Fat Boab Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 I'm possibly heading to Barberton for a family weekend soon and want to take a road bike for a bit of a pedal. I don't know the area so does anyone have suggestions for 40-60km rides?
Frosty Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) There are three good routes: 1. Barberton to Kaapmuiden2. Barberton to Nelspruit3. South towards Swaziland (hill climb). See screenshot below (will edit to upload). Almost to Kaapmuiden Almost to Nelspruit Hill climb Edited August 26, 2020 by Frosty
Fat Boab Posted August 26, 2020 Author Posted August 26, 2020 Ta muchly Frosty. There are three good routes: 1. Barberton to Kaapmuiden2. Barberton to Nelspruit3. South towards Swaziland (hill climb). See screenshot below (will edit to upload). Almost to Kaapmuiden28635FDB-2365-49C9-AD6B-CDA77E713C0A.png Almost to NelspruitA680B7B4-A8FC-4596-8C03-E493F8F46833.png Hill climb00D6E87C-B4BF-42ED-B5D9-3751CF914566.png Frosty 1
Underachiever Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Barberton - Nspt is a good quality road, with a shoulderBarberton - Kaapmuiden was badly in need of a resurface the last time we rode a Jock there, not sure abt the current condition. Both roads can be busy, so be alert!!
Warthog Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Barberton to Kaapmuiden not an option now. That road is terrible, very busy, no shoulder plus they are busy with resurfacing the part between Low's Creek and the N4. Barberton-Nelspruit lekker ride - road is good with decent shoulder all the way. Also busy, but not scary busy. Barberton-Bulembu I struggle to climb even by car.... If you take MTB, there are pleeeeenty lekker routes of various difficulties. Underachiever 1
ChunkyMonkey Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) Hi Boab,I grew up there... awesome riding... If you’re into nice climbs..I can definitely recommend the Havelock Climb(Barberton to Bulembu), if you like climbingthats a lot of altitude in about 7km, but totally worth it...the ride to Badplaas up Nelshoogte pass is also worth it, with great scenery... ENJOY & stay safe! Edited August 26, 2020 by ChunkyMonkey Warthog and Underachiever 2
Warthog Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 Hi Boab,I grew up there... awesome riding... If you’re into nice climbs..I can definitely recommend the Havelock Climb(Barberton to Bulembu), if you like climbingthats a lot of altitude in about 7km, but totally worth it...the ride to Badplaas up Nelshoogte pass is also worth it, with great scenery... ENJOY & stay safe!Whereabouts did you live there CM? Barberton to Nelshoogte is very nice, but that 12km from the R44 turnoff to Badplaas to the foot of Nelshoogte quite hairy - no shoulder... ChunkyMonkey 1
Fat Boab Posted August 27, 2020 Author Posted August 27, 2020 Thanks all. Best get my climbing legs out and drop that 10 kg of Lockdown Lard in 10 days...????
Rowber Posted August 27, 2020 Posted August 27, 2020 Ride to the Bulembu Border Post. Tough climb but awesome ride. Enjoy it.
ChunkyMonkey Posted August 27, 2020 Posted August 27, 2020 Whereabouts did you live there CM? Barberton to Nelshoogte is very nice, but that 12km from the R44 turnoff to Badplaas to the foot of Nelshoogte quite hairy - no shoulder...In Barberton,learnt how to climb on Havelock...
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