GIRR Posted October 22, 2008 Share Hi All After having heard so much on the hub about Giba Gorge I decided to go and check it out for myself today. I just wish I had have remembered to take my camera. When I got there the weather was a bit rainy but I thought what the heck and to ride anyway. The first thing I noticed was how well everything was setup there with good parking, a proper coffee shop, bike shop(Cyclelab), bikes you could rent aswell as showers/change rooms and a bike wash facility(that I made good use of at the end of my very muddy ride). Entrance fee was also just R20 for offpeak hours! There is plenty of single track, technical sections, hill climbs and descents to make anyone who rides there happy. The bike park is also big enough for you to get a decent 2 hour or so ride in, without redoing any of the trails. The technical sections are all graded with chicken runs to the side of the techincal section if you don't want to do it. The views are impressive with the waterfall and being able to see into the gorge once at the higher parts of the trails. I was also very impressed with the people working at the park. When I asked the guy at the cashier where the trails start from as this was my first time here he called a rider over who then told me he would show me around and take me on some of the routes and explain the setup of the park to me. The trails were exciting to ride and were well built and maintained. The trails were also flowing and didn't double back every two meters to get more distance in like Logwood, this allowed me try out some of the more technical stuff as I could try the drop off etc. without having to worry about making a 90 degree corner a meter from the bottom. At the end of my three hour ride there I have to say it must be one of the best mountain bike spots in SA and definitely the best I have personally visited so far. So if you are ever in Durban Giba Gorge is a place you just can't miss if you call yourself a cyclist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loon Posted October 22, 2008 Share where in Dbn is Giba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIRR Posted October 22, 2008 Share where in Dbn is Giba? Its about a 22km drive to Giba from Umhlanga, you go along the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg and take the Stokville offramp and then head off towards the quarry there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon_pro Posted October 22, 2008 Share just after the marrianhill toll gate if you come from gauteng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 22, 2008 Share Any idea of what standard / kind of bikes they have there to rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewbell Posted October 22, 2008 Share think that they rent out mongoose bikes, note sure on models and specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted October 22, 2008 Share Durban has quite a few fantastic spots. Has anyone tried Steinbank nature reserve in Yellowood park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted October 22, 2008 Share Any idea of what standard / kind of bikes they have there to rent? If you ask nicely - Cyclelab also have a few demo models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelz Posted October 22, 2008 Share giba is awsome. I practecly live there when im in durban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aicorner Posted October 22, 2008 Share http://www.gibagorge.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted October 22, 2008 Share Stainbank reserve is also a great spot with good route, indigenous bush and lots of birds. Take a picnic along. Cranky2008-10-22 09:02:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted October 22, 2008 Share I was there this weekend for the Asishova Mtb event and I can only add to what has been said earlier - what a magic spot. In a way I am pleased it is in Durban and I am in Cape Town, or else I would be spending my whole life there and get nothing else done. Great facilities, well maintained, etc etc. Keep it up guys, its great. I will be there to ride next time I am in Durban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little1 Posted October 22, 2008 Share hhhmmmm.... i wonder if i should be worried about my local hangout.... NAH! welcome all to the best playground! and i live a short ride from the top of the dirt road out the back of the park, now whose a lucky kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIRR Posted October 22, 2008 Share hhhmmmm.... i wonder if i should be worried about my local hangout.... NAH! welcome all to the best playground! and i live a short ride from the top of the dirt road out the back of the park' date=' now whose a lucky kid![/quote'] I suddenly don't like you anymore and we haven't even met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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