Category Archives: Cycling in Kwazulu-Natal

Other rides in our province

Pre-himalayan training

Posted on 14/08/2011 by Bridget Ringdahl

Another glorious winter midlands day. This 65k Himalayan training ride took us stereotypical rolling landscapes that typify the area. Pinus plantations, lush dairy farms, grassland patches and views of the Karkloof, Nthalzan and the snow-covered Drakensberg way off in the … Continue reading →

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What I do at lunchtime

Posted on 08/08/2011 by Bridget Ringdahl

This years winter has been particularly freezing, the coldest in 20 years so they say. And I believe them. Daily, Anisa and I have to cope with more than just work issues but keeping warm in an office that faces … Continue reading →

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Dusty days: Mt Gilboa and Lebanon descent

Posted on 04/08/2011 by Bridget Ringdahl

Sunday morning rides are a fixed event on most of our calendars, and is usually the day we choose to explore and check out more of the seemingly endless cycle route options we have right at our doorstep in the … Continue reading →

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Ringdahl Riders

Posted on 28/07/2011 by Bridget Ringdahl

Last weekend we had the pleasure of having my niece, Elaine and nephew, Royd to stay for 3 days during their holidays. Coming from Jozies, there aren’t many opportunities to cycle safely, let alone ramp along winding shoelace-like single track. … Continue reading →

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Umbumbulu valley

Posted on 25/07/2011 by Bridget Ringdahl

What I love about KZN is that there is no shortage of great riding topography. Besides having some of the best single track literally out my back door, which keeps us all entertained year round, sometimes we do venture a … Continue reading →

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Trailblazing in the battlefields (Tugela River)

Posted on 18/12/2010 by Bridget Ringdahl

Kwazulu-Natal is reknowned for having some of the most superb trails and mtb-ing routes in the country. The best part is that many of them are right at my doorstep or not too far afield and keep me more than satisified during the ‘in … Continue reading →

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