Trails: 10/10 Facilities: 5/10 Jonkershoek has long been synonymous with great mountain biking, but it was only in the last 10 years that it started to morph into the world-class trail riding destination it is today. For me, to return to the place where I discovered mountain bikes 25 years ago, to see how it has evolved, has been an amazing journey. Without the vision, dedication and funding from passionate individuals, companies, trail builders and land owners, this singl

Howick is a bit of a spiritual heartland for MTB in KZN, with some of the oldest and most classic trails in the province. It also happens to be our home base. Trails: 7/10 Facilities: 7/10 “The riding around Howick is definitely a bit more raw and technical than some places, but thats how we like it. In the old days, guys like Ken Pascoe (A model of Pyga is named after him), established some of the early trails that remain classics today.”- Gavin Ryan, trail manager Th

Not the first place you think of to go and ride bikes, we found cool locals and amazing off-piste riding in this desert wonderland Trails: What trails? Facilities: 8/10 “To my knowledge, we would be the first people to ever ride bikes down Dune 7, the tallest dune on earth.”- Alfons Kieswater, Cycles4u Caught between the desert and the Atlantic ocean, Swakopmund is a melting pot of adventure, adventurers, wanderers and more. With is distinctly German influences, its a qu

One of the most visually amazing place to ride bikes in South Africa, hands down. Trails: 6/10 Facilities: 7/10 “Riding bikes here makes you remember why they call it mountain biking. Every time you look up and see where you are, in big mountains, it all makes sense.”- Devlin I went to the Cederberg on family holiday a few years ago, happened to have my bike, and went for a quick ride. I vowed to return one day, and here we are. We landed in CPT and jumped into a hired

Small compact trail area on a game farm with great food and accommodation. Trails: 7/10 Facilities: 8/10 “I remember when I got into riding, it was because of my dad. One day he said ok, now you start building trails and thats how it started for me.”- Kyle Dohne, owner/ bike rider A perfect venue that checks all the boxes of a weekend getaway! The trails flow for days, the accommodation is cozy, spa treatments and great walks for non-riders and the food is incredibly