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Van Gaalens

The Van Gaalens MTB route.

Province:

North West.

Closest Town:

Skeerpoort.

Contributed By:

The NatureUnexplored.com team.

Distance:

Depends on route choice.

Duration:

2 hours+

The Route:

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Known GPS Track Limitations:

Decided to take the tar road back to the beginning after a bad fall. Still a lot of uncovered single track left.

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0 #4 Renico 2010-12-20 07:08

Quoting Renico:

Quoting Renico:
Quoting Speed Racer:
I want to try this rQuoting Renico:
[quote name="Renico"][quote name="Speed Racer"]I want to try this route out for myself. Where can I get the contact information? Any tips?

Hi Speed Racer,

You can find a map to Van Gaalens and a contact number here: www.vangaalen.co.za/.../

I visited one Saturday morning. I entered the restaurant, paid my entrance fee and received a map which explained the various route options. From there I basically followed the map and the signs.

Please beware: the route is rather technical and tricky at places. Take a cellphone and a first aid kit - you may need it!
Also be sure to take enough water. I ran out of water after about two hours. Do not let this happen to you. Take as much water as you can carry!

That's basically it. Enjoy the ride and remember to tell us your story afterwards!

Dear Renico,

Thanks for the quick response! Ok, I'll pack a few liters extra ;)

How much was the entry fee?

How much was the entry fee?

It was R30 (18 December 2010) per person.

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0 #3 Renico 2010-12-19 22:24

Quoting Renico:

Quoting Speed Racer:
I want to try this route out for myself. Where can I get the contact information? Any tips?

Hi Speed Racer,

You can find a map to Van Gaalens and a contact number here: www.vangaalen.co.za/.../

I visited one Saturday morning. I entered the restaurant, paid my entrance fee and received a map which explained the various route options. From there I basically followed the map and the signs.

Please beware: the route is rather technical and tricky at places. Take a cellphone and a first aid kit - you may need it!
Also be sure to take enough water. I ran out of water after about two hours. Do not let this happen to you. Take as much water as you can carry!

That's basically it. Enjoy the ride and remember to tell us your story afterwards!

Dear Renico,

Thanks for the quick response! Ok, I'll pack a few liters extra ;)

How much was the entry fee?

Quote

0 #2 Renico 2010-12-19 21:38

Quoting Speed Racer:

I want to try this route out for myself. Where can I get the contact information? Any tips?

Hi Speed Racer,

You can find a map to Van Gaalens and a contact number here: www.vangaalen.co.za/.../

I visited one Saturday morning. I entered the restaurant, paid my entrance fee and received a map which explained the various route options. From there I basically followed the map and the signs.

Please beware: the route is rather technical and tricky at places. Take a cellphone and a first aid kit - you may need it!
Also be sure to take enough water. I ran out of water after about two hours. Do not let this happen to you. Take as much water as you can carry!

That's basically it. Enjoy the ride and remember to tell us your story afterwards! ;-)