Eugee Posted April 16, 2014 Share Hi guys Im stuck in joburg for the next two years. So i thought i might as well make the best of it and tick off some must do events while up here. What would you guys recomend. Im a mountain biker, but im assuming 94.7 would be in there and the magalies monster as well. I know of the joburg2C but thats a bit outside of my budget. Think i might get a 3 day or two pass the boss. Doing the two provinces this weekend. Edited April 16, 2014 by Eugee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted April 16, 2014 Share Drive down to the Lowveld in Oct and do 3 Towers. You wouldn't be sorry. mrbaker, arendoog, ChUkKy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted April 16, 2014 Share Firstly dont say stuck in Jhb, quick way to make frenemies Yeah do the 94.7 on your MTB, there are a lot of us doing that. Else Mag Monster,3 Towers (Cant talk from first hand experience, the other guys will do that)Barberton in Jan but thats in LimpopoWhere about it Jhb you "stuck"? Eugee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugee Posted April 16, 2014 Share Drive down to the Lowveld in Oct and do 3 Towers. You wouldn't be sorry. Checked it out and it looks amaising, but can i ride it solo or is it a team event only? if team only anyone keen on joining? (Im a last half of the field guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted April 16, 2014 Share Drive down to the Lowveld in Oct and do 3 Towers. You wouldn't be sorry. +1 on TowersAlso check out Nissan Trailseeker & MTN SeriesGo to Cyclelab.com and select EntriesTheres loads of events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted April 16, 2014 Share Where are you in Jhb. There are a lot of trails in the cradle area and there are all the normal Jhb rides. Braamfontein SpruitNorthern FarmCradleRietvleiAviantoetcetc Lots of races every weekend if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugee Posted April 16, 2014 Share Firstly dont say stuck in Jhb, quick way to make frenemies Yeah do the 94.7 on your MTB, there are a lot of us doing that. Else Mag Monster,3 Towers (Cant talk from first hand experience, the other guys will do that)Barberton in Jan but thats in LimpopoWhere about it Jhb you "stuck"? Live very close to houton near the norwood mall. Think thats the reason for saying stuck coming from Paarl, then stellenbosch and then Durbanville im used to getting on my bike at home and being on a trail within 10 mins. Over here there is nowhere to ride or I havent found it yet. dont mind traveling a bit to go do the clasics. Defs not gonna travel up here to do them once im back in ct. (Unless i can afford the Joburg2c) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugee Posted April 16, 2014 Share Where are you in Jhb. There are a lot of trails in the cradle area and there are all the normal Jhb rides. Braamfontein SpruitNorthern FarmCradleRietvleiAviantoetcetc Lots of races every weekend if you want. Thanks for the reply. Because im not from the area im looking for some input for the must do events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted April 16, 2014 Share The closer to home ones (ie Nissan series) tend to be flat and very popular, for the novices. Other more adventurous ones that come up are the MTN series (one at Van Gaalens this year that's going to be fun), Clarens and the rest are a bit of a drive. Lion Man up north used to be good, but no more. Also some great events down in MP are the Forest to Falls (coming up), and the Sabie in Feb, Mankele Park and events, well worth the drive, a few hours on decent roads, Barberton in Jan has been mentioned, that's a must-do. Then the Crater Cruise down south in Parys, that's tough but fun. Also every month there is a Dirtmax event in Parys, that is a nice ride in the veld. Otherwise I head to Groenkloof and Suikerbosrand when I feel up to the drive for a ride. Nothing really closer to home for me, I stay just up the hill from you. Edited April 16, 2014 by kosmonooit nickc and Squier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted April 16, 2014 Share Live very close to houton near the norwood mall. Think thats the reason for saying stuck coming from Paarl, then stellenbosch and then Durbanville im used to getting on my bike at home and being on a trail within 10 mins. Over here there is nowhere to ride or I havent found it yet. http://goo.gl/maps/lEXNB 8km of tar to get onto the Spruit. Not great, but not to bad. Edited April 16, 2014 by GaryvdM Loose cog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share http://goo.gl/maps/lEXNB 8km of tar to get onto the Spruit. Not great, but not to bad.The Spruit is AWESOME man. Runbikeswim and Robodog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted April 16, 2014 Share http://goo.gl/maps/lEXNB 8km of tar to get onto the Spruit. Not great, but not to bad. Alternatively you can open your toilet lid and experience pretty much what the spruit has. arendoog and Blue Angel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffie Posted April 16, 2014 Share Bit of a drive, but Clarens is a must do, first weekend of May. You will love it! You can always make a weekend of it with the marathon on Saturday and the half on Sunday. Autumn in the eastern Freestate is something to behold. Beatiful this time of the year. Oxter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxter Posted April 16, 2014 Share The closer to home ones (ie Nissan series) tend to be flat and very popular, for the novices. Other more adventurous ones that come up are the MTN series (one at Van Gaalens this year that's going to be fun), Clarens and the rest are a bit of a drive. Lion Man up north used to be good, but no more. Also some great events down in MP are the Forest to Falls (coming up), and the Sabie in Feb, Mankele Park and events, well worth the drive, a few hours on decent roads, Barberton in Jan has been mentioned, that's a must-do. Then the Crater Cruise down south in Parys, that's tough but fun. Also every month there is a Dirtmax event in Parys, that is a nice ride in the veld. Otherwise I head to Groenkloof and Suikerbosrand when I feel up to the drive for a ride. Nothing really closer to home for me, I stay just up the hill from you. Magoebaskloof is an awesome ride as well. Closer to home, dont forget about hakahana trails in harties Eugee, arendoog and nickc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runbikeswim Posted April 17, 2014 Share Checked it out and it looks amaising, but can i ride it solo or is it a team event only? if team only anyone keen on joining? (Im a last half of the field guy) Me... Look for a 3 tower buddy. Pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 17, 2014 Share Repeating some of the above, without driving too far there's Nothern Farm, Modderfontein, Benoni CC, Big Red Barn, Rietvlei and its next door neighbour Thaba trails. A number of these places also have races at them, Eugee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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