I got this email this morning.. and man am i stocked.!!
Dear All,
It is with great pleasure that I am sending this email out.
Heartland Property Leasing, Trail Flow Sports and myself are happy to announce a new trail system situated in the heart of JHB. Not more than 5km as the crow flies from Sandton, has our team managed to design and create a haven for mountain bikers, trail runners and walkers.
We have spent countless hours cutting and implementing trails which can be utilised by regular enthusiasts as well as the novice and beginner. The trails are a combination of jeep track, single track and technical rocky sections. Although we have spent days cutting trails, we have not even scraped the tip of the iceberg, and users can be sure that every month a new and exciting addition shall be added to the route.
The trails are situated within a security fence which is patrolled 24 hours a day, however this is not an invitation for users to ride alone. In all cases please ride in groups and watch out for unsuspecting characters. Any suspicious activities are to be reported to either myself or the security guards on patrol, for immediate reaction and rectification.
The trails will be open from Saturday 21 April 2011 at 06h30.
Please see the attached documents for further information and House Rules.
Directions:
Travelling along the N3 Take the London Road off-ramp, at the traffic lights cross over London road, and continue along Peace street. Turn left into valley road, at fork in road keep left on Johannesburg Road. Continue along Johannesburg road, past the Shell garage on your right. Keep heading straight at the traffic circle, which becomes Centenary road, a large dam will be on your right. Travel around the dam, and you will see the Gautrain on your left side. At the T-Junction turn left onto Antwerp road, travel under the Gautrain railroad and continue straight at the circle, the road becomes Park avenue. At the second road turn right travel around the circle and head past Heartland House towards the sports clubhouse and find parking on either in the lot or on the soccer fields.
IMPORTANT:
In order to gain access to the trails all trail users will be required to fill out an indemnity form and pay the prescribed entry fee. Trail users are reminded that AECI land is off limits to any person who has not filled out the indemnity form and paid the prescribed fee. This is vital as the operations and manufacturing of highly dangerous chemicals within the AECI property must be taken into consideration AND BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL THOSE ENTERING THE AREA. ANY PERSON CAUGHT UTILISNG THE TRAILS WITHOUT FILLING IN THE INDEMNITY FORM SHALL BE DEALT WITH TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW AS A TRESSPASSER.
Please keep in mind that it is an absolute privilege to be able to utilise the land for the purposes of mountain biking, running and hiking, and that all users need to bear that in mind when utilising the trails.
So far we have a 35km lap but we will add new sections every month to keep it interesting. It just takes many hours to cut even small amounts of track. We expect to have a 50km lap by september.
Price is R40 entry. We will be hosting events and test the best bike days with Specialized in the near future, which all riders will be invited to.
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New trails in the east!
Started by KiNgL, Apr 13 2012 12:26
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:26
i like big boooost!
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:33
Very nice. Such long directions, why didn't they just say Modderfontein?
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:34
loving this!!!! will definitely be there!
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:38
Shot 
When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house.. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway." The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 12:42
Stardust, on 13 April 2012 - 12:33 , said:
Very nice. Such long directions, why didn't they just say Modderfontein?
Yeah, and I know the area well, and those directions are incomprehensible anyway.
There is evil! It's actual, like cement... I can't believe it. I can't stand it. Evil is not a view... it's an ingredient in us. In the world. Poured over us, filtering into our bodies, minds, hearts, into the pavement itself.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 01:21
I say hub bomb on the 21st! Iron and I will be there... Who's in?
For your name in lights...or at least on my arse please <insert sponsor here>
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 01:29
i will b there 4 sure ..!
i like big boooost!
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:41
Sounds great, but you dont want to be taking the London Road offramp.
Cycling is supposed to be fun, not death-defying. RIP Burry Stander 1987-2013.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:44
Joe Low, on 13 April 2012 - 02:41 , said:
Sounds great, but you dont want to be taking the London Road offramp.
Of course you can. Go in the back way, you head away from Alex.
PS, I see the halted work on your new neighbours house. He couldn't pay them the R400k instalment at the end of March...
There is evil! It's actual, like cement... I can't believe it. I can't stand it. Evil is not a view... it's an ingredient in us. In the world. Poured over us, filtering into our bodies, minds, hearts, into the pavement itself.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:50
I am THERE!!! so close to my house!!!!
What will the hours be like during the week?? I would love to hit some mid week sessions.... Any website maybe??
What will the hours be like during the week?? I would love to hit some mid week sessions.... Any website maybe??
Edited by Fruity, 13 April 2012 - 02:52 .
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:50
TNT1, on 13 April 2012 - 02:44 , said:
Of course you can. Go in the back way, you head away from Alex.
PS, I see the halted work on your new neighbours house. He couldn't pay them the R400k instalment at the end of March...
PS, I see the halted work on your new neighbours house. He couldn't pay them the R400k instalment at the end of March...
You go that way and you run into Nancy Drew @ Bombela.I was more thinking the directions dont make sense starting at London Rd.
Cycling is supposed to be fun, not death-defying. RIP Burry Stander 1987-2013.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:52
Joe Low, on 13 April 2012 - 02:50 , said:
You go that way and you run into Nancy Drew @ Bombela.I was more thinking the directions dont make sense starting at London Rd.
Nope. There's a new road from the London offramp that goes along the gtrain line and intersects with Modderfontein Road...
There is evil! It's actual, like cement... I can't believe it. I can't stand it. Evil is not a view... it's an ingredient in us. In the world. Poured over us, filtering into our bodies, minds, hearts, into the pavement itself.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 02:56
And ja, London road is not too bad.. Just dont turn the wrong way.. 
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 03:03
Will it be open during the week?
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 03:03
Modderfontein is a cool quant(sp) place to ride.
Who is going to post a nice review on the 22nd with pics?
Who is going to post a nice review on the 22nd with pics?
I will never be as Badass as Iron's entire family. Oh...and I am petrified of drunken T-rex's.
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 03:07
Wayne Potgieter, on 13 April 2012 - 03:03 , said:
Who is going to post a nice review on the 22nd with pics?
tag. You're it...
There is evil! It's actual, like cement... I can't believe it. I can't stand it. Evil is not a view... it's an ingredient in us. In the world. Poured over us, filtering into our bodies, minds, hearts, into the pavement itself.
