Dan Dob

I made one like this a while back, very easy and clean lines. Could look a load better with decent wood!

Thanks for putting the feedback on TheHub cadenceblur! I look forward to seeing you flying through all the switchbacks when I next see you on the trail. For those that want more info please take a look at our website. We do skills clinics for Beginners and Intermediate riders throughout the year on Saturdays or Sundays (mostly in Meerendal/ Hoogekraal and Tokai). For those in the Stellenbosch area, my little sister (Jo) also does clinics in Jonkershoek.

I agree with DJR. A 'mugger spotter' along the same lines at the shark spotters. How are they paid? I do a lot of cycling and scrambling on the mountain and there are spots in which you can see almost all mountain trails and tracks-you'd only need 2 spotters to cover the entire Table Mountain biking route. You can see muggers from a mile off (ie loitering, walking one stretch of road backwards and forwards, looking for places to hide etc) and a radio down to rangers/police could make sure they get there BEFORE any incidents take place. Hell, I'd even volunteer 1 day of my week to do this myself if a system could be put in place, but it's be better to employ somebody to do it on a permanent basis.

Helped a guy last week that crashed on the hairpin of Ou Kaapse Weg. Helmet smashed and there was STILL swelling on his head. Took him to medi-clinic Constantia with his friend but had to rush off as I had other cyclists to take care of (was on a cycling tour of our own!). Hope he was treated as he didn't have medical aid...

Hey BBN, The Hermanus trails are great. I haven't mapped them as they said that they have maps on another website (not sure which one?). Really nice trails with a bit of everything and brilliant views. I'd recommend the Red over the Black route. Just make sure you pay for your ride and get the number board at Euodia Adventures before the ride!

You can just download one of our maps to give you an idea of the trails and how to link them up. http://irideafrica.com/trail-maps/ Have fun out there!

So how much singletrack can one expect on the Grotto trail for example?

Will chat to Johan (of W2W) about this. Think its his initiative but not sure. What you want to know?

I have a feeling it may be the doing of the moonlight Mass guys. Think they are planning on a 'commuter station' of some sorts with showers and lockers etc. I may be totally wrong though!

I hear you about maps Salah! Our trips are not for people who cycle rarely-only for serious cyclists that want good singletrack and brilliant rides. I am a past pro elite champion of the province (and African singlespeed champion , and Jennie is a proffesional road rider and is getting super fast on the mountain bike. That means if you come out with us then we will love to try and keep up on the climbs (I love climbing too and Cape Town is full of great climbs!). It sounds like a lot of people are keen to ride with you for free, which is great but if you do not have any luck then you are welcome to contact us for a guided ride of Cape Town or Stellenbosch. I can guarentee that you will not find the best trails easily without local knowledge. I'm super glad you are decing to visit this country and sure you will have a superb time here (and be back again, the next year)

Hi Salah, I know you said that going through a tour operator is not an option for you. Also, not sure why any hubbers haven't mentioned us but we do mountain biking trips in and around Cape Town (we also supply many free maps that you can download from our website). We take a lot of Swiss people (we can put you in touch with past guests if you like) out on day trips as well as longer holidays and we have a great product in our 10 day singletrack trip at the end of the year. Check it out-you won't get better value and better riding in 10 days! www.irideafrica.com

That's good news-seems like the guys (and farmers) out there really want to get mountain biking going there. Hoping that people start building fun trails (not just singletrack, but fun flowing singletrack or really challenging, technical trails).If you ever need maps made once the trails are there give me a shout and I'll compile them and put them up on www.irideafrica.com

Hi Flossy, Hope you're feeling more confident on the bike by now! Some good advice on this forum. If you are wanting to get more confident I host skills clinics through iRide Africa-more info here. We hold them on different trails most weekends so if you sign up you can get more confidant, meet new people to ride with in the future and ride different trails.

Hairy, I'm afriad I am not at liberty to say...

Go to Woodstock cycles-they should be able to help you out with older bikes. Google 'em.

Hi riders, I have finally got around to making a map for Lebanon mtb trails. You can download it here.

Hi riders, I have finally got around to making a map for Lebanon mtb trails. You can download it here.

The best bike in the world! A Voodoo Wanga (or Wanka if you're that way), 32x17 (the perfect gear for Cape Town) with nice beefy tyres and a few special parts you don't see much. Super stable at high speeds but standard XC geometry to get you up to the fun bits. It does things it wasn't made to do.... Like this And this (video)....

Hi Roer, Very late reply here, but iRide Africa host skills lessons for begginners and intermediates throughout the year. More info here. Our focus is a) get you to love single track B) to ride with the proper techniques

Interesting topic this. I do hate how 'XC' gets thrown in the mix when it's actually fun rides and XCM's you are talking about though. XCO is pretty frikknne hardcore technically speaking and then you have to pedal up everything too! We are thinking about starting up a race or two that will be different and will hopefully get people amped on riding singletrack and getting better at it through racing, while still having a great day out with mates and family. Watch this space...

Hey, we had a guest a while back that I think was from Tasmania-sounds like some good riding there. He and his mates formed a club there called http://www.bottlesandchains.com/ check them out and see if they'll take you out.

The Sanddrif trails are very well marked so no need for GPS files if you have our map.

Hi guys, Thought I'd put in the smiley faces for the fun sections and sad faces for the uphills -just a bit of fun. I don't have GPX files that are continous/clean. The problem with having no maps available in the first place, is that I have to ride these routes forwards, backwards and every other which way to cover it all for my maps so the GPX files are not going to help you. In my opinion, mountain biking should be about exploring a bit and getting lost occasionally so I don't like to give out every it of info

Hi guys, Just uploaded a new trail map to our webpage. It's of the Sanddrif trails in Cedarberg. Enjoy!

Sorry put this in the wrong forum. Can't see where to delete it?