Shangri la Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I use the fly over from the N12 to N3 North regularly, and every time I look at the path running up Linksfield Ridge behind the dam in Gillooly’s Farm and I always wonder if it is rideable?? My son used to run up it whilst at school,doing cross country training, and believes it is too steep.Has anyone done it or do you think it is doable? It is really starting to work on me!!
Face Plant Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 haha i have thought the same thing many times! all i know is it will be one hell of a ride coming down there
dracs Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 One way to find out... try it and let us know! PS Post pics of the attempt!
howmuch Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I seriously doubt it can be ridden up - if it is ride-able make sure you are in a big group - not the safest place
Ryan Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Never. There used to be a DH race down there and most chaps couldn't ride down portions of it. So to ride up would be impossible.
Plentipotential Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 If you do manage to ride UP that hill I will call you Sir. That would be a feat worth watching. Riding down is possible and there is access from the opposite side on tar. Be warned, there have been many reports of muggings on that walk up the ridge.
Tumbleweed Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 That trail hosted DH races in the past. The first maybe 50 metres is rideable uphill, but that's as far as you'll get without pushing.
Stiggy Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I have ridden up from the King David side and seen mountain bikers up there on the other side of the fence. This probably doesnt help anyone but they must have got up there somehow.....Can you ride along the ridge?
the nerd Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Maybe we should arrange a group and go check it out
travisza Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Lots of reports of people walking up there being mugged.
ibruegge Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 how sad it has become. these days we have to be more scared of the robbers than the hills :-(
SurferChild Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I ride up the other side of the mountain almost every weekend (tar surface of course) and even that is a killer
Shangri la Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 I have also done the tar section many times.... Think I have to put a group together to give it a go. Will be good training for Sionkop in October!!
Eldron Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 If you get to the top on the king david/tar side you can climb up the stone stairs and head left. There is/was a trail that ends at the back of the dam. Rideable with only one dodgy rock swtich section. I haven't been there in 10 years but it should still be there....
Shangri la Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks Eldron, I looked on Google Earth and see the track - looks well used, probable an escape route for all the muggers etc.
Eldron Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks Eldron, I looked on Google Earth and see the track - looks well used, probable an escape route for all the muggers etc. Sadly yes. It was great for hill intervals - climb up the tar - giggle on the way down the dirt. Repeat. Repeatedly!
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