Life is short. Moments of pure joy can be fleeting. And in our busy day-to-day lives finding them can be difficult. That is why mountain biking is so unique. The unbridled exhilaration of racing downhill is unapparelled. Grinding up an arduous ascent brings a sense of achievement at the summit. And even cruising along an [...]
Piekenierskloof is a gem of the Cederberg. As the mountain range’s ridgelines reach west, into the coastal plains, the sheer size of the massifs dwindles, yet their beauty remains. With lower passes to conquer the terrain becomes more suitable to a family mountain bike race. Which is exactly what the Rooibos MTB by Carmién presents. [...]
The 2020 Rooibos2Muisbos by Carmién cycling event brought over 900 riders to the Piekenierskloof area, on the 14th of November. Taking part in three events, over two distances, they were treated to cool weather, spectacular scenery and warm hospitality by a region eager to welcome visitors back after the travails of the Covid-19 lockdown. Due [...]
The second edition of the Rooibos2Muisbos mountain biking event is excited to have Carmién Rooibos Tea as title sponsor for the 2020 event and is set to showcase the hidden beauty of Piekenierskloof. On the western edge of the magnificent Cederberg Mountains a fertile region perfect for cultivating award winning old growth Grenache bush vines [...]
