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Is it safe to ride across from Big Red Barn?


mikeonthetown

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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 !!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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  • 4 weeks later...

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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