Where has your bike taken you today?

[RocknRolla]

Voting day velo.

In a dramatic turn of events, the missus and I hit the trails at 7am. 
 

it was most pleasant. Quiet. Cool. 
 

Not used to the sound from a jockey, I kept on thinking there’s another rider behind me… making me push a little harder than I should. Then me pulling over where the trail widens, only to see no one behind. Probably the ghost of Frankenbike….

 

Edited November 1, 2021 by RocknRolla

[Me rida my bicycle]

Someone said something about Franschhoek trails so had to go and explore. 

[Ispeed_V]

Sunrise outside of Harrismith

['Dale]

Marrmesburry

[ChrisF]

4 hours ago, 'Dale said:

Marrmesburry

Why put four doors on a two door car ... 

 

Might as well put road-bars on a mountain bike .... 

Edited November 2, 2021 by ChrisF

[Trashy]

23 hours ago, Me rida my bicycle said:

Someone said something about Franschhoek trails so had to go and explore. 

How did you find the trails? Condition, marking etc?

Mind sharing your route?

[guidodg]

[Me rida my bicycle]

11 minutes ago, Trashy said:

How did you find the trails? Condition, marking etc?

Mind sharing your route?

Markings not great, we went exploring. Wanted to go around the dam as the map suggests but unless you can swim we could not see how to go all the way around.

The trails on the side we were you could follow the contours up and down but it's real mountain biking little dodgy at times but fun. I wish I knew how to share the strava or garmin link on here maar, my kop is bietjie plat ???? if this ???? doesn't work send me a pm. 

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/ubeicL0jRkb

[Trashy]

41 minutes ago, Me rida my bicycle said:

Markings not great, we went exploring. Wanted to go around the dam as the map suggests but unless you can swim we could not see how to go all the way around.

The trails on the side we were you could follow the contours up and down but it's real mountain biking little dodgy at times but fun. I wish I knew how to share the strava or garmin link on here maar, my kop is bietjie plat ???? if this ???? doesn't work send me a pm. 

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/ubeicL0jRkb

Thanks a ton. The Strava link worked hundreds????

I've been keen to ride there but have heard exactly what you reported- nice trails but not well marked or maintained.

Still keen to check it out though as the views look awesome!

 

I wonder who is responsible for the trails there?

[mrcg]

52 minutes ago, Me rida my bicycle said:

Markings not great, we went exploring. Wanted to go around the dam as the map suggests but unless you can swim we could not see how to go all the way around.

The trails on the side we were you could follow the contours up and down but it's real mountain biking little dodgy at times but fun. I wish I knew how to share the strava or garmin link on here maar, my kop is bietjie plat ???? if this ???? doesn't work send me a pm. 

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/ubeicL0jRkb

A few years back there was an event here (+-65km) which was rough and fun. Even in the event, the markings weren't great. But, as someone who enjoys technical riding, I had fun. I think you couldn't ride round the dam due to the high water levels. Try the large "full monty" and mast climb to maximise the available routes.

Check out the routes here: https://franschhoek.org.za/routes/franschhoek-biking-hiking-trail-network/  

[DJR]

1 hour ago, guidodg said:

Super camoflage 

[guidodg]

21 minutes ago, DJR said:

Super camoflage 

yupp, the lighthouse disappears completely????

[Danger Dassie]

12 hours ago, mrcg said:

A few years back there was an event here (+-65km) which was rough and fun. Even in the event, the markings weren't great. But, as someone who enjoys technical riding, I had fun. I think you couldn't ride round the dam due to the high water levels. Try the large "full monty" and mast climb to maximise the available routes.

Check out the routes here: https://franschhoek.org.za/routes/franschhoek-biking-hiking-trail-network/  

From what I remember is the porcupine ridge trails uses a concrete water level crossing? Guessing that at a certain level the crossing would be too deep to ride/wade. 
When we went over it was partially under water, about 30cm at the deepest part. Although there was a collapsed bit that was at least a metre or so deep, which led to a comical otb for a mate. 
Karmic for riding a fatbike, some would say.

['Dale]

A buff in Nov 

[Frosty]

25 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

A buff in Nov 

That was Gauteng on Sunday morning.

[Pikey]

2 hours ago, 'Dale said:

A buff in Nov 

And the green Poc... ????????