Markdeep Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I would like to find out from the riders in JHB what you can recommend to do a distance of 50-60km? I have ridden a lot at Van Gaalens which is fantastic but looking for something closer for Saturday morning. Also the Spruit many times in the week so not looking to ride there. I have ridden Northern farms once only about 2 years back, but a search on these forums reveals there have been a number of hi-jackings and safety is a general concern? Is it safe to ride there on a Saturday morning and will I be able to loop 50km together? Also heard of teak place but never ridden there, are the trails long enough? thanks......
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 You can ride at Northern Farms - there are lots of riders there and there has not been an issue since they upgraded security. It about 40km to go around so you might have to repeat. Teaks is also about 40km if you do both sides of the road. Teaks is an awesome trail so go try it out. Make sure you go around the right direction as they switch it often. Another option is Breedts Nek - although its on public roads and more for 'hills training'.
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Teaks will feel longer than 40km because of some steep climbs and a lot of tight singletrack.
Markdeep Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 You can ride at Northern Farms - there are lots of riders there and there has not been an issue since they upgraded security. It about 40km to go around so you might have to repeat. Teaks is also about 40km if you do both sides of the road. Teaks is an awesome trail so go try it out. Make sure you go around the right direction as they switch it often. Another option is Breedts Nek - although its on public roads and more for 'hills training'. thanks for the info!
mtbDobby Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 northern farms and teak are good as is breedts - I am trying kingkloof this weekend. As for Northern farms, you can go out the farm and do some of the roads around the back - make sure if you do that you go in a big group though and is less safe, within the farm, you can do a number of the loops that only repeat slighly and get in around 80km. They have quards within the farm so its very safe and there are plenty riders.
Markdeep Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 northern farms and teak are good as is breedts - I am trying kingkloof this weekend. As for Northern farms, you can go out the farm and do some of the roads around the back - make sure if you do that you go in a big group though and is less safe, within the farm, you can do a number of the loops that only repeat slighly and get in around 80km. They have quards within the farm so its very safe and there are plenty riders. Cool I was a bit worried after a reading some of the negative posts about bike-jackings etc...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 "I am trying kingkloof this weekend." I know nothing about it. Where is it? What is it like?
Team SL Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Markdeep, Why not give Vori-Berg a try. Line entries are accepted Have a look at www.waterpoint.co.za
rouxtjie Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 +1 for teak....you should get 50km if you do two laps
Markdeep Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 Markdeep, Why not give Vori-Berg a try. Line entries are accepted Have a look at www.waterpoint.co.za hmmm can we still enter online or at the race on Saturday?
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 "hmmm can we still enter online or at the race on Saturday?" That what he means by line entries. Vori Berg is a nice ride. It is a bit further to drive there than Van Gaalens though...
Team SL Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 hmmm can we still enter online or at the race on Saturday? Online has closed, but line entries are accepted Look forward to seeing you here Clive
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Another option is Groenkloof - you will probably have to loop it to get in the km's.
manbearpig Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I'm not a fan of Teaks. Feels cramped. Like to feel I'm going somewhere not just aimlessly zig zagging. Van G is worth the extra 20min drive.
Jono Waddell Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Park in Ruimsig, ride to teak through the back of the athletics stadium and past the quarry. Do a loop of teak and back for coffee.
rouxtjie Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I'm not a fan of Teaks. Feels cramped. Like to feel I'm going somewhere not just aimlessly zig zagging. Van G is worth the extra 20min drive.True but for pure convenience sake, you not gonna beat teak...VG is chalk and cheese though
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