Our Mountain bike mini peninsula loop starts from the iconic slopes of Table Mountain. Playground par excellence the mountain staged the Cape Epic prologue many times over.

The first part of our journey takes us on a short but exciting 30km of mixed track conditions all the way to Tokai Forest. Starting at Table Mountain lower cable car station, the tared road soon becomes dirt, descending towards Cape Town university. The first 15km is short but exciting all along the face of the mountain. A couple of steep loose descents and technical sections will test your bravery and skill in equal measure. Riding beyond Rhodes Memorial, through Groote Schuur Estate, Cecilia Forest before reaching the suburban trail of Constantia greenbelt. The trails along the greenbelt offer a little bit of everything, from the odd dip into fully covered forest to a smooth manicured trail.  Reaching late in the morning, Tokai pitstop to refuel with coffee and food.

The second part of our day start with the gradual ascent up the flanks of Constantiaberg. The moderate incline of the trail soon becomes a steep climb through sections of pine plantations before getting into the Silvermine Nature Reserve, home to more than 900 species of mountain fynbos. You now leave the forest and ride along a contour path. The wide-open spaces allow you to take in views of the Cape Flats, False Bay and Cape Point before reaching the Nature reserve. From here it’s another rough and rocky downhill jeep track crossing over the west side of the peninsula. You will be brave enough to leave the brakes alone!

The last part of our journey takes us along scenic tared coastal road. Starting with the world-renowned Chapman’s Peak route. A challenging and picturesque ride starting from Noordhoek and climbing steeply up to Chapman’s Peak viewpoint. What goes up must come down! If you’ve conquered that big hill, it is time to enjoy the reward of flying down the other side. Reaching the Hout Bay neighborhood and our final off-road section before a tared liaison along the Atlantic coastline and the 12 Apostles back to Cape Town.

A fantastic adventure and an unforgettable experience.

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