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4 04, 2023

Trails: Namaqua Gems at the Brandkop Guest Farm

By |2023-04-04T12:11:11+02:00April 4th, 2023|Trails|Comments Off on Trails: Namaqua Gems at the Brandkop Guest Farm

Yup, we’ve all cruised the N7 bisecting those Knersvlakte plains en route to the Northern Cape, but have you ever turned off at Vanrhynsdorp to explore the high inland escarpment? Do it next time, my friend, but make sure you and your bike stop off at Brandkop Guest Farm to explore their trails.  Copy and images [...]

6 03, 2023

Trails: Cranking Kouga’s Woodridge Loop in the Eastern Cape

By |2023-03-06T12:48:00+02:00March 6th, 2023|Trails|Comments Off on Trails: Cranking Kouga’s Woodridge Loop in the Eastern Cape

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 [...]

8 02, 2023

Trails: Wines to Wilderness Route in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains

By |2023-02-08T10:35:29+02:00February 8th, 2023|Trails|Comments Off on Trails: Wines to Wilderness Route in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains

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 [...]

12 01, 2023

Wild Coasting: MTB Routes in the Wild Heart of the Eastern Cape

By |2023-01-12T21:43:47+02:00January 12th, 2023|Trails|Comments Off on Wild Coasting: MTB Routes in the Wild Heart of the Eastern Cape

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 [...]

14 12, 2022

The Yzers Darling Duo: !Khwa ttu and the Living Colour Trail

By |2022-12-14T21:01:53+02:00December 14th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on The Yzers Darling Duo: !Khwa ttu and the Living Colour Trail

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 [...]

24 11, 2022

Piketberg Mountain Gravel Road Circuit

By |2022-11-24T11:54:04+02:00November 24th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on Piketberg Mountain Gravel Road Circuit

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 [...]

8 11, 2022

Stanford Valley Guest Farm: The ‘Ultimate Southern Pass Trail’

By |2022-11-08T12:55:34+02:00November 8th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on Stanford Valley Guest Farm: The ‘Ultimate Southern Pass Trail’

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 [...]

10 10, 2022

Trails: Fairy-Tale Forests and Garden Route Singletracks at Oakhurst MTB Trails

By |2022-10-10T14:01:00+02:00October 10th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on Trails: Fairy-Tale Forests and Garden Route Singletracks at Oakhurst MTB Trails

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 [...]

30 09, 2022

Dirt Surfing Daze on the Eastern Cape’s 3 Rivers Trails

By |2022-09-30T11:25:38+02:00September 30th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on Dirt Surfing Daze on the Eastern Cape’s 3 Rivers Trails

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 [...]

12 09, 2022

Trails: DIY Around the Pot Tours from Swellendam

By |2022-09-12T18:07:32+02:00September 12th, 2022|Trails|Comments Off on Trails: DIY Around the Pot Tours from Swellendam

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: [...]

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