Eastern Cape

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 [...]

14 09, 2020

Returning to the Mountains for the 2020 Maloti 100

By |2020-09-14T11:08:26+02:00September 14th, 2020|Mountains & Valleys|Comments Off on Returning to the Mountains for the 2020 Maloti 100

The southern ridgelines of the Drakensberg reach into the Eastern Cape. Breaking the Karoo plains into high mountain slopes and deep valleys. In summer the veld comes alive, emerald green after the rains. While in winter the grass stands tall, brittle and yellow. Nestled on one side of the dragon’s spine is Barkley East. On [...]

9 08, 2019

Willowmore Abuzz Ahead of 2019 Trans Baviaans Race

By |2019-08-09T21:38:02+02:00August 9th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Willowmore Abuzz Ahead of 2019 Trans Baviaans Race

The sleepy Eastern Cape town of Willowmore is never as busy as it is right now. On the dusty main road; not a parking spot is to be found and pedestrians have to dodge bicycles and cars crawling at walking pace through town, as there is simply no space on the pavements. Knysna has the [...]

20 05, 2019

PwC Great Zuurberg Trek Boasts A Sold Out Show in 2019

By |2019-05-17T15:40:17+02:00May 20th, 2019|News|Comments Off on PwC Great Zuurberg Trek Boasts A Sold Out Show in 2019

The 2019 PwC Great Zuurberg Trek, which takes place from the 24th to the 26th of May in the Zuurberg Mountains of the Eastern Cape, boasts a sold out field of stage race connoisseurs. In fact entries sold out within a month and given the race’s burgeoning reputation for superb riding and off-the-bike hospitality it is no [...]

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