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Started by quinton, Jul 06 2009 01:42


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#113 Nancy Drew

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Posted 20 October 2011 - 04:00

Thanks dude..... already done ;-)
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Posted 22 October 2011 - 02:05

View PostTjokkits, on 28 September 2011 - 02:04 , said:

managed to get out there on monday, also on MTB, thought was quite cool to work a bit harder.

only thing for me is kayalami from johannesburg is a loss unless you can get out the office by 15h30. i am going to give St Stithians a go today i am sure circling the school grounds is more or less the same distance than kayalami with a bit more climbing

Went on Thurs for the 1st time in years & it was great. Left Kempton Park after 4 and no traffic hassles, same with Nancy Drew who came up the N3 from Linbro Park.

Planning to go again on Monday.

@Tjokkits - whats the arrangements at St Stithians?
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 02:19

Whats the deal at St. Stithians? Kyalami is closed Wed, Thur & Fri for this weekends race and I would love an alternative place to ride.

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 08:14

View Postcrosswind, on 08 November 2011 - 02:19 , said:

Whats the deal at St. Stithians? Kyalami is closed Wed, Thur & Fri for this weekends race and I would love an alternative place to ride.

I also would like to know as I live not far away. Would be nice for an early Sat or Sun ride when I have time contraints.

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 08:17

A friend of mine is a teacher there. She recons there shouldnt b a problem just going in and riding but she'll confirm with the school today and i can let u all know.

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Posted 18 November 2011 - 08:18

Saints is awsome! A LOT of climbing but good fun!
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 09:03

i just enter either at the hurlingham manor gate, or if thats closed (weekends) the front gate. go around the outer skirts on MTB (mostly offroad) its about a 4km lap with lots of climbing. to extent the lap exit at hurlingham manor gate ride up to woodlands, exit booms at woodlands and ride up republic until you get to the power station, turn right and enter booms at the top entrance to hurigham manor, down to the school an around school grounds again, think that makes it about a 8km loop.

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Posted 18 November 2011 - 09:24

Remembering that St Stithians is not open to all. We pay our school fees every month and so are entitled to ride there.
There is already talk of having to bring school ID cards to be allowed access to the property.
Should security be aware that you are not part of the St Stithians community you will be asked to leave the property.

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:11

St Stithians should make a mtb track, encourage students to start mtb and open it up to other mtb-ers (I would happily pay a monthly fee). Would add revenue to the school. Pity my old private school doesnt have as big a property.....

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:17

View Postmojopup, on 24 November 2011 - 11:11 , said:

St Stithians should make a mtb track, encourage students to start mtb and open it up to other mtb-ers (I would happily pay a monthly fee). Would add revenue to the school. Pity my old private school doesnt have as big a property.....
There is an off-road track there. Apparently its quite fun and u can go in and use it anytime.

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:19

View Posteyecandy, on 24 November 2011 - 11:17 , said:

There is an off-road track there. Apparently its quite fun and u can go in and use it anytime.

Awesome! Thanks. May go Sunday morning. I take it I just go in on main road entrance and turn left on what looks like a track?

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:23

View Postmojopup, on 24 November 2011 - 11:19 , said:

Awesome! Thanks. May go Sunday morning. I take it I just go in on main road entrance and turn left on what looks like a track?
Yip, I think so. Will try get there today or try it out next week sometime after work.

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 01:27

Phoned the number and track open today and tomorrow (5 - 7pm) :thumbup:

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 02:39

I heard that Kyalami is closing down for good regarding motorsport.....
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 03:28

FYI

Track is open today (Wed 30th Nov) but closed tomorrow.... :clap:

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:35

I've got my first triathlon this sunday - just got my bike yesterday - haven't been on a bike in 10 years or more I need to get used to the cleats and all... Would have loved to go this afternoon but it's only Mon - Thurs F**K...

Where else can I go??? I'm desperate and because I'm not experienced would prefer to practice in a closed track...

I've borrowed a mates Tri bike - the saddle position seams quite high - is that right? Where can I go for a setup around Midrand - wanted to get on it yesterday but it seems fall-on-your-face-high :blush:

Any help and suggestions please!
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