Summer & Winter Calendars:

Weekdays:

Summer -  Wednesday & Fridays departing from the Engen Garage, Main Rd, Bryanston @ 5am.

Winter - Due to low temperatures and the lack of natural light, Wednesday and Friday morning rides will be replaced with the skinny tyres and carbon forks.  The rides will depart from the Engen Garage, Main Rd, Bryanston @5am

We will hold ad hoc rides on the bus route on Fridays that finish at the MTN Bike Park for a coffee.  We will advertise these rides in the newsletter.

Saturdays: 

The rides will depart at 7am (Summer) & 8am (Winter) from the clubhouse area at Northern Farm.  Riders will be divided into groups of various skill levels. 

Sundays:

The more advanced ride departs at 6am (Summer) & 7am (Winter) from the Mugg 'n Bean in Paulshof (Ride captains rotate weekly).

Novices or riders who are relatively new to MTB, ride from the clubhouse at Northern Farm at 7am (summer) & 8am (Winter).

ABOUT THE RIDES:

The Experienced Group

The actual route for the day will depend on the numbers attending as the safety of our members is paramount.  The routes that are available include the following:-

• An urban assault ride (half on road and pavements and half on dirt) through Rivonia, Bryanston, Sunninghill, Beaulieu, Lonehill;
• A cross-country ride through Keegans, Leeuwkop Prison, Kyalami, Mia's Land, the Rollercoaster; Beaulieu, Lonehill;
• A cross-country ride through Sunninghill, Kyalami, Vorna Valley, Crowthorne, Beaulieu, Lonehill;
• A cross-country ride through Lonehill, Helderfontein, Dainfern and back.

There will be a ride captain on these rides.

The pace on these rides is moderate to high. Rider's are required to be able to maintain an average speed of 17/18 to 20km/h through an undulating course for three hours or more. We do regroup but you are expected to be able to keep up

The Recreational Riders

Winter - 8am

Summer - 7am

This ride caters for beginners and riders wanting a more sedate, yet social pace.

What can you expect?

The actual route for the day will depend on the numbers attending as safety of our members is paramount. The routes that are available include the following:- 

• A cruise at Northern Farms - choose from a 20 or 40km lap on farm roads which is the ideal training ground for beginners.  Contact Simon Nash for more information and organised ride times.

There will be a ride captain on these rides. The pace on these rides will vary according to the strength of the group. No-one will be left behind. If the group is fragmented on a climb, the group will stop at the top and wait for everyone.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

Contribute to the group by attending the rides you say you are going to attend. Remember, to have a consistent group to ride with needs riders. There are people sacrificing their training rides to make sure you have the facility of a safe, coordinated and marshalled ride, so please arrive. Wear your Club100 kit. Make sure your bike is in reasonable mechanical order. Ladies, don't be afraid to ask the gents on the ride to help you learn how to put a chain back on, or to fix a puncture. Look after one-another. Invite your friends and family. If they aren't members yet, get them to ride with us a couple of times to see whether they would like to join up. We will allow non-members and guests to ride with us for a month after which we will request them to sign up to continue enjoying the hard work of the contributing club members.

HAVE FUN!

Don't forget to regularly visit this website where we will endeavour to keep as much information about rides that are available and developments with regard to MTB. We would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions and funny stories about any rides. Also, send us your pictures.