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[Cycling Addict]

"Moreletta spruit is best accessed from the Plumbago restaurant (don't drink the coffee if you're an afficionado) from there you head upstream on one side, down stream on under side and then duck under the road bridges (some you need to go over) all the way to Silverton almost."

 

Not any more...Plumbago has long gone and the entrance says no bikes allowed, reckon the trails are overgrown as well

[Bianchi]

"Moreletta spruit is best accessed from the Plumbago restaurant (don't drink the coffee if you're an afficionado) from there you head upstream on one side, down stream on under side and then duck under the road bridges (some you need to go over) all the way to Silverton almost."

 

Not any more...Plumbago has long gone and the entrance says no bikes allowed, reckon the trails are overgrown as well

 

Has anyone ridden the trail recently? With all the palisades coming up over the last two years I've noticed most of the Moraleta trails are gated off.

 

http://www.natureunexplored.com/routes/Moreleta%20Spruit/Moreleta.gpx

 

Found this on a website, but those holes are fixed/gated now.

Edited December 10, 2012 by Bianchi

[Helpmytrap]

Ooh, some routes to look at. I've only really done the Railroad route (from ~RoseMary Hill down to Witpoort)

The Bashewa bit, you mean if you go through the plot roads and you take that little staircase climb from the plots through to behind the Excel garage?

 

Will you maybe be able to indicate the trails (or at least their entry and exit points) on a map? This now the Avondzon, etc etc trails.

Here are some other places to ride as well:

http://app.strava.com/activities/26184242

http://app.strava.com/activities/25448000

http://app.strava.com/activities/27307918

http://app.strava.com/activities/24125417

http://app.strava.com/activities/23767071

http://app.strava.com/activities/23766970

[Bianchi]

Thanks Helpmytrap.

 

How safe are those routes though? I've only ever ridden between the N4/Boschkop down to Garsfontain. I usually go riding on my own.

[Pants Boy]

Thanks HMT, those look good. Have forgotten about Witpoort, used to go play with the Jeeps there

[Helpmytrap]

Riding out past Mamelodi alone isn't the best idea unless your insurance is up to date. Otherwise I'd say the rest are all good, but rather ride with a mate the first time round just so that you can decide for yourself.

[Pants Boy]

Especially if you get lost - a lone Mlungu asking for directions round there is asking for trabbil.

[_freak_]

I’ve done the Magalies a couple of times, not recently though, it used t be a b1&^%$ getting up and down the mountain, would like to do it again soon with those easy access points mentioned above...

[Bianchi]

Riding out past Mamelodi alone isn't the best idea unless your insurance is up to date. Otherwise I'd say the rest are all good, but rather ride with a mate the first time round just so that you can decide for yourself.

 

Thanks. Yeah I'm happy with the roads below the N4. Those are void enough (of shacks/etc) to be relatively safe. Will take a looksie at the more northern routes with someone.

[cycleguy123456789]

I would like a trail in the wilgers , silverlakes area

[Pants Boy]

I'll post up here next time me and Captain (very) slow goes that way again, will probably be between Christmass and new years, you can tag along cg1-9

[MONS]

If anybody is up for some company when doing some exploring in the East please give me a shout - I ride solo mostly - will do my best to keep up! Know the Mooiplaats/ROsemary Hill/ part of railway track pretty well , but some places you dont go alone. Ek soek nie mooilikheid nie! Always keen and also would love to find someone to ride with in the week once or twice- available any afternoon from 4 onwards! Spinning is not quite the same as time in the saddle!

[Bianchi]

I'll post up here next time me and Captain (very) slow goes that way again, will probably be between Christmass and new years, you can tag along cg1-9

If anybody is up for some company when doing some exploring in the East please give me a shout - I ride solo mostly - will do my best to keep up! Know the Mooiplaats/ROsemary Hill/ part of railway track pretty well , but some places you dont go alone. Ek soek nie mooilikheid nie! Always keen and also would love to find someone to ride with in the week once or twice- available any afternoon from 4 onwards! Spinning is not quite the same as time in the saddle!

 

Perhaps we should make a plan? I'm *cough* on leave *cough* until mid January

[MONS]

 

 

 

Perhaps we should make a plan? I'm *cough* on leave *cough* until mid January

LOL! My leave begins Thursday @ 15H00. THen off till 7th. Plan to try get some serious time in the saddle! (Well thats the idea anyways!)

[Raab]

I am back in SA on th 21st and need to start putting in some serious kms, normally ride from Mooikloof.

Let me know if you okes are keen

[Trackz]

Anyone know the railway section from Mamelodi - Rayton - Bronkhorstspruit? Safety?