RichieT Posted August 20, 2014 Share i don't have any fancy gadgets - i use endomondo for normal routes.where / how can i get a route map that i can follow while riding for some of the more noob friendly routes at VG.You just need an Android smart phone like a Samsung S3,4,5 or mini, with Endomondo or Strava loaded (and others), I don't have any knowledge of iPhones...I'm sure somebody shared some maps on this thread way back.. go through it and check that out, look for gpx files, you can load those onto your phones, no gadgets needed, otherwise when I get a moment I will find some.. I think I might have some of my own rides saved.. can't remember now need to look.. Uni 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted August 20, 2014 Share I'm guessing that's got something to do with beer ?Church on a hill has nothing to do with beer... that's where're you're still earning your beer.. it's the Greek Church half way up one of the van Gaalens trails... once a year they have a service, but what a service... there's lamb on the spit and festivities afterwards, not that us pedalers ever get to feast on this, because we're usually long gone by the time lunch is served... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted August 21, 2014 Share  Church on a hill has nothing to do with beer... that's where're you're still earning your beer.. it's the Greek Church half way up one of the van Gaalens trails... once a year they have a service, but what a service... there's lamb on the spit and festivities afterwards, not that us pedalers ever get to feast on this, because we're usually long gone by the time lunch is served...Hahaa ok tx. I know some ppl in Springs /benoni that used to refer to their local News Cafe as Church so thought it might refer to one of the breweries in the area.I'll have a look around. Tx. RichieT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted August 21, 2014 Share If you looking for newb trails, then a good place to start is just by following the river trail out and back. There are trails on both sides of the river and it crosses the river at a few places. Back in the day, those river trails were all that existed but we used to go out there anyway. It sure beat Northern Farms (the only other trail centre) and was a lot more technical than it is now. Uni 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted August 21, 2014 Share I just wish there was a way the guys at VG could warn us whenever they have a trail-run or mtb race on at the farm. It sucks driving all the way out there only to find the trails closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted August 21, 2014 Share I'm guessing that's got something to do with beer ?  http://www.thehubsa....-trail-updates/Post 110(p.7) and 171(p.11)   Uni, nonky and L.T.G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted August 21, 2014 Share http://www.thehubsa....-trail-updates/Post 110(p.7) and 171(p.11)i confess to being too lazy to click through all 43 pages but i did use the search functionality to try find something before i asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted August 21, 2014 Share i confess to being too lazy to click through all 43 pages but i did use the search functionality to try find something before i asked.  HUB search function at best................ (Google THEHUBSA with search terms.......better chance on finding what you are looking for) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Here's one of my Greek church rides....Oooooops... won't let me load a .gpx file Oh, I wonder why that is? I get the message "You aren't permitted to upload this kind of file" Which police department is this??? Edited August 25, 2014 by RichieT Uni 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted August 26, 2014 Share Here's one of my Greek church rides....Oooooops... won't let me load a .gpx file Oh, I wonder why that is? I get the message "You aren't permitted to upload this kind of file" Which police department is this??? Hey Ritchie we managed to download a whole bunch off endomondo. Looking forward to go test them out soon. Tx a lot though. RichieT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted August 26, 2014 Share Great, once you've done a few rides you'll get the feel of Erik's random marking! L.T.G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted August 26, 2014 Share Great, once you've done a few rides you'll get the feel of Erik's random marking! Best way to learn VG is to get is lost at VG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Best way to learn VG is to get is lost at VG.That, the nice thing about that is, your planned 3 hour ride becomes a camel man trophy adventure... L.T.G, nonky, Brandon P and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted August 26, 2014 Share You just need to develop mountain sense. Ask the capetonians how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted August 26, 2014 Share That, the nice thing about that is, your planned 3 hour ride becomes a camel man trophy adventure...Actually your planned 3 hour ride becomes an unplanned 4 hour ride! (And a Camel Trophy Adventure) Edited August 26, 2014 by RichieT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted September 17, 2014 Share I see there's a race there on Saturday, does this mean it's closed to casual riders? Don't want to drive all the way out there for nada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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