THE Management Authority for
the Cradle of Humankind World
Heritage Site (COHWHS) will be
extending its off-road cycle trail,
with completion expected next year.
The site has created 40km of
cycle lane (80km counting both
road sides) and 18km of offroad
trail for mountain biking
enthusiasts. The off-road trail runs
parallel to the cycle lane in the
road reserve.
Hein Pienaar, COHWHS
deputy director of development
management, says the green light
has been given for the extension of
the off-road cycle trail by another
12km. “Our ultimate goal is to
develop 100km of cycling lanes
and off-road cycle trails in The
Cradle, giving professional and
leisure cyclists a lengthier ride.”
About 30km of the cycle lanes
are within the World Heritage Site,
with an additional 10km forming
part of The Cradle Loop, which
extends to the Sterkfontein Caves.
In phase three, says Hein, an offroad
trail will link the Sterkfontein
Caves to the Maropeng Visitor
Centre.
Several venues in The Cradle
offer facilities for cyclists, with
easy access to the cycle lanes and
trails. Bidon Bistro in Muldersdrift
has toilets, showers and bikewashing
facilities for cyclists.
The new Thatch Café at the
entrance to the Rhino & Lion
Nature Reserve has a bike
and adventure park for BMX
enthusiasts and bike-washing
facilities, and is currently upgrading
its showers for cyclists.
Velverde Eco Hotel in Lanseria
offers secure parking, shower
facilities and a snack shop with
coffee to go.
Cradle to extend off-road cycle trail
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