{"id":263879,"date":"2025-06-20T08:58:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=263879"},"modified":"2025-06-20T08:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:58:48","slug":"new-cycle-track-brings-fresh-energy-to-jeffreys-bay-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/new-cycle-track-brings-fresh-energy-to-jeffreys-bay-community\/","title":{"rendered":"New cycle track brings fresh energy to Jeffreys Bay community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cycling enthusiasts of all ages now have an exciting new reason to gear up, hop on their bikes and hit the trail, thanks to the Kouga Cyclepaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as an idea and a love for two wheels, swiftly turned into reality when Dorp van Drome\u2019s Loulita Vosloo reached out to the Kouga Cyclepaths, Jeffreys Bay\u2019s official cycling club, with a bold vision: to establish a dedicated 2.2km cycle track in Jeffreys Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Momentum built quickly as the Kouga Cyclepaths mapped out a potential route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the space, overrun with invasive vegetation, needed substantial clearing to make it safe and accessible for cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following consultations with project coordinators, Kouga Local Municipality\u2019s Community and Safety Services stepped in, assessing the proposed cycle track on the corner of Seetuin Road and Waratah Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With careful precision, municipal officials ensured the clearing and pruning process protected all indigenous flora, preserving the natural integrity of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy machinery, including a Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB), was brought in to level and smooth the area, transforming it into a cyclist-friendly route in only three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its completion, the trail, called the Seetuin Trail, has not only attracted dedicated cyclists but has also become a lively hub for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is fantastic to see families enjoying the track and children embracing the outdoors,\u201d said Kouga Cyclepaths representative, Altus Venter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to increase activity here, making it a bustling, safe space for all. We are incredibly grateful to the members of Kouga Cyclepaths \u2013 without their vision, dedication and hard work, this would not have been possible \u2013 as well as Kouga Local Municipality and Dorp van Drome for their commitment to this initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, said, \u201cThe Seetuin Trail stands as a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared vision. 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