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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Edusport Travel’s Self-Guided Cycling Holidays
So, you’re ready to trade traffic jams for scenic climbs, cafés for countryside picnics, and city noise for the satisfying hum of tyres on tarmac? Welcome to the world of self- guided cycling tours – where freedom meets structure, and the journey really is the destination. At Edusport, we help you cycle through Europe on […]
Exploring the Cradle of Humankind with the all-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select
When we got our hands on the all-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Mixto Select, we knew exactly where we needed to take it. The Cradle of Humankind is the most popular road cycling destination for Johannesburg cyclists. As Cape Town locals, we simply had to see what all the fuss was about. Launched a month ago, the […]
Exploring Ernie Els trails by E-bike with the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Here in the Western Cape, we are spoilt with an ever-expanding mountain bike trail network. When we got our hands on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the latest all-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz, it made perfect sense to take an e-bike excursion through the picturesque Stellenbosch winelands. We collected our Specialized Turbo Levo Comp rental bikes from […]
2025 Gravel Race Calendar
If open roads, uncharted territory and huge days are up your alley, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list of gravel events for 2025 so that you can validate that N+1 purchase and explore more this year. For a comprehensive listing of events, check out our Events Calendar. You can also look for deals […]
Discover Malawi: Africa’s Cycling Paradise – Gravel and MTB Tour
Join us in Africa’s Gravel and MTB Cycling Paradise – Explore Malawi on a unique cycling tour, in April 2025, at the best time of the year! iCycle is a professional cycle tour operator specialising in Malawi, – “The Warm Heart of Africa.” iCycle is led by James Parkin, a veteran of exploring thousands of […]
The best of Stanford gravel with the new BMW X3
The Stanford 100 Miler is the season-ender for gravel aficionados in the Western Cape. In preparation for the 2025 event, we hit the road in the new BMW X3 20d xDrive to explore the route and experience the unique charm of this breathtaking region. The vehicle arrived fully fitted with BMW accessories: a BMW PRO […]
Overberg Meander Multi-Day Route Re-Launch
The Overberg Meander – a captivating 200km, multi-day gravel biking or bike-packing trail – has been upgraded in anticipation of its re-launch. This scenic ride through the rural southern Cape will enchant cyclists keen to immerse themselves within the breathtaking nature of the Overberg. This will serve to both enhance tourism while also providing a safe commuting option […]
CapeNature Campsites Worth Visiting This Season
It’s officially camp season, so get excited! The weather is warming up, the skies are brighter, and we’re ready to welcome you to camp with us at a CapeNature reserve this season! Gear up, pack your essentials and head out to nature for a wholesome experience with your family and friends. Why CapeNature? We’re special! […]
Greyton Gravel with the Mercedes-Benz GLA
The Cape winter is perfect for a weekend getaway, particularly one that involves a gravel adventure. With the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d as our weapon of choice we planned an overnight trip to Greyton and a gravel ride back to Franschhoek via the magnificent Franschhoek Pass. We kicked the trip off with a coffee at Franschhoek […]
Introducing Stettyn Family Vineyards MTB and Trail Run Routes
Stettyn Family Vineyards are proud to present their mountain biking and trail running routes. Under two hours from Cape Town the farm is an ideal destination for families to explore while they escape the city hustle. MTB and Trail Run Routes The MTB and Trail Run Routes takes you out on a scenic route down […]
Trail’s End Bike Hotel – Find more than you expected
‘Boutique Conference Centre of Choice’…. Trail’s End Bike Hotel is well known in mountain biking circles as one of the best destinations for a mountain biking weekend away with a group of mates, school group, family or for a skills training weekend. What is not well-known is how popular Trail’s End has become as a […]
Specialized and Wild Bike partner to support conservation in KwaZulu-Natal
It’s June up in northern KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It’s winter, the grass is dry, the bushveld scant. The mornings are cold, but the days warm up beautifully, and the dust of dirt roads pillow in clouds as Sihle Hlabissa pedals his white e-bike on the way to Qomukuphila School. Patch-skinned Nguni cows turn their […]