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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Trail Daze | Down by the River
Following our previous installment of Trail Daze, where we traveled North West in search of greener pastures, we bring you another sensory overload of lush green, endless singletrack that will make you want to pedal until your legs fall off. Simply referred to as the River Trail, it follows along the Magaliesriver. You will be […]
Trail Daze | Heading North West to Hakahana
With very little greenery, and blown-out dusty trails the only options around the Western Cape lately, we headed to the North West province in search of some greener pastures – and boy did we find some gems. After a year of riding and documenting only trails in the Western Cape during 2015, the Trail Daze […]
Video: Destination Trail – Tasmania
In this episode of Destination Trail, we follow Troy Brosnan to the remote island wilderness of Derby, Tasmania. Jungles, pine forests, dry, rocky river beds—this corner of the world checks all of the terrain and flora boxes, and with only a handful of cafes and pubs to keep the isolated locals occupied, an epic trail […]
Video: Renay’s Constantia Greenbelt Guide
After years of restriction, the Pedal Power Association negotiated the opening of sections of the Constantia Greenbelts in Cape Town for cycling. Renay Groustra and Ray van Breda created this helpful video to celebrate the opening and to show everyone where they should be riding.
Green light for cyclists on Chapman’s Peak Drive
The Department of Transport and Public Works will permit cyclists and pedestrians to start using the south side of Chapman’s Peak Drive again from 19 February 2016. Safety is the Department’s highest priority. Restrictions were imposed on cyclists and pedestrians after massive fires across the Cape Peninsula in March 2015. The fires destroyed the vegetation […]
Trail Daze | On the path to Ho Chi Minh
Not the one in Vietnam though – the one at Muratie, just outside Stellenbosch. Driving up towards our first Trail Daze destination for 2016, passing vineyards and keeping an eye on Simonsberg in the distance, with new gear packed and ready for action, we were buzzing and excited to experience the smorgasbord that is Muratie. […]
Help build the Super Loop at Garden Route Trail Park
Help Matt MacDuff raise his Super Loop at the Garden Route Trail Park outside Knysna. Matt Macduff is about to embark on his most ambitious project ever; building the worlds largest wooden loop de loop at 12 meters (40 ft) and riding it on his Bicycle! Location: Garden Route Trail Park This is no easy […]
2016 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar
2018 Stage Race Calendar: All the racing for 2016 has come to an end. Take a look at our 2018 Stage Race Calendar. South Africa is undoubtedly the capital of the marathon cross country stage race world, with well over 50 stage races (and multiday single stage events) to choose from. It’s clear that proper […]
Photos: Helderberg Trails opening day
The Helderberg Trails, despite having been open to the public for some time, held its official launch on 12 December. Helderberg Trails offers a variety of quality trails for all mountain bikers. Helderberg has become a favourite amongst Cape gravity riders for its steep technical trails and big bike park features. Grant Mclachlan was on […]
Trail Daze: Best of 2015 + Camelbak & Photo Giveaway
Trail Daze | January[/url]’]With daily access to incredible media and stories portraying the world’s best riders in the world’s best locations, we often forget what adventures might be waiting for us just around the corner. It’s all too easy to sit in front of your screen, soaking up someone else’s experience and wishing you lived […]
TokaiMTB Update: Possible earlier access?
TokaiMTB, together with PPA and Amarider met with Table Mountain National Park management in Tokai for a further in-depth discussion regarding the ongoing logging operations and reopening timelines for recreational activities in the Tokai precinct and surrounds. The discussion pointed to areas that have been clear felled or unaffected by the threat of falling trees […]
Trail Daze: Cascade Country Manor
Following our previous episode featuring trails requiring longer travel mountain bikes, we headed off to Cascade Country Manor just outside Paarl, to see if the rumours were true. Nestled between the lower slopes of the majestic towering peaks of the Du Toitskloof Pass, the 4-star boutique hotel serves as base and starting point for the […]