Howick MTB Club - Trails, Routes and local riders

[Griffin]

Entries are open for the 2017 Sappi Howick Enduro and Classic

 

http://www.roag.co.za/eventinfo.aspx?EventID=1918

 

Early bird savings applicable  if you pre-enter

[Griffin]

Harvesting and salvage has started along Puffadder Pass. Please remain away from this area and obey all closed trail signage.

[Griffin]

Last night at around 6pm there was a rider/riders in the Puffadder Pass area.

 

1.This area is closed and STRICTLY off limits.

2.There is very visible signage that says CLOSED.

3.Night riding is prohibited.

 

If you know who this was please tell them that they are not as special as they think and that the same rules that apply to everyone also apply to them. Also please tell them they are not welcome on Howick Trails.

 

To everyone else, thank you for respecting and obeying the closures and please remain doing so.

[Griffin]

Very happy to announce that PYGA Industries  will have a stand at the 2017 Sappi Howick Enduro & Classic. Patrick Morewood grew up riding the Howick trails and the Pyga Pascoe is named after Ken Pascoe, one of the founders of the Sappi Howick event.

 

[Griffin]

Need some last minute repairs.. or did you leave your helmet at home ? Don't worry.. Howick Cycle & Gear will be at the 2017 Sappi Howick Classic to get you sorted.

 

[Griffin]

Clearing in prep for the Howick Enduro and Classic continues ..... as does clearing for the day to day riding.

 

- Dead Cow singletrack clear and open

- 2 Vodacom tower clear and open

 

Remember entries for the event are open on www.roag.co.za

[Griffin]

Harvesting in New track/More Nyaga-Nyaga/ 6 beer hill trail areas starts next week and areas will be closed through until winter. These sections will be strictly out of bounds. Signage will be erected accordingly.

 

 

This includes the trail access opposite Karkloof Farmers market

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Trail area maps with closed areas have been put up at Pyga and Howick Cycles

 

 

 

 

Please visit either shop to view the maps or scan the below QR code to see details on trail statuses

 

 

 

[Griffin]

Trail closures :

 

The following trails/areas have been closed and boards to that effect erected :

 

- 6 beer hill (both directions

- No.6 both directions

- Farmers Market entrance

 

Please respect and obey the closures until further notice.

 

Online maps at https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-trails-15134/ have been updated accordingly .

 

Edited February 5, 2017 by Griffin

[Griffin]

Had a very positive and encouraging meeting with Sappi tonight. The good news is that the Sappi Howick Classic 40km route is pretty sorted and that we will be able to use some of the existing singletrack. We will also be able to keep open/re-open some of the routes for day to day riding.

 

Details will follow shortly

[Griffin]

Bos Sports on board to help keep you going during the 2017 Sappi Howick Enduro & Classic

 

Look out for them at the finish of the Enduro, finish of the Classic and out on the route...

 

[Griffin]

Huge shout out to Greendale Spar who will be providing our young 10km race snakes with a goodie bag after their event.

 

https://www.spar.co.za/Home/Store-View/KWIKSPAR-Greendale-KwaZulu-Natal

[JPD]

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

 

What trails will be used for the Enduro, seeing as everything from the Firetower is closed?

 

I'm not familiar with any other trails lol

[Griffin]

What trails will be used for the Enduro, seeing as everything from the Firetower is closed?

 

I'm not familiar with any other trails lol

If you go down to the woods today .... There are some trails that you going to be seeing/using for the first time ever

[Griffin]

Think you got what it takes ?

 

40km route profile

 

[Griffin]

Trail update : Harvesting is taking place in Middle Road area. Trail closed signage has been put in place. Please obey these closures. Updated closures include Middle Rd from the 6 Beer hill intersection as well as Middle Rd from the Karkloof tar road entrance.