Hi Bikehub So just some background on myself - 23 years old, and have a really big Motocross background (about 8 years) and about 4 or so years of some BMX riding. The BMX riding included both street and dirt but mainly was time to spend time with mates and have a bit of fun off from Moto. Unfortunately though, I don't do either anymore. Haven't ridden a BMX in a couple years now I have always had a proper interest in Slopestyle Mountain Biking and Downhill. They were both sports, in my opinion, that resonated with Motocross really well. From the style of riding, to the riders themselves and the culture surrounding the sport, it was always something I could relate to really well. I've followed the sport ever since - almost equally as closely as Moto. So to fast-forward to today, I am dying to start riding some Slopestyle/Dirt again, but this time on a Hardtale And this is where the questions come in: How active is the sport in South Africa, but more specifically Gauteng? Riding alone SUCKS, I know that from experience. Even maybe some BMX groups that have some decent sized jumps they frequent? How and where do I begin looking for the whips needed to start? All the Online Cycling Stores seem to focus on MTB and Road and don't offer much direction in regard to what im looking for - even second hand if there is a market at all for them. I have found some but not worth my money. Any feedback here would be appreciated
