Chubba Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 How tough is this ride and how long is it - for a weekend warrior?
Dicky DQ Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Can you go up hill? (Hill CREST (Cottermans KLOOF) It Goes Up and Down the UP and down the UUUP and down then UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP and down. Distance 1hr to 4hrs+ you choose. Oh yes there is no flats that I know of...........https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/94947-contermanskloof-and-hillcrest/page__gopid__1286605# Edited January 14, 2011 by Dick
Chubba Posted January 14, 2011 Author Posted January 14, 2011 have ridden contermans but not hillcrest, doing both tomorrow. up slow, down fast. ok!
MoreTrails Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 Hillcrest = stupid steep climb for short single track back down. You need to do laps to get any joy. Contermanns = long climb up, but not stupid, with longer and more tech single track down. One feels far more rewarded for the effort exerted. AND there is now a second trail called Kliprug. Ask when you ride past The Bike Shed (bike shop on the property with signage - can't miss it) for directions. If you want a really big ride you can link Majik Forest, Hillcrest, Contermanns and Meurendal all togther. Don't forget to pay at each trail (except Majik) in the honesty boxes.
Chubba Posted January 14, 2011 Author Posted January 14, 2011 Hillcrest = stupid steep climb for short single track back down. You need to do laps to get any joy. Contermanns = long climb up, but not stupid, with longer and more tech single track down. One feels far more rewarded for the effort exerted. AND there is now a second trail called Kliprug. Ask when you ride past The Bike Shed (bike shop on the property with signage - can't miss it) for directions. If you want a really big ride you can link Majik Forest, Hillcrest, Contermanns and Meurendal all togther. Don't forget to pay at each trail (except Majik) in the honesty boxes.thanks. can you ride contermans and meurendal together?
MoreTrails Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 Yes, have mates that link them up quite often. Just need to pay at each trail
tinkerbell Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) You can do anything from 1 to 4 hours, depends on the route you choose.I suggest going with someone that knows the area on your fist ride though!If you are up for a long ride, you can start at Hill Crest, take the green route over Kliprug, do Contermans, go over to Meerendal and all the way back! Awesome ride!Contact the local mtb club: www.tygerbergmtb.co.zaThey manage the trails.They arrange group rides and can also give you member's names that you will be able to ride with.They also have a weekly night ride at Meerendal!Good luck! Edited January 14, 2011 by tinkerbell
Chubba Posted January 14, 2011 Author Posted January 14, 2011 You can do anything from 1 to 4 hours, depends on the route you choose.I suggest going with someone that knows the area on your fist ride though!If you are up for a long ride, you can start at Hill Crest, take the green route over Kliprug, do Contermans, go over to Meerendal and all the way back! Awesome ride!Contact the local mtb club: www.tygerbergmtb.co.zaThey manage the trails.They arrange group rides and can also give you member's names that you will be able to ride with.They also have a weekly night ride at Meerendal!Good luck!thanks tinkerbell, will drop them an email.
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