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Below are some of our most asked questions:
  • What to bring?
  • Pricing
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What items should I bring with me?

This is a suggested list of items for those of you travelling for a MTB holiday for the first time.

  • Spare brake pads
  • A spare rear mech hanger
  • 2 or 3 inner tubes and all of your regular trail tools.
  • If you have any weird parts that need special tools then bring them too.
  • A 2-3 litre drink bladder and a 20ish litre day pack to carry it in are ideal.
  • Finally, a little first aid kit never did anyone any harm…
What riding gear should I bring?
  • Riding shorts. The amount you bring is dependent on which of our tours you book. For the 8-day tour we do offer clothe washing facilities.
  • Summer riding tops. Some people prefer to ride with long sleeves for added sun protection.
  • A waterproof jacket for the remote possibility of rain. This would also serve as a windbreaker for those occasional blustery days.
  • Sunglasses
  • MTB Helmet and your usual riding shoes
  • Any knee pads/elbow pads you usually use at home.

Aside from that, it’s just whatever clothes you want to wear off the bike and the usual camera, toothbrush, sun-tan lotion, passport etc. Towels are provided for at the accommodation.

Should I bring my own bike?

Ideally yes, but if it’s more convenient we do have access to excellent hire bikes.

Is a Hardtail OK?

Yup, so long as it is set up to ride steepish terrain (as in more ‘hardcore hard-tail’ than XC race bike) and have good technical bike skills. The majority of guests are on 120-160mm full sussers. Anything you’re happy to pedal all day and descend technical trails on will be fine.

What tyres should I bring?

Something with volume, about 2.3” and plenty tough. Our faves include Maxxis High Roller IIs or Minion DHF up front and the new High Roller SS out back. My sweet spot set-up is the E13 Triple compound up front with the Specialized Slaughter out back. Very similar is the Schwalbe Rock Razor/Magic Mary Gravity pairing. Don’t bother with winter tyres.

Have a question about pricing?

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Have a question about the accommodation?

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Didn't answer your question?

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Vivid Bike Co.

Vivid are a group of riding fanatics whose specialize in riding wide open gravel roads in beautiful locations that the Western Cape has to offer. The vivid team is on a mission to share the stoke.

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  • Richard
  • Karla
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Our Blog

  • From a racing snake to cycle touring
  • E-bike Tour: Debunking the Myths
  • Do I need a Gravel Bike for a Gravel Tour?
  • What is a Gravel Bike?
  • Why Gravel Riding?

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