Hermanus MTB Routes - Hemel en Aarde

[CMDC]

A huge thanks to the PPA and everyone else involved for the spectacular routes. A lot of work has gone into these routes and it is massively appreciated.

[TYGA]

Jan and his team from Euodia Cycles at the Wine Village in Hermanus were the drivers behind the routes in this area. I rode there a few times this December...these guys have put in huge effort so plus one on the thanks.

[Caerus]

I'm hoping to ride there today & tomorrow, weather permitting though as it's raining cats and dogs here at the moment and loads of mist as well.

[Caerus]

What is it like to ride here on your own? Are the trails well marked.

[dre]

What is it like to ride here on your own? Are the trails well marked.

 

Yep, well marked if you look up from time to time. Remember to ALWAYS follow the black arrows.

[ValeYellow]

the trails are magnificent - spent nearly every day of my holiday riding the various trails, highlight was the Waterfall route and the W2W river single track - poured with rain the last 4 days i was down there, but it made riding just that much more fun. Enjoy, oh and if you are up to it, ride up Rotary Drive till you get to the signal towers (dirt road on your right once you reach the summit) ride past the towers (keep left of them) and follow the path wich very soon turns into an adrenalin rush from the MTB gods - this is the old DH track

 

If you have any questions re the trails or where else to ride, chat to Riaan at Euodia Cycles - they are opposite the Hemel en Aarde Estate (very convenient as we stayed in the estate )

Edited January 16, 2014 by ValeYellow

[Jacques Viljoen]

By far one of my best trails!

[Jacques Viljoen]

What is it like to ride here on your own? Are the trails well marked.

 

Yes well marked. And yes Black route is a must

[Caerus]

Yes well marked. And yes Black route is a must

I'm there this Sunday, can't wait, as I didn't get to ride the last time due too adverse weather

[porqui]

Is there a map available?

[Jacques Viljoen]

You buy your permit @Euodia Cycles I'm sure they should have maps there,

[Jacques Viljoen]

I'm there this Sunday, can't wait, as I didn't get to ride the last time due too adverse weather

 

You will enjoy it, Just ask at the shop, there is a water crossing that we skipped last weekend due to strong water but I'm sure they will be able to tell you if it is safe to cross

[Caerus]

You buy your permit @Euodia Cycles I'm sure they should have maps there,

What happens if I'm riding on Sunday, how would I get a permit. Is there an honesty board?

[TYGA]

I'm there this Sunday, can't wait, as I didn't get to ride the last time due too adverse weather

 

The riding is well worth while, keep a look out for Puffies...saw two on my last ride there, one of which I saw too late to do anything about other than some half arsed half baked attempt at an unintended one-footer bunnyhop in my attempt to miss it.

[TYGA]

What happens if I'm riding on Sunday, how would I get a permit. Is there an honesty board?

 

Honesty box at the shop.

[Caerus]

The riding is well worth while, keep a look out for Puffies...saw two on my last ride there, one of which I saw too late to do anything about other than some half arsed half baked attempt at an unintended one-footer bunnyhop in my attempt to miss it.

Eish, will do. I will be riding alone as well. Does it get fairly busy on weekends?