johanpre44 Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 Anybody know anything about the MTB routes at Qwantani or others around sterkfontein Dam? I'm taking the family there for a nice 5 day break and want to get some good training done (will try and stick to hard short rides of upto 2 hours every day rather than long ones). Once the break is over I will post my findings about the routes I have ridden.
DubbelBuys Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 Don't know about any of those, but keep us posted! Enjoy your stay (break)
SteveS Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 Dont know about the mtb routes, but a good workout is to cycle from the resort to the main road to Harrismith. Need a mtb because to road is bad and there is a gravel section as well. Quite a bit of climbing
johanpre44 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Posted April 10, 2014 That looks like a very good workout, think I may attempt this once or twice next week. Thanks,
johanpre44 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Posted April 18, 2014 Spent the week at Qwantani, lovely holiday Resort. Not too much riding was done since the weather did not play along all week, but I have learned a couple of things:1. The ride back to the main road is almost quicker on MTB than car, it is a very good workout!2. Hiking trails are probably not the best trails to explore by MTB (the 6.8km trail turned into a 4km hike with bike, very hard work...)3. There was some nice short climbs and descends which I used as training for my wife and son, at least now my wife isn't so scared of terrain that looks rough any more.
DominionZA Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Any chance any of you hubbers will be in the area 3 July to 10 July 2015? Taking my bike and hoping I can hook up with someone to ride with.
Sniffie Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Any chance any of you hubbers will be in the area 3 July to 10 July 2015? Taking my bike and hoping I can hook up with someone to ride with.Take plenty of warm clothing. You can expect maximum temperatures of about 14C and minimums well below zero in July.Enjoy your stay!
JXV Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I have ridden at Quantani and also the other side where the campsite is.....beware devilthorns
DominionZA Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Arrived this afternoon. Very impressed how the bikes held up on the last 20km of really crap road. Mounted on Thule freerides attached to the top of my fibreglass trailer. Was concerned with the strength of the crossbars on the fibreglass, but after plenty bouncing about, the bikes got here in one piece. Been Googling for mtb trails and have come up with a few to go check out. Looking forward to the week ahead
DominionZA Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Sat I headed out on the crappy tar (kind of) road that leads back to Harrismith. What a boring ride. At least the body got a work out. On the way I noted single and jeep tracks that broke off into the bush. Sun I took a rest. Rode around with my son. Nothing hectic. Also met up with a fellow MTB'er on his way back from exploring. Today I headed out into the mountains. Man - what a rush. Riding with the wildebeest, buck, wild pigs and ostriches. Got about 25km of single track in with 600m of climbing. Lekker Lekker rice. Got another trail to take on tomorrow. Apparently quite hectic, but the reward at the end makes it worth it. Now THIS is a holiday
DominionZA Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Yesterday I traced around the peak of the mountain close to us. Was a fantastic ride. Did not think it could get better. Then today I took a ride out of Qwantani. Was recommended by Trish at Wild Horses. This ride beats them all. Was an insanely good ride through the mountains.
Craig8252 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Hi there I am visting the area in 2 weeks time. Do you possible have a strava route of the rides you went on. We are going to stay at Qwantani resort and would like to get a good mtb ride in! Thanks Yesterday I traced around the peak of the mountain close to us. Was a fantastic ride. Did not think it could get better.Then today I took a ride out of Qwantani. Was recommended by Trish at Wild Horses. This ride beats them all. Was an insanely good ride through the mountains.20150709_112134.jpg
DominionZA Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 I will have a look through strava this evening. I can't remember if I was recording the ride or not.
Uni Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 bump - popping through next week - don't want to ride on the road - if you have those details of the trails - please share.
Guest notmyname Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Take a fly rod. There's good yellow fishing in those waters.
Uni Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Take a fly rod. There's good yellow fishing in those waters.i swore to stop fishing after i showed off the menfolk -- -hahahaaonly flying to be done will be some kite flying off a canoe with me piloting maybe.
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