Beginner MTB routes

[IROSSOUW]

Hi there, can anybody please give suggestions for easy MTB routes in the Durbanville/Bellville area.. its for a day off work as well, so scenic will be great but not a necessity. Thank you!!

[Yyyy]

Hi there, can anybody please give suggestions for easy MTB routes in the Durbanville/Bellville area.. its for a day off work as well, so scenic will be great but not a necessity. Thank you!!

 

Hi. Meerendal is nice for beginners

 

However i think you need to be a tygerberg MTB club member. Not sure if they open for day passes yet.

[T-Bag68]

Hi there,

 

Yes Meerendal is a great option, and Bloomendal wine estate. Both open for day permits ... Have fun

[IROSSOUW]

Thank you so much!

[MajG]

For fairly new rider, where would you folks suggest to ride tomorrow after todays rains in cape town area?

 

Or the terrain be abit too dodge ?

 

 

A meerandal route or a tokai trail?

[Jewbacca]

My advice would be to let the trails drain/dry a touch before smashing them.

 

Either or though

[MajG]

My advice would be to let the trails drain/dry a touch before smashing them.

 

Either or though

Ok then i wont risk it by going tomorrow morning

 

Thanks

[porqui]

Tokai should be fine for tomorrow

[(Deon)]

Indeed!

[Letum911]

For fairly new rider, where would you folks suggest to ride tomorrow after todays rains in cape town area?

 

Or the terrain be abit too dodge ?

 

 

A meerandal route or a tokai trail?

 

I'm not Cpt based, but just a few things to remember about MTB's and rain:

1. Mud requires a decent clean after the ride, the gunk can cause increased ware and tare so just make sure you look after your equipment;
2. Most decent quality tyres are OK in the wet, some better than others but no reason to stay off the bike;
3. Beware of rocks and roots in the rain, I have seen rocks turn into skating arena's!! 
4. Certain tracks/venues do not drain well, riding too soon after the rain does cause erosion which stuffs up the track, so better to leave these for a bit later;

Enjoy!!

[MajG]

Just update, had awesome day out at Bloemendal MTB trails, trail wasnt soaked or flooded, some mushy mud in few spots but not bad at all.

 

Bike however needs a good wash and lube now