Group rides around Durban.

[RussDix]

Hi guys and girls,

I am coming down to Durban next week for work for a couple of days and want to bring my bike with to get some training in.

I am staying close to Virginia airport.

I want to find out if there are any bike shops or groups that do early morning rides and have space for me to tag along.

Thanks in advance.

Russ.

[RobbyB]

1 hour ago, RussDix said:

I'm staying close to Virginia airport.  I want to find out if there are any bike shops or groups that do early morning rides and have space for me to tag along.

Fortunately you are staying right in the middle of a major cycling route - Durban beachfront to Umhlanga.

At airport you can head either South towards Durban (taking the Bird Park loop) and once you get to Blue Lagoon head along the Beachfront promenade all the way to the harbour entrance, then return.

Or at the traffic circle, inland of the airport, head North towards Umhlanga. Simply follow any group riding by to acquaint yourself to the route/s.

Strava Heatmaps will show you the most used routes. Please identify what bike you will be riding - Road or MTB. Try East Coast Cycle Club (ECCC) / Cycle Lab / KingsPark Cycle Club. 

Most groups start at the Beachfront swimming pool - doing laps during the week / SunCoast Casino - more secure parking - longer rides / P&P HyperMarket - if the Beachfront is congested. 

Mountain Biking normally starts at Cornubia, inland of Gateway. You can buy a Temp Board from CycleLab or ECCC if they have a ride organised (don't ride alone).

Giba Gorge and Holla are two other MTB options but you'll have to travel there.

Good luck and enjoy your time here.

[RussDix]

Thanks a mil Robby, I will be bringing my road bike down with me. I will definitely go chat to the shops you mentioned..

Cheers, have a good one.