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Start: At Karkloof Country Club. Remember to pay your trail fee! R50 per visit. R520 gets you an annual membership.

Best time to ride: In the morning – it can get terribly humid and hot out here in the summer months. It’s good to carry extra sunblock and hydration.

Watch out for: The odd jump and rocky drop – chicken runs are available, should you need them, and everything is clearly marked. Also, be on the lookout for snakes – both racing and reptilian.