Hi Everyone
Here they are for the week and a little beyond:
WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2011
BRONWYN’S FAMOUS WEDNESDAY INFORMAL KLOOF NEK RUN
Starts at 17h15 from the Kloof Nek car park in front of the SANParks kiosk. 8 – 10km at a moderate pace.
CRAG TRAIL RUN
This week’s run is dedicated to the memory of Winston Wilson, CRAG/CWAG stalwart, friend and mentor to many of us, and lover of the trails and mountains, who passed away recently; the running and walking routes have been co-ordinated to meet at a point for a short commemoration, and all who knew Winston are welcome — and urged — to join either group; here then are the details for this week:
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Leader: Stanimir Sokolinski
Date: Wednesday 26 Oct 2011
Time: ready to start running at 17h45 sharp
Location: eastern slopes of Table Mountain
Route description: From the Constantia Nek parking area, we run along the jeep track and past the art gallery. At the next boom gate, we take the single track down to the right that runs alongside Rhodes Avenue, all the way to the main entrance of Cecilia Forest. At red-arrow-rock, we turn sharply left and begin our ascent on the new path above the indigenous parking area, and then up again until we reach the forester’s hut. We continue up another short stretch of single track past the water reservoir, and stop for a rest on the jeep track at the area of stone statues. This zigzag single track takes us all the way up to the top, through some desert and then some gum trees, where we stop for another rest at the junction. Up the steps to the cement jeep track and then up along a short stretch of this road, we then find the single track/steps that leads us directly back to the parking at Constantia Nek. Sunset is at 19h09.
Duration and distance: approx 75 mins, 9,2 km
Walkers: Laurence van Blerck will lead walkers on a BRISK walk, leaving from the same place at the same time, for the same approximate duration. Walkers are advised to bring the appropriate equipment (see below).
Grading
— 81% runnable
— A1
— pack run
Starting point: Constantia Nek parking area (Google Maps link: http://tinyurl.com/3ymxqnn)
Directions: From the M3 (heading south or north), take the M41 Constantia/Hout Bay Main Road and head up to the Nek, or from the Newlands area take the M63 Rhodes Avenue past Kirstenbosch and Cecilia Forest all the way to the Nek. From Hout Bay, just head up the road to the Nek. Park under the pines across the road from the restaurant
Equipment
— valid Wildcard/Green Card
— torch/headlamp may still necessary
— water/energy drink/munchies
— foul weather gear, if required (long-range forecast is cloudy, slight chance of rain, 12–15 ºC, wind moderate breeze W 20 km/h)
— personal medication (if required)
— something for rehydration after the run
— warmer/dryer clothing for the rehydrate session
Car guards: 26 Oct: Dave Foyn & Kate le Roux
THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2011
JANE HOLDCROFT’S THURSDAY MORNING MISTY MOUNTAIN RUN
Constantia Nek to the Dams and back (more or less). 06h30 start from the Constantia Nek car park (http://tinyurl.com/3ymxqnn). Single track up and your choice of single track or road down.
Please RSVP to Jane on 07908 52582 or janeholdcroft@hotmail.co.uk if you are going to be running .
CELTICS SUMMER TRAIL RUN
This Thursday 27th October we meet at Newlands Forest for the Contour Path run to start at 17h45.
Meet in the parking area at the Newlands forest Parks Board office / helipad / firebase (the parking area is the main parking area off the M3 – 700 metres north of the big M3 / Blue Route intersection with Rhodes Drive / Newlands Avenue, and about 1.2kms south of the southern end of UCT).
The Route
We head up and left into Newlands Forest, initially following uphill jeep tracks for the first 2 km’s, before we reach a rusted sign pointing to “Contour Path”. We head up this attractive path which includes some steps and which will lead us up to the contour path. We then turn right heading along the contour path all the way to the turn-style below the blockhouse. As we reach the turn-style, we turn sharp right and head down a single track path, which after about 800 metres links up with the jeep track. This heads steadily down into Newlands Forest again, and back to the start.
Some characteristics of this run:
- The first 2.5 km’s are mainly steady uphill, with some steps, but all on great quality running surface.
- Once we reach the contour path, there are some technical rocky and stony sections along the contour path, particularly over the first km of this section. But most of it thereafter is 3-4kms of easy level running all the way to the turn-style below the blockhouse.
- When we turn down from the turn-style, the initial 800 meter downhill section is uneven and technical – ankle-roll territory – so watch your footing here and walk if you need to.
- The rest is easy flowing; smooth running downhill to the finish.
CRAG STELLENBOSCH / SOMERSET WEST
No details yet. Email me if you are keen and I will send them on to you when they arrive.
SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER 2011
MATES / JOURNEY TRAILS TRAIL RUN
No details yet. Will send them out in Friday email.
29 & 30 OCTOBER 2011
HERMANUS TRAIL RUN: an amazing 2 day trail run incorporating beach and mountain running, which promises to offer a great weekend of 'trailing' the greater Hermanus area, while offspring and grandma can shop up a storm in the village.
See www.quantumadventures.co.za for info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LA CAPRA GOAT TRAIL RUN – FAIRVIEW ESTATE (PAARL) – 14 NOVEMBER 2011
Fairview Estate in Paarl is presenting its second La Capra trail run on the 12th of November 2011. Will you please be so kind and forward the attached flyer to all your members.
Funds raised on the day goes towards the Boland school for autism. http://www.bolandautism.org.za
For more information on the run you can visit the website http://www.fairview.co.za/news/la-capra-goat-run-2011-3/
MUIZENBERG MOUNTAIN RUN – 10 DECEMBER 2011
See http://www.trailrunning.co.za/
SURFER’S CHALLENGE – CAPE TOWN
Does anyone have any info on this event this year? This always seems to be one of Cape Town’s best kept secret. I have emailed New Balance who have always sponsored it and will let you know as soon as I find out. But any additional info would be most welcome. Last year it was on the same day as the Muizenberg Mountain Run.
acsis VOB TRAIL RUNNING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2011
See spreadsheet attached hereto. Subject to change so watch the emails leading up to the various runs.
That’s it for now.
Cheers
Tim
Tim Bellairs (Sir)
acsis VOB Trail Running
Cell: 082 321-0299
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