Face Plant Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 are there any Mountain bike clubs other than the likes of cyclelab? that offer club cycling gear as part of the membership?
HowellingWulf Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Fritz Pienaar http://www.fritzpienaarcycles.com/cms/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/Club 100http://www.club100.co.za/
HowellingWulf Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Mugg & Bean ? Â Do they operate out of the Sunninghill/Paulshof Area? I'm currently with FPC. I'm looking for a club that do Saturday & Sunday rides and maybe long rides once a month. The FPC in Paulshof only does Saturday morning rides and sometimes the groups are quite small so the pace is usually very high (if only the young buggers pitch up) or very slow (if a newby decides to join). So I'm sort of shopping around for a new club. I read somewhere that Club100 operates from the M&B in Paulshof @ Cambridge crossing and it "seems" that they have nive rides going there. Does anybody have experience with them?
Face Plant Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 ive been trying to get info on the MTN club 100 but cant gain access to their website. any ideas where i could get some info?
HairyLegs Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009  ive been trying to get info on the MTN club 100 but cant gain access to their website. any ideas where i could get some info? Contact Simon Nash, simon@northernfarm.co.za, he should be able to help you.Â
HowellingWulf Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 ive been trying to get info on the MTN club 100 but cant gain access to their website. any ideas where i could get some info? ...here is some info. What else do you need?  General Information Club100 is one of the most progressive cycling clubs in the country moving from an exclusively road biased club to having a significant membership of mountain bikers.  In the early days, the MTB side of the club catered almost exclusively for experienced cross-country racers, evidenced by Club100 having the most teams entered for the Cape-Epic for 2004, 2005 and 2006. We found that we were not however looking after all our mountain biking members and since January 2008, we have increased our focus to the average biker and the enjoyment of the sport. This development within the Club has resulted in phenomenal growth in our MTB numbers and we now cater for most levels of riders, from the absolute novice to the cross-country racing elites as well as the extreme adrenaline junkies doing freeride and downhill. We have weekly club rides on Saturdays and Sundays from the Mugg n Bean in Paulshof, and we have a number of consistent club routes which we use to maximise the safety of our members and keeping the ride routes fresh and interesting. There will also be MTB training rides on certain weekday mornings, and a real favourite is the Friday morning surf n turf ride which is half on road and half along the Braamfontein Spruit. We share this ride with some of the other clubs in the region as there is safety in numbers. You will need lights for this one, especially during the colder and darker winter months, but it is certainly an excellent way to kick off your weekend.A promising initiative undertaken by members of the Club is the MTB Skills Clinics which are held at Keegans in Lonehill quarterly and at no charge to our members.  Aimed primarily at teaching essential mountain-biking skills to novices and intermediately skilled riders, the clinics also provide technical riding for the more advanced riders.  Some of our more adventurous riders have established regular night rides, especially during the winter months where you will be exhilarated as you fly by light and enjoy a sumptuous dinner afterwards. Check out the weekly newsletters for details.Our club boasts a MTB specific committee consisting of passionate mountain bikers who share the dreams and passions of our mountain biking colleagues, but also who work very hard to ensure that the club is always looking our for you, and improving on the benefits of the club for our members. But the committee needs your assistance. Communicate your views with us. We can handle constructive critiscm and are always keen for ideas. We have an awesome weekly newsletter, which keeps members appraised of developments, rides and news that you will find both entertaining and very informative.  Club Ride TimesSummer Calendar:Wednesdays:Due to low tempretures and the lack of natural light, Wednesday and Friday morning rides will be replaced with the skinny tyres and carbon forks.We will hold ad hoc rides on the bus route on Fridays that finish at the MTN Bike Park for a coffee. We will advertise these rides in the newsletter.Saturdays: The ride leaves Fritz Pienaar Cycles in Paulshof at 7am for a long 3 hour ride.Sundays:Depart at 7am from the Mugg n Bean in Paulshof (Ride captains rotate weekly). ABOUT THE RIDES:THE HARD GROUP We won't mince our words here. This ride is not called the quick and the dead for nothing. It caters for experienced riders of a high level of fitness.On Saturdays, we join forces with the guys and girls from Fritz Pienaar Cycles. Please make your way across Witkoppen Road to the shop to leave at 6:30 sharp.What can you expect? The actual route for the day will depend on the numbers attending as safety of our members is paramount. The routes that are available include the following:- An urban assault ride (half on road and pavements and half on dirt) through Rivonia, Bryanston, Sunninghill, Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Keegans, Leeuwkop Prison, Kyalami, Mia's Land, the Rollercoaster; Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Sunninghill, Kyalami, Vorna Valley, Crowthorne, Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Lonehill, Helderfontein, Dainfern and back. There will be a ride captain on these rides. The pace on these rides is high. Rider's are required to be able to maintain an average speed in excess of 20km/h through an undulating course for three hours or more. This group may re-group occasionally, but in general you are expected to keep up.THE MEDIUM GROUP This ride caters for intermediate and experienced riders who are on a training regime which requires consistent effort at a more moderate pace. This is not a beginners ride.What can you expect? The actual route for the day will depend on the numbers attending as safety of our members is paramount. The routes that are available include the following:-A cruise along the Braamfontein Spruit; An urban assault ride (half on road and pavements and half on dirt) through Rivonia, Bryanston, Sunninghill, Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Keegans, Leeuwkop Prison, Kyalami, Mia's Land, the Rollercoaster; Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Sunninghill, Kyalami, Vorna Valley, Crowthorne, Beaulieu, Lonehill; A cross-country ride through Lonehill, Helderfontein, Dainfern and back. There will be a ride captain on these rides. The pace on these rides will be more moderate. Rider's are expected to be able to maintain an average speed of at least 17km/h through an undulating course for three hours or more.No-one will be left behind. If the group is fragmented on a climb, the group will stop at the top and wait for everyone.THE SLOW GROUP (when arranged leaves from the Riverside Shopping Centre in Bryanston or Northern Farm in Diepsloot)Winter - 7 or 8amSummer - 6amThis ride caters for beginners and riders wanting a more sedate, yet social pace. What can you expect? The actual route for the day will depend on the numbers attending as safety of our members is paramount. The routes that are available include the following:- A cruise along the Braamfontein Spruit; A cruise at Northern Farms - choose from a 20 or 40km lap on farm roads which is the ideal training ground for beginners. Contact Simon Nash for more information and organised ride times.There will be a ride captain on these rides. The pace on these rides will vary according to the strength of the group. No-one will be left behind. If the group is fragmented on a climb, the group will stop at the top and wait for everyone. WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU? Contribute to the group by attending the rides you say you are going to attend. Remember, to have a consistent group to ride with needs riders. There are people sacrificing their training rides to make sure you have the facility of a safe, coordinated and marshalled ride, so please arrive. Wear your Club100 kit. Make sure your bike is in reasonable mechanical order. Ladies, don't be afraid to ask the gents on the ride to help you learn how to put a chain back on, or to fix a puncture. Look after one-another. Invite your friends and family. If they aren't members yet, get them to ride with us a couple of times to see whether they would like to join up. We will allow non-members and guests to ride with us for a month after which we will request them to sign up to continue enjoying the hard work of the contributing club members. FREE RIDE AND DOWNHILLThis ride caters for advanced and experienced riders with a high level of technical skill. We will assist riders wanting to get involved in this part of the sport. This ride will appeal to riders wanting to participate in the more extreme side of the sport. What can you expect? The details of these rides will be placed in the weekly newsletters. The riding includes dirt jumping, drops, gaps, man-made and natural obstacles and generally anything goes on these rides. Their are no ride captains for these rides. What do we expect from you? Contribute to the group by attending the rides you say you are going to attend. Make sure your bike is in reasonable mechanical order and is capable of being used for hard hits. (A cross country bike is NOT recommended.) Wear the appropriate protective gear. We recommend a full-face helmet and body armour if you are learning .HAVE FUN!Don't forget to regularly visit this website where we will endeavour to keep as much information about rides that are available and developments with regard to MTB. We would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions and funny stories about any rides. Also, send us your pictures.Ricky Bobby2009-09-17 00:52:53
Face Plant Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 thanks again Ricky  do you know what the anual membership fees are? and how do i go about joining?
HowellingWulf Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 thanks again Ricky  do you know what the anual membership fees are? and how do i go about joining?
Gavinw Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Would not waste my time with Mugg and Bean. Firstly from what I hear you can never get hold of the guy's. If you are looking for just getting a license look no further than ROAG. If you are looking for more, like training groups,etc Join a club in your area.Â
Face Plant Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 see Gavin theres the problem i stay in the Vaal triangle and there are no clubs in the area thast i know about so i would have to join a Jo'burg club! the carppy thing is i havent been able to convince any of my friends to join me so it gets pretty lonely riding alone lol
tomic Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Look at eaglecanyoncycles.co.za they have a great new club that is growing weekly, and some real nice kit,as well as a subscription for ride mag as part of the joining fee ,email tony@eaglecanyoncycles.co.za he will hook you up with all the infocheersDave.P.
Face Plant Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 thx tomic will drop tony a mail
Pretorim Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 If you pay FPC membership before end of year, you get free bike servicing for the whole of next year. (Think it's first 500 only.)Hurry!!
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