N1k Posted April 6, 2016 Share Hi Gents and gals! Just arrived to SA few days ago and was wondering about good locations to ride my DH bike.(apologies if there are more of similar posts, couldnt find any) Im rather new to SA in general but I've noticed that enduro & cross country is pretty big here. Im staying in Gauteng area which doesnt look like it has many locations that would fit my interest.Any info regarding good locations would be greatly appreciated, whether or not around Gauteng. Thanks in advance,/Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlouw Posted April 6, 2016 Share Hi Nik, and welcome. There are quite a few trails in Gauteng, but not solely for DH. Give Hakahana trails in North West a try. They have a downhill section on one of the trails, and the rest of the trails are quite good. I was informed by WarriorMTB here on the hub that "Plot 139" across the highway from Wolwespruit has some downhill bits, but haven't been there myself. And maybe Thaba Trails also. You can also go to Big Red Barn. On the black trail, if I'm not mistaken, you will find some drops etc. Enjoy Kev Enduro_Jakes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLMTB Posted April 6, 2016 Share Your location says you are based in Krugersdorp? The Helderkruin track will be your best bet as its the closest. Join the Dustin Rudman event happening next weekend at the Helderkruin track. Lots of DH and Enduro guys will be there to give you more info about where to ride. N1k, wiledog_x and Freerider ZA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1k Posted April 6, 2016 Share Hey guys, Awesome stuff, much appreciated!Yeah im staying in Krugersdorp area. @Kevlouw & @ALLMTB could you send the coords or a link so i can see whats what n where please. /Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlouw Posted April 6, 2016 Share Hey guys, Awesome stuff, much appreciated!Yeah im staying in Krugersdorp area. @Kevlouw & @ALLMTB could you send the coords or a link so i can see whats what n where please. /Nik http://www.hakahanatrails.co.za/http://www.thebigredbarn.co.za/ Didn't see any GPS Coordinates. But there are directions on the sites. N1k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted April 6, 2016 Share https://www.facebook.com/events/1673263096258980/ BaltazarMarques and N1k 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted April 6, 2016 Share Plan a trip to WC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltazarMarques Posted April 7, 2016 Share Join the Mountainbikers do it downhill facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/24917535701/ And def go to the Dustin Rudman Invitational - Great day out and all the peeps you'd want to meet regarding gravity riding in Gauteng... Enduro_Jakes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1k Posted April 16, 2016 Share Thanks for the replies guys, cant make it to Helderkruin unfortunately but as far as ive heard so far Cape is pretty much the best place for DH stuff. I was hoping SA would have at least one bike park but im guessing thats not true, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted April 16, 2016 Share Define bike park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTJ Posted April 16, 2016 Share Well you can always go ride karkloof ( suppose to be cascades) dh track...was good enough for uci world cup ☺ Edited April 17, 2016 by KingTJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder. Posted April 17, 2016 Share Well you can always go ride karkloof dh track...was good enough for uci world cup ☺Really? I thought it was just cascades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTJ Posted April 17, 2016 Share Really? I thought it was just cascadesToo true, that is what i get for being a smart ass...i will correct it ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1k Posted April 17, 2016 Share Define bike park Something towards Whistler in BC CanadaLifts, maintained trails and stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1k Posted April 17, 2016 Share Theres Giba too but thats way far off from Gauteng, pretty much everything worthwhile seems to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remfactor Posted April 17, 2016 Share We have nice trails in Tzaneen...... no ski lift though....... N1k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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