Durbanville Area Roadies

['Dale]

it's actually too early for my schedule as well... it's a b%$#h getting up that early, i tell you

It is tough.

I can get up at 5 AM in summer and start the ride at 05h30. That is Spring/Summa.

Otherwise, I say...

 

"The Early Worm Gets Caught By The Early Bird..."

[Silver Bullet]

Hello

 

where do you leave from or which road do you take

 

Ciao

 

 

We try ride every saturday am leaving at 8am, 6 or so of us, average about 25 to 28kmph we ride anything from  60 to 100kms depending on how we feel, send me a pm.

[Wannabe]

Hello

 

where do you leave from or which road do you take

 

Ciao

Just follow this thread, notification is given well in advance. But normaly from M&B in Durbanville or the Graanendal Complex. Routes vary quite a bit.

You're more than welcome to join.

[Tiny K]

It is tough.

I can get up at 5 AM in summer and start the ride at 05h30. That is Spring/Summa.

Otherwise, I say...

 

"The Early Worm Gets Caught By The Early Bird..."

 

HAHA! Reminds me of a quote on my casual day sticker - the early bird may catch the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

['Dale]

Had a scintillating morning ride - high-tempo through TIekiedraai, Kontermans and VIssershok.

 

Drizzle turned into rain.

Rain turned into more rain. And my shoes squished with H2O with every cadence.

Then... I suddenly remembered: "Oops, my new glossy iPhone is NOT in a plastic bag."

 

Turned back from Nitida-se-kant to the nearest garage/shop in Kenridge.

No shops open at 06h00!

FInd the nearest batch of newspaper delivery at the 7/11. Unwrap the plastic cover. And all set to move on.

 

So, Cycling Rule Nr 82 - Seal your cellphone in a jiffy bag.

Cycling Rule Nr 18 - Check the weather before you leave home.

Cycling Rule Nr 159 - Find the nearest newspaper delivery for your unsealed cellular and wrap it in plastic.

[headhunter]

Had a scintillating morning ride - high-tempo through TIekiedraai, Kontermans and VIssershok.

 

Drizzle turned into rain.

Rain turned into more rain. And my shoes squished with H2O with every cadence.

Then... I suddenly remembered: "Oops, my new glossy iPhone is NOT in a plastic bag."

 

Turned back from Nitida-se-kant to the nearest garage/shop in Kenridge.

No shops open at 06h00!

FInd the nearest batch of newspaper delivery at the 7/11. Unwrap the plastic cover. And all set to move on.

 

So, Cycling Rule Nr 82 - Seal your cellphone in a jiffy bag.

Cycling Rule Nr 18 - Check the weather before you leave home.

Cycling Rule Nr 159 - Find the nearest newspaper delivery for your unsealed cellular and wrap it in plastic.

 

Why bother ? The iPhone ( if you are talking i4?) would not have any issues in getting a little wet in your back shirt pockets. It's encased in glass all around.

[dommisse]

Had a scintillating morning ride - high-tempo through TIekiedraai, Kontermans and VIssershok.

 

Drizzle turned into rain.

Rain turned into more rain. And my shoes squished with H2O with every cadence.

Then... I suddenly remembered: "Oops, my new glossy iPhone is NOT in a plastic bag."

 

Turned back from Nitida-se-kant to the nearest garage/shop in Kenridge.

No shops open at 06h00!

FInd the nearest batch of newspaper delivery at the 7/11. Unwrap the plastic cover. And all set to move on.

 

So, Cycling Rule Nr 82 - Seal your cellphone in a jiffy bag.

Cycling Rule Nr 18 - Check the weather before you leave home.

Cycling Rule Nr 159 - Find the nearest newspaper delivery for your unsealed cellular and wrap it in plastic.

[Tiny K]

Had a scintillating morning ride - high-tempo through TIekiedraai, Kontermans and VIssershok.

 

Drizzle turned into rain.

Rain turned into more rain. And my shoes squished with H2O with every cadence.

Then... I suddenly remembered: "Oops, my new glossy iPhone is NOT in a plastic bag."

 

Turned back from Nitida-se-kant to the nearest garage/shop in Kenridge.

No shops open at 06h00!

FInd the nearest batch of newspaper delivery at the 7/11. Unwrap the plastic cover. And all set to move on.

 

So, Cycling Rule Nr 82 - Seal your cellphone in a jiffy bag.

Cycling Rule Nr 18 - Check the weather before you leave home.

Cycling Rule Nr 159 - Find the nearest newspaper delivery for your unsealed cellular and wrap it in plastic.

 

And that is why I ALWAYS ride with my phone in a ziplock pouch pretty K@K about the rain

['Dale]

Why bother ? The iPhone ( if you are talking i4?) would not have any issues in getting a little wet in your back shirt pockets. It's encased in glass all around.

No guarantees, headhunter.

It was pouring down, man.

['Dale]

And that is why I ALWAYS ride with my phone in a ziplock pouch pretty K@K about the rain

I used to for winter training times.

Actually enjoyed the wet. Just so good to be out on the iron horse after limited training opporunities the past month. Couldn't care...

['Dale]

AirBender, that sounds tempting... but I just confirmed with Big-J-WP that we are heading out on the mtb's tomorrow morning @ 5. Burgandy, Contermans, MalansHoogte, Adderly (maybe SpesBona)and home. Maybe we'll see you...

Did you get out there this morning, MariusL...

[MariusL]

Did you get out there this morning, MariusL...

 

Jeeeez bud, you won't believe it... I had a bout of mild food poisening last night... I didn't get much sleep in last night, so i didn't make the ride. BIG-J did let me know that he got totally soaked thou

[Tiny K]

Jeeeez bud, you won't believe it... I had a bout of mild food poisening last night... I didn't get much sleep in last night, so i didn't make the ride. BIG-J did let me know that he got totally soaked thou

 

MaruisL - I hear you cycle to church - where is 'church'? As far as I know it's southern suburbs, but where? Looking at cycling to Fish Hoek on Sunday if the weather is good - gets a good 100 kay ride in for the weekend. Will drop you a mail tonight - lank busy. barely enough time to type this message.

['Dale]

Jeeeez bud, you won't believe it... I had a bout of mild food poisening last night... I didn't get much sleep in last night, so i didn't make the ride. BIG-J did let me know that he got totally soaked thou

Geez, get betta soon, MariusL!

 

Food is fuel for the endurance athlete.

Bad food is uncool.

[MariusL]

MaruisL - I hear you cycle to church - where is 'church'? As far as I know it's southern suburbs, but where? Looking at cycling to Fish Hoek on Sunday if the weather is good - gets a good 100 kay ride in for the weekend. Will drop you a mail tonight - lank busy. barely enough time to type this message.

 

Ahoi SirK... Church is in Noorhoek (just off the slopes of OuKaapse Weg). Was thinking of riding there on Sunday actually (have the option of doing a half marathon in Constantia as well thou). I go via TikkieDraai, Milnerton, Town, via KloofNek, Llundudno, Chappies. 65km route. Although now that it is lighter earlier in the morning, I'm thinking of including Black Hill, Red Hill, Kommetjie and maybe OuKaapse Weg to get some good quality climbing miles in my legs... be prepared to be broken after that ride It could be close to about 110km's (I did it in reverse a few Sundays ago - was about 115km, but came back via Sea Point - not KloofNek)? It would be cool to have some company on the ride...

[Tiny K]

Ahoi SirK... Church is in Noorhoek (just off the slopes of OuKaapse Weg). Was thinking of riding there on Sunday actually (have the option of doing a half marathon in Constantia as well thou). I go via TikkieDraai, Milnerton, Town, via KloofNek, Llundudno, Chappies. 65km route. Although now that it is lighter earlier in the morning, I'm thinking of including Black Hill, Red Hill, Kommetjie and maybe OuKaapse Weg to get some good quality climbing miles in my legs... be prepared to be broken after that ride It could be close to about 110km's (I did it in reverse a few Sundays ago - was about 115km, but came back via Sea Point - not KloofNek)? It would be cool to have some company on the ride...

 

I don't wanna kill myself but it would be lekker to have company - what time do you leave? I will be riding through to you so it's gonna be darn early!