MTB CYCLING ROUTES WWW will feature some stunning trails in upcoming issues and look forward to helping riders and aspiring riders to access new trails and info about this fast growing sport for families. West of Durban, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park is a renowned venue for events and competitions and once ridden will keep you coming back again and again! North of Durban Holla Trails invites you to ‘challenge your limits’ with over 340km’s of trails for both novice and experienced riders. Little Switzerland in the Drakensberg offers breathtaking views and lush indigenous forests, mountain streams, deep gorges and beautiful sunsets over the majestic Amphitheatre. There are a number of Ezimvelo KZN Wildlife protected areas that provide ideal cycling opportunities.In the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park and The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park also provides opportunities for mountain biking at False Bay and St Lucia Estuary.
KwaZulu-Natal offers mountain bike enthusiasts any number of unforgettable experiences with an amazing diversity of scenic routes and trails available, depending on your level of skill.
The KZN MTB Commission is a volunteer organisation established in terms of the constitution of Cycling KZN, and is a subsidiary of Cycling KZN. Cycling SA reports to the Department of Sport and as such is accountable to the government of South Africa. The KZN MTB Commission comprises a number of commissioners that strive to administer the sport in the province in a responsible and professional way. Our primary goal is to manage mountain biking in KZN in accordance with the rules and regulations that have been developed over time, while promoting and adding value wherever possible. In KZN, ROAG (Race Organisers Admin Group) is the largest on-line portal that offers on-line entries, race information, seeding and general communications for riders in KZN.
MTB CYCLING EVENTS AUGUST 7 Illovo Eston Classic MTB 13 Ride 4 Rhinos MTB 14 Scottburgh MTB 14 Marriott Dargle Trails Festival 18 iSimangaliso MTB Stage MTB 20 aQuelle Tour de Krantz MTB 21 Halfway Toyota Illovo Sugar MTB Challenge 24 Wild Coast MTB Challenge & Trail Run. 27 Mandela Day MTB Dash 27 Umkomaas Outdoor Challenge MTB SEPTEMBER 4 Lynford Clover Classic MTB 4 Monzi Hippo Challenge (Big 5 Series 4) MTB 10 Mountain Splendour Mania MTB 17 Sunday Tribune Jeep Hill2Hill (45km) MTB 18 Sunday Tribune Jeep Hill2Hill (100km) MTB 18 Hluhluwe MTB Challenge (Big 5 Series 5) MTB 30 Sani Dragon Challenge 2016 KZN MTB Calender available on www.kznmtb.co.za
Phone: 082 896 6864, Fax: 033 387 6377, Email: info@kznmtb.co.za, Web: www.kznmtb.co.za
GIBA GORGE MTB TRAIL We have a network of trails that traverse the valley in both directions with many link ups allowing a rider to flow from one trail into another. This allows you to create a different riding experience each time you hit the trails. If you ride all the marked trails without deviating you will clock up around 35km, but if you add in the many ‘link up’ trails you can extend this distance. All the trails (apart from the Purple Route) offer a variety of technical aspects and you can expect, rocks, roots, drops & tight switch backs. In summer the trails are more tacky and grip well whilst in winter with minimal rain, they can become a bit loose in corners. The Routes • The Purple Route is perfect for kids and first timers, and it is this trail where many a new biker starts out. • From here I would suggest the Green Route which allows for easier climbs and long flowing fun filled descents. • After this is the Blue Route, which is also the longest trail with the steepest climbs and tightest switchbacks, and is a really good training loop. • After this we have two advanced trails; The Downhill & the Enduro and these are short in distance but require advanced riding skills and are suited to bikes with more travel in their front shocks.
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LITTLE SWITZERLAND RESORT MTB TRAIL
HOLLA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
DISTANCE: 22.8km
Holla Trails are a system of marked mountain biking trails among the farms in the Ballito area. Only riders with a Holla permit are allowed access to the farmlands in the Ballito, Compensation and Upper Tongaat area, those without permits are trespassing and risk prosecution.
GRADING: Difficult Little Switzerland Resort, is the first true Drakensberg resort you reach en route from Gauteng. Although there has always been riding on Little Switzerland’s 3000ha of mountain land, a dedicated MTB track now offers 23km of stunning cranking to the fat track tribe. Telephone: + 27 (0)36 438 2500 www.lsh.co.za Email: res@lsh.co.za GPS: 28.34°.47sec SOUTH, 29.03°.01sec EAST Magellan GPS 2000xL
Consisting of over 340kms of marked and signed trails and is continually being improved and added. There are trails for both novice and experienced mountain bikers alike. Collisheen Estates is a great venue where riders are able to park their cars in a secure environment, and shower after their ride before enjoying drinks and a light meal on weekends. TRAILMASTER: 074 897 8559 | DESK NUMBER: 082 899 3114 email: trailmaster@hollatrails.co.za
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TRY CYCLING - IT’S GREAT FUN! Cycling, whether it’s a day to day activity, or an occasional adventure, is a great way to help keep you and the rest of the family healthy. Getting on our bikes more often can help us on the way to making the small changes that can bring short and long term benefits to your health, the environment and your purse. Cycling can be enjoyed by most people whatever their age. www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN Aug-Sept 2016
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