions from there 

[RockCoach]

Myself and the missus are interested. We may bring friends but will confirm that.

[calabash]

I would suggest the following lodges for your accommodation:

 

Tamboti Bush Lodge - http://www.tamboti.co.za/

B&B and self-catering options. Will be stopping here for breakfast.

 

Adama - http://www.wheretostay.co.za/adama/

2 stunning self-catering eco-friendly chalets.

 

Nokeng Eco Lodge - http://www.nokenglodge.co.za/

Large sprawling old-style SA resort that borders the Elands river. Chalets, camping and dorm options.

 

De Rust Caravan Park - http://derustcaravanpark.co.za/ (NO kids allowed)

Voted in the top ten best campsites in SA. Borders the Pienaars river.

 

Mangena Lodge - http://www.mongena.co.za/

Amazing lodge with the best game drive in the area.

 

Xombana Loft and camping - http://xombana.homestead.com/

Cheap camping and loft options.

 

Directions:

 

Take the N1 North,

Take the Hammanskraal/Boekenhoutskloof offramp (40km N of Pta)

Go back over the highway and keep left on the Rust de Winter Rd.

Turn right into Kwalata Game Ranch (6km from the highway)

Follow signs to main camp.

 

Time:

 

You people need to give me a time.

Lets be realistic here guys.

 

Distance:

 

Will do a 20km loop and then head for breakfast. After breakfast will head back past the vehicles. Those who would like to cycle further will continue with the guides.

 

Sound good?

 

Gregory Gordon

 

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Calabash Cycling Safaris and Trails

www.letsgocycling.co.za

info@letsgocycling.co.za

0762280874

 

 

 

[Tumbleweed]

i'm in. easy about the time. 8-ish? 

[markStockton]

 

i'm in. easy about the time. 8-ish? 

 

8-ish is good for me to.

 

[RockCoach]

 

i'm in. easy about the time. 8-ish? 

 

8-ish is good for me to.

yes. 8 is fine.

 

[Sammajoor]

8 is great

[Moab]

8 sounds good.

 

mark - i gonna need to follow you guys cause i am an undercover blonde. altho... give me gps co-ordinates and i plug into mr garmin!!

[RockCoach]

calabash, your Dinokeng nature Reserve link on your homepage is still not working.

[Dirtbreath]

I am battling to upload a map that I resized. If someone can PM me their mail adress I will send you the map off the website.

 

Enjoy the ride guys. I would recommend an early start. This place gets hot!

 

[Tumbleweed]

8 sounds good.

 

mark - i gonna need to follow you guys cause i am an undercover blonde. altho... give me gps co-ordinates and i plug into mr garmin!!

 

why don't you set it to mrs garmin?

[Moab]

8 sounds good.

 

mark - i gonna need to follow you guys cause i am an undercover blonde. altho... give me gps co-ordinates and i plug into mr garmin!!

 

why don't you set it to mrs garmin?

 

you really wanna know?? its cause of my sad life - mr garmin is the only male in my life  

 

no really, mrs garmin irritates me