Swift01 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Here's some footage of fun being had this month. http://www.instagram.com/p/BBIfDzwsp49/GASP so many loose rocks scubes, Enduro_Jakes, Headshot and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted February 23, 2016 Share GASP so many loose rocks Just after the start of SP1....we going there this weekend..with your new vipa of course nonky and Enduro_Jakes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Just after the start of SP1....we going there this weekend..with your new vipa of courseNot a chance, bringing the intense this weekend...... right tires for the job, can even ride over rocks and barb wire But there like a bear. Kerry wants to ride peppercorns so bring your hiking shoes, smokes and beer money, cause that is quite a climb out on the big travel nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted February 23, 2016 Share Not a chance, bringing the intense this weekend...... right tires for the job, can even ride over rocks and barb wire But there like a bear. Kerry wants to ride peppercorns so bring your hiking shoes, smokes and beer money, cause that is quite a climb out on the big travel where's peppercorns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro_Jakes Posted February 23, 2016 Share Hi there Kevlouw. Sorry to hear about your bad experience at Hakahana. As some of the guys have commented, the trails are very rocky and tough, and I would also suggest going with a couple of people that know the trails well to show you around. Also, the trails have had some bad rain damage in some parts and I'm sure it's on the cards to get sorted out where it's needed, however I can also let you know that all the trails don't build themselves, and trail fairies don't exist either. They are built by Johan and his team of volunteers, and building trails in gauteng with all the rocks, limited soil, and difficult/no access for vehicles, makes this an almost impossible job. Not even mentioning that for the most part, it's a labour of love. So as always, we need to show some respect, and gratitude for the work that goes into all of this. Johan and his Team are some of the nicest trail advocates in Gauteng, so I would urge you to give Hakahana another chance, you won't regret it. Feel free to give me a shout if you ever want to go again. I was there a few weekends back for the first time, same weekend as the warrior race, so sadly the trails were closed (i did not think to check the fb page before planning). Got there the morning, found Johan's number on FB and spoke to him. He was more than willing to try direct me to SP1. Luckily our one riding buddy was familiar with the routes and took us to SP1 and we managed to ride it. I must admit, it was waaaay more than I expected and far beyond my skill levels. I recently upgraded from a 29er hardtail to a 26" AM bike as I want to get into enduro. (XCM is just too boring and crowded and the gravity crowd is a way nicer bunch of people! Specially guys like Myles, Robodog, Peach, the list goes on... Always open with good advice and help). So even though I ran out of skill and struggled, I still loved the challenge! I will be back! Here's some footage of fun being had this month. http://www.instagram.com/p/BBIfDzwsp49/ Here is some footage of our one riding buddy losing it on that first rock garden on SP1: Guess what....HE STILL LOVES THE PLACE! Edited February 23, 2016 by WarriorMTB HAKAHANA TRAILS and Robodog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted February 23, 2016 Share where's peppercorns?I think it is called SP2. Only done it once but when you do the district road climb and you get to the top where has both ridges on either side, you would branch left to go to SP1 and SP5. If you turned right you go further up the hill and SP2 is at the top but to the left (right is SP4 or something like that). rouxtjie explain better please......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted February 23, 2016 Share I think it is called SP2. Only done it once but when you do the district road climb and you get to the top where has both ridges on either side, you would branch left to go to SP1 and SP5. If you turned right you go further up the hill and SP2 is at the top but to the left (right is SP4 or something like that). rouxtjie explain better please......... Thanks ... I saw a path going left (SP2?), right at the top where one goes through the hole in the fence (SP4?). Anyone with some Strava of the SP's? Edited February 23, 2016 by Kraggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich Hattingh Posted February 23, 2016 Share I think it is called SP2. Only done it once but when you do the district road climb and you get to the top where has both ridges on either side, you would branch left to go to SP1 and SP5. If you turned right you go further up the hill and SP2 is at the top but to the left (right is SP4 or something like that). rouxtjie explain better please.........That's where it is yes, and this is what it looks like riding down. HAKAHANA TRAILS and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted February 23, 2016 Share I was there a few weekends back for the first time, same weekend as the warrior race, so sadly the trails were closed (i did not think to check the fb page before planning). Got there the morning, found Johan's number on FB and spoke to him. He was more than willing to try direct me to SP1. Luckily our one riding buddy was familiar with the routes and took us to SP1 and we managed to ride it. I must admit, it was waaaay more than I expected and far beyond my skill levels. I recently upgraded from a 29er hardtail to a 26" AM bike as I want to get into enduro. (XCM is just too boring and crowded and the gravity crowd is a way nicer bunch of people! Specially guys like Myles, Robodog, Peach, the list goes on... Always open with good advice and help). So even though I ran out of skill and struggled, I still loved the challenge! I will be back! Here is some footage of our one riding buddy losing it on that first rock garden on SP1: Guess what....HE STILL LOVES THE PLACE!Ha ha good man - knee pads for next time maybe. HAKAHANA TRAILS and Enduro_Jakes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro_Jakes Posted February 23, 2016 Share Ha ha good man - knee pads for next time maybe. And judging by his second fall, He almost took his face off, a full face helmet! I was at least smart enough to have knee pads, and they helped...A LOT! Robodog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 23, 2016 Share This thread has ended up being good advertising for Hakahana Obviously the best advice for kevlouw is to go ride there with someone who knows the trails. There's plenty of fun to be had even if you're not a super skilled trail rider. Enduro_Jakes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted February 23, 2016 Share Thanks ... I saw a path going left (SP2?), right at the top where one goes through the hole in the fence (SP4?). Anyone with some Strava of the SP's?SP3 is through the hole in the fence and up the hill to the right...all the way to the top...great fun! mtbride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted February 23, 2016 Share see all routes at Haka, below mtbride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted February 23, 2016 Share I see the hard men of mountain biking have had their say.. We all been to trails and gone down the wrong tracks before, instead of hammering the guy why not meet me there on Saturday and i will show u around? Enduro_Jakes and Doring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro_Jakes Posted February 23, 2016 Share I see the hard men of mountain biking have had their say.. We all been to trails and gone down the wrong tracks before, instead of hammering the guy why not meet me there on Saturday and i will show u around? Would be cool if we could organise an event maybe? Something where the local guys and gals can give the noobs to Haka a guided tour maybe? Maybe try do something like this every month or second month? Haka is a very unique and special beast, I know I would very much appreciate something like that. HAKAHANA TRAILS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Merv Posted February 23, 2016 Share Would be cool if we could organise an event maybe? Something where the local guys and gals can give the noobs to Haka a guided tour maybe? Maybe try do something like this every month or second month? Haka is a very unique and special beast, I know I would very much appreciate something like that.Hence the Intro to Enduro , normally held by Hakahana and the Pyga guys and great way to meet like minded people and do some skillz training and hit the trails think there is one in march actually , otherwise a whole lot of us 'locals' are hitting the trails on Saturday Edited February 23, 2016 by Maniac Merv HAKAHANA TRAILS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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