With the sophisticated bikes today we’re able to ride trails that were near impossible to ride before.  These days we can now  take them with us on trails that have been used for years by local communities and their cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys and ponies as we feed our passion for adventure. The occasional push or carrying of the bikes becomes part of the adventure as we search for the ultimate paths and bask in the beauty of nature at it’s finest.

Adventure Trail Riding is tackling various levels of natural trails accompanied by your mountain bike and is sure to be far more rewarding than an ordinary cycling tour or trip!

WHO WE ARE

We are a mixed bunch of energetic mountain bikers, who for the past few years have followed our passion for the outdoors, adventure and biking. Apart from having raced all the SA major stage races and races on offer, we’ve been having fun exploring trails in many remote areas of South Africa.

DETOUR TRAILS has been born to provide the platform for all types and levels of active adventurers to experience the amazing natural treasures and wonderful people of our region. As a small dedicated team our mission & obsession is to create everlasting memories for those who experience the freedom and pleasure of riding bike trails with us. At all times we respect the privilege of access to trails given by all land owners and commit to conservation efforts and enhancing the value of adventure trail riding and eco-tourism.

WHAT WE DO

For the recreational to the more serious cyclist, we provide FULLY SUPPORTED ADVENTURE TRAIL RIDING TRIPS (MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS) CUSTOMISED to their needs. Through our extensive exploring we have found the most amazing and scenic remote trails ideal for mountain biking. These mtb routes range from easy gravel roads, exhilarating single tracks that are actually cattle, goat, pony or game paths to some of the most hairy and exciting technical riding imaginable. The trails are over mountains, through valleys, across rivers, along beaches, in forests or grasslands providing a wide variety of terrain and scenery to satisfy anyone who enjoys the outdoors. While they enjoy the trails suited to their skills, our clients are exposed to the unparalleled beauty of South Africa’s unspoiled rural areas and to the people who live there, including their food, cultures and traditions. As we specialise in tailoring adventure trail riding trips (mountain bike tours) to suit all clients’ needs in the remotest parts of SA we touch the lives of many rural people. Wherever possible we employ local guides and seek the services of communities living along the trails.

WHERE WE GO…

• Wild Coast -Race the tide on spectacular unspoiled beaches in the land of the amaPondo and amaXhosa
• Drakensberg & Maluti Mountains , Lesotho -Explore the Kingdom of the Sky
• No-Mans Land -Trail Riding Heaven
• Day Trips in and around KwaZulu-Natal – Forests, Exciting Single Track, Game
• Special expeditions to other parts of SA or the world, eg. Mozambique, Madagascar,Tanzania, Tibet.

OUR COMMITMENT TO TRAIL CUSTODIANS

In our obsession for the outdoors we recognise what a privilege it is to be able to share our passion for riding on less frequented trails and exposing our clients to their beauty and treasures. We are fully committed to respecting and working with all land owners and custodians to ensure our activities contribute to conservation efforts and economically enhance the lives of all we encounter.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS

At DETOUR TRAILS we don’t just love the outdoors, we are obsessed with it. Our pure passion enables us to guarantee our clients an unforgettable experience and life long memories of adventure trail riding at its best. We have a small team of skilled guides and trail leaders who will make your experience as exciting as can be.

ARE YOU UP FOR IT?

Whether you’re a serial adventure seeker, a serious or recreational rider, or simply an individual or group of friends wanting to do something different and enjoy the experience of a lifetime, DETOUR TRAILS has a mountain bike trail for you.We look forward to seeing you on the trail soon! Please contact us so we can share our passion with you and your friends