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JHB MTB hill climbing?


BOB5

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Hello and welcome.

 

Jo’burg is a big place. Here’s some of my regular routes:

 

Thaba Trails in the South of Joburg have a couple of routes depending on your skill level. I think the Green route is about 17Km and gives you an elevation gain of 300m+. 3-Laps get you close to 1000m ascent

 

Heya Safari/Hero Adventure park in the Western side of Joburg also has a couple of solid climbs but you’ll have to pay a conservancy fee, a ride fee and deal with shocking service from an overpriced restaurant afterwards if you’re looking for a meal/drink

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Guest notmyname

Kings Kloof

Yeah this is true. Just bring your big boy pants. It was lekker rof last time i was there.

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Kings is a bastard. Haven't ridden there in a while.

Have the trails been changed/upgraded at all since they've reopened?

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Guest notmyname

Kings is a bastard. Haven't ridden there in a while.

Have the trails been changed/upgraded at all since they've reopened?

Expect the same. There are some new trails but don't expect garden paths. Expect rock and pain.

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Guest notmyname

Walter Sisulu Botanic Gardens?

Can't ride that HIKING trail.

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Yeah this is true. Just bring your big boy pants. It was lekker rof last time i was there.

Rough - where? ;)

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Can't ride that HIKING trail.

That's a pity. When I ran there I thought I saw some mountain bikers on the trail. Beautiful spot.

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  • 1 month later...

Would moving to JHB mean ditching the mountain bike then? Sounds a bit thin on trails (understandably a bit flat in general  :blush: )

haha

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Ahaha. I climb around 1000m in 25km in my extended commute from Zoo Lake to Roodepoort. If you pick the right route Jo'Burg is anything but flat

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