Tokai Forest Night Rides

[david16v]

I decided to ask Sanparks what the situation is and received a response within 24 hours. Problem with the Hub is that there are too many "facts" floating around.

Does all the riders in your group pay for permits / have Wildcards? Perhaps your ride orginiser can ensure that record is kept of who is on the ride and make sure that everyone pay for use of the trail. It is important to ensure that everyone that starts the ride is still there at the end.

 

All the riders have bought Wildcards.

Everyone who starts, finishes as we are not racing and stop from time to time to check the group situation.

[david16v]

Hey guys,

 

Weather is looking great for Thursday evening @ 18:30

Hopefully we will see alot more riders on the trail this week

[mikkelz]

Hi all

 

See enclosed code of conduct for riding at Tokai after hours. Normal rules apply ito access and routes, in addition to the night ride annex.

TOKAI PLANTATION – NIGHT RIDING.

 

 

Code of Conduct:

 

1. Night riding permitted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights only.

2. Be in possession of a valid permit.

3. Sign the register upon entering the gate.

4. Minimum 3 riders per group.

5. Minimum 2 cell phones per group.

6. Each rider to have own light & helmet.

7. Post ride: Sign the register upon exiting the gate.

8. No entry after 20:00

9. All riders to vacate forest before 22:00

10. Parking in arboretum parking area at own risk.

 

In case of emergency:

 

1. For emergency access with a vehicle into the plantation, obtain gate keys from:

Chris Botes (082 411 3544) or Jeff Jacobs (083 3191 401)

2. For serious injuries requiring professional assistance you can contact either:

a. the TMNP emergency number at 0861 106 417

b. or any other emergency service of your choice

 

 

 

 

NB: Night riding is a privilege, granted on a basis of trust between the management of Tokai plantation and the mountain bike enthusiasts.

This privilege will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Should problems arise and a solution between the two parties not reached, the night riding privilege will be revoked.

We appeal to all riders to contribute to the effective and responsible running of this activity.

 

 

 

 

Chris Botes

Senior Section Ranger: Tokai and Cecilia Plantations

 

Thanks for posting that. It's good to know I've never been apart of a group that has broken those rules. Why can't you ride on Monday or Friday? Plus there isn't a register there after 5pm to sign anyway. I don't see anything about not riding up to the mast, so whoever mentioned that was talking out of their ass!

[david16v]

Thanks for posting that. It's good to know I've never been apart of a group that has broken those rules. Why can't you ride on Monday or Friday? Plus there isn't a register there after 5pm to sign anyway. I don't see anything about not riding up to the mast, so whoever mentioned that was talking out of their ass!

 

 

Come come now, no negative posts! Otherwise this Morewoomad will unfortunately keep posting his negative comments. Only positive comments allowed!!

[mikkelz]

Sorry okes. I promise to do 10 hill repeats next time I'm in Tokai forest to make up for my negative comment!

[david16v]

Sorry okes. I promise to do 10 hill repeats next time I'm in Tokai forest to make up for my negative comment!

 

This will have to be done between Monday to Thursday, on your own, at night, without a light nor wildcard, like a criminal B) LOL!!!!!

[mikkelz]

This will have to be done between Monday to Thursday, on your own, at night, without a light nor wildcard, like a criminal B) LOL!!!!!

 

Tuesday to Thursday only! Are you trying to get me in trouble?

[dman2]

Tuesday to Thursday only! Are you trying to get me in trouble?

 

I'm also curious to know why are you only allowed ride Tuesday to Thursday?

[david16v]

I'm also curious to know why are you only allowed ride Tuesday to Thursday?

 

Maybe the guys are too baba-laas to ride on a Monday!

Or the Nature Conservation guys are too baba-laas

[mikkelz]

The baboons have their training session on the main hill on Monday evening.

[david16v]

Hey guys,

 

Weather is looking good for tonight, 18:30

Please drop a comment if you not riding.

[splat]

I am riding to work and back today, so wont make tonight.

Nor will Browndog.

 

Enjoy!

[david16v]

I am riding to work and back today, so wont make tonight.

Now will Browndog.

 

Enjoy!

 

Ride canceled due to too many riders fading!

Let`s try and get a big group together for next week.

[mach7-7]

Ride canceled due to too many riders fading!

Let`s try and get a big group together for next week.

 

I'll ride with you. You can always count on me plus I need the saddle time

[Edge_Design]

If I have my new bike up and running by this time next week, I will definitely come to try out the night riding thing!

[david16v]

If I have my new bike up and running by this time next week, I will definitely come to try out the night riding thing!

 

 

Hey guys, would like to get at least 10 guys together for next weeks ride (weather dependent)