That corner of the Oos-Kaap radiating outwards from ‘the world’s perfect wave’ rates as one of SA’s most underrated adventure destinations. The next time you come play in Kouga, you’d better pack your bike, backpack, and boots! Words & Photographs by Jacques Marais Local Buzz Khangela mfethu, Kouga is ‘n kief plek, no matter what [...]
The Edge of Wild: The Groot Winterhoek ranges, above Porterville, must surely rate as one of South Africa’s most under-utilised mountain biking destinations. This is about to change with the local Berg Rivier Tourism Region’s initiative, a ‘Wines to Wilderness’ Route. Copy and images by Jacques Marais Wines to Wilderness Local Buzz: Porterville comes across [...]
The breathtaking Wild Coast boasts truly epic riding, all the way from the scenic ‘tamer’ section that languishes down south near the muddy roil of the Great Kei River, all the way north to where it nudges up again KZN. Let’s just say it is a vast and exhilarating MTB playground. Words and Images by [...]
Ah man, what a jol you can have on the West Coast! In this month's MTB ROUTES Trail Blog, we give you the low-down on both the !Khwa ttu San Experience Trails, near Yzerfontein, and the new Living Colour Trail Adventure Centre, just up the road en route to Darling. Go give it gas! Photographs [...]
Get your Vitamin G(ravel) fix the next time you visit the Berg River Tourism Area, approximately 90min from Cape Town. The challenging Piketberg Circuit meanders via the scenic Sandveld plains and boasts a total riding distance of up to 300km, depending on your choice of route. Photographs & Copy: Jacques Marais Local Buzz: A [...]
Stanford Valley Guest Farm and its great trail network (and incredible outdoor playground) awaits just beyond the tranquil and tiny village of Stanford. Set alongside the winding water course of the Klein River and at the foot of the rugged Akkedisberg range, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more scenic riding destination. Words and Photos [...]
Oakhurst Farm, hidden in the fairy-tale forests between George and Sedgefield, makes a perfect base if you’re keen to explore some of the Garden Route’s lesser-known trail networks. This is where the outdoor crowd head to when they want to escape the crowds who have yet to discover Hoekwil and its tranquil surrounds, far away [...]
There’s rollicking riding to be had where the Eastern Cape’s ‘Frontier Country’ hinterland borders onto the Sunshine Coast. Jacques Marais went native and checked out some brand-new sections along 3 RIVERS TRAILS near Jeffreys Bay. Photographs & Copy: Jacques Marais Local Buzz: Khangela mfethu, die Oos-Kaap is ‘n lekker plek, no matter what language you [...]
Crank up the magic of the Overberg back roads amidst the breathtaking canola and wheat fields lining the picturesque ‘Around The Pot’ Route. This race rates right up there as one of SA’s ‘greatest gravel grinds’, and you’ll be chuffed to know you can now ride it solo any time you like! Photographs & Copy: [...]
You’ve seen the George number plate, right? Locals will have you believe that the ‘CAW’ stand for ‘cold and wet’, but this is just a malicious rumour spread by the outdoor crowd there keen to keep you off their trails … Photographs & Copy: Jacques Marais Local Buzz: No my china, George is anything [...]
