Bicyclegear

@BeeRadagreed, it would be an amazing gesture by the Silvermist landowners. There is legacy of usage associated with the pipetrack. Cyclist, Runners and Walkers should not be responsible for the estates security.

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Would you mind if I remove the name of the developer? I think before we name and shame lets try open a conversation.

Thank you for the info and pls thank your dad.

I think lets first try engage with the developer, and open a conversation, before we name and shame.

I went up there today to try speak to the developer. He was not present. I have messaged him with no reply as of yet...#amicablesolution

Indeed...anyone out there?

Are the general public allowed to request a deed from a private piece of land?

Would be great, but it is SanParks...case closed.

So if it is classified servitude, it must stay open to the public?

detailed! Where does one start?

I will think we should first talk to developer...

Pity as it goes right through the property.

Thanks

I meant going up to the site office of the developer.

I might go up there and ask...

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Does anyone know the of the developer?

Do you have link to the article still?

The pipetrack traverses a number of properties. The pipetrack does indeed carry water into Hout Bay, The city leases the road from each land owner. When I developed the Vlakkenberg MTB trail, I had to find out all of this the hard way...

If you look at the EGIS erf map for Cape Town, you will see that ERF 1783. I think a list would be a great start, showing how many people actually use the pipetrack. I think the approach should be about, showing the land owner how many people use the pipetrack. Is Change.org a good online petition site?

After 30 years of riding the pipetrack above Hout Bay, it has been closed! The pipetrack is a peculiar piece of thoroughfare, traversing multiple landowners, including private and SanParks land. It route has been so important for anyone wanting to stay off the Main Road, when riding into or out of Hout Bay. ERF 1783 is private land and the owner has decided to start developing. He is doing this by putting up a big black fence both sides of the pipetrack on his property. Effectively making a dead-end, if you are coming up from Hout Bay. I believe he is well within his rights to do so. Would it not be awesome to for this developer see the value that cyclist and cycling bring to Hout Bay and greater Cape Town. Would it not be clever and a great bit of PR for this developer to integrate a bicycle thoroughfare through his property? Who knows given the profile of the cyclist, he might sell a house to one. Let us see how this unfold!

Only my pleasure! I really enjoyed the stay and the mountain bike trails. I would definitely recommend it to other family's who enjoy mountain biking. I really liked the fact that there were trails for all skill levels. The fact that you ride from your chalet and don't leave the farm is also so convenient. …and what better thing is there to do than jump into the pool after a tough ride.

The guys at Drecaso Guest Chalets are making a real effort to establish Bonnievale as a destination for mountain biking. We stayed there over the weekend and rode some amazing trails they have built. Here is a link to a Google Map of the Drecaso MTB Trail Network. The farm is described as follows, "Drecaso self-catering chalets and conference venue is the ideal destination for your family weekend getaway or business brainstorming. The farm began as a break-away for four Cape Town families, offering their children and businesses a taste of country living, close enough to be used on a regular basis. The abundance of fynbos and renosterveld, as well as the natural beauty of the farm, were deciding factors in choosing the location of Drecaso. You will experience unsurpassed views of the valley’s vineyards and orchards, with the Langeberg mountains on the horizon. The proximity to world class wine estates is, of course, an added bonus!" ...and now they have more than 30kms of mountain bike trails!

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