Free State - Southern Free State

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[ OVERVIEW ]

On your bikeThere are two self-guided offroad riding areas in the middle of the city. Local bicycle shops also organize guided social rides and racing events.

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 access from here via the nearby Gladstone Road, north of Bayswater.

Off your 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: (041) 433 4968
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[ FAST FACTS ]

GRADING: Moderate

DURATION:

CONFIGURATION : Two self guided circular routes of 5 to 10km

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TERRAIN: Rocky, long grass

MAP: Obtain Map Studio's city map of Bloemfontein

MORE INFORMATION:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Public access

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BEWARE OF: Be vigilant in open areas where there is public access.