Modderfontein Bike Park - what's happening

[Grey Hubs]

At least we have FEEDBACK...100% improvement already.

[scubes]

I love nite rides- so few people did them when I did them-  there is NO chance of Covid-19 haha.

A nite ride loop sounds good and more formal/social can be safer too.

Cool, thanks, sounds awesome.. 

 

 

 

- Wednesday Night Rides: Currently off until further notice due to COVID-19. I will continue this idea and also mark the trail signs with reflective tape. I am busy with some planning around this to make it more formal and social also create a specific night ride loop. -

[Grey Hubs]

Hi Everyone (New Management).

 

I am Shaun from TAROKO TRAIL PARK (Modderfontein Nature Reserve). I have taken over the management of the trails and outdoor facilities. Some of you might know me from TRAILWOLF CYCLES (https://web.facebook.com/trailwolfcycles/  or https://www.instagram.com/trailwolfcycles/ )  where I am one of the managing directors.

 

FIRSTLY: Origin of the name Taroko. This development will be called "TAROKO" and the name comes from the National Park in Taiwan, follow the link and you will understand why this name.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taroko_National_Park . We are busy developing an outdoor & lifestyle hub where the old "Val Bonne" use to be and keeping all the original buildings with its rich history. The food & beverage and relating events fall under "Fourways Farmers Market" hence all the building material you would see lying around. All of this will be cleaned up soon. There will be a website coming soon with all the information regarding events and park facilities and I will share this with you when it's up and running.

 

The vision for Taroko is to become a place where families gather and enjoy the outdoors. This is where my role comes in. We wil be creating an environment with various activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Knowing that out top priority is cycling and off-course my speciality.  

 

SECONDLY: I want to apologize for all the uncertainty the last few weeks and I all the rumours going around. I took over the facility on 1st of March 2020. I went for a ride to plan a few changes that were in the pipeline according to my planning done in February, only notice all the trail signs have been removed. Having no signage was a safety risk for our riders and especially for new riders at Modderfontein. Needles to say, making new temporary signs and planting close to 150 gum poles wasn't an easy task and trying to cut open overgrown trails. The park is open but as some of you noticed it is heavily overgrown and the rain is not helping. (Although we are thankful for the rain)

 

THIRDLY: The plan going forward. We are jumping into the trails with all our focus to clean it up completely ASAP. After this we will continue the cleaning but start working on advance trail maintenance to improve the riding experience and quality. We will then also start making changes to the route to accommodate beginner riders and kids. We will also develop a new start to your ride as an alternative to the start with the long tar climb as some riders in the area have shared the same challenge. All of this takes time but we can assure you it will be worth the wait. 

 

PARK FEES: All the fees will stay the same going forward for 2020. Unfortunately the bulk tickets that the previous operator sold can only be used until end March 2020. I know this will be a problem for many but this needs to be taken up with the company who sold them to you as we are not linked. Multipark from Cycle Lab is still active and if anything changes we will communicate the changes. 

 

Going forward we will sell year passes that allow you unlimited access to the park for the calendar year ending December 2020. This fee will be adjusted for this year as we are 3 months in and I will only have it available end April.

 

Wednesday Night Rides: Currently off until further notice due to COVID-19. I will continue this idea and also mark the trail signs with reflective tape. I am busy with some planning around this to make it more formal and social also create a specific night ride loop. 

 

COVID-19: I want to encourage everyone using the trails to enter and exit the park as you have finished your ride or run. We want to reduce social gathering, even in the parking area. Please help us and your fellow trail users to stay safe in this time. We will also comply to any further instructions given by the President with regards to public facilities during this time. I will post on our Facebook and Instagram if we close the park.

 

TOILETS: Some of you might have seen we gave the toilets a fresh coat of paint and fixed all the plumbing. One problem currently, we cant find toiletpaper, hand soap or sanitiser. Please let me know if any of you know where to find stock so we can keep the toilets clean and COVID-19 free.

 

CHRIS: Some of you will know him, the man washing the bikes and all round champ and passionate about helping where he can and the trail boss. He will continue with us on our new adventure.

 

Please stay up to date by following us on Facebook ( https://web.facebook.com/tarokotrails/ ) and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/tarokotrails/ ) for all the latest updates.

 

Email: info@tarokotrails.co.za

Phone or Whatsapp : 0813511223

 

Please drop us a pin and image of any major maintenance needed in the park. This way we can keep it in mint condition. I ride the trails weekly for the same reasons.

 

Kind Regards,

 

TAROKO TRAIL PARK at Modderfontein Nature Reserve.

Hi, any updates? Have you been busy during Lockdown?

Any ideas at what stage you will be open for rides?

[TAROKO TRAIL PARK]

Hi, any updates? Have you been busy during Lockdown?

Any ideas at what stage you will be open for rides?

 

Hi,

 

We are assessing the coming level 3. We have no clarity if we can open in level 3, but we are looking at alternative ways to allow access into the facility for running and cycling.

 

We started trail maintenance in Level 4 and we are 80% complete. All the trails where overgrown and all the work we did prior lockdown was lost.

 

But we are excited to open as soon as we can and continue improving the trails.

 

Keep you posted!

 

Kind Regards

[Chadvdw67]

Hi,

 

We are assessing the coming level 3. We have no clarity if we can open in level 3, but we are looking at alternative ways to allow access into the facility for running and cycling.

 

We started trail maintenance in Level 4 and we are 80% complete. All the trails where overgrown and all the work we did prior lockdown was lost.

 

But we are excited to open as soon as we can and continue improving the trails.

 

Keep you posted!

 

Kind Regards

Holding thumbs, really hope we can come ride there again

[Dexter-morgan]

Hi,

 

We are assessing the coming level 3. We have no clarity if we can open in level 3, but we are looking at alternative ways to allow access into the facility for running and cycling.

 

We started trail maintenance in Level 4 and we are 80% complete. All the trails where overgrown and all the work we did prior lockdown was lost.

 

But we are excited to open as soon as we can and continue improving the trails.

 

Keep you posted!

 

Kind Regards

Please let us know how to purchase a multi-entry ticket in order to give you some cash flow and save us some money.

[Grey Hubs]

Hi,

 

We are assessing the coming level 3. We have no clarity if we can open in level 3, but we are looking at alternative ways to allow access into the facility for running and cycling.

 

We started trail maintenance in Level 4 and we are 80% complete. All the trails where overgrown and all the work we did prior lockdown was lost.

 

But we are excited to open as soon as we can and continue improving the trails.

 

Keep you posted!

 

Kind Regards

Perhaps some updated pics of the trails to get us excited would be great!!!

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

Excited to be able to ride there again, hopefully soon! Winter is the best time of year to ride there.

[Wet Ears]

Holla Trails appears to be open as received a mail from them saying great to have everyone back but they noticed that several people were riding without permits ie had not paid to ride (not lockdown related permits!). 

Edited May 27, 2020 by Wet Ears

[TAROKO TRAIL PARK]

Exciting Announcement

 

It brings us great joy to inform you that Taroko Trails will be opening on Monday 1st of June. Our freshly cut trails are ready to receive all runners and cyclist for their daily exercise and training.

 

Adhering to the level 3 restrictions, we will only be allowing exercise activities to take place. Unfortunately the trails will not be open for recreational or leisure activities. We will also do our very best in ensuring full compliance and enforcement of all the necessary safety precautions as prescribed by the government. We ask that our riders and runners will do the same.

 

Everybody entering the premises will need to wear a mask or buff, comply with hand sanitation practices and maintain social distancing. Most of all, we would like to see our cyclist and runners enjoy the trails and all the beauty that nature has to offer.

 

The park will be open for exercise from 6:00 to 18:00, every day of the week.

 

We cannot wait to see you on the trails as the sun rises over Johannesburg in June.

 

Regards,

Taroko Trail Park

[Dexter-morgan]

You can not wait to see us? We can not wait to ride there.

 

Exciting Announcement

 

It brings us great joy to inform you that Taroko Trails will be opening on Monday 1st of June. Our freshly cut trails are ready to receive all runners and cyclist for their daily exercise and training.

 

Adhering to the level 3 restrictions, we will only be allowing exercise activities to take place. Unfortunately the trails will not be open for recreational or leisure activities. We will also do our very best in ensuring full compliance and enforcement of all the necessary safety precautions as prescribed by the government. We ask that our riders and runners will do the same.

 

Everybody entering the premises will need to wear a mask or buff, comply with hand sanitation practices and maintain social distancing. Most of all, we would like to see our cyclist and runners enjoy the trails and all the beauty that nature has to offer.

 

The park will be open for exercise from 6:00 to 18:00, every day of the week.

 

We cannot wait to see you on the trails as the sun rises over Johannesburg in June.

 

Regards,

Taroko Trail Park

[Chadvdw67]

Exciting Announcement

 

It brings us great joy to inform you that Taroko Trails will be opening on Monday 1st of June. Our freshly cut trails are ready to receive all runners and cyclist for their daily exercise and training.

 

Adhering to the level 3 restrictions, we will only be allowing exercise activities to take place. Unfortunately the trails will not be open for recreational or leisure activities. We will also do our very best in ensuring full compliance and enforcement of all the necessary safety precautions as prescribed by the government. We ask that our riders and runners will do the same.

 

Everybody entering the premises will need to wear a mask or buff, comply with hand sanitation practices and maintain social distancing. Most of all, we would like to see our cyclist and runners enjoy the trails and all the beauty that nature has to offer.

 

The park will be open for exercise from 6:00 to 18:00, every day of the week.

 

We cannot wait to see you on the trails as the sun rises over Johannesburg in June.

 

Regards,

Taroko Trail Park

Fantastic news, thank you.

[scubes]

Amazing news thanks Taroko! See you this week! woohoo..

[Deonwes]

Great news. Hooray!

[madmarc]

Ye great to hear its open - But there be a lot of pissed off people sitting with Multi Entry cards that TAROKO refuse to honor - I don't really care about, who said, she said, he said, But somewhere there is a lot of money sitting in someones pockets that doesn't belong to them. 

 

In my opinion TAROKO should have taken care of this liability as part of there responsibilities taking over the management of the trails. Maybe legally they didn't need to, but it would have been the right thing to do as they need the support of all past riders to make this park a success again.

 

I for one will take my money and ride elsewhere - fortunately we have choices.

[Dexter-morgan]

@greyhubs, please report back as soon as you have been there.