SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Crusader (Bike)

The definitive South African Mountain Bike experience ~ Cycle Table Mountain ~ Cycling the 'Karoo to Coast' race route ~ Stellenbosch singletrack mountain biking

12 nights hotels, lodges and chalets 10 days INTERMEDIATE biking, approx. 600 km/373 miles. 90% off-road, vehicle supported, max. altitude - 1700m/5580ft . Includes all breakfasts, 9 lunches and 4 dinners.

intermediate

The classic mountain bike holiday in South Africa. Taking our inspiration from the 'Cape Epic' enduro mountain bike race, this rugged cycling adventure holiday includes the very best mountain biking to be found in South Africa. After biking on the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain above Cape Town as our warm-up ride, we transfer to the spectacularly beautiful 'Garden Route' coastal strip around Knysna. This is the home of South Africa mountain biking, with classics such as the Karoo to Coast cycle route and the national MTB race route above the town of George. A wealth of bike trail options will keep us entertained here for several days, before our cycling takes us inland on challenging gravel roads as we cycle across the highest passes of the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountains. Further bike exploration of the Stellenbosch singletrack, together with appropriate wine tasting, rounds this biking holiday in South Africa off nicely! The mix of stunning mountain and coast locations, perfect climate and an unbeatable off-road mountain biking itinerary, makes this a cycling holiday you won't want to miss.

Ride Guide
FAT TYRE ADVENTURE. The adventurer's paradise of South Africa combines dramatic scenery, culture and history. This trip aims to provide the best of the country's biking and many of the tracks we follow require permits. We will find that we have these trails mostly to ourselves. The trails used by local bikers and the classic routes such as the 'Karoo to Coast' route are as good as any in the world. We will have a Mercedes Sprinter and trailer support vehicle with us, which will follow us for approx 50% of our daily riding. This trip is ideal for regular mountain bikers who have a good level of fitness and who enjoy technical challenges and singletrack descents. Altitude will not be a problem on this trip. This rollercoaster of a trip is certain to become one of the planet's classic mountain bike rides and an unforgettable experience for thrill seeking accomplished bikers. Clients are encouraged to enter into the spirit of adventure and group camaraderie on this trip and assist the leader and guide in loading bikes, helping with cooking and tidying up etc.. We must stress that apart from the emergency tool kit and windproof top that you would take on any day ride, you will not be required to carry anything. This is not touring with your bike laden down with panniers, it is pure, exhilarating mountain biking.

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