Greetings and welcome to Giba Gorge’s 1st ever communication with the real world, our 1st newsletter!

Look forward to The Giba Gabba bi weekly, which will be full of info on what is going on at the Gorge, new trail developments, an update of all activities and organised rides plus tales from the trail and of coarse useful tips from the Bike Dr to assist with keeping your love healthy and well, that is your bike we are talking about.

But before we get going, a HUGE Thank You, to all of you that have supported us from the start. We are amazed at how Giba has taken off and in our unofficial opening and really look forward to officially opening ASAP.

In order for this to happen we are striving to get our ducks in a row, meaning that we will only launch once we have the following in place;

• 20kms of properly and clearly marked trails
• Maps to assist with showing you the trails
• Our Web site to be up and operational, our domain is www.gibagorge.co.za
• Monthly, quarterly and annual membership options
• Family membership

We will be having a launch weekend with lots of festivities for the whole family so watch this space.

Once we open we will be charging R20 for a day’s entry and ride.

We would like to know from you what you feel would be good value for money in the way of membership fees. You can mail us with your thoughts on ian@singletrackminded.co.za , the park is for the sport and ultimately for you so your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Tuesdays

• Mtb Tag, Tuesday mornings 5:30am, an hour of fun, interval training with a twist
• Ladies Ride, 8am sharp, extremely popular and growing each week, a real social affair with no pressure, come and get dirty.

Wednesdays

• Ladies beginners ride, 8am, if you are not confident, haven’t ridden in a while and want to give it a go this is the place for you, with in no time you will be joining the Giba Girls on Tuesdays

Thursdays

• Mtb Time Trials, starting Thursday 22nd March at 5:30pm.

For the 1st time in KZN you will be able to come and ride a set course, get timed, go onto a log on the web site and be able to do it the following weeks so you can see your improvement and climb the log. We are looking to get a league going so watch this space

• Night ride, the most fun you can have on a bike. Straight after the time trial we get ready, and then head off into the night. We do have awesome lights for hire (R25) and recommend d this as it will give you a taste of what to expect before spending your hard earned cash. Great training for adventure races and our up and coming 24 Hour series

Fridays

• Schools adventure race and mountain biking training, primary and high schools. Contact Ian on 073 153 0986 for more info

Saturdays

• Club Rides, from 2pm till close, if you belong to a club you can come and ride for free. Giba Gorge Rangers will also lead rides for any club members and non members in the afternoons. Our beginners group will leave at 2:15 followed by an intermediate group  2:45 and then an advanced at 3pm.For the adventurous, a pioneer ride leaves at 4pm, this is a medium to high level rider who does not mind the unexpected as we seek new routes, always a laugh.

Sundays

• By popular demand we have started a group morning fun ride at 8am. If you have no one to ride with then this is for you, come and enjoy riding with a group and meet new people.
• Same thing on Sunday afternoon at 3pm, come and join us for an organised group ride.

• Kiddies Birthday parties, very popular, lots of fun, and a new concept, give Angie a call for further enquiries on 0796122089
• Conference Centre, from corporate sale and strategy conferences to engagements and adult birthday parties. Again contact Angie as above for more details.
• Indigenous Nursery, come and meet Wilbur, a man with indigenous green fingers, who will walk and talk you through his nursery
• Giba Coffee Shop, if you haven’t had a Phyllis cuppachino yet you are missing out, don’t forget the milk tart

Again a huge thank you for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you soon at Giba Gorge.