Ash River Outride
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.
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Basotho Cultural Village Loop
18km intermediate singletrack loop from the Basotho Cultural Village in QwaQwa — mountain terrain through the Maluti foothills with Lesotho border views, a unique combination of cultural heritage and quality MTB riding.
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Bethlehem Backroads
45km intermediate gravel backroads loop from Bethlehem town through the eastern Free State countryside — sandstone koppies, wheat and sunflower farms, and the characteristic open landscape of the Rooiberge foothills.
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Bethlehem Singletrack Sprint
15km of punchy intermediate singletrack near Bethlehem — fast-flowing trails over red sandstone and grassland terrain, a quick quality fix for riders based in the eastern Free State or passing through.
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Bloemfontein Botanical Garden Loop
Easy 8km loop through the Bloemfontein Botanical Garden — a scenic, accessible city ride through manicured gardens and indigenous plant collections, ideal for beginners, families and visitors wanting a relaxed Bloemfontein riding experience.
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Bloemfontein Franklin Nature Reserve Trail
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.
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Bloemfontein Naval Hill Circuit
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.
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Clarens 10km Village Loop
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.
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Woodlands 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.
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Van Gaalen Trails
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.