Public Holiday ride times 16 June 2015 and No-Go-Zones
Dear Rider
- Tuesday 16 June is a Public Holiday. This is a work day for TH, therefore WeekDAY times will apply.
- No-Go Zones Umhlanga. No Entry signs have been erected (copy on the website) and a map showing the no-go areas is also now on the website:
http://www.emba.org.za/route-maps/
The no-entry signs are at:
The first sign is placed on Heartbreak Hill/DSW advising riders entering from the Gateway area and crossing the cane loading zone not to turn right.
The second sign is located where groups have been taking a detour to avoid the flooded bridge.
The third sign should be a right turn arrow but Ewan has used this sign to stop riders heading into the road construction area. It may be a tad misleading. Hopefully there is an arrow pointing to the right there too.
- Hi All Another missive regarding riding in the cane lands north of Mt. Edgecombe.
The development situation regarding new roads being pushed through the area makes trail retention somewhat dynamic. Fortunately it only affects the area between Spar/Flanders Centre (Remos) and the road known as either Heartbreak Hill or DSW. Please take great care by watching out for construction vehicles while riding through here, as you look for trail entry options that may change daily.
The trail, although currently affected by cane harvesting, below the above mentioned area remains the same. There is no alternate route concession should you not want to cross the flooded river, other than to enter the northern routes via Herrwood Drive end or through Isidinga Ridge. The start from Gateway area across the N2 footbridge and the ensuing route still brings a rider out at the flooded bridge, as turning right down Heartbreak Hill/DSW on exiting the cane loading siding is not allowed. Be very aware of current cane loading operations there and always give way to farm vehicles and employees.
New signs have been erected around the area for your guidance. Please ride only along the authorised routes. Pictures of the signs and where they are sited have been placed on the EMBA web page. www.emba.org.za under MAPS
Please be careful at the flooded bridge area as TH (thank you) are in the process of constructing a new one; so those of you with an aversion to wet feet may cross with impunity.
Finally a reminder: This is the third clause in the indemnity you signed with EMBA when applying for your licence to ride routes across Tongaat-Hulett land: “I will not ride with an unlicenced rider. I will not permit an unlicenced rider to ride with me and will politely inform said rider of the rules. I will, also, not permit a licenced rider who is without his/her bike board and licence to ride with me”
Temporary boards are available at recognised cycle shops and 24 hours per day at the Engen Garage at Mt. Edgecombe.
Ciao, Storm
Kind regards, Margie
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