Q&A with Holla Ambassador, Ash Naidoo

This month we talk to Ash Naidoo, a Holla Trails Ambassador and seasoned Comrades runner  Congratulations on completing the Comrades Marathon again this year! What was the experience like for you, and how does it compare to other races you've participated in? Thank you. This was my...

Q&A with Sugar Rats member, Tao

This month we talk to 7 year old Tao, who is a member of the Sugar Rats Cycling Club! Hi Tao! How old are you, and how long have you been riding with the Sugar Rats at Holla Trails? Hello! I am 7 and I've been riding...

Q&A with eldest legend, Ryno Walker

This month we talk to Ryno Walker, at 82 years old he is our eldest member at Holla Trails Where are you from? My early years were in Durban Berea, but from age 7 I grew up in Vryheid. With one friend in particular, I spent...

SADDLE CHOICE.

GET YOUR POSITION RIGHT Before we even start a conversation about saddle type/choice, make sure you have spent time dialling in your saddle position. That would be saddle height, fore/aft position, and saddle tilt/angle. If the saddle is not in the correct position, it’s never going to be...

Ciovita Holla Trails Segment Chase – April & May 2024

We're excited to announce that there will be a Segment chase here at Holla during April & May. Here are the competition rules: Complete the segment on STRAVA with a public STRAVA account. The Segment starts at the bottom of the Chicken Farm climb (on the district road...

Holla Ambassadors 2024

We're thrilled to introduce the incredible individuals, both male and female, who embody the spirit of our trail community and proudly unveil our ambassadors for 2024! Here they are:  Our runners: Our Cyclists: ...

Hey Holla: Q&A with Sandy van Rooyen

This month we talk to longstanding Holla member Sandy van Rooyen What initially drew you to mountain biking, how long have you been riding for and how did you become such a dedicated member of Holla Trails? My husband bought us bikes in 2009 and we used...

Hey Holla: Q&A with Sanchia Malan

This month we talk to Sanchia Malan, SA MTB Champion and Holla Trails Ambassador Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Where you are from, how long you have been riding, what level you ride at and what you do for work? I was born...

Hey Holla: Q&A with Grant Dekker

Life in the fast lane. This month we talk to Grant Dekker How did you get involved in organising Enduro mountain bike events, and what inspired you to do so? I recently volunteered to serve on KZN Gravity mountain biking committee. I have enjoyed years of skids and wheelies,...

Hey Holla: Q&A with the trail fairies: Bex & Terri

Do you believe in fairies? This month we talk to Rebecca Henderson (Bex) and Terri Bossy (Tez/Tezzie/T/Twinkle Toes), aka the trail fairies   Where are you from? Bex: I'm originally from the UK and moved to South Africa around 7 years ago after meeting my now husband 😍 I now currently...