mikeonthetown Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Hi All Im hoping to get some advise. I (actually a couple of mates) are eyeing out the are across from Big Red Barn for a weekend morning ride. The heat maps in Movescount (Ive attached and you can se it on the right of Big Red) show that they are active but not actually sure how safe it is and if its actually worth a ride. If put a quick route together based on the heat map, please see attached. Any advise would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!route2385426-Little_Red.gpx
Pulse Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Unless you are a noce big group, I wouldn't go there. I don't know of any recent issues, but I know there has been issues before
mikeonthetown Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 Unless you are a noce big group, I wouldn't go there. I don't know of any recent issues, but I know there has been issues before There would only be 3 of us which I dont feel would be in our favour. Its a pity as those hills across the road look inviting. Ive found that theres only so many times that you can do Big Red. I am previously used to starting my ride from my garage before I moved into Midstream Estate but now Im struggling to find a pleasant/safe ride in the Midstream area.
mikeonthetown Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 How far/long do you want to go? The route I mapped out is a short 30, so anywhere from 30 to a 70. But im not a fan of cycling next to tarred roads. I prefer to hit dirts roads away from it all.
mikeonthetown Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 Can you not ride to Groenkloof? Never thought of it. Is there a route away from tar roads or is it along side most of the way?
Grease_Monkey Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Can you not ride to Groenkloof?Not exactly a safe option either. Wolwespruit is pretty good, but short...
VB_ Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 https://www.strava.com/activities/945695364/shareable_images/photo_based/1992670/1/7192CED8-A987-4C8A-970C-62F072DE674B?hl=en-US&v=1492416869
BaGearA Posted May 6, 2017 Posted May 6, 2017 Not exactly a safe option either. Wolwespruit is pretty good, but short...That xc course will kill you in 4 quick laps trust me.STAY AWAY FROM GROENKLOOF !!
Jurgens Smit Posted May 6, 2017 Posted May 6, 2017 That xc course will kill you in 4 quick laps trust me.STAY AWAY FROM GROENKLOOF !! I thought groenkloof is safe to use again now?
BaGearA Posted May 6, 2017 Posted May 6, 2017 I thought groenkloof is safe to use again now?New fencing had holes in less than A moth after it was installed. Go if you like , I won't ever sit foot in there again.
mikeonthetown Posted May 6, 2017 Author Posted May 6, 2017 New fencing had holes in less than A moth after it was installed. Go if you like , I won't ever sit foot in there again. Agreed, I used to love the place, agian not worth the risk. Did a 25 at Wolwespruit before Sani last year and was broken!
Jurgens Smit Posted May 6, 2017 Posted May 6, 2017 New fencing had holes in less than A moth after it was installed. Go if you like , I won't ever sit foot in there again. Such a pity, it's a pretty decent place to ride.
Ramrod Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 Anyone know of a safe route to ride from Kyalami to Red Barn?
Letum911 Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 Anyone know of a safe route to ride from Kyalami to Red Barn?Not sure whether it is safe, but you can travel along Allendale, onto old Jhb, Olifants around to BRB.
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