Quite a hard challenging ride for the average Joe- only because of the nasty climb and descent afterwards. For a advanced rider a climb to test your character
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All the trails in the area (Newcastle, Memel, Vryheid, Utrecht, Volksrust)
Route 5 – Bliksempie- aka Garnet se gat(3.2km lap)
You really have to be angry with yourself or someone that like to impress the local riders. With loose rocks from marble size to young boulders this is a trail that will test your core strength and stamina. The first 2.1 km have a ascent of 130m. Very technical and the perfect trail to hone your bike skills. 3Laps = 390m ascent over 9.7km – KILLER!!! Continue reading “Route 5 – Bliksempie- aka Garnet se gat(3.2km lap)”
Route 6 – Endurance Ride – Normandien Pass 150km
This is a BIG RIDE!!! The ride goes up Normandien pass Continue reading “Route 6 – Endurance Ride – Normandien Pass 150km”
Route 7 – The Endurance Ride – Groenvlei- Wakkerstroom- Lengte Vlei 175km
A proper endurance ride, 175 km with just over 2600m ascent. A ride in the country side around Zaaihoek dam. Very safe , enjoy a day in the country
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Route 2- Memel to Newcastle (staged as a race in 2014)
Awesome ride out in the country side. This is a ride for the more advanced riders, the average rider can do this ride but will have to push first 1.5 km down donkeys pass.Start the ride by exiting Memel on the R34 towards Newcastle on the tar road for approx 1.5km and turn right onto the district road indicating “Sediba hiking trail”. Continue reading “Route 2- Memel to Newcastle (staged as a race in 2014)”
Route 3 Memel – Newcastle 58 km
Safety: This is a safe route to cycle , be cautious on the D96 , although quiet traffic often operate at high speed.
Permission: The Farm on the escarpment currently belong to the Geldenhuise , pre arrange. Also make arrangements with Vulintaba Country Estate.
Difficulty: 95 % HARD CORE – take a hike down the mountain if you are not a able mountain biker , this is a definite MUST DO ride!!This is a easy route beginners may take up to 4-5 hours while the more accomplished mountain biker should do it in just under or over hours at race pace.
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