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Always ride within your limits and in groups where possible. Never ride alone on remote trails. Know your ability and choose trails accordingly.

Working Farms

Many trails featured on this site are situated on working farms. Trail conditions are subject to change without notice or indication. Always check current conditions before visiting a hub.

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Weekend Warrior

Western Cape · Virtual Trail Guide Series

Not a trail hub, a video series. Ride every hub virtually with turn-by-turn guidance. Perfect for the novice rider who wants to know exactly what to expect before they arrive.

Green → Black

Jonkershoek

Stellenbosch Valley · 45 min from CT

Big mountain riding. Serious climbing rewarded with some of the best descents in the world. Home to Red Phoenix, Armageddon, the DH track and the legendary Plumber. Something for everyone.

Green → Black

Tokai MTB

Southern Suburbs · Cape Town · 20 min from CT

A mini Jonkershoek in the Southern Suburbs. All climbing, all descent and spectacular views. Rocky and technical, intermediate to advanced riders will be in their element.

All levels

Paarl MTB

Paarl Mountain · Winelands · 55 min from CT

200km+ across Spice Route, Laborie, Bovenland and Fairview. One permit covers the whole network. Cape Epic territory, fitness, flow and big Winelands scenery.

Green → Black

Bloemendal

Durbanville · Tygerberg Trail Network

Your first stop after buying a MTB. Trails for every level, a legendary kids' pump track and a brilliant family atmosphere. Food, coffee and a full bar when you're done.

Blue

Hillcrest

Durbanville · Tygerberg Hills

Boutique winery with big ocean views and two great routes. The Rooikat descent is the standout, fast and rewarding. Stay for the wine when you're done.

Green → Black

Contermanskloof

Durbanville · Northern Suburbs

The spiritual home of Enduro in the WC. Super Tubes, Cheeky Corner and Happy Hops are must-rides. Mostly Blue and Black. Stay for pizza at Starke Brews, book ahead.

All levels

Meerendal

Durbanville Wine Estate · Cape Epic Prologue

Home of the Cape Epic Prologue. Serious climbs, the legendary Dorstberg descent, great food and wine. A brilliant family farm with world-class trails.

All levels

Majik Forest

Durbanville · Behind Bloemendal

Raw, natural multi-use trails behind Bloemendal Wine Farm. Great for all levels just watch out for runners and dog walkers on weekend mornings.

Blue → Red

Cape Town CBD

Table Mountain · Signal Hill

Raw mountain riding above the city, Signal Hill flow trails, Table Mountain contour paths and Pat's Track. One of the most unique urban MTB zones on the planet. SANParks permit required.

All levels

Hoogekraal

Durbanville Hills · Tygerberg Network

Home to the Cobra, Snake Rattle and Roll and the Leatt Skills Park. Links perfectly with Contermanskloof and Fair Cape. New coffee shop on site.

Green · Beginner

Green Belts

Constantia · Tokai · Kirstenbosch

Shaded forest paths, riverside riding and smooth singletrack linking Constantia, Tokai and Kirstenbosch. Completely free. Perfect for beginners, families and recovery rides. Gateway into Tokai MTB.

All levels

Stb Trail Fund

Stellenbosch Mountain

Free to ride and genuinely world-class. 50km+ across Coetzenburg, Eden Forest, Mont Marie and Botmaskop. G-Spot is a bucket list trail. Roll off the trails straight into town.

Green → Black

Helderberg

Somerset West · Helderberg

XC, flow and DH in one session. Four colour-coded loops built by Andrew Neethling with enduro lines, a flow trail and False Bay views. Relaxed family farm vibe on site.

Green → Red

Bottelary Hills

Bottelary · Northern Suburbs

70–120km of rolling vineyard riding across 20+ wine farms. Classic country riding, open, scenic, fitness-focused. Best network in the Cape for long, flowing, non-technical days.

Blue → Red

Banhoek

Banhoek Valley · Stellenbosch

Wynand Basson-built singletrack on Old Bethlehem Farm, the Elevator climb, Afterburn, Cape Cobra and Klipwerf descents. Some of the most fun trails in the Western Cape.

Blue · Intermediate

Dornier

Stellenbosch Wine Estate

A 10km singletrack loop through forest, vineyard and fynbos with wine tasting, cheese and a restaurant deck waiting at the finish. Part of the Wine Lands Cycling Club network.

Blue · Intermediate

Muratie

Simonsberg · Stellenbosch

35km of Dirtopia-built singletrack through forest and vineyard on the Simonsberg. Intermediate-focused with great loop variety. Wine since 1685 and a farm kitchen at the finish.

Bike Park

Polkadraai

Polkadraai Road · Stellenbosch

Pump track, flow trails, jump lines and a skills zone, the best progression-focused bike park in the Winelands. Links into 130km+ of Bottelary Hills XC. Burger Brothers on site. Bring the whole family.

Expert Only

Hellsend Dirt Compound

Vuurberg Farm · Helshoogte

Home of DarkFest. Private gravity playground with world-class dirt jump lines, DH and freeride. Not a public trail, access by invite or event only. The most hardcore MTB venue in Africa.

Blue → Red

Laborie

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

Cellar-door MTB culture on the edge of Paarl town. Gateway to 200km+ of Paarl Trails, one permit covers Laborie, Spice Route, Bovenland and the whole network.

Green → Black

Spice Route

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

200km+ of interconnected trails through working wine farms. Flowing, accessible riding with the best post-ride setup in SA, CBC beer, Fairview wine, pizza and coffee all on site.

Blue · Flow Trail

Plaisir De Merle

Banhoek Valley · Franschhoek

A dedicated flow trail with berms and rollers in the Banhoek Conservancy. Part of the wider Banhoek network with jaw-dropping valley views and wine tasting at the finish.

Blue · Intermediate

Diamant Estate

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

More mountain than wine farm. A connector zone with raw open slopes, long climbs and fast descents. Best ridden as part of a bigger day linking into Spice Route, Bovenland and Laborie.

Blue · Intermediate

Monte Marie

Blaauwklippen Valley · Stellenbosch

A flowing section of the STF network above the Blaauwklippen Valley. Free to ride. Link G-Spot, Eden, Mont Marie and Coetzenberg for a classic 20–30km Stellenbosch loop.

Green · Beginner

Fair Cape

Durbanville · Tygerberg Network

Part of SA's largest MTB network, 180km+ across the Durbanville hills. The Faircape Loop is a relaxed 10–15km green route. Perfect intro to the Tygerberg club network.

Blue · Intermediate

Stellenzicht

Stellenbosch · WLCC Network

15–25km of natural vineyard singletrack in the heart of Stellenbosch wine country. Part of the WLCC network, link into 96 Winery and Simonsberg for 40–60km days.

All levels

Greyton MTB

Greyton · Overberg

60–80km of mapped trails rolling out from the village. Fynbos, farmland and forest singletrack with a totally different vibe to the city networks. Make a weekend of it.

All levels

Witfontein George

George · Garden Route

Pine forest, contour singletrack and jeep tracks in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. Part of one of SA's most extensive MTB networks. Free self-issue permits. Make a proper trip of it.

Green → Red

Constantia Uitsig

Constantia · Southern Suburbs

Purpose-built skills park inside Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate. Pump track, flow lines and jump progression in a family-friendly setting. Links into Constantia Greenbelt trails.

All levels

Boschendal

Franschhoek Valley · Helshoogte

Our top 3 Western Cape trail hub. 72km across one of SA's oldest wine estates, with the Inferno, Sugar Bowl and Porcupine descents and the best views of any trail centre we have visited.

Intermediate+

ARC of Franschhoek

Berg River Dam · Robertsvlei

Brand new trail network built around a major dam conservation project. Dam360, Snake Alley and serious climbing through mountains and fynbos above the Berg River Dam.

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Why We Exist

Mountain Biking
Has the Power to Change
Lives.

It gets us outside, challenges us, introduces us to incredible people, and takes us to places we'd never discover any other way. That's why WMGoriding exists.

Our Mission

Get More People Riding

To help more people get on their bikes and experience the incredible trails and natural beauty South Africa has to offer. Completely free. No paywalls, no subscriptions.

Our Goal

SA's Most Trusted MTB Resource

Not by telling people where they have to ride, but by giving them the information they need to choose the rides that are right for them. Whether it's your first trail or your next big adventure.

How We Measure Success

"I Can Ride There."

Not views or subscribers. Success is measured by the number of people who finish watching one of our videos and think: "I can ride there." That's it. That's the whole thing.

The Riders

Warren
& Melissa

Cape Town · Western Cape

Like many riders, we've stood in a parking lot wondering: which trail should we ride? Is it too technical? Do I need a permit? Where do I park? Can beginners ride here? Is it worth the drive?

Those questions inspired WMGoriding. We realised that finding honest, practical information about South African mountain bike trails wasn't always easy. So we started documenting our rides, not to show how fast we could ride, but to help other riders feel confident enough to experience these amazing places for themselves.

Today, WMGoriding is a growing library of trail guides, route information, local knowledge and real riding experiences. We're proud to work with trail builders, landowners, conservation organisations and brands who share our passion for growing mountain biking and protecting the incredible places we ride.

Every great ride starts long before your tyres touch the dirt. It starts with confidence. It starts with good information. It starts with the excitement of discovering somewhere new.

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Whether you're riding your very first trail, planning a weekend away with friends, or searching for your next big adventure, we want you to arrive knowing exactly what to expect. See you on the trails. Warren & Melissa

31 Hubs and counting

Weekend Warrior Jonkershoek Tokai MTB Bloemendal Hillcrest Contermanskloof Meerendal Majik Forest Cape Town CBD Hoogekraal Green Belts Constantia Uitsig Stellenbosch Trail Fund Helderberg Bottelary Hills Banhoek Dornier Muratie Polkadraai Hellsend Paarl MTB Spice Route Plaisir De Merle Diamant Estate Monte Marie Fair Cape Stellenzicht Greyton MTB Witfontein George Laborie

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Not just a trail. A full weekend. Where to ride, where to eat, where to stay and what to do in between. Warren and Melissa's favourite Western Cape MTB weekends, planned for you.

Weekend Plan 1

The Perfect
Stellenbosch Weekend

Two of the finest trail hubs in the Winelands, world-class food and wine, and a base in one of South Africa's most beautiful towns. This is the weekend that converts people to mountain biking for life.

📍 Stellenbosch 🚵 Intermediate 📅 2 Days

Friday

Drive to Stellenbosch. Check in to your accommodation. Dinner at De Warenmarkt or Terroir. Early night — you have a big day tomorrow.

Saturday

Early start at . Ride the Armageddon Trail. Permits R90 at the gate. Balance Coffee at the entrance for a pre-ride fix. Post-ride lunch in Stellenbosch town. Afternoon wine tasting at Muratie or Tokara. Braai or dinner at Jardine.

Sunday

Morning ride at . Some of the best singletrack in the country in a stunning valley setting. Lunch at Babylonstoren on the way home. Back in Cape Town by late afternoon.

Stay

Stellenbosch town has everything from budget guesthouses to boutique hotels. Oude Werf Hotel is a favourite. Alternatively, several Jonkershoek Valley farm stays put you right at the trailhead.

Weekend Plan 2

The Winelands
Big Day Out

Banhoek in the morning, Boschendal in the afternoon. Two of the best trail hubs in the Western Cape back to back, with lunch at the Boschendal Deli in between. This is the one-day version of the perfect Winelands MTB experience.

📍 Franschhoek Valley 🚵 Intermediate 📅 1 Big Day

Morning

Early start at in the valley. Ride 2-3 hours of world-class singletrack. The valley in the morning light is extraordinary.

Midday

Drive 15 minutes to . Lunch at the Boschendal Deli. One of the best restaurant stops in South Africa — don't rush it.

Afternoon

Ride Boschendal. The Inferno descent is the highlight. Permit R115 at the Trail Centre. End with a coffee or cold drink at the Farm Shop.

Stay

Make a weekend of it and stay in Franschhoek — 10 minutes from both hubs. The town has exceptional restaurants and accommodation from boutique guesthouses to luxury wine estate stays.

Weekend Plan 3

The Durbanville
Family Weekend

Two days of riding across the best family and beginner hubs in the Durbanville network. Great food, wine estate settings and trails that build confidence at every level. Perfect for mixed groups and first-timers.

📍 Durbanville Hills 🟢 Beginner Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Families Welcome

Saturday

Morning at — the perfect first MTB experience. Smooth, signed vineyard trails for all abilities. Post-ride lunch at Bon Amis on the estate. One of the best restaurant stops in the Tygerberg network.

Sunday

Morning at for the views. Table Bay on a clear winter morning from the saddle is something you won't forget. Wine tasting at the estate after. Home for Sunday lunch.

Stay

Both hubs are 30 minutes from Cape Town so this works as a day trip from the city. Alternatively Durbanville village has good guesthouses if you want to make a proper weekend of it.

More Plans Coming

The Garden Route Weekend. The Paarl Explorer. The Cape Peninsula Loop. We are building them out — check back soon.

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