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Have got to give 'Props' to Northern Farm... I love the place :wub:.

I know its not the most tech place to ride and the singletrack is not as good as some other places on the (011) but it is AWESOME.

  1. I can do some distance offroad in a safe environment for R30 (single access)
  2. No matter how many people are there, it still doesn't feel 'busy'
  3. There are a couple climbs to test the legs
  4. Open fast sections
  5. Wildlife & Birds
  6. Can take a novice there without them feeling intimidated by the routes
  7. Never had anyone flying past me 'racing' for a Strava segments :whistling:
  8. Bacon & Egg rolls
  9. There is MUD
  10. Its only 15kms from Fourways
  11. Can ride a good couple km's on the open flat section with my 3 year old lighty

I could probably go on all day

 

Well done Northern Farm :clap:

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Have got to give 'Props' to Northern Farm... I love the place :wub:.

I know its not the most tech place to ride and the singletrack is not as good as some other places on the (011) but it is AWESOME.

  1. I can do some distance offroad in a safe environment for R30 (single access)
     
  2. No matter how many people are there, it still doesn't feel 'busy'
     
  3. There are a couple climbs to test the legs
     
  4. Open fast sections
     
  5. Wildlife & Birds
     
  6. Can take a novice there without them feeling intimidated by the routes
     
  7. Never had anyone flying past me 'racing' for a Strava segments :whistling:
     
  8. Bacon & Egg rolls
     
  9. There is MUD
     
  10. Its only 15kms from Fourways
     
  11. Can ride a good couple km's on the open flat section with my 3 year old lighty

I could probably go on all day

 

Well done Northern Farm :clap:

 

Number 8 is one of the best reason to ride at Northen farms, I love those bacon and egg rolls!!

 

What is causing the mud at northen farms it hasn't rained in ages and the sections that do have mud are not drying up

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Number 8 is one of the best reason to ride at Northen farms, I love those bacon and egg rolls!!

 

What is causing the mud at northen farms it hasn't rained in ages and the sections that do have mud are not drying up

Ahh were are the days when they used to sell windhoek's as well....breakfast of champions I say

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Agreed, much better than Modderfontein.

 

The new blue route is perfect for my fitness and skill level.

 

I saw a jackal there on Saturday!

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Ahh were are the days when they used to sell windhoek's as well....breakfast of champions I say

 

You can still buy Windhoek there :clap:

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Have got to give 'Props' to Northern Farm... I love the place :wub:.

I know its not the most tech place to ride and the singletrack is not as good as some other places on the (011) but it is AWESOME.

  1. I can do some distance offroad in a safe environment for R30 (single access)
     
  2. No matter how many people are there, it still doesn't feel 'busy'
     
  3. There are a couple climbs to test the legs
     
  4. Open fast sections
     
  5. Wildlife & Birds
     
  6. Can take a novice there without them feeling intimidated by the routes
     
  7. Never had anyone flying past me 'racing' for a Strava segments :whistling:
     
  8. Bacon & Egg rolls
     
  9. There is MUD
     
  10. Its only 15kms from Fourways
     
  11. Can ride a good couple km's on the open flat section with my 3 year old lighty

I could probably go on all day

 

Well done Northern Farm :clap:

 

I agree, it is an all round good place. I am just not sure where you get #3

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Agreed, much better than Modderfontein.

 

The new blue route is perfect for my fitness and skill level.

 

I saw a jackal there on Saturday!

Also did Blue on Sat with my 'Old' man & brother... Saw a Grey Duiker and a couple of Mongoose (not bikes)

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+1

 

I think they are having some drainage issues. It is a waste water treatment facility after all. You will see further towards the top of the farm they have been dredging some of canals, and I think it has caused some overflow that has seeped into the ground and as a result is finding its way to the surface in the areas down by the Jukskei. Nasty stuff..

 

I like doing the long route with a few additions thrown in to get a good 70km in. Not the most technical but its a good enough test in a safe environment.

 

Nice one on the new route markers as well!

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I agree, it is an all round good place. I am just not sure where you get #3

 

Not exactly leg busters, but that step climb (don't know what is called?) can hurt at pace and if you ride after the single track river section all the way up to the open road?

 

Maybe the climbs are not that hectic for the super fit or the pro's :ph34r:

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Not exactly leg busters, but that step climb (don't know what is called?) can hurt at pace and if you ride after the single track river section all the way up to the open road?

 

Maybe the climbs are not that hectic for the super fit or the pro's :ph34r:

the rollercoaster, think its called that.....depends how fast you do it...if you sprint it, you will burn a match or two

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It's called Interval Hill, it's not the worst but I don't really look forward to it either ;)

 

To go from the single track up to the open road is a bit of a slog too.

 

Having said that, I'm not too fit so...

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Only ridden there once, a week ago(after many years in GP; shameful, Yes, I know. :blush: ). It's a lekker venue for a relaxed ride with the Madam and the Medium offspring. Nice trail markers. Worth getting a multi-entry ticket.

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the rollercoaster, think its called that.....depends how fast you do it...if you sprint it, you will burn a match or two

'Burn a Match' is my new best saying :clap:...

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Have got to give 'Props' to Northern Farm... I love the place :wub:.

I know its not the most tech place to ride and the singletrack is not as good as some other places on the (011) but it is AWESOME.

  1. I can do some distance offroad in a safe environment for R30 (single access) No matter how many people are there, it still doesn't feel 'busy'
     
  2. There are a couple climbs to test the legs
     
  3. Open fast sections
     
  4. Wildlife & Birds
     
  5. Can take a novice there without them feeling intimidated by the routes
     
  6. Never had anyone flying past me 'racing' for a Strava segments :whistling:
     
  7. Bacon & Egg rolls
     
  8. There is MUD
     
  9. Its only 15kms from Fourways
     
  10. Can ride a good couple km's on the open flat section with my 3 year old lighty

I could probably go on all day

 

Well done Northern Farm :clap:

 

 

11. Well marked trails, a big up to Move insurance for the new signage at Northern Farm.

 

Black = 50km Red = 35km Blue = 25km Green = 12km Pink = 6km

 

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Northern Farm has been so awesome and always keen on new concepts to challenge you chaps!

 

They are allowing us to do the second Northern Night One on the 7th Sept and its going to be the most epic night cycle to date!!

 

If you think you have mastered the farm in the day, try seeing if you can do it in the dark!

 

Either a 20km or 35km MTB challenge, either way its going to be awesome!

 

GET YOUR ENTRY PEEPS! www.shiftconcepts.co.za

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