Bicycling’s Oli Munnik joined professional downhiller, Andrew Neethling, for a recce of the new Helderberg Trails (launching Saturday 12 December 2015).[hr]

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The “Smooth Runnings” trail head signals the top of the Red Route. From here you can expect an exhilarating descent, with sweeping turns that winds its way back down the hill. As berms are carved on the Red Route, the Black Route continues snaking its way towards a communications tower that signals the highest point. To reach the tower, climbing becomes significantly more difficult but certainly worth the reward with flatter sections giving you a chance to catch your breath.