Umkomaas valley

[Nofearnofun]

Seen a few photos of single track from Sani2C and cant help wondering if one can ride in and around the valley on any given day?

[Slowbee]

from what was said at the ride, if you are in the valley, expect to get shot at. It is all private land. But I am sure hubber more wisened than me will answer

[MTBer wannabee]

It may not only be the farmers, but there is also a small amount of hunting in that area too.

[Nofearnofun]

thats a pitty! looks like there are some mind blowing trails and views out there!

[ChUkKy]

thats a pitty! looks like there are some mind blowing trails and views out there!

 

You sir are correct

[Flippa]

thats a pitty! looks like there are some mind blowing trails and views out there!

 

Are you going to be in the area?

[Nofearnofun]

Im going down to KZN on holiday from the 17th of December to the well i havnt decided when Im leaving yet haha. Planning to ride as much as possible. (Giba,Virginia farm, Lake eeland) and looking for more awesome trails.

[Flippa]

Im going down to KZN on holiday from the 17th of December to the well i havnt decided when Im leaving yet haha. Planning to ride as much as possible. (Giba,Virginia farm, Lake eeland) and looking for more awesome trails.

 

I'm going to be in the Umkomaas area from the 26th of December. Going to test out Rocky Bay trails, its only 15km from Widenham.

[Nofearnofun]

I'm going to be in the Umkomaas area from the 26th of December. Going to test out Rocky Bay trails, its only 15km from Widenham.

 

That sounds cool! Spent my childhood in Widenham.

[Seadog]

I'm going to be in the Umkomaas area from the 26th of December. Going to test out Rocky Bay trails, its only 15km from Widenham.

I'll be at Umzumbe from 26th Flippa. Let me know if you want to ride.

[Flippa]

I'll be at Umzumbe from 26th Flippa. Let me know if you want to ride.

 

Sweet, I'll drop you a PM. As I'm dragging my bike all the way from Gangsta's Paradise, I'll definitely be riding.

 

That sounds cool! Spent my childhood in Widenham.

 

Yip, spent almost every holiday in Umkomaas until about the age of 18 or so.

[Slowbee]

and we will be there again in a few months

[Motard660]

I'm going to be in the Umkomaas area from the 26th of December. Going to test out Rocky Bay trails, its only 15km from Widenham.

 

Hate to be the barrier of bad news, but Rocky Bay trails had been closed indefinite due to the heavy rainfall and damaged tracks. At this stage it is not know when it would be open again! I absolute love that track and hope it is soon!!

 

If you going to be in Umkomaas Area, take note that you will have the Canonbrae Forrest with about 7-8 km of FAST and technical single track. Word of advice, if you not use to technical ridding, this track will teach you a few lessons!

[thegoose1]

Hi, im in umkomaas for dec and early jan - keen to do a lot of riding in the area. Can anyone help with info on group rides or where the good rides are. Where is the Canonbrae forest you mentioned and how does one get there?

 

Thanks

[Motard660]

Hi, im in umkomaas for dec and early jan - keen to do a lot of riding in the area. Can anyone help with info on group rides or where the good rides are. Where is the Canonbrae forest you mentioned and how does one get there?

 

Thanks

 

Only see your post now, but I am sure you came right in anyway. Umkomaas is a small town and anybody will be able to assist you with directions. I was in the forest for a few days and seen a few "unknown" cyclist there and presume (hope) you were one of them and enjoyed the forest!