Trails in Gqeberha

[Peewee1]

This is awesome, I am from PE so one day I will use this as a guide when I can head down with my bike. The only sort of trail I remember ridiing(with friends) was around William Moffett which kind of reminds me of the Spruit. Thanks everyone. 

[capediver]

12 minutes ago, Peewee1 said:

This is awesome, I am from PE so one day I will use this as a guide when I can head down with my bike. The only sort of trail I remember ridiing(with friends) was around William Moffett which kind of reminds me of the Spruit. Thanks everyone. 

Only "trail" I knew growing up near the Moffat was the storm drain down the side for skateboarding!!!!

[Gr3mlin131]

Moved to PE recently, and this has great timing to introduce me to the local trails. I have done Haterdale (Actually in Addo, but still close) and Norm Hudlin so far, nothing too technical. Now I have a much bigger TODO list for the rest of December. 

[justinafrika]

7 hours ago, Gr3mlin131 said:

Moved to PE recently, and this has great timing to introduce me to the local trails. I have done Haterdale (Actually in Addo, but still close) and Norm Hudlin so far, nothing too technical. Now I have a much bigger TODO list for the rest of December. 

There are a few challenging descents into and out of the Baakens Valley (XC-style) and the potential combinations of trails/pathways right through the length of the Valley is quite staggering.  Crossways is also highly recommended.

[MrJacques]

Plenty of elevation at 3Rivers / Crossways, but mostly long tedious climbs. Purple cow down is fun though  Don't think you need an enduro bike though.

Hayterdale isn't too far away, and I hear that's pretty decent too.

[WaynejG]

1 hour ago, MrJacques said:

Plenty of elevation at 3Rivers / Crossways, but mostly long tedious climbs. Purple cow down is fun though  Don't think you need an enduro bike though.

Hayterdale isn't too far away, and I hear that's pretty decent too.

That downhill section is a hoot. The Forts Loop is also very scenic but goodness I nearly died a 100 times on that trail 2 weeks ago

[MrJacques]

13 minutes ago, WaynejG said:

That downhill section is a hoot. The Forts Loop is also very scenic but goodness I nearly died a 100 times on that trail 2 weeks ago

Red Holstein was more than plenty for me a few weeks ago and I said no to an invite for the Forts loop. Oxwagon and Purple Cow are enough for me.

Black Mamba is pretty tough for a 6km loop. A trail bike would be adequate there for a skilled rider imo.

Edited December 2, 2022 by MrJacques

[WaynejG]

1 minute ago, MrJacques said:

Red Holstein was tough enough for me a few weeks ago and I said no to an invite for the Forts loop. Oxwagon and Purple Cow are enough for me.

Black Mamba is pretty tough for a 6km loop. A trail bike would be adequate there for a skilled rider imo.

Done Red Holstein quite awhile ago but that Forts Loop is proper tough. Awesome views but man it was the slowest ride I have done in ages.

[MrJacques]

2 minutes ago, WaynejG said:

Done Red Holstein quite awhile ago but that Forts Loop is proper tough. Awesome views but man it was the slowest ride I have done in ages.

Then black porcupine is definitely out of the question 😅

[WaynejG]

3 minutes ago, MrJacques said:

Then black porcupine is definitely out of the question 😅

Absolutely. Also Grand Black. Won't even think about it 😂