It’s too DANGEROUS to ride in the street.
Even bike lanes are dangerous, especially in NY City.
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Category: cycling
cycling Cradle of Humankind
Cradle of Humankind is the most popular cycling area in JoBurg. One of the few places with dedicated bike lanes.
The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site first named by UNESCO in 1999, about 50 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg …
… it contains a complex of limestone caves, including the Sterkfontein Caves, where the 2.3-million year-old fossil Australopithecus africanus (nicknamed “Mrs. Ples”) was found in 1947 …
We had a drink at the Neck and Deck rooftop restaurant.
Thanks William!
in JoBurg for the month
I’m a volunteer coach for the month of February.
Though Johannesburg is not considered a big tourist destination, over 4 weeks here I expect to become something of a local.
It’s sprawling, green, clean. A very attractive city at first glance.
Greater population almost 10 million.
Mountain biking the Cradle of Humankind on Sunday.
related – Why I Think Joburg Rocks
Durban, South Africa
I unexpectedly spent 4 nights in Durbs (3.5 million) and had an unexpectedly good time.
The city had a makeover in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. The new Moses Mabhida Stadium is now the most prominent icon of the city.
The arch was inspired by the South African Flag
Lesson learned. Don’t bike 6hrs in the hot sun on a CRUISER.
Gandhi landed in Durban 1893.
I stayed at Happy Hippo — on Mahatma Gandhi road.
This hostel is near the fantastic uShaka Marine World. From here a sea side promenade runs 6km.
On arrival we remarked on how clean and safe the area seems to be. … Later we learned this is supposed to be the “dangerous” part of town.
UPDATE – South Africa has already been knocked out of the Rio World Cup. 😦
farewell Port Townsend
I was back once again in Port Townsend, WA just after Christmas. Stayed a couple of weeks. 🙂
This time Carrie, James and I were videotaping Games & Activities for Tumbl Trak, based on a script I wrote 14yrs ago.
James has moved to Port Townsend from freezing Michigan — for 3 months, at least.
He’s living in Doug and Diana’s new guest house dubbed “The Lodge“.
The weather was far better than most anywhere else in North America. But it did rain.
Actually, I spent more time on Doug’s Cycleops 200 Pro Indoor Cycle trainer than on that guest bike. Watching episodes of House of Cards.
Good food. Good fun. Good conversation.
James is a member of the Wall Street Journal Wine Club. He gets a select collection every 3 months.
January in Port Townsend is a time of Tumbl Trak brainstorming for the new year. We’ve hatched plans.
Adlard’s New Years
For only the 2nd time ever, I made it to Dave & Lisa’s crazy New Year’s celebration / fitness binge. Great food. Plenty of exercise.
On arrival I found some welcoming letters from Delaney.
New Year’s morning found dozens of bodies asleep all over the log cabin. I was snuggled into Delaney’s new bunk bed / fort.
We all went for a 6mi (10km) run. Went well for me — about 57min.
Followed that with a 6mi mountain bike warm down. Later in the day we took to icy trails in Faragut State Park.
Coffee and Chai were much needed.
All the best in 2014.
cycling New Year’s Day
Farragut State Park, Idaho.
Thanks Dave.
Himalaya photos
Trip reports coming soon. In the meantime, here are a few of my favourite pics from 18 days trekking around 3 of the highest peaks in the world.
🙂
Rick McCharles 