Boschendal: Cape Town’s Best Kept MTB Secret
With the recent fires raging through Jonkershoek, one of Western Cape’s most popular riding spots has been reduced to dust and ashes. If it wasn’t for the exceptional and brave work of the fire fighting teams, there is no doubt the damage would be far more severe and far reaching. Thankfully though, there is a […]
Race The Sun: Beat the sun before it goes down MTB challenge
Entries are now open for the first Boschendal Race The Sun MTB challenge presented by Fairtree Capital. The race will take place on 1 September 2018 at 16:26 and entries are available online. Starting in the heart of Stellenbosch, riders will aim to finish the +- 40km of exquisite mountain trails at Boschendal Farm Estate […]
Kruger and Lennard claim Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Mountain bikers were treated to amazing weather, superb mountain bike trails and magnificent views at the 3rd annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge at Boschendal Wine Estate on Sunday, 17 September 2017. With three events to choose from (a +-60km/Marathon; a +- 28km/Half Marathon and a 15km Fun Race), plenty of mountain biking challenges, heaps of family […]
Giveaway: Win a two night stay at Boschendal Farm Estate
Boschendal Farm Estate is giving away two-nights accommodation at TROUT Cottage, tucked on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains. The prize Two nights accommodation at the TROUT Cottage on Boschendal Farm Estate. The cottage sleeps, four adults and two children. The prize includes a braai basket for one of the two nights. The prize will […]
Explore: Boschendal Farm Estate
Founded in 1685 Boschendal Farm Estate is one of the oldest farms in South Africa. It is set in the Banhoek Valley surrounded by the Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains, and lush gardens and vineyards. The original farmstead complex is now a national monument with a rich history of more than 300 years. We spent a […]
Trail Daze | Boschendal – Searching for Sugar Bowl
Crossing the Helshoogte Pass into the incredibly scenic Franschhoek valley, we stopped off at the more-than-300-year-old Boschendal wine farm, to see what the Boschendal team and master trail builder, Bennet Nel have put together. Still a very young trail, having only been established in 2015, it already features six different riding options, with the 33 […]