Ride Report - 29th September 2007 - By Gadi Raanan
20 riders embarked this morning at 7 am from the usual meeting place, facing Northward, under the
surehanded guidance of David. Let’s welcome our newest rider, Yossi, who joined today. Hopefully
the ride’s adventures won’t deter his wish to continue riding with the group.
To me it is unclear what route we took. It felt like David has skillfully managed to lead us thru
every serpentine, sandbed and uphill that exists in the Southern Sharon region. The greatest
moment came after the debate about where to have coffee, was concluded with Arsuf the clear winner.
Not more then one minute later we were happily seated at Buono. However, the service was good and so was
the cold coffee.
With relatively few adventures on the way back along side the railroad track, we concluded a very pleasant,
long (close to 4 hours and 41 Kms - including my home stretch) and not too hot trip. For those of us who
have a secret wish to lose some unwanted tires around our waists, this is the most effective type of
trip – long, and utilizing relatively low heart rate. Higher heart rate trips supposedly consume energy
from the muscles’ stores, rather then from body fat.
See you all in the next ride.
Ride Report - 25th September 2007: Night Ride - By
Click any image to see a larger version taken by David on Tuesday night's ride.
Ride Report - 18th September 2007: Night Ride - By friendly neighbourhood web editor
Well, we don't have a ride report per se, only a special announcement that David felt needed special attention:
Martin has a new bike! This could not go unnoticed. So click any image to see a larger version taken by David on Tuesday night's ride.
Shana Tova to all and Gmar Hatima Tova from everyone at Cyclenix.com
Ride Report - 15th September 2007: Horshim away ride - By Hylton Sher
Well I guess I finally couldn’t refuse to do a Cyclenix ride write -up after making excuses for so long!! What better one to do than today’s ride around Eretz Acheret.
In the very early days of Cyclenix, John, David and I used to make this rather “mountainous” region of the Sharon area between Jaljulya and Rosh Ha’Ayin a regular route; very often once a month. However we would set out from Ra’anana and arrive at the entrance to the dirt road rather exhausted and then attempt the long and in those days, much more difficult climbs due to the “hardware” we were riding being of inferior quality to our steeds of today. However, I think most of the 23 riders who set out from the car park had arrived there by car; Max and Nurit arrived by bike from Hod Hasharon, and we also saw Avraham on the road.
David soon had maps to give to a few of those interested in looking at them and we set out on the first looooooooong climb. The area of Eretz Aheret comprises of a number of routes which circle and intersect each other, and I must say that after a time I was totally confused, as we often seemed to be riding past the same tree or rocky outcrop, arriving back at the car park, and then setting off again in a different direction!!! I think that with David and Max leading, it sometimes appeared as though it was the blind leading the blind!!! Nevertheless, they always seemed to find their way back - mostly to the car park that is!!
There were a few falls, quite a few very difficult single track down-hills, mostly of the walking as opposed to riding type, as well as some very challenging and steep uphill climbs. But all of these events together made for a great day out in good company, and the hope that we won’t leave it too long before we set out once again for Eretz Aheret.
Ride Report - 7th September 2007 - By John
There were a few new faces at the start of the ride and, despite the fact that quite a few of our regulars were not there, 27 riders were.
Well done and welcome to the newcomers! Hope we will see you with us on future rides.
The route: We headed East through Givat Chen and with one or two small detours, we followed a route that we have often traversed on previous occasions. Some improvements of the trail were noticeable, especially in the area of
the Park Afek.
Weather: Not too hot (a little cooler would not have hurt!)
Comments: Please remember to bring sufficient to drink on the ride! One thing was noticeable on today's ride. Because of the fact that there was a difference in the level of fitness of the many riders, the group was often split up and on ocassions a few riders went astray (me included!!!). I recommend that where there is an optional change of direct, someone should remain to guide the riders "at the back". That aside,we had a nice ride. As usual the company was good. A few of us stopped at a new "watering hole", Chendela, at Givat Chen. It's a great place. The surroundings are delightful and the food and service were good. I highly recommend them.
Hope to see you at our first ride of the year!
5768!
Shana tova.
Check out these sites 
Israel Police cyclist rules of the road:
http://www.police.gov.il/english/Traffic/Road_Safety/04_en_tr_bicycle.asp
Beginner's Mountain Bike Info Guide:
http://www.romp.org/rides/beginnerguide.html
Bicycle Unit of the Civil Guard (Mishmar Ezrahi),
The Department of Community Affairs and the Civil Guard of the
Israeli Police Force in conjunction with the Israel Cyclists' Association call
on you to join the Cycling Unit of the Civil Guard.
Volunteer Now .
Follow the link for more details .
THE BOTTOM LINE ! :
ALL RIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CLUB'S ACTIVITIES MUST ACCEPT THAT THE CLUB
CONSISTS OF A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS, FOND OF RIDING IN EACH OTHERS COMPANY, ON
THE BASIS OF UNDERSTANDING THAT NO ONE TAKES OR BEARS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
OTHERS AND EACH IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OWN LIFE, HEALTH AND BELONGINGS.
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