slabs Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 See this news on the home page of the PPA website. The Schapenberg website has not been updated yet, but things are happening down in the Somerset West and Stellenbosch Valley (Bottelary MTB route)... Maybe one of these days we will be able to do social rides that link all these farms and one that may even go up Sir Lowrys to Grabouw / Elgin!
eitan Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Is this what you are referring to: http://bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za/
Christopher Brunsdon Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Thats awesome. The trails start and finish at Ongegund and my son goes horse riding every Monday next door. But guys, be careful as there has been farm attacks the last few weeks in that area during the day. Its a real bummer though. official opening of the trails at 08h00 on Sunday 17 April 2011, at Ongegundhttp://www.pedalpower.org.za/blog/news/new-schapenberg-mtb-trails-open-in-april/
slabs Posted April 6, 2011 Author Posted April 6, 2011 Is this what you are referring to: http://bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za/No, this is another one close to Sir Lowry's Village. Maybe that is why it could be dangerous... Just think about starting there, going through Lourensford, Spier, Technopark, Eden, Bergpad and eventually Bottelaryhills... Nice to dream!
Christopher Brunsdon Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 No, this is another one close to Sir Lowry's Village. Maybe that is why it could be dangerous... Just think about starting there, going through Lourensford, Spier, Technopark, Eden, Bergpad and eventually Bottelaryhills... Nice to dream! Those attacks are something new. I live a couple of years across the N2 at Firelands on a farm and we never had problems. Also stayed at Ongegund (we had our wedding there) and we felt very safe walking alone on the farm.
SeaBee Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Just think about starting there, going through Lourensford, Spier, Technopark, Eden, Bergpad and eventually Bottelaryhills... Nice to dream! Heeey... TechnoPark?! There's trails at TechnoPark? Didn't know about it... Please tell me about them - where are they?! I thought everybody went to ride across the road at Eden.
slabs Posted April 7, 2011 Author Posted April 7, 2011 Heeey... TechnoPark?! There's trails at TechnoPark? Didn't know about it... Please tell me about them - where are they?! I thought everybody went to ride across the road at Eden. From Spier there is a route to the technopark, but they close the gate over weekends. Then you cross over to Blaauklippen and then Eden....
SeaBee Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Aaah, sorry... thought you meant there's a trail in TechnoPark! Mind you, riding out to Spier and back is better for lunchtime or after work entertainment than most other things around here! Will check around...
Tankman Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 The PPA sites says the trail builder applied and received funds in 2010. The Schapenberg article was posted in 2008?
Slowbee Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Details tankman - details, thats what we want - more detail!
Tankman Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 I only ever hear about singletrack and trails in the Somerset area Slowbee, yet to see them!
slabs Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 See that according to the PPA newsletter they are opening on Sunday: OPENING OF SCHAPENBERG MTB TRAILThis Sunday, 17 April, sees the opening of the new Schapensberg MTB trails, built with funding from the PPA. The trails start and finish at Ongegund Conference Centre in Sir Lowry’s Village (Somerset West) and offer four routes; Black (27km), Red (23km), Yellow (15km) and Green (4km). On opening day there will be a Farmer’s Market with various vendors. Please note this is not a race - just come and check out the new routes and enjoy riding your MTB in a beautiful new setting. Read more in the news section on the website. The Trails will be open from 08h00. Day fee/permit for PPA Members is R20.00 and R40.00 for Non-Members. Everyone welcome. DIRECTIONS TO VENUETake the N2 towards Somerset West. Travel for approximately 30 minutes. Take the R44 Somerset West (Broadway Boulevard) turn-off on the left hand side. At the set of traffic lights on the bridge, turn left towards Somerset West Main Road. At the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Somerset West Main Road. Continue down the main road and through town, past several traffic lights. Remain in the left hand lane and pass the Vergelegen Medi Clinic on your left. Follow the signs for the Sir Lowry’s Pass Village road. Continue for approximately 3 km up Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Road. Waterkloof entrance gate is on your left hand side - Ongegund is about 500m from Waterkloof.
Tankman Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 :clap: Finally a mtb spot that is close enough for me to cycle to! Did the Black route and it was very lekka! How awesome and technical is that singletrack coming down from Rock View?! Overall I think the route was fairly well marked but another marker here and there will make it easier.I am not sure why they use a triangular to point out the direction you need to follow.A triangular has 3 corners pointing in 3 different directions and when flying past a triangular the size of a cigarette box at 45km/h, it is not always immediately clear which one of the 3 directions you should follow. Ever heard of arrows? Other than getting lost withing the first 3km to no fault of the organizers, that was all thanks to the freeking Wannabees having a tea party in the middle of the road, blocking the direction marker and not even pointing us in the right direction! It was a great ride and I will be back again soon! :thumbup:
Tankman Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) I see a couple of more route markers were added, thanks guys! Had an awesome ride here with Headhunter today, thanks bud! Great timing, got home just before the rain! Black Route and Profile: Edited May 2, 2011 by Tankman
Cassie Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Hey Tankman...how did you recognize me on the trail? I had a great ride - chickened out for that nasty black section way on top!!Otherwise - enjoyed it so much I'd sommer joined for the annual membership....R150 to ride as often as you want - what a bargain!! See you on the trails again!! Edited May 2, 2011 by Cassie
Berry Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Hey Tankman...how did you recognize me on the trail? I had a great ride - chickekend out for that nasty black section way on top!!Otherwise - enjoyed it so much I'd sommer joined for the annual membership....R150 to ride as often as you want - what a bargain!! See you on the trails again!! when can we go for a ride cassie
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