Borborygmi Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 The terrain is tough to work with and will take time to develop a few long rideable sections. Work in progress.
Gandalf Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 This is awesome. I will be heading there saturday morning for sure. I an not sure what time, but probably quite early 6 or 6:30. Waiting for feedback from 2 buddies to join in on it too. Looking forward to the new trails. I see that its sponsored by Solomons Pta North, but you need to sign up at Maniak? whats with that though? Pants Boy 1
CogitoErgoSum Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 This is awesome. I will be heading there saturday morning for sure. I an not sure what time, but probably quite early 6 or 6:30. Waiting for feedback from 2 buddies to join in on it too. Looking forward to the new trails. I see that its sponsored by Solomons Pta North, but you need to sign up at Maniak? whats with that though? Sadly I am already booked for this weekend. Would've wanted to check it out. Solomons in it for the money? Maniyak for good solid service? Yeah, saw that also. I don't know how they (developers) are going to control access to the area without spending a lot (fencing, gates)
Hennie VR Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I have seen a path close to the quarry. You can access it from Poortsig ave.The path is heavily overgrown and loose stones and a steepish slope make it virtually impossible to ride though. I don't know how far it goes in or how safe it is. Will go check out the trail soon
Borborygmi Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Why struggle to look for a path when there is an easy way you to get to the start and just ride!There were at least seven ways to get up while I was studying. But the school way is the easiest Gandalf 1
TrackGuy Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Getting my bike back Friday, might head over there on Saturday. Sounds awesome. Edited February 19, 2014 by Ruan de Lange CMK 1
Slowbee Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Miss the "mountain". Are you guys going to volunteer some help or offer to make a small donation to the people doing the work ? CMK 1
CMK Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Heinrich is asking all the users of this trail to join the friends of Magalies, forms is available from Maniyak Cycles and jan@tokologo.co.za. Heinrich: "Ons hoop om binne 2 weke die verdere roete oop te stel (‘n sirkel roete wat vanaf die bestaande roete verder gaan tot regoor 26ste Laan en met ‘n ander “single track” weer aansluit by die bestaande roete).Ek is Saterdagoggend weer saam met die werkers op die roete besig." Derik F 1
CDK Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Please don't tell anybody about this , then me and the misses can enjoy the views of Pretoria on our own every afternoon, maybe take a bottle of champagne, blanket .....Went there for a quick detour, and what nice trails. Not too technical, and not too steep. Well worth the time. Can't wait for the entire trail to open, will become a friend this week. CMK 1
Gandalf Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Tried it out on saturday. Only dissapointment is that at the moment it is too short. Nice rocky sections, small technical bits, good views. It has good potential and is a nice change from the usual pta routes. Its still a working progress, after all this rain everything is soft and the berms still need to get smooth and hard, but like I said its newly built and there has been lots of rain lately. i had some good fun there, nearly saw my ring piece after cliping a branch with my left ahnd sending me towards another tree, managed to avoid colision though. CMK 1
Pants Boy Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 will have to investigate as it is just up the road from me. Any ride buddies in the MOOT?Yes ..... you know it. Miss the "mountain". Are you guys going to volunteer some help or offer to make a small donation to the people doing the work ?Already did. If you cross a bridge up there, I built it The story behind the two shops = Maniyak (the club I belong to as well) is helping to build the trails. Solomons sponsored some workers for the intial two weeks of trail building and thus put their names on the signs (that they also sponsored) Nice initiative by both shops, I reckon. We're (Maniyaks) trying to get more work done, but with Tshwane Nature conservation that split into regions some time back things are chaos - not that it even falls under them, but yah. There is a 20km loop at the moment, although only the first five or so is publicly accessible. The rest of the route needs some more clearing as well as another bridge or two. Also look out for a Downhill track coming in the next year or so (unless we get lots of volunteers then we can start earlier) CMK and Gandalf 2
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 I finally had the time to go try out the route. Very very nicely done. The views are actually spectacular - who'd have guessed that Pretoria looks so good from above. Anyway, almost got caught-out at The Fountain. But at Long Tom Pass (what I call it, any other name will have me banned by Admin!), the long climb back up, I came up short with traction. And that singletrack drop at the end, nee manne, dis darem nie vir 'n novice nie. Hectic stuff going back to the start/finish. All in all, very nice surprise. I will definitely go back and become a regular. Thanks guys for the effort
CMK Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 Moon Treadle NIght Race Come try out our exciting new venue on your doorstep with fast flowing sections exciting technical stuff and a family atmosphere to make it all enjoyable. The route is designed for all levels of rider and is clearly marked. Entries open in store or from 18h00 at the venue. Refreshments such as Boerie Rolls and Coldri...nks will be available as a fundraiser, so please show your support! For further information Call Maniyak Cycles 012 756 4410. Credit/Debit Cards accepted at the venue for both entries and refreshments. Venue: Magalies Mountain, Lapa (Behind Wonderboom Highschool) GPS: 25.41’35.3”S, 28.12’08.6”E Time: Race starts at 19:00 and entries opens at 18:00Distances: 5/10/20 km Cost: 5km - R5010km - R6020km - R80 Join us every second Friday of the Month for a Moonlight Treadle - MTB Night Racing and an evening out for the whole family.1. Friday 11 April 20142. Friday 9 May 20143. Friday 13 June 20144. Friday 11 July 20145. Friday 8 August 2014 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.616595698429579.1073741845.518206568268493&type=1
CogitoErgoSum Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Is the 20km loop open to public yet? +1. I haven't been there for the last 3 weeks. Hope they get it going soon.
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