dirtman Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 The Hazendal Family MTB Trail (sponsored by Sabre Paints) will be opened the weekend of 3 October, weather permitting (final opening details to be confirmed next week). The route is entirely on the Hazendal farm. It is 5 km long, of which at least 4 km is easy single track. There are four route options varying from 1,2 km to 5 km, ideal for children and beginners to learn and hone their MTB skills. It is important to note that the route is aimed at children, beginner riders and experienced riders who want to have a ride at a moderate pace or want to ride with their families. Although almost completely flat, it is not designed to be ridden at high speed. If you are a race snake on a 29'er, please go and ride the Bottelary Hills MTB trails, Tygerberg Trails or Jonkershoek. Day permits cost R30 per person. Annual permits cost R300 per person or R1000 per family (maximum 5 members). Annual permits bought now will be valid until the end of 2016. Both types of permits can be bought at the Hazendal coffee shop from 8 am in summer and 9 am in winter. Day and annual permits are sold as a bike board that must be displayed on the bike's handlebars. Day permits must be bought in advance if you want to ride outside the hours that the coffee shop is open. Please note that children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. To avoid confusion - the Hazendal Famliy MTB Trail is an independent trail and NOT part of the Bottelary Hills MTB trails, although you can buy permits for the Bottelary Hills MTB trails at Hazendal and start your ride there.
Mambat Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 Fantastic idea!!! Looking forward to taking my son their when it opens. Wish you all the best success with the new trail. Cheers Mambat
Trail-Blazer Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Fun for all the family in an atmospheric and enchanted forest...
dirtman Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 Just an update on the opening of the route. The route will be officially opened on Sunday 4 October. Permits will be sold from 8 am. The first 50 riders who buy a day (or annual) permit will receive a free boerie-rol and powerade. (There will also be a special surprise for kiddies). The route signage will be up by Saturday the 3rd of October - riders are welcome to ride on Saturday as well, but will not receive any "freebies" when buying a permit. Permits can be bought at the Hazendal coffee shop from 8 am. Day permits must be bought in advance if you want to ride outside the hours that the coffee shop is open. Please note that children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Trail-Blazer Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Is it good. Photo's?The trail is purpose built for beginners, kids or anyone who wants an easy but atmospheric ride through woodlands and fields mostly on single track. The coffee shop sells permits and caters for kids and adults alike, open from 08.00 - 18.00.
Trail-Blazer Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Spring flowers looking lovely on the new Family Mtb Trail...
dirtman Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 We will open up a 2 km extension to the route next week - just busy with the final touches. This will bring the total distance to 7 km, of which at least 6 km is single track. There is a nice write-up and photos of the route by Bicycling Magazine - see link below. http://www.bicycling.co.za/ridesroutes/new-trail-hazendal-family-mtb-trail/
dirtman Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 The new "summer loop" is open - 2 km long and a bit rougher than the existing route options. Just follow the red route and you will find the signage for the "summer loop" about 3 km into your ride. (it is named the "summer loop" as it will likely be too wet to ride in winter).
dirtman Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 Just look for this sign to find the entrance to the new loop.
Ratty Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 My son loves this trail. Think we might have to venture out again this weekend
dirtman Posted November 27, 2015 Author Posted November 27, 2015 Bike-wash at Hazendal - ready for the weekend.
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Had a great morning with boys, bit hot but they insisted on doing another loop. Highly recommended for smaller kids and newbies.
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