Seven Dams Conservancy MTB (Closest City/Town: Bloemfontein/Westdene)
Free State - Southern Free State
Seven Dams Conservancy MTB RouteCLOSEST TOWN > Bloemfontein/Westdene TRAIL DESTINATION > Seven Dams Conservancy DISTANCE > From 5 to 10km
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OVERVIEW There are two self-guided offroad riding areas in the middle of the city. Local bicycle shops also organize guided social rides and racing events. On your bike Happy Valley: Hemmed in by the Bloemfontein suburbs of Basewater and Westdene, Happy Valley is a small pocket of nature dominated by a rocky koppie characteristic of the Bloemfontein area. Cross country lap races are consistently held here so expect to ride a technical 5km singletrack circuit which will test your mettle in the skills department. Seven Dams Conservancy: This natural asset is bordered by the upmarket northern suburbs of Helicon Heights, Pentagon Park and Dan Pienaar. Dare one another to ride over a narrow concrete dam wall across one of the watercourses. Keep your eyes on the trail or it’s a dry freefall on one side or a swim on the other. There are a few singletracks with a choice between either rocks or long grass or both, depending on the season. Riders who wish to extend their playtime can get some airtime along the motocross track which is accessed from here via the nearby Gladstone Road, north of Bayswater. Off the bike Bloemfontein, the “City of Roses”, is the capital city of the Free State and has a population of around one million, making it the sixth biggest city in the country. Its central location has probably contributed to its becoming the judicial capital of South Africa. The world-famous fantasy writer, JRR Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein in 1892. Jake Uys has the famous Hobbit House Guest House in Bloemfontein and also organizes ‘Tolkien Trails’ CONTACT: Route information: Hannes van Tonder, Cyclo Tech Address: Shop 48A, Noordstad, Eeufees Road, Basewater Telephone: (051) 433 4968 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: 7dams.co.za Route Information: Seven Dams Conservancy Cell: 073 5476 951 GPS: 29°04′31.2″S 026°13′03.8″E Weather: {weather Bloemfontein, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Moderate DURATION: From 1 - 2 Hours CONFIGURATION : Two self guided circular routes of 5 to 10km START POINT: Happy Valley, 7 Dams Conservancy (See GPS) TERRAIN: Single track, rocky, long grass MAP: Obtain Map Studio's city map of Bloemfontein CELL RECEPTION: Good ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Public access FACILITIES: Picnic facilities BEWARE OF: Be vigilant in open areas where there is public access. |
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HOW TO GET THERE BEST TIME OF YEAR Winter is freezing, but dry while summer brings towering thunderclouds and temperatures around 32°C. |
