My friends all enjoy cycling at the Cradle. My personal ratings are low. I really did not enjoy it. There is 18km of single track MTB trail. Then it seems to stop. The only way back, we were told is by road. I am not a road cyclist and I find road cycling very boring. I took up MTB because I enjoy being on trails. Perhaps the information I have is wrong and there is a bit more MTB trail. I would appreciate feedback. In my opinion the Cradle is great for road cyclists but not great for MTB.
Overall rating: 5.7
The venue:
Children: 0
Facilities: 4
Accessibility: 6
Cost: 10
The trail itself:
Security on trail: 6
Traffic Safety: 8
Fun: 4
Technicality:3
Scenery: 7
Obstructions: 7
Maintenance: 8
Hill climbing: 10
Variation: 2
The venue:
Children: 0
Cycling on the MTB track at the Cradle does not at all cater for children.
Facilities: 4
There are some restaurants where people park. The one we started from Something Country, does not seem to be open much. There are no toilets for the public.
There are some restaurants where people park. The one we started from Something Country, does not seem to be open much. There are no toilets for the public.
Accessibility: 6
The Cradle is out Muldersdrift way so quite a drive.
Cost: 10
This is a free track.
The trail itself:
Security on trail: 6
This is out in the country and in an area where there have been many security issues, be alert at all times. Rather do not cycle this alone.
Traffic Safety: 8
There are times when the track crosses the road, be alert when crossing. These are quiet roads so the road crossings are not frustrating.
Fun: 4
There was little variation on the MTB track. There were few challenges. Only one steep climb close to the top of the mountain which I struggled with slightly.
There was little variation on the MTB track. There were few challenges. Only one steep climb close to the top of the mountain which I struggled with slightly.
Technicality:3
There are no difficult parts except one steep climb.
Scenery: 7
The Cradle is beautiful but most of the track is close to the tar road which detracts from the scenery.
The Cradle is beautiful but most of the track is close to the tar road which detracts from the scenery.
Obstructions: 7
You have to cross the road a couple of times and look out for vehicles. This is a single track one way so there may be mountain bikers coming back on it as there no track for return. (Perhaps I was wrongly informed)
Maintenance: 8
The track is surprisingly, as it is in the middle of nowhere and free, well maintained.
The track is surprisingly, as it is in the middle of nowhere and free, well maintained.
Hill climbing: 10
The hills are nasty and if you want to challenge yourself to endless hills climbing this track is for you.
Variation: 2
There is little variation. There are a few dips and winds for a small little section but it is rather a boring trail.
There is little variation. There are a few dips and winds for a small little section but it is rather a boring trail.
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