Save your wallet by sending your bike between these cities
Here are 15 cities and towns to which you can send your bicycle for a nominal amount, because of the economies of scale. We call it inter-town-transport — with #bicyclecouriers 🙂
Cape Town
Cycling in Cape Town is a popular activity, with a variety of routes and trails to suit all levels of cyclists. The city is home to several scenic cycling routes, including the Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the Cape Peninsula. The Table Mountain National Park also offers challenging mountain bike trails with stunning views of the city and coastline. Cape Town is also known for hosting several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the Cape Town Cycle Tour, one of the world’s largest timed cycling races. Overall, Cape Town’s natural beauty and variety of cycling options make it a must-visit destination for cycling enthusiasts.
Paarl
Cycling in Paarl is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve offers a network of mountain bike trails, ranging from easy to difficult, that wind through the fynbos-covered mountains and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. And what better place to Everest than going up and down the Taalmonument climb? The town is also home to several road cycling routes that take riders through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Paarl Winelands. Overall, Paarl offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Stellenbosch
Cycling in Stellenbosch is a popular activity, with a variety of scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s picturesque surroundings. The Stellenbosch Trail Fund offers a network of mountain bike trails, ranging from easy to difficult, that wind through vineyards, forests, and hills. My favourites include Banhoek, Skyfall, Bethlehem trails and Jonkershoek. The town is also home to several road cycling routes that take riders through the scenic countryside and past vineyards and farms. Overall, Stellenbosch’s natural beauty and variety of cycling options make it a must-visit destination for cycling enthusiasts.
Somerset West
Cycling in Somerset West is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The Helderberg Nature Reserve offers a network of mountain bike trails that wind through the reserve’s forested hills and valleys, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. The town is also home to several road cycling routes that take riders through the picturesque vineyards and farmland (think Lourensford MTB trails!) of the surrounding countryside. Somerset West hosts several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the W2W MTB Ride, a three-day mountain bike stage race. Overall, Somerset West offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
George
Cycling in George is a popular activity, with a variety of scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The Outeniqua Mountains offer several mountain bike trails that wind through indigenous forests and fynbos-covered hills, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. The town is also home to several road cycling routes that take riders through the rolling hills and farmland of the surrounding countryside. Overall, George offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts. And one of my favourite climbs is the Montagu pass, especially when riding back from the finish of the Attakwas to its starting point in Oudtshoorn.
Port Elizabeth
Cycling in Port Elizabeth is a popular activity, with a variety of scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The city is home to several road cycling routes, including Marine Drive, which runs along the coast, and the Maitlands, which takes riders through the countryside and past beaches and dunes. The Baakens Valley also offers several mountain bike trails that wind through the valley and the adjoining Aloe Reserve, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. Port Elizabeth hosts several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the Herald Cycle Tour, a road cycling race, and the PE PLETT, a multi-day mountain bike stage race. Overall, Port Elizabeth offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
East London
Cycling in East London is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The city is home to several road cycling routes, including the Marine Terrace, which offers views of the Indian Ocean, and the Horseshoe Pass, which takes riders through the countryside and past rivers and forests. The nearby Nahoon Nature Reserve offers several mountain bike trails that wind through the reserve’s forested hills and valleys, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. Buffalo city remains fairly unfamiliar territory to me, other for the Mercedes-Benz factory and Ironman® 70.3 event, which is no more…
Durban
Cycling in Durban is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the city’s natural beauty. The beachfront promenade is a popular spot for leisurely bike rides, offering views of the Indian Ocean and the city skyline. The nearby Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park offers a network of trails suitable for all levels of riders, ranging from easy flowing singletracks to more technical downhill routes. Durban also hosts several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the Amashova Durban Classic, a road cycling race that takes riders from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, and the KAP sani2c, a multi-day mountain bike stage race that takes riders through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal countryside.
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is home to Greg Minnaar, the G.O.A.T. And several mountain bike trails, including the Karkloof MTB Trails, which offer a network of flowing singletracks through indigenous forests and plantations, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. The nearby Midlands Meander also offers several road cycling routes that take riders through the rolling hills and farmland of the surrounding countryside. Pietermaritzburg hosts several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the Comrades Marathon, a road running race that attracts many cyclists who ride alongside the runners, and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, which takes place at the Cascades MTB Park and attracts top international mountain bikers.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is home to several road cycling routes, including the famous Nelson Mandela Bridge, which offers views of the city skyline, and the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, which takes riders through the green belt of the city. Johannesburg also offers several mountain bike trails, including the Modderfontein Reserve, which offers a network of trails that wind through grasslands and rocky outcrops, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. I loved cycling in the Cradle of Humankind, along with many other cyclists over the weekends. Johannesburg hosts several notable cycling events throughout the year, including the 947 Ride Joburg Cycle Challenge, a road cycling race that attracts thousands of participants. Overall, Johannesburg offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Pretoria
Cycling in Pretoria is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the city’s natural beauty. The city is home to several road cycling routes, including the Voortrekker Monument, which offers views of the city and the surrounding countryside, and the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, which takes riders through lush gardens and tranquil wetlands. Pretoria also offers several mountain bike trails, including the Hazeldean Valley Trails, which offer a network of trails that wind through indigenous bushveld and grasslands, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. Overall, Pretoria offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts.
Nelspruit
Cycling in Nelspruit is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The Lowveld Botanical Gardens is a popular spot for leisurely bike rides, offering views of the scenic gardens, the Crocodile River and the surrounding mountains. The nearby Kruger National Park offers several mountain bike trails, including the Wolhuter and Napi Wilderness Trails, which offer a network of trails that wind through the game reserve, with routes suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. Overall, Nelspruit offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the town’s natural beauty.
Polokwane
Cycling in Polokwane is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. But before you even get there, the Mabalingwe Lion Man MTB in Warmbad remains a firm favourite! Polokwane is home to several road cycling routes, including the Polokwane Nature Reserve, which offers views of the city and the surrounding bushveld, and the Cycad Hiking Trail, which takes riders through the rugged terrain of the nearby hills. AllTrails listed the Best Mountain Biking Trails in Limpopo, that wind through scenic hills and valleys, with routes suitable for all levels of riders.
Bloemfontein
Cycling in Bloemfontein is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the city’s natural beauty. The city is home to several road cycling routes, including the Soetdoring Nature Reserve, which takes riders through lush gardens and tranquil wetlands. Bloemfontein also offers several mountain bike trails, including the Bains MTB Trails, which offer a network of trails that wind through scenic hills and valleys, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. My favourite annual bicycle break is cycling from Stellenbosch up to BFN for the start of the Munga MTB race back home. And hats off to Christo Roos from Enduroplanet for those SQ Labs Innerbarends® last year.
Kimberley
Cycling in Kimberley is a popular activity, with several scenic routes and trails that showcase the town’s natural beauty. The Big Hole Complex is a popular spot for leisurely bike rides, offering views of the iconic Kimberley mine and the surrounding landscape. The nearby Magersfontein Battlefield offers several mountain bike trails, including the Modder River Trails, which offer a network of trails that wind through the historic battlefield and the surrounding veld, with routes suitable for all levels of riders. Overall, Kimberley offers a range of cycling options for both road and mountain bike enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the town’s historic sites and natural beauty.
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