Adventure and Travel

The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig

· By Press Office · 24 comments

Situated on the historic wine estate Constantia Uitsig, The Bike Park has grown in park features and popularity since first opening its doors. Designed by former Downhill World Champion Chris Nixon, the tracks are ideal for honing one’s bike handling skills and consists of a pump track, dirt jump lines, rock gardens, narrow suspended paths, sand pit, drop offs and a 50 metre skybridge that sits 4 metres off the ground. Catering for all bike riders from beginners learning the ropes to experienced cyclists looking to sharpen their skills.

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In total, the bike park holds 2.8 km of clearly marked and well maintained tracks and trails.

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Services

Bike & Protective Gear Hire

A selection of bikes are available for hire at a cost of R50 for 1 hour or R80 for 2 hours. Protection gear (including knee pads, elbow pads and helmets) are also available for hire.

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Skills Coaching

A former SA BMX Champion, SA Cross-Country Champion, SA Downhill Champion and Downhill World Champion, Chris Nixon is passionate about honing and developing the skills required to take your cycling to the next level. Lessons are priced per person or if you would prefer group sessions are available as well to help keep the cost down. Individual lessons – R350/lesson, 2 people – R250 each, 3 people – R200 each, 4/5 people – R150 each. Advance booking is essential.

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Bike Repair

A fully equipped workshop on site provides friendly, professional and affordable help. Basic bike services cost R350 and R250 for kid’s bikes.

Bike Shop

Consumables, spares and a range of cycling protective gear are available on site. There’s also a good cup of coffee or cappuccino on offer for those early morning sessions.

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Kid’s Parties

With a designated party area beside the tracks, parties at The Bike Park offer loads of good, clean fun and adventure for all. During the weekends, a maximum of 15 cyclists per party is permitted, at a cost of R50/child.

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Access to The Bike Park and all tracks costs R50 per day, or R30 off-peak (between 8-9 am daily) with no charge for spectators. An annual membership is also available at a cost of R750 per person per year. Cash and cards accepted on site. For more info you can contact 081 833 4488 or email chris@chrisnixon.co.za or visit http://bikeparkatuitsig.co.za/.

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Comments

kk6gan

Aug 23, 2016, 5:13 AM

How did I not even know about this ? I would pay the R50 entrance just to hit that wall ride a few times

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 5:31 AM

Really lekker place.

Bloukrans

Aug 23, 2016, 7:05 AM

Really lekker place.

Agree

 

And that nice restaurant!!! :clap:  :clap: :clap:  

 

Open Door - I will recommend it!

CdT85

Aug 23, 2016, 7:09 AM

How did I not know about this!! Must go check it Out!!!  :clap:  :drool:  :thumbup:

Odinson

Aug 23, 2016, 7:19 AM

Ah, the youth of today have it good.

 

When I was these laaities age I was riding permatoobs on my Game Raleigh to the local Spar, not railing berms on R30k bikes.

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 7:34 AM

Agree

 

And that nice restaurant!!! :clap:  :clap: :clap:  

 

Open Door - I will recommend it!

Cool. Will definitely go there, then, after a session with the lightie and wiff. 

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 7:38 AM

Ah, the youth of today have it good.

 

When I was these laaities age I was riding permatoobs on my Game Raleigh to the local Spar, not railing berms on R30k bikes.

We also had permatubes, but back then there were functional BMX tracks that were a (rather long) ride away, and we built jumps ourselves. So not quite as dismal as you're painting, Odin...

 

But yes, the youff have it good. 

Meezo

Aug 23, 2016, 7:39 AM

Cool. Will definitely go there, then, after a session with the lightie and wiff. 

 

Myles, we definitely don't need to improve our skills at the restaurant however, the bike park, jumps gaps that's where we need to be...

 

FOCUS MYLES FOCUS!

Bloukrans

Aug 23, 2016, 7:40 AM

Cool. Will definitely go there, then, after a session with the lightie and wiff. 

Very nice breakfast

 

Take the missus for their pork neck and nice wines (I recommend Uber) :eek:

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 7:41 AM

Myles, we definitely don't need to improve our skills at the restaurant however, the bike park, jumps gaps that's where we need to be...

 

FOCUS MYLES FOCUS!

TOO RIGHT!!! 

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 7:41 AM

Very nice breakfast

 

Take the missus for their pork neck and nice wines (I recommend Uber) :eek:

She doesn't drink, so no need :P

Ferro

Aug 23, 2016, 7:45 AM

I had no idea it even existed. Thanks for this. Will definitely go check it out.

NickGM

Aug 23, 2016, 8:05 AM

I had a skills session here with Chris Nixon about 4 months ago. He's a great guy; very friendly and down-to-earth. He gets right to the point about what you should be drilling into your muscle memory so that you build up the right base for more technical riding. As I understand it, he's overseen the construction of the pump track there too and it's the perfect place to build up skills incrementally. Highly recommended. 

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 23, 2016, 8:09 AM

I had a skills session here with Chris Nixon about 4 months ago. He's a great guy; very friendly and down-to-earth. He gets right to the point about what you should be drilling into your muscle memory so that you build up the right base for more technical riding. As I understand it, he's overseen the construction of the pump track there too and it's the prefect place to build up skills incrementally. Highly recommended. 

He's built everything there... Him and his team. 

dirtypot

Aug 23, 2016, 8:18 AM

I haven't been here in about a year - looks totally different!  Think it's time for a return trip!

Eddy Gordo

Aug 23, 2016, 8:20 AM

Ah, the youth of today have it good.

 

When I was these laaities age I was riding permatoobs on my Game Raleigh to the local Spar, not railing berms on R30k bikes.

Oh yes indeed. We built our own jumps from planks and bricks. Pretty simple and useless actually as they would topple every time 2 went over.

Eddy Gordo

Aug 23, 2016, 8:20 AM

I haven't been here in about a year - looks totally different!  Think it's time for a return trip!

I still need to go.

Mntboy

Aug 23, 2016, 8:34 AM

I still need to go.

Do it! You will NOT regret it. Shedloads of fun to be had!

 

Need to go again as soon as I am back!

 

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Eddy Gordo

Aug 23, 2016, 9:11 AM

Do it! You will NOT regret it. Shedloads of fun to be had!

 

Need to go again as soon as I am back!

 

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Oh yeah, I will definitely enjoy it, however I seem more inclined in trying to cycle

GLuvsMtb

Aug 24, 2016, 7:57 AM

My 2 year old son enjoys the pump track at Helderberg Farm on his balance bike. Is there anything similar here? Its nice to change the scenery every now and again.

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Aug 24, 2016, 8:03 AM

My 2 year old son enjoys the pump track at Helderberg Farm on his balance bike. Is there anything similar here? Its nice to change the scenery every now and again.

Yep. Pomp tracks of various sizes. 

nich the d

Aug 24, 2016, 2:42 PM

On the list for the summer holidays - again and again...

NickGM

Aug 24, 2016, 3:14 PM

My 2 year old son enjoys the pump track at Helderberg Farm on his balance bike. Is there anything similar here? Its nice to change the scenery every now and again.

How good is he on wall rides and rock gardens?

GLuvsMtb

Aug 26, 2016, 5:56 PM

How good is he on wall rides and rock gardens?

He nails them every time. His old man on the other hand... [emoji239][emoji239][emoji239]

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