kees21 Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Hi Hubbers On holiday in the Simonstown area and I'm looking for an easy MTB trail as my girlfriend are new to MTB'ing and needs to get acquainted with the sport. I been reading about the safety issues in the Tokai Forest and thus I'm not sure if is a safe option anymore. I don't have a problem to cycle there alone or with a male fellow rider, but I don't want to expose my girlfriend to a possible situation where she can get struck of her bike and get hurt. Would appreciate if someone can give me some tips on some "safe" trails in the Tokai area or maybe some other "safe" routes in the Southern suburbs.
Dogfish Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Tokai is a safe option, I wouldn't worry to much, stay in the populated areas and she will have a blast! (Deon) 1
marko35s Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Anywhere on the main tracks (including single track) is fine. Print a map of the trails and go.
kandui Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Free maps available at the permit booth and at the start.
capediver Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Head up with any group from the Arboretum and you'll be good, if no one's there stick to main jeep tracks and you'll be fine.....no incidents there for a long time...same as everywhere these days, use common sense and keep your eyes open, unless you about to hit a drop, then close them and pray! (Deon) 1
DJR Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Hi Hubbers On holiday in the Simonstown area and I'm looking for an easy MTB trail as my girlfriend are new to MTB'ing and needs to get acquainted with the sport. I been reading about the safety issues in the Tokai Forest and thus I'm not sure if is a safe option anymore. I don't have a problem to cycle there alone or with a male fellow rider, but I don't want to expose my girlfriend to a possible situation where she can get struck of her bike and get hurt. Would appreciate if someone can give me some tips on some "safe" trails in the Tokai area or maybe some other "safe" routes in the Southern suburbs. Upper Tokai might perhaps be a little tough for her unless she is fairly fit. It had some long steep climbs up the jeep track. The single track can be daunting for beginners, but she can walk difficult parts. You don't want to put her off early on. Lower Tokai is totally flat and good for kiddies but perhaps a bit short and too easy for her. It is also boring as the cycling goes. I would suggest driving out to Koeberg, even if it is far away and the idea of riding around a nuclear power station is somewhat freaky. It is relatively flat with no big climbs, there are animals to see and the view is great. The routes are well marked and not technical at all. Just don't go if the southeaster is howling. Pack some snacks and drinks and go for a beach picnic halfway through your ride. She'll love it and hopefully want to do it again. Bernard Horn and Capricorn 2
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 if you don't mind driving out, I am with DJR on Koeberg. Meerendal is also a nice ride. Also, drive out to Rhodes, and ride table mountain to the cable station lower tokai is great for kiddies, but selfish, irresponsible dog owners who don't keep their dogs on a leash has chased me away.
marko35s Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 if you don't mind driving out, I am with DJR on Koeberg. Meerendal is also a nice ride. Also, drive out to Rhodes, and ride table mountain to the cable station lower tokai is great for kiddies, but selfish, irresponsible dog owners who don't keep their dogs on a leash has chased me away.Dogs?Do you mean in the plantation area?
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Dogs?Do you mean in the plantation area? Lower Tokai, the big square that is flat and boring
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 btw, upper Tokai, it is the Baboons that freak me out
marko35s Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Lower Tokai, the big square that is flat and boringThats the place I was thinking of.
marko35s Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 btw, upper Tokai, it is the Baboons that freak me out You would have had a meltdown on Vasbyt around midday today, too many to be able to ride past. First time I have had to divert to the jeeptrack.
marko35s Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) btw, upper Tokai, it is the Baboons that freak me out Double post Edited January 4, 2014 by marko35s
DJR Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) ...................if you don't mind driving out, I am with DJR on Koeberg. Meerendal is also a nice ride............................ + 1 for Meerendal. Just remember that you want to go very early because it will be hot as hell from 10h00 onwards and again, keep the southeaster in mind.. Edited January 5, 2014 by DJR
Shebeen Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 There are trails among the dams from top of red hill to glencairn. A bit Sandy in summer, and safety not guaranteed. Lots of horses too
LazyTrailRider Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) + 1 for Meerendal. I third that. Took my girlfriend there for her 2nd singletrack ride on Saturday (the first one was in Greyton on pretty much completely flat terrain), she loved it. There's just enough gradient to keep things interesting, and a good mix of jeep and singletrack. If she's worried about too much climbing, you can do the Stairway while she takes a shortcut, worked out well for us! Edited January 9, 2014 by MH for short
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