Howick MTB Club - Trails, Routes and local riders

[Stretch]

I'm just sad. I try not to think of the hundreds of animals, insects, snakes and baby birds in their nests that were killed.

Just try and remember that wild fires are part of nature Edited December 30, 2016 by Stretch

[blondeonabike]

Just try and remember that wild fires are part of nature

I know

 

Despite such large pieces of land having their indigenous vegetation stripped off to plant pine and gum, which in itself is an ecological disaster, populations of wildlife have adapted to the exotic plantations and ecosystems have developed.  If you go for a night ride or a early morning ride before 5am you will be amazed by all the animals you see.  I have also recently noted indigenous orchids growing under the gums.  A fire just messes things up even more.  The bramble and bugweed will restablish themselves faster than the orchids, ferns and grasses will. 

 

I'm being sentimental, but I'm seriously bummed.

Edited December 30, 2016 by blondeonabike

[Griffin]

 

Signage has been placed out on the trails at : 

 

- Jackle Rd/Porcupine Way intersection (Porcupine Way closed from there onward)

- Top of Bradleys 

- Just after Crank Alley (rd closed from there onward)

- Up and Up (forest rd up to Firetower and closed)

- Single Gum (Middle Rd entrance)

- Mikes Lights (Middle Rd entrance)

 

The whole Firetower are remains closed, including The Face, Katherys and the top sections of Pines & Gums, Up at Last, Sheeps Pass and No Balls. Mikes Lights also remains closed. Please stay out of these areas until we have more clarity from Sappi

[Griffin]

A whatsapp group is available for quick and easy trail updates/general info. PM me if you would like to be added

[NelAndre]

Hi Guys:

 

A very late thanks for the awesome club shirt and sweatshirt that I got from you guys. It is really special thank you.

[NelAndre]

Terrible news about the fires and wildlife damage.

 

Griffin thanks for keeping us posted and good luck with all the happenings at the moment.

[Griffin]

Please be aware that the pine block between the bottom of Sheeps Pass/start of Puff Adder and the bottom of Minx (which is currently not open anyway) is going to start being harvested tomorrow. Please stay out of this area

 

 

[Griffin]

Club MTB Rides  on Mon , Wed., Fri at 5am from the tree at Greendale traffic lights....casual medium fit.

 

Then - Tues , Thurs  5 am at the tree... fast and very fit.

 

Anyone welcome

[Griffin]

The Shafton fire harvesting operations will start picking up speed  quite rapidly from now on. Please adhere to harvesting and trail closure signs for your own safety. We will update on the active areas as it go's along, but please remember, it's not only affected compartments but also longer shorthaul routes used by 17ton forwarders. Stay safe!

[DeanvZ]

Hi Gav,

What's going to happen re: Sappi Howick Enduro on 4 March?

[Bizkit031]

Hi Gav,

What's going to happen re: Sappi Howick Enduro on 4 March?

Its still on

[B1cyk1ll3r]

Hi Everyone, 

 

New resident of the Howick area here! Looking forward to getting to know the trails! Any advice on where to begin for a newcomer?

[Griffin]

Its still on

 Correctamundo... Enduro (4 March) and Classic 10/20/40 (5 March) are both still on

Edited February 8, 2017 by Griffin

[Griffin]

Hi Everyone, 

 

New resident of the Howick area here! Looking forward to getting to know the trails! Any advice on where to begin for a newcomer?

 

Welcome

 

Best would be to hook up with one of the club rides. Its difficult to suggest a route without knowing your skill level

[B1cyk1ll3r]

Welcome

 

Best would be to hook up with one of the club rides. Its difficult to suggest a route without knowing your skill level

 

Awesome, thanks. Where can i find more info on the club rides? 

 

Im unsure of my own skill level tbh   fairly new to MTB but many years on BMX prior, a bit of racing and then mostly dirt jumping after that. Quite a few years in between not on any bike at all then got myself my current bike mid 2015. Took part in the Giba gravity Enduro, had a taste of Cascades, Karkloof & St ives trails last year but not much saddle time other than that for last year. 

[Griffin]

Awesome, thanks. Where can i find more info on the club rides? 

 

Im unsure of my own skill level tbh   fairly new to MTB but many years on BMX prior, a bit of racing and then mostly dirt jumping after that. Quite a few years in between not on any bike at all then got myself my current bike mid 2015. Took part in the Giba gravity Enduro, had a taste of Cascades, Karkloof & St ives trails last year but not much saddle time other than that for last year. 

 

Club rides... see post #120 or PM me your cell number and i will add your to the Whatsapp group

 

Sounds like your skills should be fine, just need a bit of dusting off