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Our unique bike trail adventures don’t happen by accident. We explore a region extensively using Google Earth maps, trying to find those epic single tracks between spectacular accommodation sites – but it doesn’t end there. We utilise the off seasons to go scout every route to make sure the tour will be perfect and there…
Hey there, Here at BTA, the summer months have become our “low season”, so we thought we would end up with some time on our hands. We won’t deny that we’ve had a good couple midweek rides when we should have been at work, but apart from that, we have been pedalling away at some…
Hi there, The Mighty Zambezi River. Its slow-moving waters teem with hippos and crocs before it tumbles over the Victoria Falls. Elephant feed below huge Baobab and towering Ilala palm, and along its banks you’ll find some of the finest gin and tonics around. We might have guessed at the above before we embarked on…
“The magic of the desert is hard to define. Why does the sight of a landscape of empty sand, rock, slab and rubble stir the spirits more than a view of lush garden fields and woods? Why does the lifeless play of light, colour and distance have such an invigorating, fascinating and elating effect? Perhaps…
Hi there, It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve closed the doors in Bryanston and we thought it’s about time to let you know what we’ve been up to and what we’ve been working on. ROAD TO MOZAM NORTHERN KZN/ MOZAMBIQUE While a bunch of you were warming up for what turned…
Day One Short little sundowner ride Day Two 75km from Ai Aiba to Spitzkoppe Day Three 95km from Spitzkoppe to The Desert Plains Day Four 105km from The Desert Plains to Swakopmund Want to join us for a tour? Send us an enquiry!
Desert Dreams ~ By Neil Frazer I found myself on Colin & Jared’s tour by some divine act of non-synchronicity. A while ago on a cycle home I stopped at their shop for a shot of air and a quick chat. They were promoting their trail blazing tour of Namibia which looked unique and in…
Partway up we decided to try out my bothy bag. This is an emergency shelter that is like a small floor-less, pole-less tent. In an emergency situation, like a big storm, or just to get out of the wind for a snack, two people put it over their head and then sit down. The drawbacks…
I have been using Lone Peak panniers for years now for road touring. In fact, between my kids and I, we have four sets. They are well made, durable, are made entirely in the U.S.A., and after years of use are hardly worn at all. So, when I saw that Lone Peak was making a…
Day 3: On to Fisher Valley After two days, we were 79 miles into this ride and had climbed about 8,000 feet over some pretty technical and rough terrain, and we were feeling it. In fact, we all admitted that this was tougher than we anticipated. There was nothing too technical or too difficult about any…