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Its the motorbikes..the bridges are not built for that kind of weight or abuse. 50/50 as to weather its worth fixing until just before the Enduro. On the one hand it has to be fixed .. on the other it then just gets busted again by the motorbikes. I will get a warning sign up there though

Some more good news with Hattons Cycles on board for some prizes

Fantastic to welcome Squirt on board as product sponsors

Entries are open http://www.roag.co.za/eventinfo.aspx?EventID=2086

Join us at the Pyga Showroom @Yard41 on Saturday 23 Sept, after the skills clinic & free-ride/practice session, for a few Lions River Brewery Craft Beers and a borrie roll. Showers available too. Who can come : all riders and their fan club Cost : Zero, Zilch, Nada, Gratis. ETA : from 430pm-ish till about 8pm-ish http://yard41.co.za/

lmao ... thats called motivation to go faster !

Yup... there will be various options on ROAG : - Skillls only - Enduro full only - Enduro lite only - Combo Skills + Lite - Combo Skills + full Entries should open within the next few days. Will post as soon as they do.

Self seeding... if in doubt rather hang back and go later If there are faster guys who would prefer to be be last just let them know to give a decent gap

Did i post it was November ? Thanks for picking that up .. Its definitely 23/24 Sept 2017

Orbit is 100 % correct

Event Name: Howick Enduro When: 23 September 2017 - 24 September 2017 Where: Howick, Kwazulu-Natal Category: Enduro - Skills clinic 23 Sept with some of the best KZN riders acting as coaches. 3 groups.. beginners, intermediate and advanced. The coaches will give you tips and show you techniques on how to ride and tackle the obstacles. Skills will take place on the actual race route so you can put the skills to the test - Skills to be followed by a free-ride/un-official practice session as all race routes will be open. Please note that you may only practice the routes if you have been part of the skills clinic - Its a long weekend so possible get-together on Saturday night... venue/time to be confirmed. Cheap beer/pizza, beer/burger or beer/wors roll option for those who would like to carbo-load for the race the next day - Race day 24 Sept : option of either Enduro full (5 Stages) or Enduro Lite (3 Stages). Both categories have podium positions. Inter-schools option will also be included (riders will still be eligible for individual participation) - 3 new/revised Stages. Combo-entries at a reduced price for skills/full Enduro or skills/Enduro Lite Go to Event Page

Some latest news on the Howick Enduro (23/24 Sept) - Skills clinic 23 Sept with some of the best KZN riders acting as coaches. 3 groups.. beginners, intermediate and advanced. The coaches will give you tips and show you techniques on how to ride and tackle the obstacles. Skills will take place on the actual race route so you can put the skills to the test - Skills to be followed by a free-ride/un-official practice session as all race routes will be open. Please note that you may only practice the routes if you have been part of the skills clinic - Its a long weekend so possible get-together on Saturday night... venue/time to be confirmed. Cheap beer/pizza, beer/burger or beer/wors roll option for those who would like to carbo-load for the race the next day - Race day 24 Sept : option of either Enduro full (5 Stages) or Enduro Lite (3 Stages). Both categories have podium positions. Inter-schools option will also be included (riders will still be eligible for individual participation) - 3 new/revised Stages. Combo-entries at a reduced price for skills/full Enduro or skills/Enduro Lite

Fire Danger Index warning : Strong winds of 45km/h expected from 11h00 resulting in high FDI today. Please be aware trails may be closed at short notice.

Trail update : New Track entrance off Middle rd is closed. New Trac can still be accessed from 2zig or Hyslop road. Middle road only open as far as Hug a Tree entrance. Hug-a-tree and Diptank trails remain open . Trail closed boards are in place. https://www.trailfor...ick-mtb-trails/ has been updated

Trail update : New track Extension, Hug-a-Tree and Dip Tank trails are closed s they lead to harvesting areas. This also means that Middle Rd from Tony's Dam is closed. https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-mtb-trails/ has been updated

Trail Update : WTF is closed for trail maintenance work/line changes and we are putting up signage. Please do not ride the trail as you will come across holes, rock piles and poles along the way ! Trail will be opened as soon as work has been completed (estimated 1 July)

Breaking News : Howick Enduro 24/25 Sept 2017. 24 Sept : Enduro and Skills clinic on race routes followed by a free ride session .. all trails open to have fun on. Any one on any bike welcome 25 Sept : Race day ..2 options. Either do the Enduro Lite or the Full Titanium Balls option

Awesome ... the Elite XCO was damn exciting ! How good was Phil Buys to come back and take 2nd after his puncture !!!! Alan is a machine..I see big things coming from him in the future ! Did you watch any of the Jnrs ? Cam Wright is so damn fast !!! So stoked that you enjoyed the trails !! Yeah the guys ride down into the Quarry Its actually one of the Enduro sections that we use... and will be incorporating onto the Howick Enduro in Sept The shale is loose and soft .. but still some guys pin it down there like mad!

You and me both ... there is good reason its called WTF lol Jonno will be working on WTF tomorrow clearing some lurker stumps so give it a bash again sometimes soon Its winter so its still pretty loose and dry out there Just so you have the best spectator option at Cascades this weekend : Fri : Enduro Sat SA Cup XCO (Jnr World Series) Sun : SA Cup DHi

Please see https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-mtb-trails?lat=-29.449887&lon=30.223552&z=15&m=trailforks for the latest trail closure. Harvesting is taking place .. remain away from these areas as they are closed.

Trail update : Jackle Rd and surrounding area is closed with immediate effect. Harvesting has started and trucks will be using Jackle Rd to haul timber to 6 beer hill loading zone. Signage will be erected today. Trail Forks will be updated today as well.

Hey Bud There is a section being harvested opposite the sawmill that you should remain away from. It isnt part of the Howick Trails network but would have formed part of the alternative route to Karkloof. As you said, best would be to use the tar rd to Dovehouse turnoff. I am updating the trailforks maps today with some new closed areas. Please check again tonight to see what the latest is. Its SA Cup XCO/DH this weekend at Cascades so no club rides ...

Trail closure update : Harvesting will be taking place in Block E23 shorty (in the next week or so) . This block runs between Jackle Rd and Tonys Dam (East to West) and Middle Rd to Firetower (North to Sth). The trails directly affected will be Dr Keytels/Our Secret Trail/Bush Buck/Rushalot/Pines Ext. Trail indirectly affected will be Pines/Karls/Howies/Joes Dib Dop//Jackle Rd/Bradlies/Porcupine Way. Short hauling will also affect some routes, especially Middle Rd. We will be closing all these section in the next week (effective Monday 19th) Trail Forks will be updated accordingly. Please make an effort to check what areas are closed, obey all trail closures and stay away from any current or new harvesting areas