eddy Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 If you are anywhere within an hour or two from Suikerbosrand and you were not planning on riding there next weekend, change your plans. I rode there yesterday morning and the summer rains have created a wonderland of wild flowers and summer green. In 20 years I have never seen it look as beautiful - Alpine in its glory and with colour people travel thousands of miles to see on the West Coast. It should still be like this for a week or two and hopefully you will also have the cool, windless day we experienced. Just do it.
I FLY Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I agreeWe rode there about 10 days ago. The one open veld near the R42 had about 200 wild animals grazing in it. We even saw a young jackal running across the road
eddy Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 Never ridden there. Did you ride road or trail?It is a one way tar road around the reserve. We encountered only one moving motor vehicle on the ride - a car following a cyclist that we overtook.
Dexter-morgan Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Never ridden there. Did you ride road or trail?ROAD, tough work out but very safe, just watch your descending skills.
coppi Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Was planning a ride there soon, will definitely ride the weekend................thanks
Marcv Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks for the info, looks amazing.Can't find much info on the reserve, is there a website where you got your info / map?Are there any mountain biking routes?
Sniffie Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 https://www.gauteng.net/attractions/suikerbosrand_nature_reserve/They used to have 2 or 3 very short MTB loops. (many moons ago) Unfortunatutely SBR went through a period of neglect. Infrastructure and accommodation fell into a state of disrepair. As I understand things have started picking up lately, but I am sure nothing will be left of the trails. The tar route through the reserve is well worth a visit either om road or MTB. Lung busting climbs, great descends, stunning scenery.
NotSoBigBen Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Just a heads up but as far as I'm aware there is no water available at the moment ....
eddy Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 Just a heads up but as far as I'm aware there is no water available at the moment ....There was water at the "bottom" gate and the bathroom was both clean and stocked with big roll. Can't speak for the other spots
NotSoBigBen Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 There was water at the "bottom" gate and the bathroom was both clean and stocked with big roll. Can't speak for the other spotsSounds good mate, was just going on this I saw on FB recently ....
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