Exit Volksrust on the western side of town on the R543 Vrede road. Approximately 9km out of town turn right onto Sandspruit gravel road. Route and information provided by Jaco Ueckermann Continue reading “Route 1 – Volksrust Sandspruit Loop Trail”
Category: All Trails
All the trails in the area (Newcastle, Memel, Vryheid, Utrecht, Volksrust)
Route 1 – Ladysmith Geluksburg – Zandspruit Loop 133km
See another side of Ladysmith. Cycling in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg the trail makes a about turn in the vicinity of Geluksburg and head back to Ladysmith. This is a great ride for base training. Route provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 1 – Ladysmith Geluksburg – Zandspruit Loop 133km”
Route 2 – Ladysmith Platrand Lodge 30km
Located just outside Ladysmith next to the airfield, this is a facility that is used by the locals. Lodge include pub facilities. This is also a hunting farm so please confirm with PLATRANT LODGE before you engage in any cycling activities , or you might just become the hunted. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 2 – Ladysmith Platrand Lodge 30km”
Route 3 – Ladysmith Bester BlueBank Loop 66km
Ladysmith cycle route. Non technical , general gravel road mixed with occasional tar. Great for a ride with friends. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 3 – Ladysmith Bester BlueBank Loop 66km”
Route 1- Vryheid Meatmasters 2017 50 km
Riding in Vryheid is always great and something to look forward to. Their mountain bike trails is top of the range with most of it in the plantations. The trails is tough but will balanced so every one can enjoy it. Continue reading “Route 1- Vryheid Meatmasters 2017 50 km”
Route 4 – Ladysmith Van Reenen Loop 127 km
A hard ride , need some distance and build fitness this is the shit. Scenic terrain , especially going uo De Beers pass and descending next to Van Reenen pass. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 4 – Ladysmith Van Reenen Loop 127 km”
Route 1 – Memel Mtb Race 2018
Great trail. Encountered a bit of a sneaky climb on 23 km. With the correct gear ratio it is not a problem. Not too technical though a novice rider might have found some of the downhills challenging. Fund raiser for the church, all in all a great event. Great track friendly people.
Route 1 – SkuinsHoogte Short Route 43 km
Easy and fast. Not technical. Great startup ride for novices. Read more about this route or to download the map Continue reading “Route 1 – SkuinsHoogte Short Route 43 km”
Route 2 – SchuinsHoogte Longer Route 47 km
Easy and fast. Not technical. Great startup ride for novices. Slightly longer than Route 1. Read more about this route or to download the map Continue reading “Route 2 – SchuinsHoogte Longer Route 47 km”
Route 3 – Brinks Roete 33 km
Short and easy route. Go out onto the R34(memel rd) after 10 km turn left continue on the gravel road. Stop at AJD butchery’s coffee shop.