2013-08-22

Hobbiton MTB Track

CLOSEST TOWN > Fourways

TRAIL DESTINATION > Track is built inside a secure property.

DISTANCE > 5km

GRADING > Intermediate to hard

OVERVIEW

Two tracks ridden one after the other. "Middle-Earth" easy track going with a fun few challenges. Ideal for fitness/strength training. "Hobbits-Cove" is tricky, challenging & exciting. Route numbered/sign posted all the way.[div2 class="highlight1"]

On your bike

Tracks are safe & secure to ride alone. "Middle -Earth" track is a good warm up with single and double track areas. Ride on slope of a hill so family can watch you go. "Hobbits-Cove" track is technical and fun but not for the fainthearted. Route cascades down the hill to the river banks and then up through the trees back to the top - hairpins, sand, rocks, steep downhills - testing all the way. Ride routes as many times as you like.

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Off the bike

Lovely farm style setting where the Dalmatian Rescue Centre is the hero in this story - all proceeds go to these beautiful dogs. Safe parking,toilets & cooldrinks on sale but no food being sold yet.

CONTACT:

Route Information: Anne

Tel: 083 626 95441

Email: hobbitonmtb@gmail.co.za

Website:

GPS: S25 54'50 / E027 56'41.8

Weather: {weather Broederstroom, South Africa}

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Intermediate to hard.

DURATION:

Approx 1hour for both tracks.

CONFIGURATION :

Two tracks ridden one after the other. "Middle-Earth" easy track going with a fun few challenges. Ideal for fitness/strength training. "Hobbits-Cove" is tricky, challenging & exciting. Route numbered/sign posted all the way.

START POINT:

Main gate where sign says START.

TERRAIN:

Smooth, rocky, sand, downhills, steep uphills, forests, drop-offs, bunny-hops.

MAP:

Not yet available.

CELL RECEPTION:

Yes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

R45 entry or bulk entry for 10 riders or more.

FACILITIES:

Secure parking, toilets, drinks on sale.

BEWARE OF:

Old Hobbits, fairies and orks!!

 

HOW TO GET THERE

Take directions to Lanseria Airport. 3-way stop at entrance to airport, go straight on with tarred farm road. Next 3-way stop go straight then first RIGHT. Pass Monaghan Farm entrance onto dirt road ahead. Follow game fence until it ends (approx 2km). Go down short hill & Hobbiton is on right hand side.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

All year round.

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