Skubarra Posted September 25, 2014 Share Want to give this trail a go this weekend, just one question from an out-of-towner - I see you can link up to the Paarl Nature Reserve from the trail, does one need a permit for the Nature Reserve as well or is it the permit only when you are in a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Want to give this trail a go this weekend, just one question from an out-of-towner - I see you can link up to the Paarl Nature Reserve from the trail, does one need a permit for the Nature Reserve as well or is it the permit only when you are in a car?nope, nature reserve is open to bicycles, don't need one if you're not heading in there by car. Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emme Posted September 25, 2014 Share Want to give this trail a go this weekend, just one question from an out-of-towner - I see you can link up to the Paarl Nature Reserve from the trail, does one need a permit for the Nature Reserve as well or is it the permit only when you are in a car?With the new single track section up to lookout point 1 the total riding time for the Shiraz(long)route is now close on 20km.Where the red arrow near top of google road indicates left turn onto Shiraz singletrack with also a sign straight on to nature reserve,you can actually continue for a further 500m up google road towards reserve as an add-on to the Shiraz singletrack.After this approx 500m there is a singletrack turnoff to your right (marked as left turn for riders approaching trails from reserve side).This leads into a 600m downhill single track linking up with Shiraz single track from the right at red arrow referred to above. This extended Shiraz trail should give you a very interesting total 90-120minute ride from start in carpark at Rheboks to finish at carpark at Rheboks. Skubarra and SeaBee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted September 26, 2014 Share Thanks emme - did not know about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 26, 2014 Share  This extended Shiraz trail should give you a very interesting total 90-120minute ride from start in carpark at Rheboks to finish at carpark at Rheboks. Thanks, in that case will probably skip the nature reserve dirt roads and go for 2 laps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emme Posted September 26, 2014 Share Thanks, in that case will probably skip the nature reserve dirt roads and go for 2 laps Good ideaThe fun factor of the route grows exponentially as you get to know it better.We are a large group of riders coming through to ride the new route on Sunday.Weather looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Theory Posted September 27, 2014 Share Rode the Shiraz today. The new climb is still quite loose. Sandier than I expected... A few of the switchbacks can be hard to navigate, for this reason. I'm sure it will improve. Single track down can be hard on the gears. There are quite a few little unexpected short climbs, that appear around corners unexpectedly. All in all, I enjoyed it and I will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 28, 2014 Share Did 2 laps yesterday (and a quick short detour into the reserve) - excellent trails. The sandy surface makes for a different challenge when descending & climbing compared to the rocky&hard Tygerberg Trails I'm used to but I enjoyed it. First time in a long while I missed my 26er, some of those turns are really tight! Loved how the singletrack seems to go on forever, especially on the second lap I really gave it horns. A bit too far out for me to ride often but will definitely be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straatvark Posted October 4, 2014 Share Had a very hot ride today. Spotted my first Rooikat. Impressive. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisF17 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Please note that Rhebokskloof MTB trail will be closed on Sunday 12 October. The Sanlam MTB Invitational is the first event taking place on the new trails. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emme Posted October 10, 2014 Share Please note that Rhebokskloof MTB trail will be closed on Sunday 12 October. The Sanlam MTB Invitational is the first event taking place on the new trails.  Hi Louis I see their event finishes at 13h00.I assume it will be OK to come and ride in the afternoon? (Big UP! to the second cave that was found.Any footage of it??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted October 10, 2014 Share Same-same but different question from my side - when is it starting? Is it possible to drop in there before the event at 7 or so? (Was just planning on doing a down run from the mountain on the way out...) If not, no sweat, will play around in Taalbos before heading out the other way! emme - 2nd cave?! Where? Edited October 10, 2014 by SeaBee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 10, 2014 Share Same-same but different question from my side - when is it starting? Is it possible to drop in there before the event at 7 or so? (Was just planning on doing a down run from the mountain on the way out...) If not, no sweat, will play around in Taalbos before heading out the other way! emme - 2nd cave?! Where?  Start is 8h30 SeaBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emme Posted October 11, 2014 Share Same-same but different question from my side - when is it starting? Is it possible to drop in there before the event at 7 or so? (Was just planning on doing a down run from the mountain on the way out...) If not, no sweat, will play around in Taalbos before heading out the other way! emme - 2nd cave?! Where? Apparently you ride down to viewpoint 2,and do not continue with existing single track at that downturn point.Down at the viewpoint a new single has been cut to your left.This new single links up with existing single mentioned above just where it enters the first terrace.Scorpion alley potential name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted October 13, 2014 Share Cool, will go check it out sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisF17 Posted October 14, 2014 Share the Sanlam MTB Invitational went very well, check the post video production here:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mIjA78L3fWo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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