AfriCranks

01/12/2022

We love mountainbiking in the Overberg. There are endless trails, jeep tracks and gravel roads to explore, and views like this around every corner

30/11/2022

Staying ahead of the oncoming heatwave, riders enjoyed a decent tailwind today most of the way between Stillbaai and Witsand. Day 1 in the saddle went down without any trouble - cant wait for day 2…

21/10/2022

Once a year, the worlds biggest bicycle race comes to Cape Town, and for us it’s the one time of the year we are willing to swop the knoblies for some skinny tires and take our riding to the road.

If you are looking to make your 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour a little more special, then take a look at our “Pro Experience” package, and level up your ride.

local MTB adventures,  Multi Day/Long trips,  Pro Experience Cape Town Cycle Tour – Pro Experience 20 Oct 2022 7-13 March 2023 Whether the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour will be your first or your 21st outing around the fairest cape, why not make it that little bit more special and treat yourself t...

14/10/2022

Looking for an exciting mountainbike experiences to kick off your riding adventures for 2023, then why not consider joining this amazing 12 day adventure across the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda.

This ride includes the full length of the famous Congo/Nile Trail, as well as a visit to the home of Team Rwanda at the Africa Rising Cycling Centre. There is also the option of doing a gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park on a rest day.

For more details, click the link below.

International trips,  mtb adventures Ride Rwanda 28 Sep 2022 12 Day Bespoke MTB Experience in Rwanda 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2023 Experience all that the land of a thousands hills has to offer on this custom itinerary designed specifically to give you the ultimate cycling experience, while also enjoying ...

30/09/2022

what to know what it is that makes an Africranks Biking experience unique?

Travel Info,  Updates What makes Africranks Unique 29 Sep 2022 If you have been considering booking a mountain bike experience with Africranks Biking, but find yourself wondering what exactly makes Africranks experiences unique, then hopefully this list will help you decide if we are the right fit...

24/09/2022

Now that is really “epic”. Good luck gentlemen.

With a combined age of 145 years between them, Fred and Johan possess both age and experience.

For the 2023 race the Absa Cape Epic has introduced the Great Grand Masters category. It provides riders over the age of 60 with a jersey to contest. Yet the oldest team ever to take part would both have been eligible for the category for over a decade. Meet The Young Ones, Johan Bezuidenhout (70) and Fred van Zyl (75).

Click here to read more:
https://www.epic-series.com/news_article/show/1239437

12/09/2022

This past weekend we hosted a group from JHB on a customised version of our MTB adventure. The best part about Africranks small group adventures is that we can always customise the tour depending on the groups needs. Check out the highlights from Day 1 here.

08/09/2022

Welcome to Cape Town, enjoy the Party.

Kicking off a bespoke mtb adventure today. Looking forward to some steezy riding on table Mountain this afternoon.

05/09/2022

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03/09/2022

Throw back to the old days . Finish the season on a high man.

02/09/2022

Well done . Looking forward to your performance on Sunday now also. Let’s see what has in store for us tomorrow 🇿🇦

29/08/2022

Keep a lookout across all our social media channels today, as we will be announcing dates for Set departures for late 2022 and 2023. som super exciting trips coming up.

28/08/2022

23/08/2022

Where will you explore today?

18/08/2022

Top 5 reasons to choose South Africa for your next Holiday - Link in Bio for the full story
Great WeatherGreat trailsGreat FoodGreat SceneryGreat People

18/08/2022

Amazing Weather, endless trail networks, amazing natural beauty and wildife, and a favourable exchange rate. Heres five reasons why your next MTB holiday should be in South Africa

Travel Info Why your next MTB Holiday should be in South Africa 18 Aug 2022 Cycling and mountain biking in particular is a great way to travel and explore exciting new places around the world. South Africa is by far one of the best countries on earth for a cycling or mountain biking holiday, and her...

17/08/2022

https://africranks.com/2022/08/17/tonteldoos-beyond-ride-report/

This was a super tough, but ultimately very rewarding ride.

Travel Info,  Updates Tonteldoos & Beyond – Ride Report 17 Aug 2022 Day 1 – A deceptively easy start At 05:45 on a Friday morning, Cullinan was a rather sleepy town, except for 16 riders, that waited in front of the town’s normally bustling restaurants, not entirely sure of what was to be ...

15/08/2022

We have updated our online booking system, making it easier for you to check available dates and book your next MTB Adventure with us, easily and securely, with an integrated online calender, secure payment methods and real time updates. Whats holding you back, book your next trip with us now..…



https://africranks.com/2022/08/15/we-updated-our-online-booking-system/

06/08/2022

International beer day today. What is your favourite post ride brew?

05/08/2022

🇬🇧 🚲 🗺 Book your next cycling break in Britain with us if you like flexibility when planning your trip. From the length of your cycling days to the duration of your trip - and even choice in the type of bike you like us to arrange. Get in touch today to discuss your cycling holiday wishes.
Visit: https://www.uk-biketours.com/

05/08/2022

https://youtu.be/vB9VPTy2Ysc

Good luck to all the riders taking on the challenge in MSA this weekend. An especial shoutout to the Greg Minnaar we rooting for you champ.

Greg Minnaar

Ben and elusive point man Dave speak to the people fighting for the overall this weekend at Mont Saint Anne World Cup.Pinkbike Merch - https://pinkbike.lin...

01/08/2022

It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best - Ernest Hemingway

trip reports Stillbaai 2 Stanford – Feb 2021 29 Mar 2021 The 10th of February 2021 was a pretty inauspicious day for most. To the best of my knowledge, very little of any importance took place. But for 8 total strangers, meeting for the first time at Botterkloof Farm on the outskirts of Stillbaai,...

27/07/2022

Early Bird entries for the inuagural Escape the Cape Luxury Mountain Bike Tour close this Friday 29 July at 12:00

Make sure you get your entry before the price goes up

local MTB adventures,  Updates Escape the Cape – Early Bird Entries Closing 29 July 24 Jul 2022 Early Bird (15% Off) Entries for the exciting first edition of Escape the Cape, taking place from the 8-11th of September 2022 are closing on friday. Make sure you get your entry in before then for th...

27/07/2022

What is your next stage race?

Whatever your next challenge is, we can help you handle the logistics. Click the link to find out more about our PRO Experience

https://africranks.com/2022/03/12/the-pro-experience/

local MTB adventures,  mtb adventures The Pro Experience 12 Mar 2022 Do you enjoy stage racing, but find the post ride experience somewhat lacking? Looking for a way to make your next MTB stage race just that little bit more comfortable? Well then our Pro Experience is probably just what you are a...

26/07/2022

Are you considering taking your bike along on your next holiday, but not sure about the ins and outs of flyining with a mountain biking. We have answered all the most common questions about this topic.

Short answer: bring your bike along, it's pretty straight forward. Click the link to read the full article.

https://africranks.com/2022/07/25/flying-with-bikes-everything-you-need-to-know/

International trips,  mtb adventures,  Travel Info Flying with Bikes, everything you need to know 25 Jul 2022 Typing MTB holiday into YouTube, or paging through a bike magazine, and suddenly you find yourself dreaming of packing up your bike and heading off to some remote location for a well-des...