Modderfontein Night Ride:09th January 2013

[RickyTomCCMA]

Hi All,

 

We will be hosting the first night ride of the year this Wednesday.

 

Look forward to seeing you all there.

 

Regards

 

Ricky

[RickyTomCCMA]

For those who have not attended any previous night rides the following applies:

 

Where: 33 High Street Restaurant Modderfontein (33 High Street)

Time: 6pm (most start riding between 18:30 and 19:00)

Cost: R40 entry, however if you have the multi card, entry is free.

 

Route: Riders can choose to ride any routes at the park, or choose to follow the dedicated night ride route.

 

Food: If you would like to eat after the ride, please place your order before leaving the car park.

 

For more information, please PM me.

[ChUkKy]

Dont forget your machetes, you gonna need them, its a jungle out there

[Dale Clark]

Sounds awesome... will have at least 4 of us joining...

[Errie]

Hi Ricky,

 

Very keen and thanks for posting this. Just a humble note if I may. I ride modder quite often and know the trails quite well. However on Saturday (6th Jan) I was dissapionted to cut my ride short as many sections are so overgrown that one has to go at a snails pace and guess where your front wheel is going.

 

Quite allot of the track (Red) one can barely see ones front wheel and have to try and avoid long grass and weeds "grabbing" your handle bars. The result is naturally a slow and tricky ride. Im not sure how this may affect the night ride?

 

I appreciate the fact that it was festive holidays season etc. but it would be good if someone could perhaps send in a cutter to open up min 1 m either side of all single tracks?

 

Cheers and thanks

[Iron]

Hi Ricky,

 

Very keen and thanks for posting this. Just a humble note if I may. I ride modder quite often and know the trails quite well. However on Saturday (6th Jan) I was dissapionted to cut my ride short as many sections are so overgrown that one has to go at a snails pace and guess where your front wheel is going.

 

Quite allot of the track (Red) one can barely see ones front wheel and have to try and avoid long grass and weeds "grabbing" your handle bars. The result is naturally a slow and tricky ride. Im not sure how this may affect the night ride?

 

I appreciate the fact that it was festive holidays season etc. but it would be good if someone could perhaps send in a cutter to open up min 1 m either side of all single tracks?

 

Cheers and thanks

 

+1

 

also rode this weekend and i really enjoy modders but needs some trail maintanance . a night ride on some of the trails will end in a crash or 2.

[ChUkKy]

+1

 

also rode this weekend and i really enjoy modders but needs some trail maintanance . a night ride on some of the trails will end in a crash or 2.

 

Me thinks more... plenty handlebar grabbers there.

I wont go back until I know its cut and looking good, I want to leave with a smile on my face, not itchy and pulling grass out of my brake levers and shifters.

[Guest]

Me thinks more... plenty handlebar grabbers there.

I wont go back until I know its cut and looking good, I want to leave with a smile on my face, not itchy and pulling grass out of my brake levers and shifters.

 

You moan a lot...get piggy bars and ride on the road, you wannabe-roadie...

[RickyTomCCMA]

Hi All,

 

It has been brought to my attention, according to the land owners, the ground maintenance begins tomorrow.

 

Grant will be opening up the single tracks with a team of brushcutters tomorrow.

 

XCOSA will be hosting 5 races on the dedicated XC course, which is undergoing some massive design changes and alterations. If you in the area riding at Modderfontein please go ride the track and give us feedback.

[ChUkKy]

You moan a lot...get piggy bars and ride on the road, you wannabe-roadie...

 

Not as long as I have a hole in my arse will I ride skinny wheels and piggy tail type handlebars

[jcza]

Not as long as I have a hole in my arse will I ride skinny wheels and piggy tail type handlebars

 

Never say never...

[Mike Bike]

 

 

Not as long as I have a hole in my arse will I ride skinny wheels and piggy tail type handlebars

But you can go so much faster....

[Wez-O]

Me thinks more... plenty handlebar grabbers there.

I wont go back until I know its cut and looking good, I want to leave with a smile on my face, not itchy and pulling grass out of my brake levers and shifters.

A friend on mine had a crash while hitting a hole in the middle of the path, a path that was completely covered by the massive amount of overgrowth. R40 a ride is more than most other rides so a little maintenance shouldn't be out of the question.

Edited January 8, 2013 by Wez-O

[Joe Low]

I hope to give it a go tomorrow but also wanted to agree with everyone about the problems the tall grass is causing.

[ss_quassie]

Whats all the complaining about? Riding there recently was like riding at night (not seeing the track and all)

[Growler1]

I'll be there