Dibles Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 I went riding in Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve recently. It is situated on the outskirts of Howick. Howick is fairly close to Pietermaritzburg for those who don't know where it is. It is worth a visit and they are very keen on having cyclists ride in the reserve. I bought an annual ticket as my mom lives right next door and it cost me R220. I can also take up to 4 family members in with me each time. What a bargain hey! There is a mixture of farm roads, jeep track and singletrack. The reserve is open from 6 am till 7pm in summer. Here's some pics of a ride I did with my nephew. View from Umgeni Valley towards my mom's complex. There's a nice braai area right near this waterfall. Howick Falls is towards the left. I never took a pic of it as it was quite misty. This is the top road. It consists of quite a few little ups and downs and is nice and fast. The rolling hills. Some of the wildlife... The road you can see down below in the valley is jeep track. A couple of the very steep climbs have concrete paths.
shaunh Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 That bike looks too small for that youngster!! Cool pics and looks like an awesome trail!
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Cool riding spot. Will give it a bash when I'm next in the area. You KZNatalians are soooo fortunate!
Dibles Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 Yip, it is too small. He's getting a new bike for Christmas and I've been tasked with finding him one that is suitable. I'll make a separate post asking for suggestions as I have no idea what size to get him.
calabash Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for the review. Will stop over on the way to Durban.
Dibles Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 Cool riding spot. Will give it a bash when I'm next in the area. You KZNatalians are soooo fortunate! I don't live there but my family does. Can't wait for the December holiday as I will be there for 10 days and I've yet to ride all the singletrack and jeeptrack. Karkloof is just up the road from here too. I'm not sure how safe it is to ride around Karkloof on my own though. I felt totally safe in the game reserve. There are cottages in the nature reserve if you plan on spending the night in the area.
Dirtbreath Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Yip' date=' it is too small. He's getting a new bike for Christmas and I've been tasked with finding him one that is suitable. I'll make a separate post asking for suggestions as I have no idea what size to get him.[/quote'] Never mind the bike, get the laaitie some decent riding gear. Something dark blue perhaps? Awesome riding!
Jackes Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 That bike looks too small for that youngster!! Poor thing to be brought up like that. Have to struggle with a bike to small for him, made to wear that jersey in public.... ( Hope you guys kick a$$ tomorrow ) Looks like a great trial ! Jackes17542008-10-24 00:25:28
intern Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 That place rocks! I grew up there. Ahhh the memories of old....
Curtis194 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Cool picks, I'm from Maritzburg, I will definetly give it a try. Like the Sharks T shirt.
Piernas Flacas Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I've cycled there. Awesome place. Nice pics.
downhilldemon Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Yip' date=' it is too small. He's getting a new bike for Christmas and I've been tasked with finding him one that is suitable. I'll make a separate post asking for suggestions as I have no idea what size to get him.[/quote'] get him a new carbon fibre yeti for christmas. roughly about your size.
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