Sunday 29 September 2024

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

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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Friday 27 September 2024

RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 28 September Pipetrack, Diagonal and Echo Valley

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON.

 

The weather is predicted to be cool, drizzly and windy. Please come suitably dressed - warm and waterproof clothing.

 

There is NO walking group.

 

Lorraine will be running the pipetrack and exploring some of the paths below it.

 

See you there

Liz

082 893 8617

 

From: liz_brash@mweb.co.za <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
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Subject: FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 28 September Pipetrack, Diagonal and Echo Valley

 

Hi Trailers

 

We return to the top of table mountain this week starting at Kloof Nek parking, going up via Diagonal, exploring Echo Valley and descending via Kasteelspoort. Diagonal has some exposure – for those that don't enjoy exposure there are various options – run through to ascend via Woody Ravine and descend via Kasteelspoort or out and back on the pipetrack

Route

We park at Kloof Nek and start off with a 2.5km jaunt along the pipe track. When we reach the turn off to Diagonal we turn left and ascend to the top of the mountain. We can explore Valken Labyrinth before turning left and running through the Valley of the Red Gods to the Junction in Echo Valley. We turn right to run along the valley. At the second junction there are 2 options:

Short:  Turn right and run down to meet the jeep track from the dams, Turn right on to the jeep track and run through to Kasteelspoort, down and back along the pipe track (12km)

Long: Continue straight to Smuts Track, turn right and run through to the Aqueduct junction. Turn down Aqueduct and run through to the dam wall and the jeep track. Follow the same route home as the short run (16km)

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Kloof Nek parking at 6h20 ready to run at 6h30

Terrain & Distance

Pipetrack, jeep track and single track. Short route 12km Longer route 16km

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistlea 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 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

 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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Sunday 22 September 2024

FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 28 September Pipetrack, Diagonal and Echo Valley

Hi Trailers

 

We return to the top of table mountain this week starting at Kloof Nek parking, going up via Diagonal, exploring Echo Valley and descending via Kasteelspoort. Diagonal has some exposure – for those that don't enjoy exposure there are various options – run through to ascend via Woody Ravine and descend via Kasteelspoort or out and back on the pipetrack

Route

We park at Kloof Nek and start off with a 2.5km jaunt along the pipe track. When we reach the turn off to Diagonal we turn left and ascend to the top of the mountain. We can explore Valken Labyrinth before turning left and running through the Valley of the Red Gods to the Junction in Echo Valley. We turn right to run along the valley. At the second junction there are 2 options:

Short:  Turn right and run down to meet the jeep track from the dams, Turn right on to the jeep track and run through to Kasteelspoort, down and back along the pipe track (12km)

Long: Continue straight to Smuts Track, turn right and run through to the Aqueduct junction. Turn down Aqueduct and run through to the dam wall and the jeep track. Follow the same route home as the short run (16km)

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Kloof Nek parking at 6h20 ready to run at 6h30

Terrain & Distance

Pipetrack, jeep track and single track. Short route 12km Longer route 16km

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistlea 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 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

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

 ***

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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Friday 20 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Newlands Forest Royal Blockhouses Saturday 21 September 2024

Hi Trailers
Saturday's run is ON. Weather looks good.
Earlier start time to ensure parking and enjoy the 6.36am sunrise

Rendezvous and start time
Newlands Forest parking. Check in @6:20am to start@6:30 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKZcMYhumrBTHdkE8 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route
Start Newlands Forest parking. Head past Rhodes Mem to Prince of Wales Blockhouse. Next we visit Queens Blockhouse after which we return back down to the jeep track and head up to Kings Blockhouse then back to the parking lot for coffee etc. Distance 12.49kms


See you there
Margaret
Cell: 0724322768

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Monday 16 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Newlands Forest Royal Blockhouses Saturday 21 September 2024

Hi Trailers
Saturday 21 September we return to Newlands Forest to visit the 3 Royal Blockhouses.

Rendezvous and start time
Newlands Forest parking. Check in @6:20am to start@6:30 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKZcMYhumrBTHdkE8 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route
Start Newlands Forest parking. Head past Rhodes Mem to Prince of Wales Blockhouse. Next we visit Queens Blockhouse after which we return back down to the jeep track and head up to Kings Blockhouse then back to the parking lot for coffee etc. Distance 12.49kms



What to bring

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

Important

Please remember to make sure the people ahead of and behind you see where you turn. Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left too far behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 


Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

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

See you there!

Margaret
Cell: 0724322768


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Sunday 15 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Table Mountain Trailers T-Shirt Orders

                                                                                                                                                      September 2024

 

Hi Trailers

 

We are planning to order another batch of t-shirts.

We have decided to simplify the colours and just have white with green print, or black with white print with the number of runs on the sleeve

If you would like to order, please consult the styles and sizes in the tables below and complete the order form on the second page.

 

Kindly send your completed order and proof of payment to liz_brash@mweb.co.za (underscore between ’liz’ and ‘brash’) 

 

 

Styles and Prices

 

Please select a sleeve length/style and use the code on the order form to indicate your selection

 

 

Women

Men

Sleeve

Vest

Short

Cap

Long

Vest

Short

Long

Code

WV

WS

WC

WL

MV

MS

ML

Price

210

R230

R230

R240

R210

R240

R250

 

 

Sizes Available

 

Women

Men

76cm

82cm

88cm

94cm

100cm

106cm

88cm

94cm

100cm

106cm

112cm

XXS

XS

S

M

L

XL

XS

S

M

L

XL

 

All orders to be confirmed and monies to be deposited into the TMT bank account by 4 October 2024

 


 

 

 

 

T-SHIRT ORDER 2024

Name 

Email  

Phone  

Colour

 

Sleeve code

Size

Quantity

Unit cost

Total cost

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

TOTAL

 

R

 

R

 

                                                                                                                                                     

BANKING DETAILS:

 

Bank:                                Capitec Bank

Branch code:                              470010

Account Name:          Table Mountain Trailers

Account Type:                            Savings

Account Number:     166 018 01 61

 

Please use your full name and surname as the reference

 

Proof of payment and order form to be emailed to liz_brash@mweb.co.za by 4 October 2024

 

Regards

Liz, Lorraine, Gaeleen

Friday 13 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS This Sat run is ON

Hi Trailer's 
Tomorrow's run is ON!
Meet in Cecilia parking lot just before 7am.
Weather clear and cool.
No official walking group this week.

See you there!
Allison Lamb
Cell: 083 983 7152


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Monday 9 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Sat 14 September Cecilia Forest


Hi Trailers
This week we stick to the burbs as the Cape Town Trail Marathon is town side.

Rendezvous and start time
Cecilia Forest parking lot just before 7am for sign in.

Route
Start at the Cecelia Forest parking (corner Hohenort and Rhodes drive) and follow the cycle track, parallel to Rhodes drive, towards Southern Cross drive. From there, groups follow the steep jeep track towards Constantia Nek, before turning north along the upper contour path.  Then up the stairs to Rooikat Ravine and towards Cecelia waterfall.  Carry on to the Fourways signpost above Kirstenbosch, where the Main group can do an extra loop to Skeleton's Gorge. About 12kms according to the attached map.

What to bring

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

Important

Please remember to make sure the people ahead of and behind you see where you turn. Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left too far behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 


Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

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

See you there!

Allison Lamb
Cell: 083 983 7152


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Friday 6 September 2024

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 7th September 2024 - Newlands Forest, Contour Path Loop


Morning Trailers,

Tomorrow's run is ON.

There will be NO walking group.

Please note the new start time is 7:00 am

Gary,
078 998 7687



This coming Saturday we will be making a return to Newlands Forest.

 

Rendezvous and start time

We meet for our briefing and sign the register at 06:45 am ready to start running at 07:00 am

RV at Newlands Forest Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/yt336no7YkomgGCE9 (👈🏽 Click for directions)

Parking can fill up quickly, so I recommend arriving a bit earlier.


Route Details

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2739433?units=km (👈🏽 click for route)

We'll start from Newlands Forest Parking and head right up to the turnstile below the block house, we then turn left to follow the Contour Path over the Aloes and head towards Skeleton Gorge, just before Skeleton Gorge we turn left and head down to the jeep track, follow the jeep track for a couple of Kms before heading back into Newlands forest single tracks, making our way back to the parking for coffee.




Terrain and Distance

It's a mixture of jeep track and single-track and not very technical, ±12km, with 632m ascent with shorter and longer options.


The Walking Group will be confirmed on Friday.


Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 


What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.


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.   

Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure no one is left alone


Dogs
Please note that 
VOB club rules do not permit dogs on their runs.

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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Sunday 1 September 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 7th September 2024 - Newlands Forest, Contour Path Loop

Hi Trailers,


This coming Saturday we will be making a return to Newlands Forest.

 

Rendezvous and start time

We meet for our briefing and sign the register at 06:45 am ready to start running at 07:00 am

RV at Newlands Forest Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/yt336no7YkomgGCE9 (👈🏽 Click for directions)

Parking can fill up quickly, so I recommend arriving a bit earlier.


Route Details

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2739433?units=km (👈🏽 click for route)

We'll start from Newlands Forest Parking and head right up to the turnstile below the block house, we then turn left to follow the Contour Path over the Aloes and head towards Skeleton Gorge, just before Skeleton Gorge we turn left and head down to the jeep track, follow the jeep track for a couple of Kms before heading back into Newlands forest single tracks, making our way back to the parking for coffee.




Terrain and Distance

It's a mixture of jeep track and single-track and not very technical, ±12km, with 632m ascent with shorter and longer options.


The Walking Group will be confirmed on Friday.


Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 


What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.


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.   

Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure no one is left alone


Dogs
Please note that 
VOB club rules do not permit dogs on their runs.

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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