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2022 KZN MTB Calendar v1.xlsx

Hi Arandre. Well done on getting back into the saddle. So in the past there were 2 clubs..Howick MTB Club and Karkloof MTB Club. There were also 2 separate trail networks and each club managed its own network. Howick traditionally had the forest on Curries Post side, Northwards up to the Shafton Road and Eastwards to the Karkloof Tar road. Karkloof traditionally had from the Shafton road further northwards and East of the Karkloof road, including Karkloof Falls area. Howick MTB club has since disbanded and Karkloof has absorbed all the trails into their network. Trail signage has been changed but I am not not sure how many of the Howick trails have remained open/cleared. There are some private land owners in-between which may have their own trails on their property. There is also a new trail network at the Nelson Mandela Capture site. These have incorporated the ex-St Ives trails as well as some new trails. These don't form part of the Karkloof Network.

Ola. Chansaw is correct. Still happy to advise on the area though.. let me know if there is anything you wanting to check out

Late to the party... Can get both Avalanche and Giant at dealership prices + VAT so happy to help out if that's an option. Stock is the challenge but might be in luck. If you would prefer to chat direct to the distributor then I am also happy to make the introduction and leave it with you ..and I would suggest asking them to come on board with a deal + accessories or something like that. Well worth the PR and positive message in these very strange times.

Likewise for Stuart. Have yet to meet a more dedicated yet humble athlete.

Champagne Sports Resort will be offering an accommodation special for the weekend of the event. R1 295.00 per person sharing (dinner, bed and breakfast) Please contact the resort directly for any queries or bookings.

Entries are open ! http://roag.co.za/eventinfo.aspx?EventID=2966

Event Name: 2019 Drakensberg Extravaganza MTB & Trail Run When: 23 November 2019 Where: Champagne Sports Resort, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Fun and participation based MTB and trail run event hosted on the awesome Cathkin Trails and from the fantastic Champagne Sports Resort in the Berg. 10km and 20km MTB distance to choose from with cash prizes on offer to category winners. Both routes easy enough to ride with the kids.. or challenging enough to race if you you want to. Water tables on both routes with enough jellibabies to give the kids a reason to get there 1st Trail run option on the day and a road race the next day in Bergville. Go to Event Page

Howick Trails have a 20km novice/beginner route and a 25km intermediate route open. Both routes are well marked with green and orange arrows respectfully. https://www.trailforks.com/route/howick-trails-25km-intermediate-route/ https://www.trailforks.com/route/howick-trails-20km-set-route/ Please note that an annual membership OR day licence/indemnity is compulsory to ride these or any other trails/route. Trail runners also welcome. Routes start and finish at 11 Karkloof. http://www.11karkloof.co.za/

Reminder : Annual General Meeting of Howick MTB & TR Club is to be held at Howick High School (Dave Mayo Center) on 24 April 2019 at 1730. Please note that any person is welcome to attend but only valid 2019 club members are eligible stand for nomination and/or vote on any resolutions. All current club members are strongly encouraged to attend as there are several very important points to discuss that will influence the responsibilities/management of the club.

Please note that harvesting is still taking place in the gum block at the end of Long Lost Trail and also now starting with the section on the left of Shafton rd as you turn off the Karkloof tar road. This whole area remains closed till further notice. https://www.trailforks.com/polygon/350/

Hi all Our new trailhead at 11 Karkloof has opened and we are currently marking a set route (25km MTB intermediate). The trailhead provides ample secure parking, mobile/manual day license abilities and a base to start/finish your ride. Some of you might recognize the trailhead from the recent Howick Enduro/KZN Gravity Enduro Series #1. In future all day to day routes will start and finish here. The 25km MTB intermediate route will be followed by a 20km MTB easy route and a 35km MTB intermediate/advanced route and then trail running routes. There is also the option of creating your own route using trail forks (https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-mtb-trails/planner/). Open days and club events are planned for later in 2019. Please feel free to attend these as they are catered towards giving you the best experience and exposing the trail network..and are free !

This weekend is DH National #1 at Cascades.. not in Howick No Enduro but there is an Enduro bike class in the DH

Great weekend of racing with a record 174 entries in the 2019 Sappi Howick Enduro. Also featuring as the KZN Gravity Ensuro Series #1, the conditions were perfect for sideways sliding Results are available at http://www.elitetiming.co.za/results/ Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see you back on the Howick Trails!

Hope all had a good time out on the Stages today. It was fast.. it was fun.. it was slippery in places and dry in others... it is Howick and we are very proud of our Club