LOUDMAC Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Anyone want to ride wednesday morning? Start at 7:30 or 8am, 28k/h avg 2.5 hour ride?Leaving from where?
'Dale Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 ClimbingCyclist: With so many flat roads around, what is it that inspires cyclists to “head for the hills”, as it were? CT: There’s something deeply satisfying about climbing. Climbs are where the boys are separated from the men. Anyone can ride on a flat road and sit behind a wheel, but not on the climbs. There’s nowhere to hide and your real character starts to shine when things get tough. And they will get tough. Nothing worth achieving is ever easy. Getting to the top of some of these mountains is not easy. Getting to the top in front of your mates is the best feeling (and worst) feeling in the world! Read more here:http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2009/10/why-do-we-love-climbing/
'Dale Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Anyone want to ride wednesday morning? Start at 7:30 or 8am, 28k/h avg 2.5 hour ride? Would've loved to join, man.Have a big work deadline on the day.Be safe out there.
r0adrunner Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Leaving from where? Durbanville. Cool article Puncheur
D-Mike Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Yeah, that article makes me wanna hit the road. First, I must get rid of this bronchitis though. Eish...
Wannabe Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Yeah, that article makes me wanna hit the road. First, I must get rid of this bronchitis though. Eish... Feeling for ya. Did my first ride in three weeks on Saturday past, due to bronchitis. Still not 100% yet.
LOUDMAC Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Durbanville. Cool article Puncheur Oh. Thanks, but a little far from Tokai at that time, traffic n all.
'Dale Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 BRING YOUR CLIMBING WHEELS108 kms, 1243 ascent14 degrees, partly cloudy, northerly wind of 15 km/h Wheels roll from Point Gym on Sat 23/06 @ 08h00.Average tempo 27 km/h.Coffee & Muffin stop @ Complete Cyclist in Hout Bay.http://www.mapmyride.../view/103693187 BRING YOUR RAIN JACKET JUST IN CASE.
Wannabe Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Sorry Punchy, gonna give this one a miss. Legs will not be able to keep up with you guys.Enjoy, and I hope it does not rain. (is predicted)
'Dale Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Sorry Punchy, gonna give this one a miss. Legs will not be able to keep up with you guys.Enjoy, and I hope it does not rain. (is predicted) Sure, Wannabe.It is a lekka parcourse.
Tiny K Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 50% chance I'll be there Is that like the weather prediction.......... if it's doesn't rain, you are there...... if it does, you aren't? Fader - just come man. It'll be a good ride either way.
udxcob Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 damn i need to get back out, could only manage 50k"s last time, and its soooo boring on the idt
Denny Menchov Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Looks great! Pity I'm missing this one, studying atm.Let us know how it went - and who's wearing the polkadot jersey!
'Dale Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Looks great! Pity I'm missing this one, studying atm.Let us know how it went - and who's wearing the polkadot jersey! @ Zac.A, sorry your tyre blowout 10 kms in cut your ride short, man.@ Tiny K, thanx for coming out from Wellington. That's dedication!@ Peter Grobler, always lekka to spin with you.@ Rydogg, glad your 50% turned into a 100% for this ride.@ Complete Cyclist, the Americano definitely warmed me up before the rain gods cooled us down up Suikerbossie. @ Denny Menchov,Suikerbossie KOM x 2 for me.Chappies South ascent @ Red Hill ascent for Tiny K (most points for polka dot jersey wearer)Chappies Northbound ascent for Rydogg.
LOUDMAC Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Sorry I missed it. But the lady of the house, noob by the way, insisted I go cycle later!! So Hit 4.5hrs @9.30......you understand .....right?
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