Baviaans and / or PE riding spots

[Gromit]

Ok, back to the original question, other than the riding in PE (meeting Azonic next Monday, 9th), what else in the area, Baviaans sounds like maybe not the best idea, for us yet, or is there a easier Baviaans route we can go ride, where we won't have rangers and local animals chasing us.

 

Wife and myself is not at racing snake level yet, we're happy doing 20km with about 300m climbing.

 

G

 

Are you referring to non-cycling activities in PE?

[awesme]

Gromit

 

Nope, referring to where else to ride, close around jBay.

 

Got some tracks from Edge705.

 

G

 

Are you referring to non-cycling activities in PE?

[Gromit]

If you enjoy a little technical riding, the Baakens Valley that runs through PE has some fantastic trails, but make sure you are with a local as its not all that hard to get yourself lost, never mind the safety factor.

 

There are also some nice dirt roads through Rocklands between PE and the Van Staadens railway bridge that we use to train for the TransBaviaans. Its pretty flat and about a 70km round trip. This can make for a nice scenic relaxed ride.

 

If you are up for some climbing, Longmore forest is also an option. It is a working plantation so make sure you keep an eye out for traffic, also make sure you have a valid permit, these are available from Cyclopro. It to has allot of different trail options so once again make sure you are with a local who is very familiar with the area.

[awesme]

Hi all

 

Just want to thanks Azonic for a great quick ride on Monday morning,

 

We did Norm Hudlin just outside PE, flat but lovely.

15km of flowing single track.

 

I over cooked it a bit in the beginning, he let me go in front, guessing so that I can set the pace and him not ride away from me, which he can def clearly easily do.

 

thanks

 

G