Tygerberg MTB Trails

[one arm bandit]

I was part of the Wed test runs and it is a insane section,just a note if its windy be very carefull of getting airborne ,the cross wind is not good.And very slippery when wet we had 2 little slips  Sunday on some more test runs.

[Robbie Stewart]

That run from the top of the Hammer to the bottom has got to rank as maybe one of the top lines in SA now methinks.

[PatrickR]

Robbie Stewart, that is our goal over the next few years...... to make the Hammer the best flowline in the country! We have the basics in place, we have the elevation, we have the distance (more planned) and of course we have the man Duran to build it, ably assisted by our TMTBC trail crew guru shapers and the legend that is Mike Goodwin floating around too!

We will continue upgrading to the extent that from the start at the top all the way to the finish at the bottom will just get better and bigger, just as we have done with the finish in this build.

Happy days!!

[Robbie Stewart]

@PatrickR Thanks for the hard graft you, your team of trail gnomes and Mike have done there over the last couple of years. In terms of progression the Leatt Skills Park has made a HUGE impact, not only for me, but for many other likeminded riders. On any given weekend you are sure to see the same smiling faces out there just doing run after run after run, mostly until the wind decides it time to end the fun.

That has translated to better riding skills on the trails elsewhere and the expected escalation of the fun factor. I am stoked to hear that the club is planning on taking this kind of riding even further.

And now to take those skills to the Hammer and do such a fantastic run just bends my mind. We are soooo blessed down here in the Cape to have access to these facilities.

Dankie!

[Robbie Stewart]

The new addition to the Hammer trail was officially opened today, and it could not have been a better day. The jumps were perfectly groomed like a fine chocolate cake, with just the right amount of tacky grip in the morning. As the day progressed it dried out nicely and the jumps got even faster. A good bunch of guys and girls were sending that line and the stoke levels were high. All round today was a jol. Even the weather played nice with not a breath of wind making the day even more special. 

The drop was conquered in short order by just about everyone. I found the landings a bit harsh and managed to whiplash my neck on the last attempt - the drop time is pretty long - but I'm sure doing it a couple more times will iron out the kinks. 

Doing the run from the top of the Hammer all the way through to the end is a awesome experience, and by the time you turn out of the trail your quads are on fire from all the pumping. That line can now probably be considered a full flow line as no pedal strokes are required, yet the accumulated hang time from all the jumps is not something to scoff at. 

I think it is safe to say that between Hoogekraal and Contermanskloof, these two trail networks are among the cream of the crop in South African mountain biking. Thanks to the Tygerberg Mountain Bike club for making this all possible.

[Mamil]

On the back of all the crime and car related incidents afflicting us I opted for a long solo cross country loop at tygerberg on Sunday - taking in Conties, Hoogies, all of fair cape including the long pedal around the bottom of the farm - I had a coffee and an energy bar at the bike shop at hoogekraal and thought how fantastic it is to have this gorgeous place available and open to us.

At least if I end up in hospital doing this is going to be my own fault and no one else's.

Thanks to Patrick and all who make it so lekker.

[Black Line]

What are the chances of Hoogekraal / Faircape mtb trails being open this Sunday? 

[MORNE]

1 hour ago, Black Line said:

What are the chances of Hoogekraal / Faircape mtb trails being open this Sunday? 

Pretty low imo.

suspect stellenbosch is likely to be the only place where some riding might be possible this weekend, if any.

Edited July 19 by MORNE

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, Black Line said:

What are the chances of Hoogekraal / Faircape mtb trails being open this Sunday? 

 

FB page says trails are closed this weekend.

 

 

Condition to be checked on Monday

 

 

 

PS - even Bottelary trails are closed, according to a FB page

[guidodg]

we are open in Greyton😊

[leon_pro]

2 hours ago, MORNE said:

Pretty low imo.

suspect stellenbosch is likely to be the only place where some riding might be possible this weekend, if any.

Jonkershoek is closed as well, according to MTO's page. 

[marko35s]

2 hours ago, MORNE said:

Pretty low imo.

suspect stellenbosch is likely to be the only place where some riding might be possible this weekend, if any.

Tokai will be open.

['Dale]

56 minutes ago, guidodg said:

we are open in Greyton😊

Must come visit. Will come visit. 😎

[Robbie Stewart]

I would stay off trails until the sun has had a chance to dry them out. It's good for trail longevity and also for your bike. Groupsets aren't cheap. Ask anyone who attempted the 2019 edition of the Karoo to Coast what mud does to a bicycle.

[Wannabe]

And then you still have some Clever Trevors that go and ride on some of the trails that are closed / not opened yet, and then stuff it up.  

[MORNE]

Poor Uk trail builders must have a tough life…

to be fair though, at least in the WC, the rain is like this maybe for a month. We could probably suck it up and do bunny hops in the driveway. But maybe…since we DO have a wet winter here…there could be scope for one or two trails dedicated to sloppy winter fun. Natural trails.  It will focus the mess in one place and provide a new challenge. Maybe there is a purpose for upper Majik afterall👀