New Landy new life Posted March 14, 2012 Share Been riding this route since 1989 when I got my first MTB - last night as I got onto the dirt just after Mosterds Mill where I find a sign from Table Mountain Parks that no more MTB allowed any further. The authorities are taking away another of our routes on the mountain Does anyone know the reason, and will they be closing all tracks up to the blockhouse eventually? I must say the sign never stopped me, but I can see an altercation coming in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted March 14, 2012 Share Is that through the turnstile up to RM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted March 14, 2012 Share I would also like to get reliable info because that is right in my backyard and it makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted March 14, 2012 Share maybe we should ask kandui from tableMountainBikerz rhodes mem is my route to work.... so hopefully it stays rideable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Landy new life Posted March 14, 2012 Share Is that through the turnstile up to RM? Yep, just after Turnstile. Tried to pull the sign out but was planted too deep, need to bring a 13mm spanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted March 14, 2012 Share Sounds like a well thought out idea once again - Sanparks probably wants to concentrate all mountain biking in the peninsula to Tokai so they can rake in the cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted March 14, 2012 Share Yep, just after Turnstile. Tried to pull the sign out but was planted too deep, need to bring a 13mm spanner Warning.. All types are listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 14, 2012 Share Yep, just after Turnstile. Tried to pull the sign out but was planted too deep, need to bring a 13mm spanner I do hope you're joking with that last sentence there... If not, you deserve a beating. It's attitudes like this that are helping alienate TMNP and the mountain bike community, and your mentality needs a major change if you were not joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Landy new life Posted March 14, 2012 Share I do hope you're joking with that last sentence there... If not, you deserve a beating. It's attitudes like this that are helping alienate TMNP and the mountain bike community, and your mentality needs a major change if you were not joking. Relax, was just a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Warning.. All types are listening. burn!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 14, 2012 Share Relax, was just a joke Good stuff. Had to check... It really is that much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted March 14, 2012 Share Morning Guys. Just saw this Thread and can tell you the following. There are NO plans to curtail riding on the legal trails on Table Mountain. In fact, I am going out on a site visit with the Head Ranger at 11am this morning to check the spots where I want to put route signage. I am putting together a trail map for the area from roughly Kloof Nek to Rhodes Memorial, with the support of San Parks. I had a meeting with them 2 weeks ago, showing them my proposed trail map and signage. I included trails I knew would be contentious, to make sure I got every last bit in which we can legally ride.My map included the access point at Mostert's Mill, but San Parks said it was never part of the 2002 EMP for Mountain Biking on Table Mountain. Same goes for a couple of other areas we all ride regularly and the Rangers tend to turn a blind eye. I can understand the frustration, believe me. The dead end jeep tracks on the City side of Table Mountain are actually also not allowed to be ridden. There are no signs saying so, so how would you know? When San Parks saw the Dead Ends on my map they asked me to remove them, because, once again, they were not part of the EMP of 2002. But, I can assure you, I am working on getting these bits included in the legal trail network. Once I have the Trail Map printed and the signage is put in, Tread magazine are coming to do a trail review and will give the Table Mountain routes a full page in the mag. This should put a lot more focus on the area and help to get sections like Mostert's Mill and the dead ends added to the network.I must just add that there is a section of legal trails on Signal Hill which will be included on the map and marked on the ground.San Parks were not closed off to the idea of other sections being added to the trails, but said that a process needs to be followed. This includes public input from groups such as dog walkers, hikers and other interested parties, so you as mountain bikers need to be prepared to get involved when the time comes. The more public voices are heard on this , the better the chance of us getting more trail to ride.By the Way. The main marked trail (the Black Route) will be 26km long with 780m of climbing.Contact me directly at ride@tablemountainbikers.co.za if you're not on my mailing list, send me your name and email address and you will receive updates as and when there is something of interest to report. Edited March 14, 2012 by kandui RiderX and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 14, 2012 Share Lekker, Kandui. Nice to see the progress through the mire that is TMNP/Sanparks' bureaucracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted March 14, 2012 Share Thanks Kandui. Good luck with the negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 14, 2012 Share kandui, if there was ever a person that deserved the label "keep on walking" it has to be you. Persistence in seeing this through is amazing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted March 14, 2012 Share We'll celebrate with a bottle of Malema's finest when the signage is sunk in the ground and the Trail Map is on the counter at your LBS! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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