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This Sunday's outride is from Logwood Village NPO. We meet at 6.30am and wheels roll at 7am.
The club’s AGM follows after the ride and begins strictly at 11h00. Your input by way of ideas, suggestions, constructive criticism, will benefit us all so please make every effort to attend. 

This is a great trail. Our Trailmaster has made a few tweaks and improvements on the last time we rode. Ride groups will ride variations of the route ranging from 25km to 43km. It does have a bit of elevation but nothing to worry JMBC’ers. 
To get there, be sure to use Beyers Naude Road off the N1 and then turn into Sunset Drive, which will take you to Logwood Village. Park in the grounds of Logwood Village. Visitors are most welcome at R30 a rider. Lookout for the blue club jerseys in the car park.
Ride Group Distances:
Green 25km
Yellow 30km
Red 35km
Blue 43km

See you there……
This coming Sunday’s outride is an updated trail that has some familiar sections. We  start at Bosheuvel Country Estate  parking lot (get there from the M5 side).
The trails are anti-clockwise (we turn right-out of the parking) heading down a sand road to the R114 (so plenty of time to warm up the legs). We transverse the Logwood area and cross under and over the N14 a few times as we ride out towards Northern Farms. 
Our “Trail Master” has included some beautiful forest sections, a few rocky climbs and has ensured that we do not miss out on the fast downhill concrete ramp into the blinding darkness. He also will be adding a few extra km to the green and the blue routes which  previously felt too short (expect the new tracks soon!)
This is a great moderate trail, so bring your bike and come ride, we will meet for coffees and beers afterwards:

Distances :
 - Green - 25km
 - Yellow - 31km
 - Red - 38km
 - Blue - 45km

See you all there! Meet 6:30am for 7am
Visitors welcome R30.
Bosheuvel Country Estate
+27 71 468 6553
This Sunday’s ride is from the Waterhaven Country Estate which is out near the Hennops area.  This replaces the former “Idle Winds” ride. Same routes but from a different start point and with a new name. 
The venue has good facilities for before and after-ride eats & refreshments and the owner advises he has set aside a lapa for our use so hope we will respond with a good turnout at the breakfast table. 
It’s an out-ride in the Hennops/Lanseria area and is rated as tough, except for the Green route that is easily ridable.

We ride in a clockwise direction so turn left at the tar road.  Green should use the road heading out and return via the single-track on the opposite side.  The other groups use this single-track out to Idle Winds since our regular route has become unrideable.

We all turn South on the R511 then onto miles and miles of sand roads, whilst Yellow and Green turn Northwards onto a magic downhill, single-track stretch.  Green turn East for the long climb back to the road whilst the other groups head Northwards for the technical loop and that hectic descent.  This is rideable but very tricky and then up the famous 2km Gerhardsville climb to the finish, so keep something in reserve for this.
The last few km is all downhill until the finish, which is a great way to end a challenging ride.

Green 24 km 
Yellow 29 km
Red 36 km
Blue 41 km

We meet at Waterhaven Country Estate – see PIN.
Start times, meet at 6.30am to ride at 7.00pm.
Visitors are always welcome, there is a small fee of R30.
There is no charge for Green visitors, so come along and have a great experience.
See you on Sunday.
This coming Sunday's JMBC club ride is Asidlale Adventure Park (meaning - let’s play). This is the newer of the bike parks in Jozi situated on the grounds of the Leeuwkop prison. I have been told that they had done a lot of work making new trials. It is built on the hill side and on the old golf course, it has some great flowing sections, a few climbs but nothing that our other rides don’t have the skills for. Our trail master has put together a variety of trails for us all so let’s try it out and maybe some of the new sections too. 
The entrance is the old Leeuwkop golf course entrance. 
Meeting:
We will be meeting in the car park. JMBC members where your kit and please arrive early for admin purposes, to sign in and be counted for park access. Visitors are always welcome to ride, we just ask you pay your own bike park fees, look out for riders in Blue JMBC jerseys.
*We meet at 6h30 to ride at 7am 

Distances ( estimated )
Blue -  39km
Red - 33km
Yellow - 25km
Green - 20km

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This Sunday’s ride is the Popular - HENNOPS, it is a bike park, it is a little out of town but a love area to ride.

We  meet in the car park and then move down to the pay station at the bottom. The trials are fantastic and there is something for all groups. 

It is the last ride for most before Xmas, there is a prize for the one who has the most Festive Bike !!!!!

*Meet at Hennops - meet at 6.30am to ride at 7am*
There are a few new tracks and they are normally loops (from 3-6km) so you can add as the group feels, we will agree on the day but here are the +/- distances for the groups : 

 - Green - 23km
 - Yellow - 30km
 - Red - 35km
 - Blue - 42km

See you all there!
Visitors welcome, just pay your park entry directly at the trail office before the ride.
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This coming Sunday's ride is BREEDT’S NEK….. our Long One.. It’s a ride you have to do once…. but at least the views are great !!!!
The start/finish venue will be at “Noble Village”
All groups are catered for, most of the ride is gravel roads, and only Red & Blue tackle the 3km climb up (Blue will go over the other side). 
The terrain is most flat with little elevation gain, this allows the groups to choose the distance that suits the riders of the day. The area is safe. This is an opportunity to ride a bit further than you usually do - good for those doing 94.7 or other upcoming events.
The Noble village has a full restaurant providing food and drinks (craft beer) and is located just off the R563.
We will meet in car park, so look out for the JMBC blue jerseys.
Take note of the start time, we meet at 6:30am to ride at 7.00am. 
All groups start from the car park. 
Guests are welcome to join the event at R30 per rider, unless riding Green group, then no charge.

Distances : TBC
 - Green: 28km
 - Yellow: 43km 
 - Red: 60km
 - Blue: 70km
Bring some cash for food and drinks and enjoy the socialising afterwards. See you all there!

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This coming Sunday's ride is Wolwespruit Mountain Bike & Trail Park. Three tracks of different length and levels to choose, add and combine. Groups can add together Whole Trail and Wolf Trek if they want more distance, but here the fun rating of the ride shouldn't be judged on distance alone😁.
We meet in the carpark 6h30 to ride at 7h00. Lookout for the blue jerseys in the carpark. JMBC will pay for its members. Visitors welcome to join, only to just please pay your bike park fee at office beforehand. Bring some money for some cool refreshment and a meal afterwards.
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This coming Sunday's ride outride is from Nikita Portuguese Restaurant & Motel near Hartebeespoort Dam. The ride is a hilly technical ride with some beautiful views of the dam as you descend down the Crocodile River. Green does the easier section, and the quarry coming back on the road. 

Meet at 06h30 to ride at 07h00. We meet in the car park close to the entrance, so look out for the JMBC blue jerseys. Guests are always welcome to join us at R30 per rider, except if riding green group then no fee. Minimum group size is 5 riders. After the ride there are some great refreshment options at the venue.

See you all there.
Ride distances+-:
Green 25km
Yellow 30
Red 34
Blue 38
*Ride distance updates to follow if there are any changes.
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This coming Sunday’s outride is from the Waterhaven Country Estate which is out near the Hennops area.  This replaces the former “Idle Winds” ride. Same routes but from a different start point and with a new name. 
The venue has good facilities for before and after-ride eats & refreshments and the owner advises he has set aside a lapa for our use so hope we will respond with a good turnout at the breakfast table. 
It’s an out-ride in the Hennops/Lanseria area and is rated as tough, except for the Green route that is easily ridable.

We ride in a clockwise direction so turn left at the tar road.  Green should use the road heading out and return via the single-track on the opposite side.  The other groups use this single-track out to Idle Winds since our regular route has become unrideable.

We all turn South on the R511 then onto miles and miles of sand roads, whilst Yellow and Green turn Northwards onto a magic downhill, single-track stretch.  Green turn East for the long climb back to the road whilst the other groups head Northwards for the technical loop and that hectic descent.  This is rideable but very tricky and then up the famous 2km Gerhardsville climb to the finish, so keep something in reserve for this.
The last few km is all downhill until the finish, which is a great way to end a challenging ride.

Green 24 km 
Yellow 29 km
Red 36 km
Blue 41 km

We meet at Waterhaven Country Estate – see PIN.
Start times, meet at 6.30am to ride at 7.00pm.
Visitors are always welcome, there is a small fee of R30.
There is no charge for Green visitors, so come along and have a great experience.
See you on Sunday.

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This Sunday's outride is from Avianto Trails car park (Not Hotel). Avianto Trails 
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We do four loops from Avianto with two outside the reserve and two each side of the river. Coming out of Villa Road, we start out up the hill directly across the main road. The estimated distances are:
Green 26
Yellow 30
Red 36
Blue 38
We meet 6:30 for 7am. See you all there. 
No bike park fees applicable, due temporary construction (confirmed with the venue) , but ride inside the bike park at your own risk. Visitors are welcome, for just a small fee of R30. If riding green group, then no visitors fee. Just look out for the blue club jerseys
After a ‘mini’ break for some, this weekends ride is from the popular Makiti - Venue's/lodge

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dz8VFYtrBBZuF1X49

Makiti is in the Cradle area opposite the Sterkfontein caves, and a great ride with not to many climbs. It is not that technical either but does have a some fun sections and a rock garden, so suitable for all.
We meet in the car park close to the entrance, so look out for the JMBC blue jerseys.
Take note of the earlier start time for October, we meet at 6.30am to ride at 7.00am (no moaning girls&germans… and you know who I am talking too😉).
Guests are always welcome to join us at R30 per rider (No visitors fee if riding Green Group), give it go. After the ride there are a few options in the cradle for a good breakfast or Makiti do have good waffles…😉

Distances :
 - Green - 20km
 - Yellow - 29km 
 - Red 37km
 - Blue 40km. 

See you all there!
This Sunday's outride is from Logwood Village. 
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We meet at 7:00am and wheels roll at 7:30am. Our Trailmaster has put together some great trails to suit all groups. Ride groups will ride variations of the route ranging from 21km to 44km, it has a bit of elevation but nothing to worry JMBC’ers.

To get there, please make sure your GPS point you to go via Beyers Naude Road off the N1 and then turn into Sunset Drive, which will take you to Logwood Village. Park in the grounds of Logwood Village. Visitors are most welcome at R30 a rider. 

Ride Group Distances:
Green 21km
Yellow 30km
Red 35km
Blue 44km

Sunday's weather forecast looks perfect for riding. 🌞
See you there……🚴‍♂
This Sunday's JMBC club outride starts from a new venue, Prison Break Market in Sunninghill (a great start and finish venue). Our Trail Master has been busy. Some new trails for Green and Yellow. Blue still heads out to the dam across Summit Rd, and joins Red and Yellow for a fantastic 3km downhill, twisty single track, sadly ….. going down means coming up, but then we still have the downhill of Bridle pass to Riversands. Some nice forest sections a few bridges, some more dams and up past GG’s to end back at the Market…. It is on the tougher side but doable for all, so some work required before your have breakfast and refreshments. 
Meeting:
We will be meeting in the car park (opens a 6am). Visitors are always welcome to ride for just a small fee of R30 (free if riding with Green Group), look out for riders in Blue JMBC jerseys.
*We meet at 7h00 to ride at 7.30am. 
Distances:
Blue -  44km
Red - 37km
Yellow - 33km 
Green - 24km
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SPRING IS HERE !!💐🌸🌺🌼 - This Sunday's JMBC club outride is from Copperlake Breweries . We had a few teething issues last time around (Angry Farmer), but the trails have been revised and a recce was done last week……so 👍🤞. The venue is Copperlake Brewery and Brandon the Brewer/Owner is a keen MTBer and may even join us …….. he also brews a mean IPA 😉😉… that some May wish to taste (after the ride).
We will start from Copperlake Brewery meeting at 7am to ride at 7.30am. The trails have great single tracks, some section we know but some nice new sections too, and a few other good surprises. The distances - Green 23km, Yellow 30km, Red 36km and Blue +/-43km. It’s a an outride. It’s a moderate ride so let’s see the numbers for this one. Visitors are welcome as always for just a small fee of R30, except if you're riding Green Group (no visitor fee).  Lookout for the blue club shirts in the car park. See you all there!!

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What a lekka ride we all had at Northern Farm MTB Park on Sunday morning. Read all about it: https://mailchi.mp/fe593f555513/jmbc-newsletter-2023-08-13
This upcoming Sunday’s outride is an updated trail that has some familiar sections. We  start at Bosheuvel Country Estate. Just look out for the blue club jerseys in the parking lot (get there from the M5 side).

The trails are anti-clockwise (turn right-out of the parking) heading down a sand road to the R114 (so plenty of time to warm up the legs). We transverse the Logwood area and cross under and over the N14 a few times as we ride out towards Northern Farms. 
Our “Trail Master” has included some beautiful forest sections, a few rocky climbs and has ensured that we do not miss out on the fast downhill concrete ramp into the blinding darkness. He also will be adding a few extra km to the green and the blue routes which  previously felt too short (expect the new tracks soon!)
This is a great moderate trail, so bring your bike and come ride, we will meet for chats, coffees and beers afterwards:

Meet at Bosheuvel Country Estate  - meet at 7.30am to ride at 8am
Distances :
 - Green - 25km
 - Yellow - 31km
 - Red - 38km
 - Blue - 45km

See you all there!
Visitors welcome for a small fee of just R30, except if you're riding Green Group then no charge.
No need to book in advance, just arrive by 7:30am

Bosheuvel Country Estate
082 553 2846
https://maps.google.com/?cid=4033721478903727809&entry=gps
(If you’re not familiar with the venue make sure your GPS is routing you correctly, through the M5 side)
It is starting to warm up ….  !!! So this Sunday's  ride is at Northern Farm MTB Park  , a familiar playground for many of us and a good opportunity to test a few skills. There are a few tweaks to the trails if you have not been there for a while. Meeting in the car park at 7:30 to ride at 8am, it’s rated a family ride so we expect all to come out. 
All ride groups start from the car park and follow the bike park trail markers. There are trails here for all ride groups from Green to Blue. Ride distances can been increase and decreases as there are various loops but the group can discuss on the day. Here are the basic trails distances as follows:
Green 22 km (blue route)
Yellow 34 km (red route)
Red 50 km (purple route)
Blue 65 km (black route)
JMBC members will have their entry paid for by the club. Collect a number board at the entrance gate  and please could members be there by 7.45ish to receive an exit card otherwise you may have to wait until the coordinator is back…… and that could be a while. Visitors are welcome, just pay the entry fee to the bike park. Look out for the blue jerseys in the car park and ask for the ride coordinator.
Bring some money for breakfast ….. great egg and bacon rolls and  coffee after the ride.
Great weather for our ride from Broadacres this past weekend. Click on the pic to red all about it.
This Sunday's ride starts from Broadacres Shopping Centre, meeting near to Mello Velo at 7-30am to ride at 8am. 
Riders usually park at the Cedar Road end of the parking area.
It is an intermediate trail, so groups for everyone.
A good mix of everything with gravel, jeep & single track, plus a fast tar road dip at the start.
On the return trip there is a nice climb over the last few km, so save some gas in the tank for that.
Green 22km
Yellow 28km
Red 35km
Blue 43km
This is a popular outride, so come along and enjoy. Visitors welcome for just a small visitors fee of R30. Look out for the blue club jerseys in the carpark. Ebikes are welcome on all our rides. Food and drinks available at the venue for a good social after the ride.

Location for Broadacres ride on Sunday:
Broadacres Shopping Centre, 7, Cedar Rd, Broadacres
This Sunday's ride is at Hobby Park Bike Park . The trails are great and there are some awesome views from the lookouts! This is a park so all group should be there no excuses…..! The trails offer something for all groups depending on what trail you choose. Again for JMBC members well within your skills. We will meet at 7:30am to ride at 8am.
Distances are approx - 42km, 34km, 21km and 13km. 
The club will cover JMBC members entry fees. Visitors welcome, just pay the bike entry fee beforehand. Look out for the blue club jerseys in the car park. Bring some money for breakfast, coffee at the famous Die Draadkameel. See you all there
This Sunday's Ride on 23 July, 7:30am for 8am, we start from MTB friendly Pirates Rugby Club  and wind our way through the leafy streets of Greenside to the dam, where we do various loops inside the Botanical Gardens before heading out to Alberts Farm. The Emmarentia Spruit runs through the heart of Sandton for 60km of scenic single-track. 

The Green and Yellow group routes are similar except Yellow ride up the hill through Delta Park, whilst Green head out to the turn-around point at the Junction.  Yellow continue here under the Conrad bridge for an extra 5km before tuning back.

Red group do the climb at Albert’s Farm, through Delta Park, and right up to Paulshof and back.  Blue group include the 2km climb up to the Northcliff water tower if they are brave enough.

The distances are a bit longer than usual, but the trail is fairly flat and non-technical.  The groups can, of course, turn back at any point.

Distances: (to be confirmed)
Green 24km
Yellow 34km
Red 54km
Blue 65km

Visitors welcome for just a small fee of R30, except if riding green group no charge applicable. Ebikes are welcome too. Just look out for the blue club jerseys in the carpark. Bring some money for coffee, breakfast, beer afterwards.

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Outride from Neck & Deck
This Sunday's JMBC club ride is the old favorite Cradle loop ride. We will start from Neck & Deck at Bathongo  Rhino & Lion Park. There is lots of safe parking inside. This is a great groomed trail all around  the cradle, and manageable for all members and riders. It has a few really nice sections and some lovely down hills. Green and Yellow do the same trails but at a different paces, it follows the normal cradle loop while Red and Blue turn off the loop and head south to Mulderdrift up the R114, Blue adds a bit by heading out toward Cradlestone before heading back. 
We will be meeting in the car park at 7:30 to start riding at 8:00, visitors are welcome to ride along for a nominal fee of R30-. 

Neck & Deck has a nice area for breakfast, refreshments and a good chat. We will be booking a table. 

Distances (to be confirmed)
Green 30km
Yellow 30km
Red 40km
Blue 45km

See you there …..

https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4mZ69v9UEmS6S4V8
Click on the link below to read our latest ride reports at the The Big Red Barn this past weekend. https://mailchi.mp/7d04076c55f6/jmbc-newsletter-2023-07-09
This Sunday's ride is at the well known The Big Red Barn bike park in Irene meeting at 7:30am to ride at 8am. Distances are approx 42km, 21km and 13km marked by Routes 1,2,3. 
The club will cover JMBC members bike park entry fee. Please sign in to be counted for your entry AND be there early just to ease payment admin to BRB and we can start our ride promptly😁. Visitors welcome, just pay the bike entry fee to the park beforehand. Look out for the blue club jerseys in the carpark. Ebikes are welcome on all our rides. Bring some money for breakfast, coffee or beer afterwards.
This Sunday's ride on 2 July starts from Pedal and Sprocket. The route accommodates all groups, with a bit more technical sections for Red and Blue. All groups ride a beautiful fast, single-track descent that runs for miles as far as Maggie's Farm. The return leg for all groups runs west of Malibongwe through the equestrian farms. We will meet at 7:30am to ride at 8am. Bring some money for a coffee/refreshments and breakfast afterwards. Visitors welcome for a small fee of just R30. Look out for the blue club jerseys in the car park. 
Distances:
Green 20km
Yellow 25km
Red 34km
Blue 41km
See you all there!
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