Groenkloof

[Merida Man]

Hey Guys, who trains/rides at Groenkloof ? And is it worth it ?

 

I've heard that it's got some really good technical sections and hectic uphills.

 

[Tumbleweed]

the laps are relatively short, but it's got nice singlestrack, and a decent variety of trails. the hills are short, but there are one or two really nice technical climbs to test you. i love riding there.

[dirtrider]

They have added a lot of new single track . Just follow the signs . There are one or two trials that are not so well marked so be on the lookout . There are only two little hills , one being rocky and a very good test of your climbing skills and the other one is just an uphill .

[Dibles]

Groenkloof is well worth a visit.

[Ox_Wagon]

Is there an easy loop that you would be able to do with a 5year old on a SS.

Ox_Wagon2007-10-04 02:14:01

[Tumbleweed]

if you stick to the jeep track, and take a right at the first fork he should be manage, but the kid will likely have to get off and push

[Tumbleweed]

that said, i'm taking my littlies (7 and 9) there on sunday, so let's see how they get on

[Merida Man]

Cheers, thanx guys.

I'll definately go check it out

 

I need something a bit more challenging than Northern Farms.....

 

I still love Northerns though...... It's more convenient and closer to me.

 

[Tumbleweed]

cool merida dude, tell us how it goes

[_Daemon_]

With some creativity you can make groenkloof a very technical ride, with  drops to trannys, skinny riding(4x4 section but who cares), etc etc some of the hiking trails can be quite fun as well. Just go explore

[_Daemon_]

Other thing, when you go to Groenkloof you might as well go right next door to Fountains some great smooth singletrack there, with lots of play areas.

[Tumbleweed]

just don't go there after/on a holiday weekend. last time i tried to get into fountains, they turned me away cos the place was full of broken glass!

 

daemon, you ridden those jumps?

[_Daemon_]

 

just don't go there after/on a holiday weekend. last time i tried to get into fountains' date=' they turned me away cos the place was full of broken glass!

 

daemon, you ridden those jumps?

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Some of them, the big gap jump at the bottom is tooo scary

Me and a buddy build a small tabletop a couple of months ago there as well...

 

[Tumbleweed]

With some creativity you can make groenkloof a very technical ride' date=' with  drops to trannys, skinny riding(4x4 section but who cares), etc etc some of the hiking trails can be quite fun as well. Just go explore [/quote']

 

don't encourage people to ride the hiking trails (although the short descent from the topmost viewpoint on the first hill is real fun). when i met michh at groenies a coupla weeks back i bragged about dropping down one of the hiking trails at suikerbos. unbeknowst to me, one of her mates that was there worked for the parks departmentand she raised her eyebrows big time and wagged her finger at me.

 

has anyone heard the rumour that they're considering closing it to the public cos they want to introduce sensitive wildlife into the reserve?  

 

 

holy roller2007-10-05 00:58:03

[_Daemon_]

HEhehe...yes kids don't do it...if your going to get caught

 

Suikerbos or groenkloof? They are creating new singletrack at Groenkloof so doubt they will close it to the public.

[Tumbleweed]

suikerbos. i rode there in the morning before meeting michh in the arfie in groenkloof. at suikerbos there's a beaut, but seriously technical (lost count of how many times i fell), downhill hiking trail, which links up with the "big hill". apparently, the dude in charge of the place is rather uptight and doesn't really like cyclists, even though they're his bread and butter