ACTIVE ESCAPES - MIDLANDS CYCLE TOURS
Cycling / Mountain Biking
in Balgowan, Midlands & Battlefields,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
MIDLANDS CYCLE TOURS
Whether you're a weekend roadie, single-track fundi, or social cyclist, we offer
fully-supported and guided cycle tours to acommodate all levels of rider. From a
gentle ‘meander’ along quiet country roads, to the thrills and spills of our
world-class single track, the KZN Midlands offers the perfect mountain-biking
destination. With guided routes through private farmlands, forest and nature
reserve – you’ll discover the real Midlands countryside of forgotten waterfalls,
valley vistas and wildlife. The stealth of bicycles is such that it is not
unusual to surprise a family of warthogs foraging alongside the path, whilst
wildebeest and zebra curiously circumnavigate your tracks.
MIDLANDS MOUNTAIN BIKING - TOUR PACKAGES
Active Escapes currently offers the following Midlands Mountain Biking Packages.
There is a trail or tour to suit all levels of fitness and experience:
1. CYCLE MEANDER:
Morning / Afternoon Rides (2-3 hrs)
Price: R300/pp – Based on a min group size of 2 persons
Extra: Bike Hire is available on request
Enjoying the countryside at a more leisurely pace, we’ll pass through attractive
farmlands and quiet country roads, stopping to visit local art studios,
galleries and organic deli's along the way. A local ale and lunch at one of our
country restaurants, or a massage at one of our renowned spas in the area,
provides the perfect end to the morning’s activity.
2. WEEKEND MALLY RETREAT:
All inclusive weekend getaway including 2 days of guided cycling
Price: From R 1,900/pp/sharing - 2 Persons Minimum
Enjoy a two day guided Cycle Tour (customised for roadies or mountainbikers)
through scenic farmland, forest & nature reserve, overnighting in comfortable
guest lodges with all catering & transfers provided for. Be treated to true
Midlands hospitality.
Includes:
• 2 days - fully guided mountainbiking tour (daily mileage 30-80km)
• 2 nights overnight accom (3-4-star guest house) & all meals
• All vehicle support & luggage transfers
3. DAY EXPLORE & SINGLE-TRACK MANIA
Discover the thrills and spills of the world-class single-track that exists in
this neck of the woods, or take a guided day-ride through undulating
countryside. We can customise a weekend or day-ride adventure, dependent on your
skills & fitness.
Price:
Morning / Afternoon Ride (2-3 hrs): R300pp (Min group 2 persons)
Includes: professional trail guide, refreshments & vehicle support
Day Outride (4-6hrs): R500pp (Min group 2 persons)
Includes: professional trail guide, lunch & refreshments & vehicle support
4. MIDLANDS MULTI-DAY TOURS
Are you training for a multi-day stage race and wearing tired of your same old
routes? Join us in one of our multi-day Midlands tours, where you'll get to
cycle through diverse habitats (from valley bushveld to mistbelt forest, open
grassland, commercial forestry and private farmlands) that’ll test both your
steel and steed.
You’ll overnight in comfortable guesthouses and farmstays, with farm breakfasts
& hearty country cuisine to look forward to. A professional cycle guide will
accompany you – taking care of the route and any mechanicals enroute, whilst
your luggage is transferred from lodge to lodge and all logistics are taken care
of.
We'll customise a Midlands multi-day cycle tour to suit your group's experience,
needs & budget.
Price:
Multi-day tours are done on a customised quote basis but a guideline pricing
for a 'luxury' 3 Day / 3 night Cycle Tour is: R 2,500 – R2800/pp – based on a
minimum group size of 4 persons.
Services provided on luxury Multi-day Tours include:
• Professional Guiding and Vehicle Back-Up Support
• 3 nights Accommodation (3-4 star guest lodge or B&B)
• Full Catering (dinner, breakfast, packed lunch & snacks)
• Luggage Transfers between overnight stops
• Return transfer to vehicle / or vehicle transfer
• Safe Parking for vehicles during Tour
** More affordable accommodation alternatives are also possible
5. MOUNTAIN BIKE MAINTENANCE – WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Chain break on the trail, land you in a tizz? After our weekend workshop in Bike
Maintenance & Repair, you'll be the one providing the fix!
Whether you a weekend warrior or clocking up the hours training for multi-day
endurance event such as Sani2Sea or Sabi; knowing how to maintain your bike
effectively through the long training months, and being able to confidently make
running trail-repairs, should be a fundamental part to your preparation.
Retreat to the KZN Midlands armed with mountain bike and multi-tool, and let
Andre our bike whiz (former mechanic for Morewood’s International Racing Team)
teach you not only to diagnose, but remedy those irritating creaks & groans….
Our workshops go far beyond theory, with you getting to practice..and perfect
repairs on your own bike. Hosted on a country farm – with fantastic mountain
biking from the property (& daily social rides planned), there is also hiking &
plenty of outdoor activities to keep the rest of the family entertained
We also offer skills training & combined Maintenance / Skills Training weekends
on request.
Price: From R350/pp (based on group 6 persons) for Day Workshop
- to R1700/pp for an all-inclusive Weekend Workshop
Weekend Workshops Include:
- 2 days Bike Maintenance Workshop (with accredited tutor & experience as
chief-mechanic for Morewood International Racing Team)
- 2 nights accommodation (Guest Farm)
- All meals
- 2 scheduled social rides
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