MOUNTAIN BIKING
We currently have the following mountain biking tours available:
Single Track Days
Mountain bike
Suitable for Sport and Elite level riders
8 Day Tour: 5 days riding, 2 days transfer, and 1 rest day
An eight-day tour exploring some of the best single track the Cape Town area has to offer. Don’t be fooled by the shorter distances, the riding is technical and 80% single track. Accommodation at beautiful country B&Bs and lunches at some of the best restaurants the area has to offer.
Big 6
Mountain bike
Suitable for Sport and Elite level riders
9 Day Tour: 6 days riding, 2 days transfer, and 1 rest day
This option has more of a traditional tour approach, covering greater distances each day. The routes are mostly jeep track and gravel roads, and you will even have the chance to ride sections previously used by the Absa Cape Epic, offering some of the best training for multi-stage races. Experience South African hospitality at its best with fantastic local cuisine at B&Bs and restaurants a bit off the beaten track.
Baviaanskloof
Mountain bike
Suitable for Sport and Elite level riders
6 Day Tour: 5 days riding, 1 day transfer
This dramatic wilderness is one of the most spectacular and remote areas of South Africa. The challenging terrain has been broken up into bite size chunks, but still requires a fair level of fitness and technical skills.
Swartberg Trek
Mountain bike
Suitable for Elite level riders
7 Day Tour: 5 days riding, 2 days transfer
An extended version of the Baviaanskloof Tour, this route goes through some of the most rugged and remote areas of our South Africa, it really is a privilege to be able to ride a route that links scenery such as this.
Transkei Adventure
Mountain bike
Suitable for riders of All levels
8 Day Tour: 4(6) days riding, 2 days transfer
Semi-supported
This is a semi supported ride (luggage is transferred between hotels, but cyclists need to be fully self-sufficient during the ride) with daily start times dictated by tides and distances to river crossings, this is a part of the country where time is not of too much relevance. Be sure to pack snacks and enough water for a 4 to 5 hour ride each day, the last day should take in the region of 6 to 7 hours to complete. All electronic equipment should be properly sealed in a good waterproof bag as there is at least one river crossing each day where cyclists will need to wade through waist to chest deep water.
For these you will need to bring your own bike, but if this is a problem we will be happy to direct you to a bike hire company (XT spec bikes). Please note that availability may be an issue so make sure to book your bike as early as possible.
You should know that we love going on night rides, so much so that we’ll even provide you with lights for the evening free of charge. You should also know that we’re not scared of pushing a little further, so if your legs are feeling good or if the day’s riding inspires you, there is always the option to add extra kilometres to your ride!
