Rouxenator Posted April 25, 2016 Share Not sure if there is another thread dealing with this, I could not find any, but I was wondering if any one has details about this incident? Has any the riders that did it been identified yet? https://www.facebook.com/stellenboschtrailfund/posts/1762156937332308 It was with serious alarm that we heard about the three motorbikes churning up the tracks at Eden and GSpot yesterday despite clear signs that no motorbikes are allowed. We will assess the damage in the next few days but it sounds like it could be extensive. Although naming and shaming them would be ideal it would serve no real positive purpose. We would ask all our supporters to please notify the Authorities or Stellenbosch Watch 021 887 0911 if you see any suspicious activity like this again. https://www.facebook.com/stellenboschtrailfund/photos/a.1552350388312965.1073741829.1543453032536034/1762492310632104/?type=3 Half past eight on a rainy Monday morning and Mark Gordon @dirtfox_ is busy assessing the damage done to the track by the rain and some idiot motorbikers. Although the hard clay ground of GSpot seem to have stood the motorbike test quite well (apart from the lips of a few rollers and jumps) the damage to the sandy tracks of Eden seem to be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted April 25, 2016 Share ah, finally something to unite the trail runners and mtbers Gen, Ferro and cat-i 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Guy Posted April 25, 2016 Share I only read about it on Facebook. I haven't heard any news on whether or not the bikers have been identified. It's hard to understand how they could justify their behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted April 25, 2016 Share I'm heading that way now after work, I commute via Blaauwklippen to Coetzenburg, so I'll see what the damage is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdT85 Posted April 25, 2016 Share What the hell!!! keeps us posted please. Wanted to go there Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted April 25, 2016 Share I saw 3 bikers also ripping through single track other side of Eden/Paradyskloof forest, as we got closer they went the other way so i couldnt identify them, unfortunately its a bit hard to identify people on motorbikes with full kit on. I wasnt aware they went through g spot, right after all the rain, I cant believe people could be so stupid and inconsiderate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite Posted April 25, 2016 Share From what I have heard these stupid and inconsiderate people were caught packing up when it was already getting dark. The police were also there and spoke to them. They didn't seem amused either. The damages have been fixed and a few new lines have been created BIG UPS! popcorn_skollie, Surv0MTB, Oufy MTB (Roadie) and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted April 25, 2016 Share About 2 years ago I came across a guy on a dirtbike coming up from the farm to the right of eden. I was not aware that no dirtbikes allowed. Havent come across it again, but next time will def try and get the number plate digits gwhite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surv0MTB Posted April 25, 2016 Share They dont give a F***Weve tried to corner bikers in Franschoek ripping up the side of the mountain near the damn in a very clearly marked no go zone. Literally ripping uphill and back down again. Tried to confront them and naturally was met with heavy aggression as they were well aware they were in the wrong.No numberplates either. Absolute trash imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosbrommer Posted April 25, 2016 Share Hi all, I saw the 3 bikers yesterday when i did my local ride in G-Spot / Eden. I stay in Paradyskloof. It was in the afternoon while they were taking a break. There is damage for sure. Especially in the turns (they opened up the gas). I am very peeved off since the builders spend their whole day digging just for bikers to rip to shreds. We have to identify these guys. If we don't stop it now - it just opens up the gate for more to come. cat-i and Eddy Gordo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 25, 2016 Share Hi all, I saw the 3 bikers yesterday when i did my local ride in G-Spot / Eden. I stay in Paradyskloof. It was in the afternoon while they were taking a break. There is damage for sure. Especially in the turns (they opened up the gas). I am very peeved off since the builders spend their whole day digging just for bikers to rip to shreds. We have to identify these guys. If we don't stop it now - it just opens up the gate for more to come.*builder Singular. Mark Gordon. Local legend. Gordon = G. G Spot. Gordon's Spot. Also responsible for B Spot, GLand and a few more places. Also heavily involved in the Skate scene. Lekker oke. Edited April 25, 2016 by Myles Mayhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted April 25, 2016 Share The problem is that if they use MX bikes, there will be no number plates to identify the culprits. The problem is exacerbated in the Helderberg/Stellies area because of the lack of a place for dirt bikers to ride, so they try their luck on the MTB routes where there are not always somebody to monitor the area. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosbrommer Posted April 25, 2016 Share *builder Singular. Mark Gordon. Local legend. Gordon = G. G Spot. Gordon's Spot. Also responsible for B Spot, Vlugplaas (I think it's called) and a few more places. Also heavily involved in the Skate scene. Lekker oke.Ah yes. I know who you are referring to. Saw him digging at g spot one day. Vlugplaas = vliegplaas is the name. Jump spot. And yes - mx bikes so could not see any number plates for possible identification. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted April 25, 2016 Share Also responsible for B Spot, Vlugplaas (I think it's called) and a few more places. Also heavily involved in the Skate scene. Lekker oke. Vliegveld is Bennet. G Land is Mark. I've confronted a quad biker in Eden before. Maaaaaaany moons ago. Edited April 25, 2016 by Duane_Bosch Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 25, 2016 Share Vliegveld is Bennet. G Land is Mark. I've confronted a quad biker in Eden before. Maaaaaaany moons ago.Edititited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted April 25, 2016 Share If there are no numbers on the bikes than it really is just a group of wannabe, hacker, type bikers. If the bikers are serious riders they would have their MSA racing numbers on their boards for the season, but as serious riders they would understand the value of the biking image and not look to throw it away ripping up some dedicated MTB trials in the first place! If it happens regularly it could be worth getting a motion activated trial cam set up and checking with the local dirtbike wrenches who the bikes belong to! These things need servicing! You'll quickly find out who they are that way! Edited April 25, 2016 by Tubehunter Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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