Mountain Biking in Gansbaai

Cycling enthusiasts will be over the moon at the opportunities for mountain biking in Gansbaai. From organised events, specially crafted tracks and major or minor routes, you can certainly get your bike and yourself good and dirty, just the way you like it. There’s new experiences just waiting to be explored with plenty of things to do in Gansbaai. So, whether you’re a rookie, a little kid or consider yourself a professional around hair pin bends and jumps, then prep yourself for adventure!

From customised tours or a range of tracks and trails for a variety of skill levels, you can bring your own bike along for the trip or hire your gear from one of the suppliers here. These outdoor adventures are just some of the services available. However, if you’re just coming along for the ride, there are other activities and things to do in Gansbaai like, nature walks, hiking trails, horse riding, kayaking and even quad biking.

The Gansbaai mountain biking scene is also home to some of the most prolific races and events on the South African MTB circuit. Best of all, they attract hundreds of bikers, spectators and MTB enthusiasts from across the country, which means the town is kitted to handle the influx. There’s a host of accommodation available that’s centrally located to the action, to here to suit individuals, families or groups travelling together.

Gansbaai forms part of the Cape Whale Coast, which is situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. Made up of a collection of towns, namely; Kleinmond, Hangklip, Stanford and Hermanus, this area is a tremendously popular tourist destination, in both the local and international market. Named after the annual migration of the Southern-Right whales, which can be visible with the naked eye at certain times of the year, it’s also home to a plethora of outdoor adventure potential, making it even more appealing to nature lovers alike.

Situated on the R43, via the N2 highway, Gansbaai is approximately 165kms from Cape Town CBD. Just over a 2hour car ride along smooth, tarred roads, your mountain bike should remain un-jolted during transit. Alternatively, if you’re coming for a casual holiday and don’t want to risk your bike, you can easily hire one from the providers within the town.

Those looking to visit from outside of the Western Cape can fly into Cape Town International Airport or utilise one of the many major bus liners or independent transport operators that stop here.