35km intermediate farm roads loop from Senekal through the maize and sunflower farms of the eastern Free State — quiet gravel roads, Rooiberge mountain views on the eastern horizon and the unhurried pace of South Africa’s agricultural heartland.
32km intermediate red rock gravel and singletrack loop from Smithfield in the southern Free State — distinctive red sandstone outcrops, Karoo-edge vegetation and dramatic rock formations on a remote and visually striking riding route.
20km easy urban meander through Mangaung’s parks, green corridors and heritage areas in Bloemfontein — a relaxed city ride connecting parks, cultural sites and green spaces in the Free State capital, accessible to all fitness levels.
28km intermediate gravel loop through Virginia’s goldfields landscape — mine shafts, headgear silhouettes, gold mine dumps and the distinctive industrial-historic character of the Free State goldfields on a unique and atmospheric riding route.
42km intermediate gravel loop from Vrede through the northern Free State highlands near the KwaZulu-Natal border — open Highveld terrain, farm roads and the distinctive landscape of one of the province’s most remote and authentic rural regions.
22km intermediate wetland loop from Vrede through the vleis and wetlands of the northeastern Free State — outstanding birdwatching, seasonal water scenery and the distinctive wetland character of the Highveld during and after the summer rains.
30km easy to intermediate sandy plains ride from Welkom — unique sandy soil Highveld terrain in the heart of the Free State goldfields, a challenging spin on deceptively difficult sandy farm roads surrounding South Africa’s largest planned mining city.
28km intermediate gravel trail from Wepener near the Lesotho border — semi-arid southern Free State terrain, Caledon River valley views and the unique border landscape where South Africa’s Highveld meets the Lesotho highlands.
33km intermediate Voortrekker gravel loop from Winburg — one of the oldest towns in South Africa, the first town established by the Voortrekkers in the Free State in 1842, with historic farm roads and open Highveld countryside connecting its pioneer heritage to the present.
25km advanced descent of the Van Reenen Pass from the KwaZulu-Natal escarpment down to the Free State Highveld — a legendary shuttle ride with dramatic views, technical singletrack and gravel descent through one of the N3’s most spectacular mountain passes.