Start at Jonkershoek gate, Bergrivier Nek, down Duiwel’skloof, finish at the Kylemore gate. 25 km on the map (slightly longer on the ground), 2000m ascent
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Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)
Last weekend I wanted to explore an area I did not know well. I wanted to check out Duiwel’s Kloof in the Banhoek Valley and also there was the East Face on Buller’s Kop. Why it is called the ‘East Face’ I can not tell you. We were in the shade all day and accordingContinue reading “Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)”
Hiddingh – Ascension Ravine
My only wish for Christmas was to eat some trifle. And so my wife went to search the local Woolworths for a) a store with a manageable que and b) one that does in fact have stock of said trifle. I promptly finished the “serves 4” on my own. When asked which part of theContinue reading “Hiddingh – Ascension Ravine”
Ten Rock Arches – Oorlogskloof Hiking Trail
Ringing the Bell:
I leave the Hikers Parking at 6h00 sharp. Scouting the first river crossing last night helps so it goes quickly and I gain altitude. I see two lights below me. They have chosen a different path. We all have. I am walking out of the darkness into mountains cast in shadows. As in Magic andContinue reading “Ringing the Bell:”
Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7
This great loop does not wonder more than 50 m from houses at any point. Despite this it feels like you are in nature. The temps are generally cool under the green canopy of trees. Almost equal mix of single track and pavement makes this a real gem. There are no major hills so reallyContinue reading “Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7”
Steenberg Ridge
This morning is Roger’s birthday so we met at the end of Boyes Drive. In fact we parked at the top of the service road just off Boyes Drive, crossed the road and headed into the bush. The odd cairn and pathlet led us up and across to the white rock band. Here we traversedContinue reading “Steenberg Ridge”
Table Mountain Top Ten Trail Routes: Mowbray Ridge no 3
leo_rust’s 1:53 h Running Move #SuuntoRun. one of my all time favorites This morning I had a bit more time so we headed up the long hill from Newlands Fire Base parking (yes it was a brutal warm up). Popping out at the junction between Newland’s Forest and Rhodes Memorial with a view of mist.Continue reading “Table Mountain Top Ten Trail Routes: Mowbray Ridge no 3”
Puffer Prep wrap up:
AJ has just sent me his Movescount file from his record breaking 2012 race: Check out the file here: AJ Calitz Puffer 2012 route 75.02 km – Route at Movescount.com. Also my series of articles can be seen here, here and here.
Puffer Prep 201:
Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I can’t claim this as my own saying but it is a British Army adage. So what does this mean for race preparation? 1) Do not try something on race day or race week that you have not tested before! 2) You want to know how each piece ofContinue reading “Puffer Prep 201:”