Karkloof 28-29 April?

[Battery_Chick]

Hi Hubbers. I'm coming down for a birthday party on the weekend of the 30th and keen to ride Karkloof on the 28th and 29th, possibly even the afternoon of the 27th (traveling down from Jhb). I don't typically ride alone, can anyone help me with the lay of the land? Are there groups I could join? People who would be willing to ride with me? I have a dual sus trail bike and fairly good skills, but not as fit as I would like. 20km rides are probably my speed 

[Steady Spin]

The 23km loop is fantastic and thanks to the extra oxygen down there the climbs are definitely a lot better than up here in the smog. 

Trails are extremely well maintained and marked out so even a solo ride is perfectly good. 

[Battery_Chick]

Thanks Steady Spin. Safe for woman to go solo? Cellphone signal in case of difficulty? 

[Steady Spin]

27 minutes ago, Battery_Chick said:

Thanks Steady Spin. Safe for woman to go solo? Cellphone signal in case of difficulty? 

Cell signal can be iffy in places. 

Riding alone is always a risk in case of a crash but general safety seems to be a problem. No reported incidents to my knowledge.