[Trail’s End Bike Hotel – Find more than you expected]

Great place for breakfast (Eggs Benedict👍)  after a beautiful ride up to Hans se Kop.

[Trails for the Lighty]

The easiest is to park at 96 Winery, do the small loop out, you will see the arrow at the end of the parking lot. When you get to the tar road you head left and cross Winery Road. Single track up to Somerset College fence and then back down again, just go around the dam. Then through the game trail and back via Paddagang. Those trails are safe. Enjoy.

[Trails for the Lighty]

Southey's Vines in Somerset West is great for kids. 
There is also a nice single track by Somerset College. Park at 96 Winery and you can ride the old game trail. Great for young kids. 
Ernie Els is also fun but the climb can be tough for younger kids. You can park at the restuarant for easier access. 
Mont Marie, specifically Element, and into the forest back to the restuarant in really fun for kids, and adults :). You can go up and down a few times as the climb, on the road, up to element is easy enough. Tow rope if you want to session a few times. 

This is the trail from 96 Winery. 

I do Waterworks/Faura drop from time to time but it is not worth the risk if you are only a small group with a young kid. It's also quite rocky so let him get some more experience first. 

DM me directly if you need more info 

 

[Fox Racing Online Store]

Also purchased on several occasions and never had any issues, also had to return something that was too small and they arranged collection and offered credit/refund. 

I will also be purchasing again.

[Kid friendly MTB routes]

12 hours ago, ClintH said:

This is Cobra and it's really well maintained. 

 

 

 

8 minutes ago, JasonS said:

This looks great for kids. Where is the best place to park to access this trail?

Hi Jason, 
You can park at the Banhoek Conservancy. 
https://goo.gl/maps/1gHfuoG9xzQioY2r7
There are 3 trails and all 3 are awesome. 
Cobra is nice for a warm-up with the kids. 
Afterburn has more gravity, amazing berms, flows and jumps. River gap at bottom so need to be careful of that one. Easy to go around.
Klipwerf is also well worth it but does take some energy to get to the top. Again excellent flow, some features and a couple of wooden berms. 

 

[Kid friendly MTB routes]

This is Cobra and it's really well maintained. 

 

 

[Kid friendly MTB routes]

Another bike park option that is also great for young kids https://polkadraaifarm.co.za/activities/bike-park/. Great early morning before it gets hot and before the wind picks up. 

For a really fun day out on the trails head to Banhoek and you can session cobra multiple times. Easy flow trail with some nice small 'safe' features but as they progress they can jump those features. 

[Bike Addict OK?]

Lately, I have found the service to have improved and normally respond within 1 day to confirm availability. 

They will send you an invoice and once payment is made it takes 2-3 days to be delivered. They let you know when it is sent and provide tracking. 


 

[Stolen: BMC and Giant Multiple (Western Cape)]

Thanks Bakkies, have shared your details with the owner. It is the bike. 

 

[Stolen: BMC and Giant Multiple (Western Cape)]

Stolen: BMC and Giant Multiple

When: 19/03/2023

Where: , Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Details in image

Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.

[Alloy MTB rim options]

I recently got a set of the Lyne AMP V2 High Engagement wheels and am very happy with them. They look nice, sound great and ride better than the Specialized Stout XC that I had on the bike.

They are a little heavier but I don't feel it and are more trail orientated which suits my riding more. 

I also believe they have stock. 

[Where to buy DJ bikes in SA]

Hi There, 

Maybe you did not see this link under mountain bikes? 
https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/c/dirt-jump-mountain-bikes

My LBS also has one on the floor. 
https://www.thehangerbikeco.co.za/products/polygon-trid-26-cream

Cheers