There are numerous places to cycle around South Africa. The Highveld, Cape Winelands, Karoo, Garden Route and the Midlands in KwaZulu-Natal are but a few, however, let’s get specific. Where should you look to live if cycling is what you love?
- Paarl in the Cape Winelands
Surrounded by wine farms, mountains and endless valleys the area around Paarl is a cycling hotspot for a reason. Many farmers have opened their land to cyclists looking to explore the area on two wheels. It’s a short trip away from Cape Town, a daily commute is definitely possible, although you will definitely need the cycling over weekends to get over the traffic you could encounter to and from Cape Town.
- Knysna on the Garden Route
The Garden Route is known for its lush surrounds, breathtaking coastline and quaint towns, Knysna being the crown jewel in its crown. Its Garden Route Trail Park is most popular amongst cyclists and is equipped with carefully designed cycle routes to provide riders of all levels with an oversupply of adrenalin, excitement and amazing views. The town also holds its annual Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour which is a 10-day event that takes place during the first week of July each year. The cycle tour is a major sporting event on the calendar and consists of four main activities: MTB events, road races, SPUR children’s cycling tour, and the forest family fun ride.
- Heidelberg in Gauteng
With a wide range of outdoor activities on offer, Heidelberg is a fantastic neighbourhood to live in if you’re an outdoor enthusiast. Numerous biking routes, spectacular views and the biking friendly Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve around the corner ensure that you’ll never be short for somewhere to ride!
Those are three of the best cycling destinations for any enthusiast, so whether you’re looking for property for sale in Heidelberg
