Any mtbikers in Springbok ?

[Prince Albert Cycles]

I am going to spend the next 2 weeks between Springbok , Kamieskroon , Skilpad and Garies cycling on routes that we have done before .

Is is possible/safe( traffic) to do a loop from Springbok to Spektakelpass and back through Nababeep ?

Looks like there is a road from the Nababeep N7 road back to the R355 .

Tips are welcome

Thanks

[no calves]

There is a LOT. Send me a PM and i will send you the details of the people in charge of the group rides there.

[CdT85]

I am going to spend the next 2 weeks between Springbok , Kamieskroon , Skilpad and Garies cycling on routes that we have done before .

Is is possible/safe( traffic) to do a loop from Springbok to Spektakelpass and back through Nababeep ?

Looks like there is a road from the Nababeep N7 road back to the R355 .

Tips are welcome

Thanks

 

I am originally from that area, Spektakel/Killians and Wildeperdehoek pass was in a seriously bad state the last time I checked. I went up to our farm in Garies last week, and the dirt road that side was quite washed out from the recent rain. So if you have a support vehicle, make sure it is a 4x4 and someone that knows the area and the route.

 

I think the N7/R355 will be safe to cycle. I know the owners of Spar in Springbok are avid road cyclist. You van maybe try and get hold of them for better info.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

No Calves  : Thanks sent you a pm.

Otero thanks . Yes the support vehicle is 4 x4 and my trailer has large wheels. Will check in at the SPAR need to get supplies there anyway .

[ChrisF]

Thread revival .....

 

I will be in Springbok next week, staying in town.  Any 30 to 50km loops that is a must do in the area ?

 

Most likely Monday late afternoon, early evening ....

 

 

 

Alternatively, driving back to the Cape on Tuesday .... any place where I should stay over and take in the local trails ?

 

 

 

I was looking at that perfect service road next to the N7 when I went up 2 weeks ago.  Would make a nice long trip, if one could get access and had the time for a longer trip ....

[DJuice]

Perhaps part of the Namaqua Quest routes are available?

https://namaquaquest.co.za/namaqua-quest-3-day-mountain-bike-stage-race/

Daar is n lekker steil koppie in die dorp!

[ChrisF]

Baie dankie.

 

Praat jy van daai koppie met die torings ?  Wonder waar die hekke is, hoe hoog mens kan gaan ?

 

[DJuice]

Het 10 jaar gelede daar vir 3 maande gewerk. 
Het tot bo gedraf, saans die strate plat gehardloop, die inwoners gedink ek is mal.

Grootse opwinding was as n bos vol chineese toeriste kom blomme kyk…

[Alouette3]

There is a nice little loop around the golf course, can get a little confusing towards the end though. 

Lots of trails in the Goegap reserve, other side the airfield. I unfortunately never got round to riding those.

Most of the trails used in events are on private farms. I was lucky to stay on one of these farms while I lived in Springbok. Check out Liefland on Lekker Slaap, there a 30km+ of riding on their farm that some events use annually.

Otherwise loads of gravel roads everywhere. I can PM you the names of one or two locals that you can look at their Strava activity.