Modderfontein Bike Park - what's happening

[Dirkitech]

I wonder if its the same bird.

 

If so, I also wonder if there is any merit in just shooting it and finished, before anyone gets hurt.

The heck? if this was meant to bait, its bait of excellent quality  

Just came to check what was being said about current cycling here and I'm happy to see the bird exploit human lockdown to nest in a nature reserve. Conservation is best!

[Dexter-morgan]

Ok Back to Riding, how muddy was it over the week-end?

[Chadvdw67]

Ok Back to Riding, how muddy was it over the week-end?

Pretty much zero mud, one small section after the slow reeds, and the little bit of mud just after the little bridge after "forest" section

[Mojoman]

I don't think so.The bird has been there for a few year

Lets hope so but as we all know humans always take precedence over animals...

[CAAD4]

Well done Harry,nice one, they took the bait in all their snowflake glory. By the way I'm of the opinion that the foam is from the auntie's bubble baths in Bedfordview..

[Avo]

Went riding on the red route yesterday and the mud was not bad at all. Not any but for a few small areas - nothing to worry about. The problem I found was the blackjacks! Very overgrown with blackjacks in many areas. Overall had a lekker ride but would be nice if the track was cleared of the overgrown blackjacks.

[Grey Hubs]

According to the opening and closing times on their website, it seems Wednesday evening rides at Modders are no longer. Can anyone confirm this?

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

According to the opening and closing times on their website, it seems Wednesday evening rides at Modders are no longer. Can anyone confirm this?

They are open 06:00 - 21:00 every Wednesday

[JK7]

Reserve looking good. 

 

But why of why do people ride the river section when they clearly don't want riders through there? It's not ambiguous. They have sealed if off.

 

I know it's nice single-track but there is a reason it's closed off, likely to protect the birds mentioned in this thread. 

[ChrisL]

'cuz they self important pricks. Saw two of them head off down there yesterday morning.

[Dexter-morgan]

I must be honest some tracks are getting really deep, they should either re-route those sections or fill them-up a bit.

[slickjay007]

Mus be the same two pricks that were riding the trails in the wrong direction.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

On 6/7/2021 at 10:20 AM, ChrisL said:

'cuz they self important pricks. Saw two of them head off down there yesterday morning.

https://www.strava.com/segments/2160687?filter=overall

Very easy to see who they were. Where it says all time, go to this month... Not sure when it was closed but only 2 guys have completed it this month. 

[Dup08]

Last time I rode at Tarako was 24 April 2021, the river section was included in the Green and Red route if I am not mistaken.
First time I got to ride this section, was not blocked off at all and boards directed us straight into it.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

21 hours ago, Dup08 said:

Last time I rode at Tarako was 24 April 2021, the river section was included in the Green and Red route if I am not mistaken.
First time I got to ride this section, was not blocked off at all and boards directed us straight into it.

Just asked, it's for the bird (see death threats /s) 

Yeah all routes go past the river now!

[OVERDRIVE]

On 6/9/2021 at 11:34 AM, Dup08 said:

Last time I rode at Tarako was 24 April 2021, the river section was included in the Green and Red route if I am not mistaken.
First time I got to ride this section, was not blocked off at all and boards directed us straight into it.

How was it? Thinking of heading out there this weekend.