We would like to welcome all Fat Tracks members that make use of this opportunity and trust that they will enjoy many hours of safe riding.
It is important that we adhere to the registration process and all Fat Tracks members making use of the trail will have to do the following.
1. Completion of the MNH membership form. (Includes indemnity )
2. Indicate on this membership form their Fat Tracks membership number.
3. Complete the daily register every time they enter the trail indicating clearly their Fat Tracks Membership number in the space provided for this purpose.
4. If a Fat Tracks member makes use of the trail without having completed the MNH membership form they will have to pay the normal R 10.00 daily fee.
5. All MNH members are issued a MNH membership card which is valid for 6 months and this applies to Fat Tracks members as well, provided they have completed the MNH membership form.
6. The MNH membership forms are available at entrance to the trail and can be completed and left there for processing.
7. The Rules Of the Trail are displayed at the entrance to the trail. (copy below)
8. Fat Tracks members will have access to and use of the club facilities. (Under construction )
Kind regards,
Lex.
MERRELL NORM-HUDLIN TRAILS.
Rules of the Trails
1. No littering is permitted.
2. No interference or harassment of game or birdlife.
3. Right of way/ order of preference:
a) Horses
b) Runners
c) MTBikers (be vigilant for children and novice riders)
4. Registration form to be completed before entering the trail including time in and time out ( we have had riders getting lost particularly at night and also for security reasons). All Fat Tracks members to indicate their Fat Tracks membership numbers on this registration form.
5. All gates to be kept closed at all times.
6. Allow faster riders to pass unhindered.
7 Exercise caution over bridges and do not attempt these obstacles unless you are capable or have received instruction on the technique required.
8. Women and children are advised not to ride on their own or unattended.
9. Report any unusual activities or incidents. (there are two "Rastas" that collect herbs on the farm and they have our consent ).
10. In the case of emergency phone 083 342 8306.
Merrell Norm-Hudlin Trails are in the process of providing additional facilities and these include the following. The provision of an additional 6 tables/benches with umbrellas, braai facilities, toilet facilities and a shop to cater for basic needs such as coffee, drinking water and refreshments as required. These facilities will be for members only and are not open to the general public.
It is important to note that this trail was developed to provide a training facility for trail runners and MTBikers in a secure environment and to cater for all levels of ability. It is a non technical training enviroment created to encourage new members to our sport but at the same time provided good endurance, strength and stamina training for hardcore MTBikers. Having said that it remains our intention to slowly introduce more technical options to the trail without detracting from its original objective as set out above. We have to do this without altering or changing the natural environment and retaining its current character.
Kind regards,
Lex.
MERRELL NORM-HUDLIN TRAILS.
