February 13th 2012

to

February 19th

Saturday Rides

We will be riding out of

UMHLANGA COLLEGE

2 for 2.30pm

Please send sms if you are riding and also to check on weather confirm on:

083 2743653 about 1pm

WE ARE IN SUMMER RIDE TIMES!

ACCESS TIMES

For the period 1 Sept – 30 April

Mon to Fri 15:30 to 18:00
Sat and Sun 05:00 to 18:00

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Well done to the management and staff of Cyclesphere for being voted the top shop in the Bicycling magazines poll.

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Giba Gorge XCO - Presented by Momentum Health
Date: 18th - 19th February 2012
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Location: Giba Gorge MTB Park
Entries Close: 16 Feb 2012
Starting Time: From 08:00
Registration: 17 February 2012 09:00-16:00 ; 18 February 2012 06:00 - 7:30
Seeding and Batching: No
Timed By: Elite Timing
Late Entries: Yes
Fully ROAG Administered Event: No
Event Website: http://www.kznmtb.co.za

Race Options:

Saturday
Junior Men - R200 (R250) @08:00
Junior Women - R200 (R250) @08:05
U23 Men - R200 (R250) @12:35
U23 Women - R200 (R250) @10:05
Elite Men - R200 (R250) @12:30
Elite Women - R200 (R250) @10:00

Sunday
Nipper Boys & Girls - R150 (R200) @08:00
Sprog Boys & Girls - R150 (R200) @08:00
Sub Junior Boys & Girls - R150 (R200) @08:30
Youth Men - R150 (R200) @12:30
Youth Women - R150 (R200) @09:30
Sub Vet Men - R150 (R200) @11:30
Sub Vet Women - R150 (R200) @09:30
Vet Men - R150 (R200) @11:30
Vet Women - R150 (R200) @09:30
Master Men - R150 (R200) @10:30
Master Women - R150 (R200) @09:30
Grand Master - R150 (R200) @10:30

() Late Entry Price

Directions to Giba Gorge

The Cycle Lab Wartburg MTB Classic
Date: 25th February 2012
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Location: Wartburg Kirchdorf School
Entries Close: 22 Feb 2012
Starting Time: 1st event (Trail Run) goes off @ 06:00
Registration: 5:30 - 8:30 on the Wartburg Kirchdorf School Field
Seeding and Batching: Yes
Timed By: TBA
Late Entries: Yes
Fully ROAG Administered Event: Yes
Event Website: http://www.wartburgmtb.org

Race Options:

- 45km Cycle Lab Classic + Add on @ 08:00 - R150 (R180)
- 45km Cycle Lab Classic @ 08:00 - R120 (R150)
- 25km BP SUPAQUICK Intermediate MTB @ 08:30 - R80 (R110)
- 10km SPUR Fun Ride @ 09:00 - R30 (Late entries = Non-ROAG)
- 10km Trail Run @ 06:00 - R30 (R60)

Please note entries are limited to prevent congestion.

** In lieu of Goodie Bags a donation will be made to Noah Orphanage **

Great food, refreshments, kids entertainment and Baby-sitting facilities

For more information contact Marie du Toit:
076 655 7080
mactoit@satweb.co.za
OR go to www.wartburg.co.za

** There are limited entries this year to prevent congestion on the track, so make sure you enter early! **

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The HD HERO 960 Helmet Camera features the same professional grade 960p, 720p and 480p (WVGA) video & 5MP time-lapse photo modes, and incredible sound recording system as its big brother, the original HD HERO camera.

Missing from the HD HERO 960 are 720p @ 60fps, 1080p video, and the HERO BUS expansion port in the rear of the camera that will let you take advantage of GoPro's forthcoming BacPac accessories - LCD screen & Battery Extension - both important features for filmmaking hobbyists & professional videographers that are compatible with the original HD HERO camera.

What's Included?
•1 HD HERO 960 camera
•1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
•1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180' / 60m)
•1 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mount
•1 Flat, 3M™ Adhesive Mount
•1 Helmet Front Mount
•1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
•1 Quick-Release Buckle
•1 USB Cable
•1 Component Video Cable (HDTV)
•1 Composite Video Cable Audio Out Cable
•Warranty: One Year

Tech Specs:

Camera Optics:
•Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m – 8), glass
•Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
•Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in WVGA, 720p, or 960p mode

Video:
•HD Video Resolution Modes: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)
960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
•Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
•Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
•Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
•Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center weighted average and spot metering settings
•White Balance: Auto

Audio:
•Microphone: Built-in, mono with AGC (automatic gain control)
•Audio Format: 48 kHz, AAC audio compression

Photo:
•Resolution: 5 megapixel
•Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 secs.; 3 photo burst; self-timer

Storage:
•Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
•Average recording times (using 32GB SD card):
•960p (30 fps): 5h 26m
•720p (30 fps): 8h 09m
•WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m

Camera Connectors & Cables:
•PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
•HDTV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable incl.)
•Audio Out: Combo 2.5mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
•PC Compatibility: Windows® Vista or Windows® 7; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 and later

Power & Battery:
•Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
•Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
•Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
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Waterproof Camera Housing:
•Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet / 60 meters
•Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
•Hardware: Stainless steel

Size & Weight:
•Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm x 30mm)
•Weight: 3.3oz (94g) incl. battery, 5.9oz (167g) incl. housing

Windhoek Lager Namib Quest MTB Challenge 2012 (29 April – 4th May)

Brought to you by WINDHOEK LAGER in association with African Extreme Promotions & Promoted By RADIO WAVE 96.7 Namibia’s No.1 Hit Music Station

ENTRIES OPEN 1ST OCTOBER 2011

2012 will see the staging of the second edition of the Windhoek Lager Namib Quest Mountain Bike Challenge. After a highly challenging, but successful 2011 event, AEP and its event partners will ONCE AGAIN strive to provide an even better event in 2012. Over a period of six days, participants will traverse the mighty Khomas Hochland escarpment; pass through the majestic Namib Desert and finish in Swakopmund on the cool Atlantic coast. The route will encompass unspoilt wilderness areas, breathtaking scenery and include rustic race villages

Format:

? Six stages (5 nights)
? Distance approx 370km (distance may vary according to physical / climatic conditions)
? Entries limited to 100 “two person” teams. No single entries

Costs & what this includes:

? N$ 17 000.00 per team (Limited no of packages available for those who want to take own vehicle and family, or 4x4 hire. Watch web site and news updates for details)
? Dinner from Sunday night through to Thursday.
? Breakfast from Monday through to Friday
? Daily water points (x2) with replenishments
? All drinking water requirements throughout
? Limited malt refreshments in the form of Namibia’s very own Premium Beer - Windhoek Lager
? Race village includes suitably sized tent per team, main tented area, hot showers & VIP Ablutions

How to enter:

1. Online entries will open on 1st October 2011
2. Go to: www.africanextremepromotions.com
3. Under the menu option for the “Namib Quest” will be a sub menu item “Entries”
4. Select this option and you will be directed to the entry page which will give full instructions
5. NB: there will only be 100 online entries for teams, so don’t delay to avoid disappointment!

Bar facility and lunch offer will be provided for at each race village on a cash basis

i have created Secret Destinations to organise once-in-a-lifetime adventure trips focused around Mountain Biking, Hiking and Scuba Diving. The Madagascar Mountain Bike Mission is the first of the M³ Mission’s Series – we are on a conquest to mountain bike the best adventure destinations in all the countries beginning with the letter M. Next in the series will be Malawi and then Montenegro.

The Madagascar trip is in the final stages of organisation and you are now able to book your place on this awesome adventure planned for 2nd – 11th June 2012. This is a trip for all true adventure addicts with 5 days of challenging riding across all kinds of terrain, crossing rivers in local pirogues, and traversing some of the most incredible rain forests along an untouched coastline. We then spend 3 nights at the Masoala Forest Lodge with a chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful secret destinations on our planet. Go to http://www.secretdestinations.co.za/html/mountain_bike_missions.html to see the full story and itinerary. Please contact me on the email address or telephone number below if you have any questions or would like to make a booking. Please note that we are restricting this trip to a maximum of 10 riders so you will need to reserve your place as soon as possible, by paying a R10,000 deposit – as we need to now make airline bookings and pay accommodation deposits.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE ADDICTS THAT YOU KNOW

Now it’s time for me to hit the mountain in my final training for Die Burger Cycle Tour this weekend – 90km road ride……

Cheers for now,
Adriaan 082 339 7047

INGELI ADVENTURES

Ingeli is a majestic place, where it seems as though you were in a
totally different world to the hustle and bustle of today’s 21st
century lives, it’s an escape where you can just let go and be free of
all your troubles and stressors. And the best way of doing that is on
your mountain bike!

We offer day rides, which include lunch and a guide to show you the way.

We offer weekend warrior rides where the following takes place (Guide included).

The weekend will consist of a Friday afternoon 15-20km night ride at
five o’clock, sun-downers on the top of the mountain with stunning
views as far as the eye can see, followed by an epic decent on single
track through the Indigenous forest back to the lodge where there will
be a cold beer available, you will head off for a shower while your
bike will be cleaned and chain will be lube, after that supper will be
ready and time for you to just relax.

Saturday, you will awake to breakfast at 7h00, after that we will ride
a 50-70km which would take us through amazing indigenous single track,
then followed by, a bit of contour line single track with breath
taking views, through the forests of the Ingeli until we reach our
destination,-Forest Side lodge, our mountain top accommodation 30km
from the main lodge, where we will have lunch and the option of
bum-sliding, fishing or just enjoying each other’s company. We will
spend the night at Forest Side and a Braai for supper will be
included.

Sunday, we will have breakfast and get ready for the morning ahead.
Sunday will include a ride over the top of a water fall and down the
valley on cattle paths with yet again epic single track and majestic
views. We will work our way back to the Ingeli forest lodge through
farm roads and single track.

Come and ride some of the most unique single track in South Africa,
and become a WEEKEND WARRIOR. (The least number of riders is four
people).

Cost per person

R1,995

Package includes

2 nights dinner bed breakfast.

Pictures will be taken for you to download.

A guide will acompany you on the rides.

A free riding shirt

Contact details for booking:

Email:

travismellett@gmail.com

Cell phone: 082 353 1012

Directions: veiw

www.ingeliforestlodge.com