12km intermediate MTB loop through Franklin Game Reserve on Bloemfontein’s doorstep — dirt tracks and singletrack through an urban game reserve with white rhino, zebra and springbok, a unique city riding experience in the Free State capital.
10km intermediate circuit around and over Naval Hill in Bloemfontein — rocky koppie singletrack with sweeping 360-degree city and Free State plains views from the summit, home to the city’s iconic Nelson Mandela statue and planetarium.
Easy 10km singletrack loop on the outskirts of Clarens village — sandstone koppie terrain with Golden Gate mountain views, perfect for visitors wanting a relaxed introduction to one of South Africa’s most beautiful MTB destinations.
35km intermediate gravel outride along the Ash River valley in the northern Free State — rolling Highveld grassland, wide farm roads and genuine rural solitude on one of the region’s lesser-known riding routes.
150km+ of singletrack through savanna, farmland and rocky terrain near Skeerpoort — Van Gaalen is one of the largest MTB trail networks in Gauteng, combining extensive flowing trails for all levels with a working cheese farm stop. Game sightings, a technical Pofadder extension and artisan cheese make this one of the province’s most memorable trail days.
12km of singletrack and jeep track through the historic Voortrekker Monument grounds south of Pretoria — moderate koppie climbs with monument and Pretoria panoramic views. A unique combination of MTB and national heritage in one of South Africa’s most recognised historical sites.
Technical jump lines, rock gardens and bermed singletrack at Wolwespruit Bike Park east of Pretoria — purpose-built for intermediate to advanced riders developing jump and drop skills. Combined with the adjacent pump track, Wolwespruit is Pretoria’s most complete skills development facility.
Pretoria’s best pump track — purpose-built rollers and berms at Wolwespruit Bike Park for skills development, fitness training and pure pump technique. Suitable for intermediate riders and above, rideable on any bike type, and an excellent warm-up for the adjacent technical bike park trails.
8km of easy flowing singletrack through light woodland east of Pretoria — a quiet community trail network in the Woodlands suburb suitable for beginners, casual riders and families wanting a no-fuss local ride close to the Pretoria East amenities.
The advanced black route at Thaba Eco Hotel — 15km of steep rocky climbs and technical descents south of Johannesburg. The most demanding trail at one of Gauteng’s best-resourced MTB venues, with hotel accommodation, a quality restaurant and 50km+ of colour-coded trails on the same property.