Hellwarp

How an Epic S-Works Evo costs the same as a KTM 790 adventure baffles the mind though ...

Stick to jeep track and follow signage to continue with red route, or to link up with green route and continue to right turn halfway up the hill to link up with Geelslang. Game camps on two farms, Bonfoi & Kastanjeberg.

No fixed date, a simple case of when the fence is up its closed, could be this week could be end of the month. Will post here and on FB once fenced off.

Interpreting the "no night riding" rule is simple, if you need a bikelight on the trails to see where you are going then you are either too early or too late.

Its an international "problem" not a typically South african" one. "You can lead a horse to water ...." Until there is a passion for competetive cycling akin to soccer it will always be a case for donor/sponsored funding and the odd "development rider" crossing the line. This may apply to all individual sports like golf, tennis, swimming etc where parent involvement and great capital/time investment is required to step a promising kid to the top of the podium.

Yes, just make sure they write the date you intend to ride on the bikeboard.

2020 Annual permits get released tomorrow so you have a month to grab one before the 2019 permits expire on the 31st December. The 2020 permits are valid from date of purchase to 31 December 2020.

From a trail background, being heavier and having the ability to zip uphill the potential damage and maintenance of trails is going to become an issue going forward with an increase in e-bike numbers. No surprise if trail systems start banning their use on trails. Another thing, an E-biker passes you on the uphill during an event only to hang on the brakes on the next singletrack dragging a train of 20 riders without making way for anyone to pass. Eventually you get a gap on the next jeeptrack only to be passed by said rider on the next uphill to end up, once again in a train on the next singletrack. E-bikes allow a less skilled / fit rider to get in a position where they end up bottlenecking and spoiling an entire ride for a lot of people when said rider should not be in that part of the field in the first place. Its a problem and its going to get worse.

Google "Glen Avon" guest farm, chat to Alison Brown, she should be able to give you relevant info. Beautiful part of the world.

https://bottelaryconservancy.co.za/mtb/permits/

Blue route closed until further notice, once safe to enter the area we will assess the damage.

Trail Notice: Ribbok singletrack has been re-opened. Please be vigilant and proceed with caution as trees may still fall and block the trail. You'll also notice that we are busy with extensive cutting of the trail verges, should all be done by end of next week. Enjoy the warmer weather and spring flowers.

2018 annual permits are now available for purchase via our website. We have capped the number available to 1500. They are valid from purchase and expire 31 December 2018. Remember to take a copy of your completed order email when you collect your bikeboard. Familiarise yourself with our trail rules and get your bum on the bike!

Jordan Loop, Bottelary Hills Conservancy.

Has to rate as one of my best days on a bike. The people, the trails, the weather and the organising was outstanding.