Detour Trails

Event Name: Bike & Battle 2017 When: 2 November 2017 - 5 November 2017 Where: Battlefields, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB This mountain bike touring event caters for a range of riders riding in supported groups. Riders explore the trails and wagon routes used by many of the soldiers and warriors when the British under Lord Chelmsford invaded Zululand in 1879. Riders will get a taste of these epic battles complete with all the stupidity and heroism while riding on some amazing raw, natural trails. Go to Event Page

We have been getting a lot of interest from CT so we are offering airport pick up on Thursday and back to the airport on Monday, transport to Sani Backpackers, accommodation for the night and dinner & breakfast for R1200

While Sani Pass is iconic, its not going to be the most exciting decent of the weekend. We might be able to link you up with someone at Sani Backpackers and you can go up with them. Also there will probably be enough crew to drive your vehicle down if you want.

Check out our website and find the package that suits your budget... http://www.detourtrails.co.za/event/lesotho-mega-enduro/

Totally different! This is not a stage race but an enduro tour. We will shuttle guys up the mountain, in group and they will bomb down the hill. Some of these runs are up to 30min long

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Hi Nonky Trail bike or even enduro.. DH bike not recommended as there are some ride and hike-a-bike sections to access the runs.

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Event Name: Lesotho Mega Enduro When: 22 September 2017 - 25 September 2017 Where: Lesotho, International Category: Enduro If you enjoy fast, natural single track and technical challenges the Lesotho Mega Enduro should be on your bucket list. Experience the Basotho culture and enjoy a weekend of rad riding with friends and like-minded riders. Over four days of riding, riders will be presented with more epic trails than their bodies will allow them to do and to save energy, we will shuttle assist everywhere possible. Think of Africa’s version of Trans Provence or Andes Pacifico and you’ll have a good idea of what’s in store Go to Event Page

Event Name: Wild Coast Amble Aug When: 19 August 2017 - 25 August 2017 Where: Wild Coast, Eastern Cape Category: MTB South African mountain bikers constantly hear how great it is to race the tide on the pristine Wild Coast, but seldom get the opportunity. As one of our previous riders aptly put it, for this trip we need the sun, moon and stars to be in line! What she meant was that climate, tides and complex logistics dictate when we should take on the Wild Coast. The emphasis of this trip is on much more than pure riding, adventurers will go away with lasting impressions of amazing scenery, magnificent beaches and an insight into the culture of the hospitable people who live here. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Duzi Day Trips When: 16 February 2017 - 18 February 2017 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Join us for 3 fun days in the Valley of a 1000 Hills as we catch all the action of the Dusi Canoe Marathon on our annual Duzi Day Trips! Cost: R175 per person per day (riders area able to do a single Day (Day 1, Day 2 or Day 2) or take part in two or all the days ) Transfers: R200 per person… Detour will provide transfers for up to 12 riders & their bikes to get back to their vehicles. Bookings done on a first come first serve basis. All other riders to make their own travel arrangements. There will be a refreshment refuelling pit stop on each day & ice cold Steri Stumpies at the finish. Hydration pack & good repair kit with spare hanger is ESSENTIAL Email us to book… info@detourtrails.co.za Spaces are limited, so make sure you book your spot. Directions, details & coordinates will be mailed to you upon booking. Go to Event Page

Check out the January issue of Getaway magazine for more info and to read Chris Davies's experience of the Wild Coast Amble

Event Name: Wild Coast Amble When: 22 May 2017 - 28 May 2017 Where: The Wild Coast, Eastern Cape Category: MTB South African mountain bikers constantly hear how great it is to race the tide on the pristine Wild Coast, but seldom get the opportunity. As one of our previous riders aptly put it, for this trip we need the sun, moon and stars to be in line! What she meant was that climate, tides and complex logistics dictate when we should take on the Wild Coast. The emphasis of this trip is on much more than pure riding, adventurers will go away with lasting impressions of amazing scenery, magnificent beaches and insight into the culture of the hospitable people who live here. Go to Event Page

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Check out our website for some more information: http://www.detourtrails.co.za/lesotho-eastern-highlands/

Event Name: Lesotho Eastern Highlands When: 9 February 2017 - 12 February 2017 Where: Molumong Lodge (Lesotho), Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB A taster of the Mountain Kingdom... 3 days of adventurous riding on raw natural trails, that we are sure will have you coming back for more. This is not a race and riders will get to enjoy the magnificent trails Lesotho has to offer at their own pace. Go to Event Page

Early Bird special will continue running until the end of the month. Contact info@detourtrails.co.za for more information

Event Name: Lesotho Extreme Trail Festival When: 14 October 2016 - 16 October 2016 Where: Lesotho, International Category: Enduro All mountain festival (enduro style descents and shuttle assisted ascents) Riding all natural trails, all day long with some magnificent scenery to go with. Check out this video of last years event Go to Event Page

Event Name: 1000 Hills Day Adventures - Om Die Dam - Nagle When: 6 August 2016 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Riding in the Valley of 1000 Hills is usually restricted by being inaccessible and inhospitable for riders without adequate logistical support. With an experienced crew and suitable support vehicle Detour Trails Day Adventures makes the unusual & spectacular Valley trails accessible. 6th August - OM DIE DAM – Round Nagle Dam – approx 45km This ride is not long, but will take a long time, so is best taken on by the explorer type mountain biker who doesn’t mind the occasional walk or river swim. Parts of the riding is on trails which are seldom if ever ridden by mountain bikers (apart from us) as we ride natural trails used by locals to access some remote kraals and villages. Crossing the Umgeni River above Nagle Dam is always a talking point after the ride as the crossing depends a lot on how much water is being let into the dam from upstream. In keeping with the explorer mode, we try to add a new element to each ride by checking out a previously unridden section or two. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 1000 Hills Day Adventures - Mkelkhele Trail To Mfula When: 24 July 2016 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Riding in the Valley of 1000 Hills is usually restricted by being inaccessible and inhospitable for riders without adequate logistical support. With an experienced crew and suitable support vehicle Detour Trails Day Adventures makes the unusual & spectacular Valley trails accessible. Sun 24th July - MKELKHELE TRAIL – MFULA via UMGENI up, DUZI down – approx 55km This one is for the mountain biker who enjoys more technical trails as the route down into the valley has steep sections and follows the river over some nice rocky bits. Once in the valley it follows the Umgeni River on some slick rock before joining single track and dirt road all the way to Mfula. It’s not that far, but is sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 1000 Hills Day Adventures - Bishopstowe To Mfula When: 18 June 2016 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Riding in the Valley of 1000 Hills is usually restricted by being inaccessible and inhospitable for riders without adequate logistical support. With an experienced crew and suitable support vehicle Detour Trails Day Adventures makes the unusual & spectacular Valley trails accessible. at 18th June - BISHOPSTOWE – MFULA (via The Mother) – approx 60km Whenever the Mother is mentioned, riders will know that there’s at least one huge climb with max gradient of 25%, so this is not an easy ride. The route starts by following the Duzi River, diverts away joining the Umgeni which it follows upstream for a while before the climb to the Mother (yes, a climb to a climb!). Once at the top of this beastly climb, the rewards are many. The 360 view is unsurpassed anywhere else in the valley and the descent is enough to bring a smile to any fun loving enduro rider. This is for the marathon and expedition riders to test their fitness. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 1000 Hills Day Adventures - Nagle To Mfula When: 16 June 2016 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Riding in the Valley of 1000 Hills is usually restricted by being inaccessible and inhospitable for riders without adequate logistical support. With an experienced crew and suitable support vehicle Detour Trails Day Adventures makes the unusual & spectacular Valley trails accessible. Thurs 16th June – NAGLE – MFULA STORE – approx 50km This is a relatively easy to moderate ride following sections of both the Duzi and Umgeni Rivers, but is not flat or just following the rivers downstream. While generally following the rivers, the route crosses them, runs away from them and back, so there’s a fair amount of short sharp climbing to access the best trails. The trail mix is single track sculpted by locals and their animals and dirt road. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 1000 Hills Day Adventures - Thuthuka To Thuthuka When: 28 May 2016 Where: Inanda Valley, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Riding in the Valley of 1000 Hills is usually restricted by being inaccessible and inhospitable for riders without adequate logistical support. With an experienced crew and suitable support vehicle Detour Trails Day Adventures makes the unusual & spectacular Valley trails accessible. Sat 28th May - THUTHUKA – THUTHUKA – approx 40km This is a relatively mild introduction to the Valley of 1000 Hills for the more recreational rider who is not afraid of the occasional river crossing and some tricky pony and goat trails. The route mostly follows the Duzi River, so avoids long hard climbs. The trail mix is mainly natural animal track with a little dirt road and even a spot of tar Go to Event Page