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Trail closures : The following trails/areas have been closed and boards to that effect erected : - 6 beer hill (both directions - No.6 both directions - Farmers Market entrance Please respect and obey the closures until further notice. Online maps at https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-trails-15134/ have been updated accordingly .

Trail area maps with closed areas have been put up at Pyga and Howick Cycles Please visit either shop to view the maps or scan the below QR code to see details on trail statuses

So do I . Maybe its a KZN thing. Rest of the country just jealous ..

That will do BSG... 1 step closer Thank you ! Will PM you to arrange collection

Harvesting in New track/More Nyaga-Nyaga/ 6 beer hill trail areas starts next week and areas will be closed through until winter. These sections will be strictly out of bounds. Signage will be erected accordingly. This includes the trail access opposite Karkloof Farmers market

Clearing in prep for the Howick Enduro and Classic continues ..... as does clearing for the day to day riding. - Dead Cow singletrack clear and open - 2 Vodacom tower clear and open Remember entries for the event are open on www.roag.co.za

Been donated a pair of disc brakes from a local rider Just need a pair of 26" disc compatible wheels now (6 bolt). Anyone got an unused pair laying around ? Happy to cover postage

Awesomeness.... huge shout out to Theo187 for the frame donation. Will update as soon as I have been to see him/arranged collection.

Hi Theo Would really appreciate the frame and am happy to do any repairs needed. It will be used to build up a bike for development rider and friend of mine. I am in Howick and will arrange/pay transport More than happy to post a pic of the bike once its built up, along with (what will be) a very happy rider

PM sent

Hi All. Busy building a MTB for one of our trail workers so that he can ride our annual event and see the joy his hard work brings the riders Building on a 26" frame and have most or a drive train and a few odds that should fit. Desperately looking for a pair of disc brakes (cable or hydraulic) and a disc compatible wheelset. Happy to cover postage

Need some last minute repairs.. or did you leave your helmet at home ? Don't worry.. Howick Cycle & Gear will be at the 2017 Sappi Howick Classic to get you sorted.

Very happy to announce that PYGA Industries will have a stand at the 2017 Sappi Howick Enduro & Classic. Patrick Morewood grew up riding the Howick trails and the Pyga Pascoe is named after Ken Pascoe, one of the founders of the Sappi Howick event.

Last night at around 6pm there was a rider/riders in the Puffadder Pass area. 1.This area is closed and STRICTLY off limits. 2.There is very visible signage that says CLOSED. 3.Night riding is prohibited. If you know who this was please tell them that they are not as special as they think and that the same rules that apply to everyone also apply to them. Also please tell them they are not welcome on Howick Trails. To everyone else, thank you for respecting and obeying the closures and please remain doing so.

Harvesting and salvage has started along Puffadder Pass. Please remain away from this area and obey all closed trail signage.

Entries are open for the 2017 Sappi Howick Enduro and Classic http://www.roag.co.za/eventinfo.aspx?EventID=1918 Early bird savings applicable if you pre-enter

Club rides... see post #120 or PM me your cell number and i will add your to the Whatsapp group Sounds like your skills should be fine, just need a bit of dusting off

Welcome Best would be to hook up with one of the club rides. Its difficult to suggest a route without knowing your skill level

Correctamundo... Enduro (4 March) and Classic 10/20/40 (5 March) are both still on

The Shafton fire harvesting operations will start picking up speed quite rapidly from now on. Please adhere to harvesting and trail closure signs for your own safety. We will update on the active areas as it go's along, but please remember, it's not only affected compartments but also longer shorthaul routes used by 17ton forwarders. Stay safe!

Club MTB Rides on Mon , Wed., Fri at 5am from the tree at Greendale traffic lights....casual medium fit. Then - Tues , Thurs 5 am at the tree... fast and very fit. Anyone welcome

Please be aware that the pine block between the bottom of Sheeps Pass/start of Puff Adder and the bottom of Minx (which is currently not open anyway) is going to start being harvested tomorrow. Please stay out of this area

A whatsapp group is available for quick and easy trail updates/general info. PM me if you would like to be added

Signage has been placed out on the trails at : - Jackle Rd/Porcupine Way intersection (Porcupine Way closed from there onward) - Top of Bradleys - Just after Crank Alley (rd closed from there onward) - Up and Up (forest rd up to Firetower and closed) - Single Gum (Middle Rd entrance) - Mikes Lights (Middle Rd entrance) The whole Firetower are remains closed, including The Face, Katherys and the top sections of Pines & Gums, Up at Last, Sheeps Pass and No Balls. Mikes Lights also remains closed. Please stay out of these areas until we have more clarity from Sappi

Shot Bud... it is a bit of a kick in the 'nads Really puts us in a difficult spot with planning for the Howick Classic/Enduro next year. Several trails will have to be closed whilst timber salvaging takes place and that makes areas inaccessible for both day rides and the race On the plus side (glass half full??) the fire (and inevitable salvaging/harvesting) has exposed some terrain that is just begging for new trails..saw some huge natural rock gardens deep in the forests as well as some gullies that could make for incredible roller coaster type trails. Will deffo keep those in mind for when the areas are accessible again. Think enduro heaven..