FEEDBACK: Saturday 9 December 2017 : Sirkelsvlei - Shipwreck Route in Cape Point Nature Reserve

The predictions of a cold overcast, blustery morning meant that only a small group of trailers arrived to brave the elements. What a wonderful day for running! Those that didn't arrive really missed out.

We did the usual Olifantbos route in reverse starting up the stairs and coming back via the beach. The weather was cool and overcast - ideal running weather - and the wind wasn't too bad but was freshening by the time we got back.

There were two groups: a medium/fast led by Theo and Lorraine and the relaxed group led by Nora and Marge.

The flowers were out in force, the clouds were spectacularly gloomy and the running was good. Sirkelsvlei was absolutely dry. A first for all of us. An ostrich family pecked around the dry vlei bed and a lone bontebok was near the only bit of green. Where did all the terrapins go?

Down at the beach, the wind was behind us and sand whipped our legs if we stopped. The tide was coming in so our usual path over the rocks was out of reach and we slogged through the soft sand. The small whale carcass that the medium group found was almost back in the sea by the time the relaxed group went past.

Some brave souls were walking into the wind looking for shipwrecks as we neared home. At the Olifantsbos house we decided to take the road back to avoid getting wet on the rocks.

A short but scenic run in a pristine environment. Always enjoyable and worth the long drive and getting up really early!

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FEEDBACK: Cecilia Forest Saturday 2nd December

The faster group was managed by Gregg, the medium group by Gaeleen and committee and Nora looked after the relaxed group.

After a short briefing we split into 3 groups and all followed the cycle track that runs parallel to Rhodes Drive.

All groups then ran towards Constantia Neck, doubled back on the jeep track and headed onto the steps of Rooikat ravine, Cecilia waterfall etc.  

The fast and medium groups ran onto Skeleton gorge before returning and doing another loop in Cecilia forest.  The relaxed group return via Cecilia forest to the car park.

A good mix of jeep track, single track and plenty of stair climbing.

The fast and medium groups did about 12.5 km and the relaxed group about 8 km (Peter to confirm).

We saw all the markers for the UTCT, but were finished before the runners came through.

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FEEDBACK: Constantia Greenbelts 25 Nov 2017

A beautiful day for running! The regulars were joined by some faces from the past for this run - a definite favourite.

All groups went up the Alphen greenbelt to the crossing into Cecilia Forest. From there various routes were taken to get to the Cecilia Forest parking/Top tap and home via the Diep River greenbelt.

Although the running isn't technical, it is uphill all the way to top tap! The mountain was looking beautiful and the route was shaded and cool.

We managed to squeak home before the Park Run started!

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FEEDBACK: Saturday 18th November 2017 : Silvermine North

The mountain was covered in mist and the weather was gloomy and cool as the crowd waiting for the Silvermine gate to open got larger and more impatient. Eventually the gate marshall arrived having walked up Ou Kaapse Weg. We were all a bit sheepish as most of us had passed him at the bottom...

After everyone got through the gate queue, the 3 groups started out up the River Walk. Gregg led the fast group which eventually split into 2. Despite the weather, jackets were shed as we went up and along Steenberg ridge. The medium group also split as some elected to meet us at the Elephants Eye turn off.

It was turning out to be wonderful running weather. The medium group met up with the slower fast group on the way to the Elephant's Eye lookout and we all stopped for a group photo. Then it was on to the Hout Bay Lookout. 

The wind was cold at the Lookout so we didn't stop for long despite the great view. At the Amphitheatre turnoff, people with time constraints went down the zig zags to go home while the rest of us clambered up the ridge. 

Stunning views, gorgeous flowers and a great run

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FEEDBACK Saturday 11 November 2017 - Valley of Red Gods, Maclears

The west side of town was under a thick sea mist as we trawled Theresa Avenue trying to find legal parking spaces.


A smallish group of 25 trailers gathered at the start. Paul arrived late and galloped up the hill to find that he and Katya were the only 2 in the fast group. They took off and we didn't see them again!

As we trudged slowly up Kasteelpoort, we popped out of the mist into beautiful weather, which just got better! 

What a stunning route. Trailers haven't explored this part of the mountain often and we marvelled at the Valley of the Red Gods - Lorraine researched the Rudyard Kipling poem containing the phrase - and the Valley of Isolation. Lots of climbing! Just before we reached Echo Valley, those with time constraints turned back picking up some of the Relaxed group on the way.

4 of the medium group went off ahead on their own journey and the rest of us went up the ladders to the top of Platteklip and then turned right to Maclear's Beacon - a first for some! After a small celebration and some food, we turned back and went along Echo Valley before retracing our steps home.

It was getting hot, but there was still enough flowing water on the mountain for refreshing drinks. A long morning out, but so worth it! 

On the way back we met up with 3 of the relaxed group who had gone to Echo Valley and back via the Dams. They were also enthusing about their route. A bunch of happy trailers

That part of the mountain is definitely worth exploring again.

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FEEDBACK Saturday 4th November - Noordhoek Beach

After the last couple of weeks' mountainous trails, we opted for our flattest route this week.

The old shipwreck - compulsory photo-op

A small group of regulars met at Noordhoek Beach parking lot on a rather overcast but calm day. Since the fastest of our usual runners were all otherwise occupied with Trail du Mont Rochelle or the Three Peaks Challenge, the faster few Mediums led the way today, with Neil and Jo hitting a 5:30m/km pace as they approached the mid-way turnaround point.

Lots of stretching and Jane Fonda inspired posing followed before we turned and headed back at a more leisurely pace. The two groups met up at the rockiest part of the beach and the colours of the t-shirts were so strikingly colourful against the grey morning that we organised ourselves into a rainbow for a combined group picture.

We arrived back at the cars in less than 90 minutes and headed home in plenty of time for Neil to catch the rugby.

 

The Main and Relaxed groups met at the rocky outcrop and post for a rainbow photo

FEEDBACK SAT 28 Oct 2017 - East Fort Route

What a perfect way to start the day!! 

Views in every direction, sun shining, no wind and the mountain covered in flowers of all colours, shapes and sizes.  There were 26 of us altogether who raced up Chappies to Eastfort desperate to get onto that lovely mountain.

The fast group took off only to be seen at the end – not sure how far they went but must have been a fair distance as Geoff looked ‘shattered’ when they got back. 

According to Gae medium group ran 12.5km up along ravine and down again and our very relaxed group climbed, walked and jogged about 8.5 km.

By all the smiling faces I think everyone had a good time.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Table Mountain Trailers - Saturday 21 October 2017 - Constantia Nek, Reservoirs, Smuts track

Hi Trailers, 

This Saturday we'll head out on to the back table, around the reservoirs and back via Smuts Track.

Brief Description of Route

From the Constantia Nek parking area, immediately left up the steps and onto the concrete road past the Overseer's cottage. A jog past the reservoirs and on to the waterworks museum, before heading back via Smuts Track.

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Nek parking area for the briefing by 6.35 in time start running at 6.45am. Please make sure you confirm your attendance on the register.

Terrain and Distance

A good uphill climb on single track and jeep track. More or less 14 km taking in the region of about 3 hours for the Fast group, and about 12 km for the Medium group. Slow group to be confirmed on Friday. 

Please take note of the longer time for this route. 

What to bring

Water (essential), whistle, warm, wind or waterproof top depending on weather. Space blanket and ICE card/details.

Safety

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.  

Important: Stay with your group. Front Runners wait for the back of your pack.

Dogs

Sorry - no dogs allowed on TMT runs. 

Group leaders will be confirmed.

See you there

Joanne Boswell

0827400333 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Saturday 14 October 2017 - Satyrium Search Kalk Bay Mountains

Hi Trailers

 

It’s Spring in the Cape Mountains and what a show we have had this year. This week sees us returning to the Kalk Bay Mountains in search of one of the lesser known members of the Orchid family, the Satyrium.

Though spotting this little beauty might be difficult at running pace, we should have fun trying.

 

Rendezvous and Start Time:

Parking Area between to Kalk Bay Station and Cape to Cuba, opposite Kalk Bay Café. Please arrive at 6h35am for sign-in and briefing. Ready to start at 06h45 am

Route

From Kalk Bay Station Up Norman Road, Ponder Road (steps) on to Boyes Drive. Up the stairs next to the Echo Valley Sign. At the T- junction turn Left. Follow the path till Weary Willy’s.

 

Fast Group

The Fast Group heads up Echo Valley onto the Amphitheatre, then along the Crassula  Path. At the Jeep Track turn right. Ignore the first single track to your left. Take the second Single track to your left, down into a the small valley and back out the other side. At the next Jeep track turn Right. Continue along the Jeep Track to Navy Communication Tower. Pass the tower turn onto the single track leading to the Muizenberg Peak. From Muizenberg Peak Head down to the Plateau where the Fast Group meets up with the Medium Group at the top of Peck’s valley.

 

From the top of peck’s valley. The Fast and Medium Groups  head onto the plateau. Where the single track ahead becomes faint take the clear sandy path to left. Heading past the Old “Silver” Mine to Saint James Peak.

From Saint James Peak head towards Nellie’s Pool. At the Jeep Track turn Left. Short distance then Right on to a single track. Cross the next jeep track passing a stone beacon onto another single track. This leads past Tarturus Cave and Kalk Bay Peak. From hear head down Spes Bona Valley and onto Kalk Bay Station.

 

Medium Group

From Weary Willy’s the Mediums head to Ou Kraal. From Ou Kraal they head up to a Jeep track. Following the Jeep track ignoring all turn offs until reaching Junction Pool. From junction pool the mediums follow the jeep track right until passing the Navy communications tower. From here they head to the top of Peck’s Valley where they join up with the Fast Group.

 

Relaxed Group
To be confirmed on Friday. 

Distance and terrain

Mix of Sandy/Rocky Single Track, Jeep Track, with lots of hills.

Fast Group +/-15km

Medium Group +/-12km

Relaxed Group  +/-8km

 

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

What to bring

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather.  Space blanket (Check it’s condition please) ICE (In Case Of Emergency) ID - bracelet / tag, card in your backpack.

Dogs
Please note K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

Run Organiser
Theo Smith

083 579 2069

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.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Table Mountain Trailers Sat 7 October Table Mountain Front Face

Hi Trailers!

Table Mountain North Face Traverse

Route
A straight forward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Devil’s Peak or a little further (Oppelskop path) and return. 

Rendezvous and Start Time
RV in the upper Kloof Nek parking area at the foot of Tafelberg Rd on your left just after you turn off at the circle. Ready to start at 0645.

How to get there?  
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the traffic circle at the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left at the circle onto Tafelberg Rd you will see the parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

Terrain and Distance
A good fairly steep climb up to the upper contour path below Kloof Corner ridge then along the undulating single mountain contour trail which runs across the North face overlooking the City. 
Once up on the contour path there are a few modest gradients and most of it is along a single gravel and rocky trail with occasional precipitous short stretches but the route is easy to follow.  Distance about 12-14 kms taking more or less about 2hrs 30m.

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

Dogs
Please note that  K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

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.

See you all there!
Allison
0839837152



 


 
 
 

K-Way  VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
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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.