Trails in the cradle and surrounds

[kevin Walter]

Hi guy.

 

I'm from JHB and My current trails comprise:

 

-Van Gaalens

-Heia Safari

-Avianto

 

I was hoping guys that ride these areas would take the time to post what other gems you have found anywhere from the cradle area, muldersdrift, krugersdorp to Hartebeespoort so that guys riding outta JHB can explore something new.

 

As a starting point what happened to Kings Kloof is there anything like that still running?

[dalem44]

There are plenty trails in the area but you need some knowledge in getting around. If you are interested we could take you on a few routes out to Tarlton and back, Krugersdorp hobby park, Muldersdrift and a bit out towards Hartbeespoort. Contact Dorpie for more routes.

 

Kings Kloof has closed and there is nothing as hardcore anywhere else

Edited May 27, 2015 by dalem44

[RocknRolla]

From your post, I deduct that you live in the general area of the cradle.

 

The places you have mentioned is pretty much the best there is.

 

You can venture out south to try your hand at Thaba trails, where Kings Kloof had long undulating technical climbs, Thaba has more a requirement for short bursts of power, and technical proficiency (blue routes) The green route at Thaba offers some nice climbing that is not technical.

 

For a bit of a variation, we from time to time, ride from the Alehouse in Broederstroom, to Van Gaalens, ride the nice bits of VG like concrete strips, daggapad and the long river (and greek church if the wife is feeling particulalry sadistic) and then back to Alehouse for pizza and beer.

 

There is also a route from Silverstar casino to Magaliesburg and back, although the routemaster now resides in Aus. But there are numerous routes to be ridden all over that area, if you are not scared to explore a bit.

[Dflip]

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