DJR Posted August 16, 2019 Share Woke early, went for a few spins around Central Park....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r7osa1N0qA&feature=youtu.beI'm offended (ok, I'll be honest, just jealous! ) capediver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted August 16, 2019 Share Prepping for Trans Baviaans Markellis, + Ryperd +, ChrisF and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 17, 2019 Share Sunrise over Tygerberg Hill Edited August 17, 2019 by 'Dale ABrooks, KingZA, Prince Albert Cycles and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted August 17, 2019 Share I'm offended (ok, I'll be honest, just jealous! )Suppose this one is just gonna right p%*&ss you off then?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6HVuIgcWT8&t=116s DJR and Duane_Bosch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 17, 2019 Share Today was a recce ride for the 2019 Carnival City Macsteel MTB route, on a very flat ‘n fast course. Track is in a good condition, and should make for some good times.l and lots of PBs should conditions remain the same. Andrew_Smith, DJR and Pieterlab1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted August 17, 2019 Share Today was a recce ride for the 2019 Carnival City Macsteel MTB route, on a very flat ‘n fast course. Track is in a good condition, and should make for some good times.l and lots of PBs should conditions remain the same. Looks nice.Def break out the Hardtail for that Edited August 17, 2019 by Kranswurm RocknRolla, Frosty and Pieterlab1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 17, 2019 Share Suppose this one is just gonna right p%*&ss you off then?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6HVuIgcWT8&t=116sI haven't been to NY for a few years and it seems they have really added a lot to their cycling infrastructure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 17, 2019 Share Maritz and I did the Caledon Staalwater funride today. STIFF breeze ..... Permanent cloud cover .... Downright chilly !! But there is no such thing as a "bad ride". This one may just have managed to give you double the workout for the distance ... Small field for the 15km ride. IDEAL, as the idea was to get Maritz more comfortable in group rides .... We deliberately lined up in the second row, I wanted him to work on his starting routine .... It meant that during the first kilometer we were passing a few riders, AND we were passed by a few more .... and then it all settled out, with us still in the first half off the group. Was good for Maritz to experience this, and hopefully it will boost his confidence for the SPUR starts ... Think most riders had enough common sense to not burn all their matches into the wind on the first half of the race. The first 1,7km was STRAIGHT into the wind !! Once we turned it was clear to SEE the wind ... O-yes, the 15km ride and the 7km run started at the SAME time .... nearly caused some accidents at the start ... You will see a good many runners in the pics. THANKS to the three runners that kept on encouraging Maritz !! We would pass them, stop for water, they pass us, we would pass then, stop for Jelly-babies (racing fuel for kids!), they would pass us .... by the end of the race we had three new friends. With Spring around the corner, and good winter rains, the fields are a visual FEAST !! Good to see the next wheat crop ... And by all accounts we will have margerine on the bread .... Just look at that THIN racing line ontop of that hump .... add in that side wind and you had be alert !! To add insult to injury, LOTS of animal holes in the ground !!! I NEARLY bought a plot while I had the phone-camera in the one hand and rode through a series of these holes ... The hills and the wind provided me with an excellent workout opportunity !! Riding the trail was a workout in its own. Helping Maritz up many of the steep hills with my hand on his back meant I was working properly on the hills !! Dare I say .... Zwift may just have improved my performance out on the trails ... Not bad for an 8-year old THANKS to the farmers for allowing us onto their property and providing us with so much fun !!!! Edited August 17, 2019 by ChrisF IMPACT, DJR, RocknRolla and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 17, 2019 Share Took this little one for a ride at the hoogies jump park this afternoon. Great start, then hooked up with a mate of mine and his slightly older son, who is extremely skilled. Mine tried to follow him down and managed to get his front wheel stuck in a drainage channel that takes up about half the trail on the beginner line. Needless to say 20" wheels don't exactly smooth those bumps. Dirt nap occurred, snot en trane. Got back up, took him to the top and let him explore the jump park while mate's kid rode. Got him back on for one last run and then back to the car. Little tyke loved it. Andrew_Smith, RocknRolla, Frosty and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 17, 2019 Share Took this little one for a ride at the hoogies jump park this afternoon. Great start, then hooked up with a mate of mine and his slightly older son, who is extremely skilled. Mine tried to follow him down and managed to get his front wheel stuck in a drainage channel that takes up about half the trail on the beginner line. Needless to say 20" wheels don't exactly smooth those bumps. Dirt nap occurred, snot en trane. Got back up, took him to the top and let him explore the jump park while mate's kid rode. Got him back on for one last run and then back to the car. Little tyke loved it. They bounce back quickly !!! And seeing another kid doing more spurs them on ..... And YES ..... seeing Maritz go from 20'' to 24'' was a real eye opener !!!! Cant wait for him to grow that last bit so he can get onto the 26'' .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 17, 2019 Share Took this little one for a ride at the hoogies jump park this afternoon. Great start, then hooked up with a mate of mine and his slightly older son, who is extremely skilled. Mine tried to follow him down and managed to get his front wheel stuck in a drainage channel that takes up about half the trail on the beginner line. Needless to say 20" wheels don't exactly smooth those bumps. Dirt nap occurred, snot en trane. Got back up, took him to the top and let him explore the jump park while mate's kid rode. Got him back on for one last run and then back to the car. Little tyke loved it. GREAT stuff Myles. That is priceless time! Edited August 17, 2019 by DJR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPACT Posted August 18, 2019 Share New Vrymansfontein to Malanshoogte sectionand then on to the canola fields of the Klipheuwel trail Escapee.., Andrew_Smith, Frosty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 18, 2019 Share Short sharp protest ride up the hill behind my place (lungs and legs protested). Was reminded what a magic ride the C40 is........can't say why I need any other bikes........oh, wait, that is a banned thought! Must wipe it! Never think stuff like that again! Bad boy! Chant N+1 a thousand times over! Andrew_Smith, Beattbox, Wayne pudding Mol and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 19, 2019 Share Short sharp protest ride up the hill behind my place (lungs and legs protested). Was reminded what a magic ride the C40 is........can't say why I need any other bikes........oh, wait, that is a banned thought! Must wipe it! Never think stuff like that again! Bad boy! Chant N+1 a thousand times over!What’s the story with all the white crosses?Collagier burial ground ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted August 19, 2019 Share Hoogies was stunning yesterday Wayne pudding Mol, SwissVan, Zatopek and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted August 19, 2019 Share So it was unofficial Riding with Kids Week-end it seems. We have been trying to take the kids for cycling for a very long time, but they just did not have interest. We kinda gave up on it. Something in the air, or water or something changed, and I got asked on Friday evening if I would take the younger two for a ride. I obviously agreed. The little 8 year old is on a 24inch GT stomper. The bike is too big for him still, however he is handling it like a pro. Needs a running start to get going, and is still very much a passenger sometimes. Took him on some really gnarly stuff, and he made it through quite well considering. Sunday, we went to Avianto ( the little one complained initially on how diffucult the beginning was. But settled nicely afterwards, got off where he felt it was too steep down, and I helped him up where too loose or steep. Managed to loose the older one, he went off on his own, because we were going too slow. Took a wrong turn and ended up having to phone and drop a location pin in order to get re-united. all in, a memorable week-end. Hopefully the momentum keeps up and our family cycling culture will develop more. Edited August 19, 2019 by RocknRolla Bateleur1, Jako De Wet, fanievb and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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