Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) They have been advertising as a four star mountain biking destination in the Tread lately and me and the wife wanted to go away for some mountain biking on the weekend. So we booked. To cut a long story short we were only able to ride the short bike park trails (an area about 2km by 2km)because the other rides were unmarked and needed to be accompanied by a staff member - who kept dodging this with stupid excuses. Finally we checked out early so we could at least ride at van Galens on Sunday. Bottom line. Wasted 7 hours of driving and R1800 on a bike park ride. Edit: I have been contacted by them and offered a second chance to experience the resort at their cost. I will update once this has occured. Second edit: They contacted me and gave me a second chance to re-evaluate their service and riding. I found it to be excellant. The riding was some of the best single track I have ever ridden - especially the downhills - service was top notch, food was top notch, company was top notch from other mtn bikers on the so called training weekend. Conclusion: My bad experience was a once off and they are serious about giving guests a good time - go ahead and enjoy. Edited April 20, 2011 by Just Keep Pedaling
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 3, 2011 Author Posted January 3, 2011 Whoops. Should have been posted to 'Rant and Rave' - can't figure out how to change this.
EigerSA Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Just send pm to admin, I'm sure he'll move it for you. If I was you I'd write them a letter and ask for my money back. Write to tread as well.
Tumbleweed Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 PM admin or one of the mods, or report your own thread asking for it to be moved.
Pappa Bear Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 I was there between Xmas and new year. My experience was totally diffrent to just keep pedaling.... I really enjoyed it. Sure the tracks is short (7km), but one can do more than one... Some parts of the trail is really technical and some is easy.... We even did a night ride, which was awsome, riding between the animals, seeing their eyes glow....... I think it is grat place and will definitly be back Rating:9/10 for Accomodation 7/10 for trails 10/10 for effort
perry Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 I was looking at going in the next few weeks not sure anymore
Weight Weenie Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Err R1800 per weekend to stay there for only 7km trails ? Ek betaal mar my R25 by Groenkloof
mark ellis Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Err R1800 per weekend to stay there for only 7km trails ? Ek betaal mar my R25 by Groenkloof ek ook
Guest Big H Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 ek ook R25-00 plus die prys van jou se pomp ..... ek wens ek het darem 'n Groenkloof hier gehad selfs 'n Misty Valley Lodge sou goed gewees het.
mark ellis Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 R25-00 plus die prys van jou se pomp ..... ek wens ek het darem 'n Groenkloof hier gehad selfs 'n Misty Valley Lodge sou goed gewees het. hahahahaa dam pomps
PYGA1 Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 I agree with Just Keep Pedaling to a degree. I was there around mid December till just before Christmas, the difference is I didn't just go for the riding and had a really good time with the family. The resort itself is very nice and there is a lot to do with the kids so overall we were happy, if however I went just for the riding I would have been very unhappy. The trails in the resort were nice, but short +-7/8km. I did a longish ride off the property with Garth, the resort manager, +-40km or so which was excellent, however I'm not sure if I would have found my way by myself. In Tread they also do not mention that many of the trails are under construction so the advertising is misleading, I was quite annoyed that the advertised kids trail was "still under construction" i.e. non-existent. To me if you are looking for a pure riding holiday go to Mankele, it is brilliant, if you want something with some riding but also a lot of stuff for the family to do then Misty Valley wins hands down. PS I found all the staff apart from the receptionist to be very friendly and knowledgable.
Grondpad Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 To me if you are looking for a pure riding holiday go to Mankele, it is brilliant, +1
Pappa Bear Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I actually went to both, 2 days at Misty Valley lodge, 2days at Mankele. Misty Valley lodge is more family orientated and Mankele more biker orientated. Still enjoyed both places and will go back to both..... Surely one can do 30kms without repeating the same STrack? Was also a bit Peedoff when I saw the under construction labels.....
Pappa Bear Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I actually went to both, 2 days at Misty Valley lodge, 2days at Mankele. Misty Valley lodge is more family orientated and Mankele more biker orientated. Still enjoyed both places and will go back to both..... Surely one can do 30kms without repeating the same STrack? Was also a bit Peedoff when I saw the under construction labels.....
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