Training Log Archive: nmulder

Ride from Greensleeves, out to Tarlton and Randfontein before heading back past the Krugersdorp water works.

Mini Munga 6-hour Ride from Bidon Bistro

A bigger turnout again with the shorter distance. The front bunch was super-sized (maybe about 30-40) until we left the tar and it was really moving. Average speed was still 34km/hr at that point. It dropped to about 10-12 after that and even splintered going through Tarlton, with a front bunch of 4 going off the front.

Route was clockwise this time, opposite from the last 6-hour ride, so we had to go up the 'death by corregation' road. Was in a group of 7 at this stage and the pace was still ridiculous and stayed high, even catching 2 of the 4 initial lead group. I went off the back on the railway line approaching Magaliesburg. From there caught and dropped 1 other coming backwards and then got passed by 2 from behind (including MC again). Finished about 11th, finding it very tough over the last 30km from Tarlton on the way in.

Good speed training, so happy with the ride.

GPS file didn't download properly off watch again.

Ride from Bidon Bistro, testing out my bike after a service. I've changed my front ring from 34T to 36T. Rest of chain drive also replaced for first time in two years. Didn't notice too any real difference on the tar climbs and flats, but definitely able to peddle for another +5km/hr faster on the downs.

Trail at B'sorah Farm. Went out to the far SW part, including detours to the view point and campsites.

Short run around the Helderfontein dams area.

Cradle Moon, first out on some of the yellow tracks, then hiking trail and top of the red route hill.

Cradle ride from Bidon. Clockwise around the Kromdraai loop and then clockwise around Cradle loop. Cold to start.