TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS !! NOTE CHANGE OF ROUTE: Saturday 22 April 2023 - DEVILS PEAK (Tafelberg Road)

Dear Trailers

Unfortunately Tygerberg Nature Reserve was temporarily closed earlier this week for emergency maintenance and it does not seem likely to be open for tomorrow, so we have had to select an alternative route. This is a new route and there will be a bit of exploring involved, please bring your sense of adventure.

Route Details (see attachment)

Starting point is the Devils Peak Hiking Trail near the end of Tafelberg Road, drive about 2km passed the lower Cable Station.

We start by zig-zagging up to the contour path/Oppelskop intersection, and then continue up towards the Saddle. The paths are well sign-marked. There is some tough climbing ahead but will eventually level out leading us passed the Newlands Ravine intersection until we get to a T-junction, giving us time to catch our breath and admire the views across to Lions Head and the Atlantic Ocean (weather permitting). From here we do an out and back to the Peak before continuing over the ridge.  At the next junction groups can decide which route to continue on, there are options to Mowbray Ridge/ Blockhouse for a bit more distance.

The relaxed group will head down and join up with the contour path, meandering around the bottom of Oppelskop and back to the starting point, doing about 9km (if we opt not to add on) but there will be lots of climbing to keep our legs entertained.

There will not be a walking group.

Rendezvous and Start Time

Meet at the start of the Devils Peak Hiking Trail, Tafelberg Road, at 06h50 ready to start 07h00.

What to bring:

Water, whistle, warm, wind, waterproof top depending on weather (looks like the rain has shifted earlier so please do come prepared) plus your space blanket and ICE information.

Important

This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups with group leaders indicated on the day. Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Remember to look behind you at every turn on the route to ensure the people behind you see which way to go.

Reminder: if you are not feeling well please fight the FOMO and rather stay home for your own health and those around you.

 

Dogs

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

See you tomorrow

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 22 April 2023 - Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Happy Monday Trailers!

This week for a change of scenery we are heading north to the Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Please note there is a R20 entrance fee, R10 for students and pensioners with proof.

Route details

The park is not big but there is some good single track and elevation for us to zig and zag around with gorgeous panoramic views. 

We will start off with an up (of course) taking the 2nd path right (upper tortoise route) and wiggle our way to the radio tower and then right down Watsonia.  Take a right onto Grey Rhebok down and then over the rump to Honey Badger.  Left on Ukhetshe we will follow the path back round until we get to the Golden Mole intersection where we'll go right and wiggle waggle with the lower mole back to the visitors center.  This takes us to about 9,5km so just for a little more distance we'll pop across to lower Tortoise and loop on Duiker around the small dam and forest area. 

 All in all, it will probably be around 11/12km and about 2.5 hours max. 

Walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

Rendezvous and Start Time

The park only opens at 07h30 so meet at 07h20 at the main entrance parking lot, ready soon after 07h30. Parking lot is at the end of Totius Street, Welgemoed and does fill quickly. Directions are a little complicated, so best use your GPS and allow 35 - 45 minutes from the southern suburbs. 

What to bring 

Water, whistle, warm, wind, or waterproof top depending on weather plus your space blanket and ICE information.

 

Important:

This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups. Group leaders will be indicated on the day. Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 

  

Reminder: if you are not feeling well please rather stay home for your own health and those around you.

 

Dogs

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

Have a great week!

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Tomorrow's run is ON Front Face

Hi Trailers

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at 6:45 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We start running at 7:00 am. 

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

Main and Relaxed/Recovery group are running, no Walk group this week.

Sadly I won't join you as have been ill, Lorraine will manage the run.

See you soon!

Allison Lamb

 

Cell: 083 983 7152

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Sat 1 April Front Face

Hi Trailers!

This Saturday we return to Table Mountain Front Face.

Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 6:45 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We start running at 7:00 am. 

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

Terrain and distance

Singletrack, technical, 'undulating'. 10-14 km's depending on whether you do the shorter Relaxed route or longer main Group. 2h30ish. 

Route

A straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return. 

Relaxed group led by Lorraine will do the Front Face/Deer Park loop.

Groups
Main and Relaxed confirmed.

There is no confirmed Walking group.

Dogs

Please note that  Totalsports VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

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.

At this time of year, the weather can change fast. 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.   

See you there!

Allison Lamb

Editor & Writer 

Cell: 083 983 7152

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Re: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Saturday 25 March 2023, Diagonal or Missing Link

Morning Trailers,

Tomorrow's run is ON.

It will be a cool morning so come prepared. There is a good chance of rain at this stage, but it's Cape Town so anything is possible.

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Option 1, the longer distance group will start at 6:30am from Theresa Avenue opposite the Sea Star Rocks Boutique, the start of the Kasteelspoort hike.

Option 2, medium distance group will start at 6:30am at the end of Theresa Avenue, the start of the missing link trail. Lorraine will lead this group (thank you).

Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to sign in.

Hope to see you there.

 

Gary Phipson

Cell: 078 998 7687

On Sun, 19 Mar 2023 at 20:05, Gary <gary.phipson@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi, Trailers,

This Saturday 25 March 2023 (option 1) will see us head up Diagonal, around the dams, and down Corridor Ravine, (option 2) the missing link trail. 

Route pictures are below.

Saturdays weather is looking good, around 18º

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Option 1, the longer distance group will start at 6:30am from Theresa Avenue opposite the Sea Star Rocks Boutique, the start of the Kasteelspoort hike.

Option 2, medium distance group will start at 6:30am at the end of Theresa Avenue, the start of the missing link trail. Lorraine will lead this group (thank you).

Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to sign in.

The walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

 

Routes

The longer distance group will head up the jeep track heading towards Kloof Nek, onto the Pipe Track, turning right to go up Diagonal, left past the MCSA hut, over the Hely Hutchinson dam wall, over the Woodhead dam wall, left onto the Apostles path, down Corridor Ravine and back to the start. ±12Km with one big climb.

The medium-distance group will head out along the missing link trail ±10Km's loop.

Terrain and Distance 

The longer route is ±12km with about 900m ascent and the medium route ±-10Km with about 300m ascent, both routes have many variations to choose from on the day.

The terrain is a mixture of a single rocky track and a flowing Jeep track. 

What to bring 

Water, whistle, warm/waterproof top depending on weather plus your space blanket and ICE information. 

Important:

This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups. Group leaders will be indicated on the day. Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 

Dogs

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

Gary Phipson

078 998 7687

  

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Saturday 25 March 2023, Diagonal or Missing Link

Hi, Trailers,

This Saturday 25 March 2023 (option 1) will see us head up Diagonal, around the dams, and down Corridor Ravine, (option 2) the missing link trail. 

Route pictures are below.

Saturdays weather is looking good, around 18º

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Option 1, the longer distance group will start at 6:30am from Theresa Avenue opposite the Sea Star Rocks Boutique, the start of the Kasteelspoort hike.

Option 2, medium distance group will start at 6:30am at the end of Theresa Avenue, the start of the missing link trail. Lorraine will lead this group (thank you).

Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to sign in.

The walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

 

Routes

The longer distance group will head up the jeep track heading towards Kloof Nek, onto the Pipe Track, turning right to go up Diagonal, left past the MCSA hut, over the Hely Hutchinson dam wall, over the Woodhead dam wall, left onto the Apostles path, down Corridor Ravine and back to the start. ±12Km with one big climb.

The medium-distance group will head out along the missing link trail ±10Km's loop.

Terrain and Distance 

The longer route is ±12km with about 900m ascent and the medium route ±-10Km with about 300m ascent, both routes have many variations to choose from on the day.

The terrain is a mixture of a single rocky track and a flowing Jeep track. 

What to bring 

Water, whistle, warm/waterproof top depending on weather plus your space blanket and ICE information. 

Important:

This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups. Group leaders will be indicated on the day. Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 

Dogs

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

Gary Phipson

078 998 7687

  

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 18 March 2023: EAST FORT, HOUT BAY

Good Morning Trailers,

Tomorrow run is ON

Saturday 18 March 2023 we head to Hout Bay for a mix of trail and road.

Rendezvous and Start Time

Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Chappies, at the Velocity Gym.

RV in the parking area 06.20 ready to start at 06:30.

It will be a cool morning so come prepared. There is a 50% chance of rain at this stage, but it's Cape Town so anything is possible.

There will be a recovery group led by Lorraine.

Hope to see you there.

Regards

Joanne

0827400333

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Date: Sun, Mar 12, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 18 March 2023: EAST FORT, HOUT BAY
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Hello Trailers,

Saturday 18 August 2023 we head to the Republic of Hout Bay for a mix of trail and road.

Route details

Meet at the parking at the bottom of Chappies, at the Velocity Gym.

We warm up with a trot up the road to the start of the trail at East Fort. From the shortcut trail we join the jeep track until we get the split to the higher contour path where we may split into groups, those who don't like heights or don't want the steeper climb can continue along the jeep track.  We all end up at Blackburn Ravine and follow the contour path towards Chapmans Peak.  Along the single track we are treated to magnificent views (weather permitting) across the bay. 

At approximately 7km we can decide whether to summit Chapmans Peak or head down to Chapmans Peak drive, popping out by the "ticket checker".  From here we have a leg stretch on the tar(approx 4km) back to our cars.

Please remember this a pack run led by a committee, and it's important that we look out for each other.  

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area 06.20 ready to start at 06:30.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  

Distance: +- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins for Medium Group (longer if we go up Chapmans Peak)

Fast Group

Will follow a similar route with a possible extension to be decided on the day.

Relaxed Group to be confirmed by Friday

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

Please bring:

A whistle, WATER (remember a trail 12km can take longer than a road 12km), a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

Have a great week!

Regards

Joanne

0827400333

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 18 March 2023: EAST FORT, HOUT BAY

Hello Trailers,

Saturday 18 August 2023 we head to the Republic of Hout Bay for a mix of trail and road.

Route details

Meet at the parking at the bottom of Chappies, at the Velocity Gym.

We warm up with a trot up the road to the start of the trail at East Fort. From the shortcut trail we join the jeep track until we get the split to the higher contour path where we may split into groups, those who don't like heights or don't want the steeper climb can continue along the jeep track.  We all end up at Blackburn Ravine and follow the contour path towards Chapmans Peak.  Along the single track we are treated to magnificent views (weather permitting) across the bay. 

At approximately 7km we can decide whether to summit Chapmans Peak or head down to Chapmans Peak drive, popping out by the "ticket checker".  From here we have a leg stretch on the tar(approx 4km) back to our cars.

Please remember this a pack run led by a committee, and it's important that we look out for each other.  

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area 06.20 ready to start at 06:30.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  

Distance: +- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins for Medium Group (longer if we go up Chapmans Peak)

Fast Group

Will follow a similar route with a possible extension to be decided on the day.

Relaxed Group to be confirmed by Friday

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

Please bring:

A whistle, WATER (remember a trail 12km can take longer than a road 12km), a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

Have a great week!

Regards

Joanne

0827400333

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS

 

Hi Trailers

 

Please note there will be no official trail run this Saturday as it is the VOB Constantia Village 15 km race.

 

Good luck to those running the race as well as those participating in the Cape Town Cycle tour on Sunday.

 

Have a good week

Gae, Liz and Lorraine

VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Webbsite:http:// www.kwayvob.co.za
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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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 4th March

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

Walking group confirmed

Final route will be determined by group leaders on the day

As always, please remember to bring water, whistle, warm/windproof top and ICE details

 

Saturday 4^th March   -  Constantia Greenbelts

 

Brief Description of Route

We will run the greenbelts, including the Alphen trail, Klaasenbosch Trail and the Diep River Trail.  An extra loop will be added in Ceclia forest to give some extra distance.

 

 Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at 06h00, ready to start at 06h15   in the Constantia Sports complex parking area.  Enter the sports complex (at the Brommersvlei/Constantia Rd intersection), and park on the left hand side as you enter. The parking area, as well as our route will be familiar with all  VOB members.

 

Terrain and Distance      

There will be a few ups and downs, some jeep tracks and some single tracks, but generally not much technical stuff .    Distance in the order of 14 kms, taking around 2hrs. 

I am sure there will be a relaxed group as well as a walking group – will confirm on Friday

 

Chad Smith

0845663128

 

VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Webbsite:http:// www.kwayvob.co.za
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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