Who want to show me (MTBer from far away) a beautiful Tour in your region

[Salah]

@Tumbleweed

Thanks for the Website. It seems interesting but in my opinion I dont really like this Tourist Tours where you also can speak german :-). I want to go to a new country to see their own culture. Even if you have electricity :-).

 

@Crow

Thanks for the two Tour-Tips. For me the second Tour seems exactly that what i am looking for this 3 weeks. Tours around 50km and 2000 metres ascent. Of course I can spend some days in this 3 weeks with the special things you advised (like Elephant riding :-)) or sightseeing but at most I want to see the nature with my two wheels. The problem is I like to do the Tour without to see every 5 minutes on the Map. That is why I ask you guys. If you anyway like to bike and need a training so you could come with me. Its a Win-Win Situation, isnt it? I see the Tour without a map in my hands and you have training with someone who pays a meal/coffee or thngs we need.

We Mountainbiker all love coffee, dont we? :-)

 

Hehe a friend already sent me the video with the Biker who was attacked. It hurts even looking at the Video. We only have cows whisch until now never attacked me. But they are big too :-). Now I am scared. But i still love Milk.

[SwissVan]

 

@SwissVan

I saw on the map from Capetown to Plettenberg is near the coast right? But I would suggest that the mountains arent usual near the coast? Or am I wrong? I am from Chur in Switzerland. I dont know if you know this city :-). In the South of Switzerland near the mountains.

 

 

 

There are some mountains quite close to the sea, but those that are more inland are not that far away.

 

I live in Zug but dont travel much in Chur's direction and have only passed it by car on the highway or with the SBB

 

As another option if you really want to see the country.... try and do the Joburg2C stage race, starts near Johannesburg and finishes on the KwaZulu Natal south coast. Only problem might be getting an entry and the time of year (April / May) does not match your criteria...

 

Or maybe Wine2Wales in November

 

Here's the link

 

http://www.joberg2c.co.za/

 

http://www.sa-venues.com/events/westerncape/wines2whales-mountain-bike-race/

[Kranswurm]

They used to list the prices. I did the Bots one some years back, and I seem to recall it being about R4K. I think Kranswurm has been more recently…

 

I think its about 6K each

I better find out as Greg is sponsoring a lucky draw prize for a Cycle Mashatu trip for 2 at our Kalahari Challenge next month

I think I am going to organise another trip there for my family an friends

[Kranswurm]

I wouldn't go further than Plet. Ride Harkerville (http://www.easternca...ute&route_id=33) and Petrus se Brand http://www.mtbiker.c...se-brand-knysna

Go bungy jump at Stormsrivier http://www.faceadrenalin.com/

Do a canopy tour of the Tsitsikama forest http://stormsriver.c...rden_route.html

Ride an Elephant http://www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za/

Go all Twilight and visit the Wolf Sanctuary http://www.wolfsa.or...t_sanctuary.htm

And do a Tsitsikama trail walk

 

When you're done there work your way back to CT by riding trails in Wilderness, Sedgefield and George. From Mossel Bay work your way inland and come through the Karoo all the way to the Mother City. Then the real riding starts...

 

You do know that you can ride your mtb to each hut on the Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail.They will transport your kit to the huts for you at a cost

[Kranswurm]

I think its about 6K each

I better find out as Greg is sponsoring a lucky draw prize for a Cycle Mashatu trip for 2 at our Kalahari Challenge next month

I think I am going to organise another trip there for my family an friends

 

Ok...It is R4350 per person for the 3 days

[Iwan Kemp]

Let us know what you decide then we take it from there.

[Salah]

I think I want to come to Capetown. Now I have to choose the different possibilities and decide if I want to move to the region of Durban.

 

Now a litte a more exactly question. Who in the Region of Capetown would be interested to ride a half or a whole day (from 28.1. to for example 8.2.) with a sporty uphiller from switzerland?

 

Meals or Coffee are of course on my Bill :-)

[Ratty]

If you could do late Feb, there is always the option of doing the following stage race

 

Overview 2013

The Rocky Mountain Garden Route 300 is taking place from the 22 – 24 February 2013.

The Garden Route 300 the ultimate ride in Knysna, to share with the like-minded MTB fanatics, the best rides in Knysna - without the hassle of lugging your kit around from truck to tent to truck. And – no queuing for food, or grubby loos ... Arrange your own accommodation or if you're a local, ride from home, but join the vibe! Do your warm-up ride from your B&B to the Cruise Café, lagoon–side race village, and the daily start each morning and enjoy a cup of coffee and a rusk, before the days' adventure begins. Click on the accommodation tab to find yourself suitable B&B accommodation, or take advantage of the limited offer Premium package which is all inclusive. Race entry fees includes registration dinner and all lunches - each with an awesome Knysna twist. Lauded as one of SA’s top Epic prep rides.

This is no ordinary race!

Entries close at 17h00 on 1 October 2012.

R300 per rider late entry fee. Late entries will not receive the race pack or the limited edition race kit. No exceptions

 

Edit: Added Link to profiles: http://www.gardenrouteevents.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=145&Itemid=166

Edited July 18, 2012 by Ratty

[Gravity Sucks]

Try this in Namibia. German speaking folk there by the hundreds. Mannie Heymans can help in Windhoek. Then come to SA. Just an Idea...

 

http://www.desertdashnamibia.com/

[JGR]

Hoi Salah

 

If you only have time for one part of SA then you wont regret going to the Cape, I would suggest making arrangements with fellow hubbers along the entire the garden route area from Plettenberg bay towards Capetown.

 

Whereabouts in Switz are u from

 

Tschüss

 

I met with Salah when i was in Switzerland. He is an old friend of my girlfriends and seems like a good guy. Small world

[BergForce]

I think I want to come to Capetown. Now I have to choose the different possibilities and decide if I want to move to the region of Durban.

 

Now a litte a more exactly question. Who in the Region of Capetown would be interested to ride a half or a whole day (from 28.1. to for example 8.2.) with a sporty uphiller from switzerland?

 

Meals or Coffee are of course on my Bill :-)

 

I`ll be happy to take you on some great trails, I recommend you to stay in Stellenbosch if possible, I also like climbing so I`ll show you some nasty ones.

[Salah]

Hey JGR nice to see you :-)

 

@Ratty that sounds really interesting. Hmm i have to think about that. That would mean I have to make my holidays from 11.2.-28.2. :-) This race is with a partner right? So if the friend is willing to come will decide. Are you going to the race too?

 

@Berg Bok thanks for the fast answer. What would be your idea to contact you?

[JGR]

Hey JGR nice to see you :-)

 

@Ratty that sounds really interesting. Hmm i have to think about that. That would mean I have to make my holidays from 11.2.-28.2. :-) This race is with a partner right? So if the friend is willing to come will decide. Are you going to the race too?

 

@Berg Bok thanks for the fast answer. What would be your idea to contact you?

 

Hey bro,

 

glad to see you are making some contacts - of course you and I will do some riding as well! Also let us know if yuo need a place to crash as you are most welcome to stay a few days with us in CT.

[Salah]

Not a few months ;-)?

[Smolly]

Hey Salah,

If you come to Sun City please let me know.

A few humble trails here and nearby, but at least it is time to see new places!

 

Chat soon.

[jannosmit]

Ralph Naef stays in Stellenbosch, so you should also stay here.

 

Plenty of trails around and much much more if you go 1hour max per car. (Grabouw, Tokai etc)