Sky Ride Mountain Bike Tour

Discover the Rhodes less travelled, on a fully supported 4 day cycle tour in the Eastern Cape highlands. Riding from Rhodes to Wartrail via Tiffindell, and New England to Franshoek via Barkly East, you'll cycle some of the highest roads in South Africa - altitude riding amidst spectacular surrounds. Expect breathtaking passes, scenic farm roads and thrilling descents with sandstone batholiths and rugged mountain peaks as the backdrop.

This is as close as one gets to 'Drakensberg Cycling', with the luxury of daily vehicle support, comfy lodgings and sumptuous meals to look forward to at the end of each day. Ride distances range from 40 – 51km/day with close on 1000m ascent on climbing days. This tour is aimed at dirt-roadies with a moderate – good level of cycling fitness, looking for a social ride or training along quiet country roads with scenic terrain.

We aim to have you out the saddle by mid-afternoon, offering ample opportunity for relaxation, swimming in a mountain stream, or casting a line. An optional day can be added to the itinerary for those who fancy a change of activity; choose from hiking, horse riding, river rafting (in summer season), visit to a rock art site, or an extra day's riding for the dedicated MTB enthusiast. Non-riders are welcome to join the group, space permitting, and we can arrange for daily activities to keep them entertained.