Sunday 31 March 2019

Saturday 6th April - Silvermine East from Boyes Drive

Hi Trailers

 I know that the blog says Platteklip but I forgot about the Platteklip Charity Challenge! So we will be running in Silvermine East starting from Boyes Drive at Pecks Valley (Hole in the Wall) 
 Route details
We park on the sea side of Boyes Drive as far off the road as possible and run through the Hole in the Wall up Pecks Valley.  When we reach the jeep track we turn left and then right at the first track. We follow this track up to the Fat Lady shelter and down to the jeep track near Gate 2. We turn left on the jeep track and run up to the top of the waterfall. We cross the concrete bridge and then there are two options:
The faster group continue along the jeep track and on to Dead Man's path and around Klein Tuinkop turning left to the amphitheatre when they reach the top. From the amphitheatre, they pass Tartarus cave and run down Speciosa Valley to the jeep track. Turn right on to the jeep track and continue on to the single track through Mimetes Valley, turning left at the bottom to head back to Hole in the Wall - about 14kms (outer loop on map)
The medium group turn left on to the Fisherman's path and run to the jeep track. Here there are 2 options:
1) turn left on to the jeep track and continue on to the single track through Mimetes Valley, turning left at the bottom to head back to Hole in the Wall - about 10kms  (inner loop on map)
2) turn left on to the jeep track, then right up the Crassula path, left just before the amphitheatre to pass Tartarus cave and run down Speciosa Valley to the jeep track. Turn right on to the jeep track and continue on to the single track through Mimetes Valley, turning left at the bottom to head back to Hole in the Wall - about 12kms
Rendezvous and Start Time  
RV at  the start of Peck's Valley on Boyes Drive (signposted) at 6:55am ready to start running at 7am sharp
Terrain and Distance 

  A mixture of jeep track and single track with a solid climb at the beginning. Flowing running.   Distances of 10, 12 and 14km depending on route chosen 
  Relaxed Group
  There will be a relaxed Group - route and distance to be decided on the day 

.Please Bring:  
A Whistle, water, a warm /waterproof/windproof top  dependent on weather, space blanket and ICE tag or card   
For safety, it is the responsibility of everyone to check behind you to ensure that the person behind is still there and that they see where you turn off  
Unfortunately no dogs allowed on our runs
Directions:
  From Lakeside, turn on to Boyes Drive. Travel past the Old Boyes Drive turn off, down the hill (beware traffic cameras) and as you come up the hill there are trees on your left and a stone wall and sign for Peck's Valley on your right. Park on left hand side as far off the road as possible .  If you reach Bailey's Kloof you have gone too far
From Kalk Bay, turn on to Boyes Drive, drive past Bailey's Kloof and Peck's Valley is a little further on your left, opposite trees on your right. You can park on the right or continue further down the hill to park on the left off the road.
See you there
 Liz

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Wednesday 20 March 2019

Saturday 23 March 2019 - Cape Point - Olifantsbos

Morning Trailers

On Saturday we will be  running in beautiful Cape Point doing the Olifantsbos Sirkelsvlei loop. Please remember to bring your Wild Card or My Green Card for free entry or money for entry fee)
 
According to the Sanpark and Cape Point website, the entry fee as of 1 Nov for locals (with ID) is now R76. It used to be R135! They have split out international entry fees which are high.
 
 Route details
We start at the Olifantsbos parking and run along the beach visiting the various wrecks before turning inland on single track up a gentle rise taking us through to Sirkelsvlei. Here there is an option to run out to the north and back again to get more distance if required or we turn west along the vlei and make our way back to the cars
Always beautiful running past the wrecks and then up to the vlei where we normally see bontebok, ostriches and turtles.
Cape Point weather is always different so please come prepared for everything.
Rendezvous and Start Time  
RV at Olifantsbos parking ready to start running at 6:45am . The gate opens at 6 and we'll give people some time to drive through to the park and the start 
Terrain and Distance 
 
 Rocky single track and beach with a gentle climb and descent. Distance around 10km with an option for an out and back extension at sirkelsvlei. 
 
  Relaxed Group
 
 To be confirmed 
 
.Please Bring:  
 
A Whistle, water, a warm /waterproof/windproof top  dependent on weather, space blanket and ICE tag or card   
 
For safety, it is the responsibility of everyone to check behind you to ensure that the person behind is still there and that they see where you turn off 
 
Directions:
 
 Go through the park entry gate and drive along the road for about 2kms before turning right to Olifantsbos. It is a 10km drive to the parking.

Hope to see you there

Neil and Felicity

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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.

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Tuesday 12 March 2019

SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 2019: VLAKKENBERG

Hi Trailers,

This week’s sortie will begin at Constantia Nek and see us running down the hill towards Hout Bay for a few hundred meters before taking the pipe track behind the houses of Bokkemanskloof Estate and into the mountains. We’ll head up the hill to the trail crossroads and take the path to picnic rock before turning northwards towards Constantia Nek again, via the path that skirts Silvermist wine estate. 

The Faster group may extend their run by taking the contour path as far as the manganese mines. The Relaxed group (to be confirmed on Friday) will follow the same route as the Mediums at a more leisurely pace. 

Terrain and Distance
Mostly single track with a section of jeep track at the beginning.

Distance about 10kms, taking about 2 hours for the Medium group. 

Rendezvous and Start Time
Meet at Constantia Nek at 6:25am for a sort run briefing, to start running at 6:30am

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm wind or waterproof top. 
ICE details and a silver blanket just in case.

Sorry-no dogs.

Regards, 
Lorraine

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K-Way VOB's Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

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.