Bicyclegear Posted May 26, 2017 Share We have worked really hard to raise funding and in turn to build a mountain bike trail in Hout Bay. The trail is just over the hill from Constantia Nek and is ideally placed for riders doing the green belts to get some technical riding in. We want people to try the trail out. If you like what you see and would like to see the trail develop, then you can buy a permit valid for 1 year from purchase at R60. The pin point is the entry to the trail. Please visit the Vlakkenberg MTB Trail for more information about access and permits. "Bicyclegear.co.za is proud to announce the establishment of the Vlakkenberg MTB Trail. The trail has been built on private land above the Constantia Nek Estate in Hout Bay. It features a 900m cross country loop that will eventually become a 2.5km course, that will run all the way down Constantia Nek. Please be aware that the trail is being developed all the time. We are open to feedback that we might add, change or correct to the trail. The Vlakkenberg mountain bike trail is named after the mountain on which it is built. Positioned on a beautiful piece of land, the trail has amazing views into Orangekloof. The lay of the land means the trail is technical and challenging through all its A-lines. For the less experienced we have created a B-lines, which means the trail can be enjoyed by all. The area is safe and far from the traffic which means families can park at Constantia Nek and ride to the trail, off-road. Powered by Private Client Holdings, Pedal Power Association and Bicyclegear.co.za, the vision of the trail is to increase riding skills through a maintained and safe cross country mountain bike trail. It is open and accessible to all riders, the only requirement is that you register and pay R60 to use the trail and ride with a trail number plate when using it. The permit is valid for one year from the date of purchase." Reinhardt89, bullet77 and gazzacpt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted May 26, 2017 Share Well done and congrats on getting us another trail for the CT riders. Bicyclegear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted May 29, 2017 Share The official signage is up at the start of the #vlakkenbergmtbtrail. I am sure it will help mountainbikers find the trail. Reinhardt89, gazzacpt and T-Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted May 29, 2017 Share What is the total distance now? Is there a strava segment perhaps? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted May 30, 2017 Share What is the total distance now? Is there a strava segment perhaps? ThanksIt is now a technical 900m with another 150m being built. It should take you between 4-8minutes to do a loop. Our trail builder has mapped a segment, but the trail has increased in size... https://www.strava.com/segments/13658389 milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted May 30, 2017 Share Can someone provide simple directions to find the start. The Vlakkenberg web site is missing this detail (apologies if I am mistaken). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted May 30, 2017 Share Can someone provide simple directions to find the start. The Vlakkenberg web site is missing this detail (apologies if I am mistaken). I also got a bit lost when trying to find it for the first time.If you're coming from Constantia Nek side, go up the gravel road on the left as you're starting the descent towards Hout Bay. When you get to the top of this little hill, go down hill for (roughly) 200m and then make a sharp right. There is a little road there, and there are some yellow rocks. Once you've made that turn into the road you'll see the signs for the start. Bicyclegear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted May 30, 2017 Share I also got a bit lost when trying to find it for the first time.If you're coming from Constantia Nek side, go up the gravel road on the left as you're starting the descent towards Hout Bay. When you get to the top of this little hill, go down hill for (roughly) 200m and then make a sharp right. There is a little road there, and there are some yellow rocks. Once you've made that turn into the road you'll see the signs for the start.thanks! dirtypot and Bicyclegear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted May 31, 2017 Share Thanks to all for giving direction to the trail. The start of the trail has big noticeboard with SRAM banting directing you to the start from the pipetrack. Look at the image at the top of this post for the pinpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted May 31, 2017 Share It would be great to see some photos of mountainbikers on the #vlakkenbergmtbtrail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted June 5, 2017 Share https://youtu.be/aGh0QBmGZa8 #vlakkenbergmtbtrail has a new exciting section to ride. We call it the mineshaft! Edited June 5, 2017 by Bicyclegear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted June 6, 2017 Share Enroute to the #vlakkenbergmtbtrail, through Cork Alley. gazzacpt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted April 25, 2018 Share The Vlakkenberg MTB Trail has been extended. Why don't you consider riding it the nex ttime you do the Kirstenbosch and Green Belt routes. Nice and technical riding to break up the other easier routes. Here is the Strava segment. https://www.strava.com/segments/17180150 Dadbod Racing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclegear Posted January 18, 2019 Share As we begin 2019 we have decided that the Vlakkenberg MTB Trail will be free to ride without a permit. The reason being we want more MTB'ers to use and enjoy the trail. We would also like to invite any willing and dedicated mountain bikers to join us help manage the trail. Message us for more info news@790tv.co.za or call Jonathan on 0768504716 Dirt Tracker, dirtypot, Dadbod Racing and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Tracker Posted January 18, 2019 Share As we begin 2019 we have decided that the Vlakkenberg MTB Trail will be free to ride without a permit. The reason being we want more MTB'ers to use and enjoy the trail. We would also like to invite any willing and dedicated mountain bikers to join us help manage the trail. Message us for more info news@790tv.co.za or call Jonathan on 0768504716 That is a super effort to give the community. I hope people pitch in and keep the maintenance high. #NoDigNoRide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan Warrior Posted January 18, 2019 Share Sweet will be in touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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