MTBiker Member Blog

I know I'm going on about this place but to be honest, its the closet to me, that offers downhill entertainment as well as freeride thrills.  To most this place doesn't look like much and doesn't seem to hold much, but for me, its like my second home.  I kinda grew up in that veld, riding my BMX there when I was still little, with my friends, b4 it was ever build up or even thought of as a DH/Freeride track.  Nestled nicely in the south of JHB, just off of the Xavier Rd off ramp, and only a 15min walk...

Well, today was definitely a highlight again.   Arrived at Virginia Farm arund 0745 and because the shed and cottage are booked out this weekend, had the privilege of using the homestead facilities.  This farm is my piece of heaven and has never failed to leave me enchanted with every visit. Having attempted Stoney Hill chute the first time last week I had to go back to try and better the measely 3 switchbacks I managed.  Strategy - park big red and walk it down.  It paid off more than I could have imagined.  Managed all but the first tight turn...