TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 02 November 2024: Green Point lighthouse Lions Head Signal Hill circuit

Happy Monday Trailers

Sticking to the Atlantic side, we're starting at the Green Point Light house.

Route details

From Green Point (Green Point) lighthouse, we warm up along beach road/ prom and head up Glengariff Road (please be mindful of traffic).  At the top of Glengariff we hit the trail, let our lungs catch-up, and turn right to run above Sea Point. 

We follow the Lions Head Path all the way around the bottom of Lions Head.  The 3 Peaks Challenge is on and we should be early enough to miss the runners, but please keep an ear out. We pass the start of the Lions Head hiking trail to head back along the rump of the Lion, at the Kramat we continue to the next parking area.

Here there is an "out and back" option to Signal Hill lookout before turning down towards Bo-Kaap. On our way down we take the first left and then right to the Lion Battery (through the gap in the fence) we find our way to the Noon Gun.  Pause to take some pics with the "big guns" and of the view before continuing our way down the side of signal hill.  

We make our way back to the lighthouse via the side streets, passed the stadium and through Green Point park (again please be mindful of traffic).

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Green Point Lighthouse at 6:20am ready to start running at 6:30am

Terrain and Distance:

Mostly single track with plenty of "up" to start and undulating running.  

Distance: approx 12-13kms taking about 2h30 mins for the Medium Group

Faster Group will follow a similar route with a possible extension decided on the day.

 

Walking Group will be confirmed on Friday.

 

Please Bring:  

A whistle, water, a warm /waterproof/windproof top dependent on weather, space blanket and ICE (In Case of Emergency) tag or card   

 

Important: Our runs are pack runs and may split into 2 or 3 pace groups on the day. Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.  Routes are subject to deviation on the day.  

  Unfortunately no dogs allowed on our runs.

Have a great week!

Regards

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Grape Run

 

Hi Trailers

 

Please support TotalSportsVOB by entering the Grape Run on Sunday 17^th November 2024.  Distances are 14 km and 21 km.

 

Please note there will be no official Trailers run on the Saturday (16^th November)  

 

Details can be found on https://totalsportsvob.co.za/constantia-valley-grape-run/

 

 

Gae, Liz, Lorraine

 

Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/

 

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Next Sortie - Sandy Bay Saturday 26 October

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

 

No official walking group

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

 

Meet at the brick-paved parking on Eustagia Way, opposite Brunia Way Hout Bay.  Ready to start running at 6h30.  Please come 10 mins earlier to sign the register and for a run briefing

 

Please be aware there is limited parking, so please try and share lifts with friends, or even park away from the area and walk to the start.  Please be considerate when parking your car.

 

Directions

 

Take the Hout Bay Main Road around the circle into Victoria Road, drive thro' the robots and take the second road to the left into Edgar Road and second road on the right. Into Eustegia Way. Parking area on the left opposite Brunia Way.  

 

 

What to bring  – the usual, water, whistle, warm/waterproof top, sun block, camera, money for the car guard.  Make sure you have your emergency contact details on you.

Run Manager

Gae Tompkins (083 55 696 79)

Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/

 

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Next Sortie - Sandy Bay Saturday 26 October

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

 

This Saturday we will run one of our most scenic routes. 

 

 

Saturday 26 October, Sandy Bay circuit, anti-clockwise direction

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

 

Meet at the brick-paved parking on Eustagia Way, opposite Brunia Way Hout Bay.  Ready to start running at 6h30.  Please come 10 mins earlier to sign the register and for a run briefing

 

Please be aware there is limited parking, so please try and share lifts with friends, or even park away from the area and walk to the start.  Please be considerate when parking your car.

 

Directions

 

Take the Hout Bay Main Road around the circle into Victoria Road, drive thro' the robots and take the second road to the left into Edgar Road and second road on the right. Into Eustegia Way. Parking area on the left opposite Brunia Way.  

 

Route

We will run the route in an anti-clockwise direction.

 

The route starts with a short uphill on the brick paved road, then down to the beach and proceed onto Llandudno .  We then backtrack to Sandy Bay, enjoy the views and head southwards along the shoreline to OudeSchip Peninsula. You can spot the shipwreck Harvest Capella (1986). This will then be followed by a steep climb on gabion steps to Rocket (Mitchells) Road.  Once on the gravel road, we run until we take the left fork at the stone cairn and head back towards our cars.   

 

Sandy Bay has been a criminal hot spot, so for safety reasons we are going to run this as a pack run.  We will run in different speed groups, but we will all regroup

at the rocks at the end of LLandudno, and then again on the beach at Sandy Bay before heading onto the rocky shoreline.   Within your speed group, you will need to be sure that if you come to a turn, that the runner behind you has seen which way you go.  There will be plenty of opportunities for photographs so let's enjoy this as a social pack run.

 

Terrain and Distance

 

The terrain will include beach sand, jeep track (stony), single track, boulder-hopping and some steps to get the heart rate pumping.

 

Distance in the region of 11,5  km, with an estimated time of 2,5 hours, plus more to enjoy the view

 

For those interested, there are options to increase the distance/time out, can do an out and back to see the Bos 400 shipwreck, or even do an out an back up to Suther Peak.  This can be decided by the group on the day

 

 

Walking group:  To be confirmed on Friday

 

What to bring  – the usual, water, whistle, warm/waterproof top, sun block, camera, money for the car guard.  Make sure you have your emergency contact details on you.

 

Have a great week.

Run Manager

Gae Tompkins (083 55 696 79)

Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/

 

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 19 October 2024 Cape Point - Gifkommetjie or Platboom to entrance gate (entrance fee/cards/no cash)

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON

 

No official walking group

 

The weather is predicted to be cool and breezy.

 

See you at the parking just after the entrance gate. We will leave there around 6h15 to drive to the start

 

Liz

082 893 8617

 

 

 

From: liz_brash@mweb.co.za <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, 13 October 2024 08:46
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Subject: RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 19 October 2024 Cape Point - Gifkommetjie or Platboom to entrance gate (entrance fee/cards/no cash)

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next week we will explore a new route for trailers in Cape Point – starting at Gifkommetjie (13km) or Platboom (17km) and running back to the entrance gate on the Hiking Trail route. Car admin is involved.

We will park just after the entrance gate and jump into one or 2 cars and drive to Gifkommetjie or Platboom for those who want a longer route.

Entrance fee – R100 SA citizens (card/no cash) , green card, wildcard

Route

From the start at Gifkommetjie/Platboom we run on the trail along the coast turning inland about 1,5 km past Gifkommetjie and running to Sirkelsvlei. We go straight past Sirkelsvlei and run to the Olifantsbos tar road. We cross that and go up to Rooihoogte and down to the gate. Walkers can either do the Gifkommetjie loop or start at the gate and walk to Sirkelsvlei and back.

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 6am officially. We will meet there as close to 6am as possible for briefing and then drive to the start venues. We will try and start as close to 6h30 – 6h45 as possible. Please be early to avoid a long queue

There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

Mostly single track. Distances estimated.

• The Gifkommetjie run is around 13km
• The Platboom run is around 17km
• The out and back to Sirkelsvlei from the gate is around 10km

What to bring 

Entrance fee – R100 (card/no cash) , green card, wildcard

Appropriate clothes for possible cool, windy weather, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

• Please carry emergency contact numbers on your wrist/shoe
• If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 19 October 2024 Cape Point - Gifkommetjie or Platboom to entrance gate (entrance fee/cards/no cash)

Hi Trailers

 

Next week we will explore a new route for trailers in Cape Point – starting at Gifkommetjie (13km) or Platboom (17km) and running back to the entrance gate on the Hiking Trail route. Car admin is involved.

We will park just after the entrance gate and jump into one or 2 cars and drive to Gifkommetjie or Platboom for those who want a longer route.

Entrance fee – R100 SA citizens (card/no cash) , green card, wildcard

Route

From the start at Gifkommetjie/Platboom we run on the trail along the coast turning inland about 1,5 km past Gifkommetjie and running to Sirkelsvlei. We go straight past Sirkelsvlei and run to the Olifantsbos tar road. We cross that and go up to Rooihoogte and down to the gate. Walkers can either do the Gifkommetjie loop or start at the gate and walk to Sirkelsvlei and back.

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 6am officially. We will meet there as close to 6am as possible for briefing and then drive to the start venues. We will try and start as close to 6h30 – 6h45 as possible. Please be early to avoid a long queue

There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

Mostly single track. Distances estimated.

• The Gifkommetjie run is around 13km
• The Platboom run is around 17km
• The out and back to Sirkelsvlei from the gate is around 10km

What to bring 

Entrance fee – R100 (card/no cash) , green card, wildcard

Appropriate clothes for possible cool, windy weather, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

• Please carry emergency contact numbers on your wrist/shoe
• If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th October 2024

Morning Trailers

Our run tomorrow is ON

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet for our briefing and to sign the register at 06:20 ready to start running at 06:30

RV at bottom of the corner of Orpen Rd and Dennendal Avenue, on the corner with the ribbons. Park in Dennendal Rd next to the forest.

There will be a walking group.

Hope to see you there

Neil & Felicity 

083 777 1307

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th October 2024

Evening Trailers

This coming Saturday we will be making a return to Tokai Forest

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet for our briefing and to sign the register at 06:20 ready to start running at 06:30

RV at bottom of the corner of Orpen Rd and Dennendal Avenue, on the corner with the ribbons. Park in Dennendal Rd next to the forest.

 Route

We'll start by crossing the road and running up the bridal path with Forest Glade Estate on our left. Once on Tokai Road turn right and head up past the braai area which heads up to the Manor House. We turn left at the bridge before the Manor House and follow this jeep track until level 2. The track meanders to the left and then to the right. Keep going up until a tree line is reached and here we head right. Once out of the trees take in the views of the back of Table Mountain, Devils Peak and looking east, of the Cape Flats.

Follow level 2 until the track splits into 3 taking the left fork. Keep going until level 3 is reached where we turn right. Follow level 3 until a larger jeep tack is reached that comes up from the Arboretum. Turn right and right again at the next hair pin bend. Head down taking the first turn to the right that runs parallel to level 3.  (This is to avoid cyclists as much as possible).

Run for about 1km where we will turn left at the intersection that takes us back down past the burnt out house where we turn right. This takes us past the Arboretum and Manor House.

Head on down Tokai Road until the intesection with Zwaanswyk Road where we turn left and then double back on the horse track until the braai area fence is reached. Follow this around keeping to the right. This will take you back to Forest Glade Estate fences where we turn left and back to the cars.

 

Terrain and Distance

Gravel tracks and trails with some good climbing sections.  Distance will be 10-12 km, with the option to do a loop of the Lower Park at the end to add another fast and flat 4km to the distance. 

Walking Group to be confirmed on Friday.

 

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

See you there 

Neil & Felicity

083 777 1307

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Re: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2024 - VLAKKENBERG - DIE HEL - SILVERHURST

Hi!

Our run tomorrow is ON! The temperature is forecast to be at cooking heat, so please make sure you bring plenty of water.

The start time has been democratically changed to 06:30am.  Please meet at 6:20am for sign in and briefing.

NB: please park in the untarred parking area furthest from the shops as a courtesy to the shopkeepers. We'll have sign in near the security cabin.

See you there! 

L.

07257509141

On Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM Lorraine Nevin <loribuddle@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Trailers!

 

This Saturday we will hit the tar a little as we head up Price Drive to Vlakkenberg Peak, and return via Constantia Nek, Die Hel and the Silverhurst Trail.

 

Route

We'll park at High Constantia shopping centre and climb the 2km up to the start of the trail on the lung-bursting black mamba that is Price Drive.  The good news is that those of us that completed the Gone4Good challenge this July saw that the trail between the road and the top of the mountain has been nicely tamed and there are friendly steps where there once was a scrambly bit. Once on the mountain, we will hopefully see the stunning ocean of proteas that line the path to the peak itself. Having tagged the peak, we'll head back towards Constantia Nek. At the Nek, we have two choices: either run down the main road and head into Die Hel, popping out on Southern Cross Drive, or running up onto the Contour path and along to the top of Southern Cross Drive, then all the way down the road to the start of the Silverhurst trail.  Unfortunately, there's no way around it.  We have to hit the tar in one form or another.  Choose your poison!

 

It's a longish run at 12.5kms with little opportunity to shorten it, but if there are a group that want to cover less distance, I think the best would be to turn back at the peak and retrace your steps down Price Drive.

There's a Strava route here:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3275453416281262104

 

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at High Constantia parking at 6h50 ready to run at 07h00.

 

Terrain & Distance

Tar, single track, tar, single track, tar, single track 😊.

This is a long route at 12km

 

What to bring 

• Appropriate clothes for the weather as forecast, a whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information
• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
• Please ensure that you are carrying personal medication required if suffering from any medical conditions
• If you are not well, please stay at home

 

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

 

Kind regards,

Lorraine

0725750914

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

 

 

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