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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

Just let me know preferred distances and type of terrain and I will post a route or 2

Gimme a shout out if you looks for info/routes around Howick/Notties. Being a local helps!

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..

Did a recce this morning and the fires have done some proper damage. Following trails remain closed until further notice : The Face Face Extension Yebo Duikers Drift Mikes Lights Grassy Rd Nyaga Nyaga Pascoes Puzzle Mount Up More Up Up some more Up at last Katheryns Crank Alley Haibo Entrances to Gums/Pines from Firetower Sheeps Pass Puffadder Pass No Balls Christophers and 2nd half of Middle Rd (from the crossroads onwards) Trail closure boards will be going up in the next few days

Just had a look at the trails. Fires have been brought under control but there are still a few wisps of smoke around, especially where there was a lot of undergrowth/old trees. The danger is now from trees that have been burnt/branches that are hanging and trees that have fallen as a result of the fire/winds. Therefore the trails are still closed. We are hoping to have some sections opened soon.

Trail Update Trails remain closed as there are some spots still smoldering. Cooler weather and drop in the wind has helped bring things under control but the possibility exists of the fire flaring up again. Please remain off the trails and out of the area. Remember its not just the areas that were burning that are affected but also all access roads as these are used by the fire fighters.

Wind storm at about 2am this morning and has dropped a LOT of foliage and fanned the flames.

Fires still soldering and flaring up All trails remain closed

URGENT Please note that there is a forest fires burning in the Karkloof/Howick area. Several fires have been reported and a berg wind is blowing. Please stay out of the area Trails are closed with immediate effect until further notice

Howick Trails update : - Pines clear - Duza Ngulubhe clear - Eagle Ridge Run clear Caution : Tree over the trail close to Face Extention Please note that the Mr Nicemans entrance (opposite Greendale Spar) remains closed whilst we await feedback from the landowner. Alternative entrances are Lakeview Rd (via Eagle Ridge Run) or Curries road (via Home Jerome) Please remember that area around Shafton Rd is closed (see the signage on the trails) All detail available at http://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-trails-15134/?lat=-29.468972602392192&lon=30.20947574987064&z=15&m=trailforks Compulsory trail fee : R50 pppd available at Pyga concept store, Greendale center (Fainting Goat) and Howick hospital Sappi indemnity compulsory

Thanks bud.