mark.scrooby Posted September 27, 2012 Share Does anyone know of decent trails to mountain bike on in the Westville area in Durban? Edited September 27, 2012 by mark.scrooby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share No real trails as such, I know a few guys have ridden along the Palmiet trail starting at the Westville Football/ WOB club. Otherwise your best bet is Giba. Where are you based in Westville? as thats where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.scrooby Posted September 27, 2012 Share Stay just off Rockdale Ave, I've though about along the river as a possibility. Only just getting started and want somewhere close to home where I can go ride often until I get my fitness and skill levels up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 27, 2012 Share Does anyone know of decent trails to mountain bike on in the Westville area in Durban? No dedicated trails as far as I know (I may be wrong though...) There was a website that somebody was putting together where you could upload your Garmin Tracks and they were going to try and link some "trails" together to get a few loops but I can't remember the details. Sure somebody will remember them. Was a guy that owned/worked in a bike shop if I recall. Alternatively there are LOTS of hills in Westville. Just hit the verges! I have a few little "technical trails" in Pinetown but you need to ride with a bat here... And don't come through unless your paperwork is in order . Ask any of the Westville boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 27, 2012 Share Stay just off Rockdale Ave, I've though about along the river as a possibility. Only just getting started and want somewhere close to home where I can go ride often until I get my fitness and skill levels up. Don't go anywhere near there (Not even in your car!!!) Kings Avenue would be my boundry and that little road at the end going towards the M13 is as far as I would go... Edited September 27, 2012 by Grebel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 27, 2012 Share My office is in Westville, I am not aware of any trails in the area. Agree, Giba your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share Don't go anywhere near there (Not even in your car!!!) Kings Avenue would be my boundry and that little road at the end going towards the M13 is as far as I would go... lol, best bet will be to ride on the road for training, thats pretty much what I do. Keep to the quiter roads, and hit a few verges, banks along the way to vary it up a bit. You can do the trail from WOB, but you end up walking a bit. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Giba is the only real trail in the area. If you are willing to get up to Waterfall there is a great route up there , speak to the guys at Concept cyclery in waterfall they will give you directions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share There is soooooooo much potential for trails to be built in Westville, near the prison, and also at the New Germany Nature Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share My office is in Westville, I am not aware of any trails in the area. Agree, Giba your best bet. Where is your office based in Westville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 27, 2012 Share Where is your office based in Westville?Essex Terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share Essex Terrace. Near the Master Builders Assoc? I ride past there most days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 27, 2012 Share There is soooooooo much potential for trails to be built in Westville, near the prison, and also at the New Germany Nature Reserve. New Germany Nature Reserve is a no go area unfortunately. My Aunt works there and I asked her of I could ride my bike there and the answer was a very positive NO! (Although walking is allowed as far as I know... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 27, 2012 Share There is soooooooo much potential for trails to be built in Westville, near the prison, and also at the New Germany Nature Reserve. Agreed, dude... There are acres and acres and acres of prime unused land near the prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 27, 2012 Share New Germany Nature Reserve is a no go area unfortunately. My Aunt works there and I asked her of I could ride my bike there and the answer was a very positive NO! (Although walking is allowed as far as I know... ) I was keen at one stage to try approach them, tell your Aunt to get with the times, well managed trails with bring people and revenue in, a XC type trail would be awesome Wobbly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 27, 2012 Share Near the Master Builders Assoc? I ride past there most days.Yup, three office buildings away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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