TNT1 Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Just because you go up a mountain does not make it mountain biking. That is just off-road biking. "Mountain biking" is what you do with 120mm+ suspension bikes down a mountain. Or a hardtail if you're a *REAL* mountain biker Ummm... You're both wrong... Real cyclists would tackle the side of a mountain on a rigid steel single speed...
wildmountain Posted January 15, 2010 Author Posted January 15, 2010 Well spotted - it is indeed that road a.k.a Carlisleshoek pass. There is actually a good story behind this photo. One of the riders (Ellane Van Wyk) got her cleats stuck into her pedals, so she had to ride straight up - no stopping. For those of you who know the road, you will realise what stamina was required!
bradjackson Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Well spotted - it is indeed that road a.k.a Carlisleshoek pass. There is actually a good story behind this photo. One of the riders (Ellane Van Wyk) got her cleats stuck into her pedals' date=' so she had to ride straight up - no stopping. For those of you who know the road, you will realise what stamina was required![/quote'] Hehe, thats funny. That concrete strip just a bit further on from this spot is crazy steep. Fun to ride down it though.
X-Gear Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 When are we going? Should be no snow at this time
wildmountain Posted January 15, 2010 Author Posted January 15, 2010 When are we going? Should be no snow at this time Go to https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=73359 and cast your vote!!
X-Gear Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 When are we going? Should be no snow at this time Go to https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=73359 and cast your vote!! Done
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Whatever you call this, if I can do it on my MTB, its MTBing for me!!! Great fun, amazing scenery and THIN air! I was there...
ASTANA Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Just because you go up a mountain does not make it mountain biking. That is just off-road biking. "Mountain biking" is what you do with 120mm+ suspension bikes down a mountain. Jaja jou klein ***. Mens noem dit eintlik DOWNHILL dan, met full face, shin/knee guards and chest en elbow guards. MTBing is enige iets met `n dikwiel af van die teerpad
Gravel Travel Events Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 I can seriously recommend the adventures posted by WildMountain. You have to be fit and daring enough though....! No, really, the folks in that part of the country truely understand adventure and hospitality. We will definitely return there ASAP.
wildmountain Posted January 18, 2010 Author Posted January 18, 2010 I can seriously recommend the adventures posted by WildMountain. You have to be fit and daring enough though....! No' date=' really, the folks in that part of the country truely understand adventure and hospitality. We will definitely return there ASAP.[/quote'] Hi Ellane, You spotted your photos then? Hope you don;t mind being broadbast on the web. I wonder how many other forum members could ride that road without stopping? You're a legend up here. Thanks for your kind comments and hopefully see you soon. How are your magnificent mtb trails in Boland going.
Jackes Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 http://www.wartrailmtb.co.za/index.htmThis looks like a clever idea on the way to holidays... Jackes17542010-01-18 07:37:45
wildmountain Posted January 19, 2010 Author Posted January 19, 2010 OK, the new trail is being launched today! It just needs a name.... 'Off-Rhodes'?? See thread at https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=73688&PID=1058399#1058399
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