The popular Braamfontein Spruit, which runs from north of Bryanston to the Melville Koppies at its southern end, has long been a favourite of cyclists and nature lovers.
The spruit offers the potential to create a sustainable, pedal-powered transport corridor to major business districts in northern Johannesburg, because it runs parallel to the M1 to the west of the Sandton, Illovo and Rosebank, and to east of Randburg — all of these within 2km of the central spine of the corridor.
Mail & Guardian photographer Delwyn Verasamy visited the spruit.
Cyclists gather in a car park before setting off for a ride along the famous Braamfontein Spruit.
Gearing up for the big ride.
Cyclist Johan Botha on the Braamfontein Spruit.
A view the underpass near Conrad Drive, of one of the obstacles that cyclists face on the spruit.
Callie Henderson gives the
M&G an explanation of what cyclists can expect along the Spruit.
A picturesque view of the spruit.
The Braamfontein Spruit cycling experience.