€1095 Sharing

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS

With a network of some 500 km of trails, it’s no surprise that Stellenbosch, is regarded as the mountain bike capital of South Africa! The trail network extends from privately-owned wineries to nature reserves. Stellenbosch is set to host a leg of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in March 2018 and is also the start/end destination of the Cape Cross Cycle Route, a 750 km cycle route that runs between Plettenberg Bay and Stellenbosch. In 2019, Stellenbosch will be host of 2 stages of the famous Cape Epic.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Self catering apartment

Weekly camps from September -May

7 Nights self catering apartment

Airport transfers

7 Guided rides

Accès to pool and gym

Safari game drive

Wine tasting at 2 wine farms

Bike building and boxing of bike at bike shop

Welcome lunch

Visit Cape Town

Table mountain

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We are based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which is fast becoming a mountain bike paradise during the European winters. It offers stellar training facilities and amazing single tracks. Stellenbosch has a fabulous sunny Mediterranean climate, warm sunny days and dry heat.

The scenic surroundings and mild weather are conducive to both indoor and outdoor activities, making it a popular sporting destination for young and old, the adventurer and the outdoor enthusiast. Outdoor sports lovers are spoilt for choice as mountain bike trails meander through fynbos, mountains and vineyards. Mountains, hills, valleys, forests and streams offer unequalled opportunities for both the outdoor and adventure enthusiast. An unforgettable mountain bike camp whilst you bike under the African sun.

GROUP 1	6:00 - 13:00	13:00 - 17:00	17:00 - 21:00
Friday	Pick up from airport and check-in	Bike Pick-up (rentals) & Fitting or building of your bike with our partner bike mechanic. Early afternoon easy ride	Night market (optional
Saturday	Long ride through winelands (90-100 km)	Brunch followed by presentation of plans for the week
Sunday	Transfer to Cape town + Long ride in Cape area (100-110 km)	Get up Table mountain / shop at Waterfront (optional)
Monday	Mountain passes ride (75 – 100 km)	Massage
Tuesday	Wine lands morning ride (80-100 km)	Ice bath	Night ride (Mtb) / trail run at Boschendal
Wednesday	Mountain 3 passes ride (120 km)		Afternoon mountain bike tour (optional 1.5hr)
Thursday	Coastal ride (100 km)	Safari game drive + wine tasting
Friday	Check out + Airport transfers

Single cyclist 8 Days R14995 (€885) Per week

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1800 per day

2 cyclists sharing 8 Days R12995 (€765) PP per week

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1500 per day per person

3 cyclists sharing 8 Days 10995 (€649) PP per week

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1200 per day per person

4 cyclists sharing 8 Days R9995 (€585) PP per week

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1000 per day per person

5-20 cyclists (max 4 cyclists per room) 8 DAYS R8495 (€499) PP per week

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1000 per day per person. Contact us for groups bigger than 12 athletes.

The Émonda ALR 5 is fast, light, responsive, and balanced – everything a quality aluminium road bike should be. But it also has the sleek looks of a far more expensive carbon bike. Upgrades on parts that make a big difference in performance, like the dependable Shimano 105 drivetrain, make it a smart choice for racing, group rides and more. A dependable, lightweight racing bike for longer, faster rides.

The ALR 5 comes with shaped tubes and Invisible Weld Technology, a carbon fork that absorbs vibration from the road, powerful direct-mount rim brakes, Bontrager Affinity Tubeless Ready wheels and a full 2×11 Shimano 105 drivetrain for precise and dependable shifting.

Road bikes can be rented for R450 per day, more info can be found here.

Trek Emonda ALR (size XS-XL) R450 per day

Including helmet and water bottle

Giant Defy Advanced (size L) R450 per day

Including helmet and water bottle

Specialized Amira (size M) R450 per day

Including helmet and water bottle

Specialized Shiv (TT bike size L) R500 per day

Including helmet and water bottle

Late afternoon we will do a ride and run at Boschendal, and we will have some food and a drink after at the Boschendal deli. Both the ride and the run are optional and you are more then welcome to join. The Boschendal trails runs through the beautiful Banhoek Valley, an area just outside Stellenbosch. The mountain bike trails range from easy single tracks to the more technical, rocky and steep trails for the most experienced mountain bikers. Mountain bikes can be rented for R300 (€25). The run will be a 5km or a 10km easy trail run.

This afternoon we will do a 2 hour game drive at Villiera wine farm. Expect to see some giraffes, kudu's, zebra's, wildebeests and much more. For the afternoon we planned a safari game drive at a wildlife sanctuary situated at Villiera's vineyards, 15 minutes outside Stellenbosch. It includes 12 dams plus marsh areas which attract a huge variety of bird-life. Indigenous trees are grown in old milk containers, plastic water bottles etc. Thousands of indigenous trees have also been donated by the Cape Garden Centre. To date well over 100 000 trees have been planted. A number of mammals have been introduced in the Wildlife Sanctuary: Springbuck, Kudu, Giraffe, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Burchell's Zebra, common Duiker, Steenbuck, Waterbuck and Grysbok.

The last day of the New Years camp.....Check out, return of the rental bikes and transfer back to Cape Town international airport. The athletes who leave late can leave their luggage at the reception and can still make use of the gym and the pool or we might even fit in a short ride. If you want to discover South Africa after the camp, we are willing to give you some tips (there is a lot to do /see). Traveling around by car is very easy and renting a car is quite cheap (try to book in advance). You are also more than welcome to extend your camp with extra training days. For extra days (2 sessions a day) we charge R2000 per day (€119).

Our main accommodation is conveniently located at the Black Horse Centre (3 star, a stylish, well-appointed en-suite accommodation. The Black horse has 15 Double / twin rooms with a sleeper coach and adoption to place up to a extra bed, so up to 4 athletes can share the room. Colourful and contemporary, the feature of each room is a large format image of Cape flowers, whilst the windows frame the gorgeous backdrop of the Stellenbosch mountains beyond. The Black Horse Accommodation is the perfect base for athletes who wants to be close to the sports facilities and close to the town center.

Location The Black horse is located only 30 min drive from Cape Town International Airport. Just a 3 minutes walk from center of Stellenbosch and 20 minutes drive from the nearest beach. Centre facilities on your doorstep, restaurants , coffee shops, shops, car rentals and a travel agency. Off-site Gym, pool, sport fields, athletic track within walking distance Our partner BMT bike shop is next to the complex. We start most of our training sessions from this location.

Satellite TV
Free wifi
24 hour security
Little kitchen with microwave and tea and coffee facilities
Next to bike shop
Town center

Pool

The high performance training facilities are based in the heart of Stellenbosch. Our training camps includes access to a heated 50m Olympic size pool (FINA Standard), ten lanes with a constant depth of 2 meters. In the summer months it is frequented visited by pro triathletes like Flora Duffy, Bradley Weiss, Jodie Swallows and James Cunnama and many more international pro's wishing to escape the European winter. Besides the 50m pool there is also a 25m indoor pool. Don't be surprised when you have a whole 25 m lane for yourself.

All our athletes have access to the Maties sports center. It contains weight training areas which are equipped with a large variety of equipment that allow a large number of members to train simultaneously. A Dedicated High Performance training section that is generally used by members as well as International Athletics Federations such as UK Athletics, German Athletics, and Austria Athletics. The gym also has large variety of cardiovascular training equipment including stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, indoor rowers, steppers and treadmills.

Oh and it even has an indoor track

Whether you take a morning walk or afternoon stroll, you’ll find a huge variety of cafés, coffee shops and small restaurants lining the streets in the town centre. There are more than 200 restaurants offering the most basic dishes to over-the-top and 5-star dining experiences, set both in the town and on many of the wine farms. A special aura abounds within restaurants housed in Cape Dutch buildings, while those with ultra-modern interiors reflect the diversity that is dining in Stellenbosch. Fine dining restaurants, laid-back bistros, coffee shops, sidewalk cafés and fast food outlets abound and offer traditional Cape cuisine and South African specialities, to the most exotic international cuisine. Stellenbosch restaurants were once again awarded Top 10 status in the Eat Out Restaurant Awards. Stellenbosch lies ensconced in the Jonkershoek Valley and is surrounded by towering mountains and vineyards, making any dining experience memorable.

The picturesque little town of Stellenbosch, lies surrounded by the Stellenbosch Mountains, in the heart of Cape Winelands (50km east of Cape Town). The second oldest town in South Africa, it boasts some of the most beautiful surviving examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture in the Cape. The historic town centre of Stellenbosch and many of its neighborhoods have flat, quiet roads, perfect for easy cycling. The town is best explored by bike and once you have discovered the joy of cycling here, it is difficult to get back into a car again. Being a university town, Stellenbosch is home to a range of cosmopolitan restaurants and coffee shops. One of the great advantages of cycling in Stellenbosch is that you can stop anywhere to shop, have coffee or visit a museum because you have no parking problems and bicycles are always welcome!

TAILOR MADE CAMPS

Our mtb camps can be adjusted to your wishes. There are many different routes and areas to discover, from beginners to very experienced riders. Just tell us your skill level and we put a week program together. We can even arrange skill sessions for you if you wish.

Bike hire

3YO are able to facilitate mountain bike hire for those clients who prefer not bring their own bikes. Our partner, BMT can also facilitate any services and repairs. On all or rides we will bring additional drinks, a first aid kit and puncture equipment. Full suspension bikes can be hired for R650 a day, hard tail bikes for R400 a day.

Recovery

For a bit of R&R – we can book a massage for you after a tough day of riding.

Safari and wine tasting

Included in the package is a 2 hour safari game drive. Expect to see kudus, zebra's and giraffes. After the safari, you will have a wine tasting (including bubbles).

Oh, we will do another wine tasting at another farm too.

Accommodation

3YO offer a list of accommodation options from self-catering apartments to luxury villas. We have also accommodation option for groups up till 30 persons. It guaranteed to be more than just a training camp more than just a training holiday.

Want to do a mountain bike race during your stay?

Have a look at our race calendar

Training for the Epic?

The Epic route 2019 comes through Stellenbosch, check the trails with us

EDEN, MONT MARIE, G-SPOT
The Paradyskloof pine plantation consists of a maze of tracks and trails, ideal for single and downhill track riding. The tracks continue on to the northern side where it links up with the Coetzenburg areas.Dont miss the brilliant downhill opportunities at G-Spot to finish of your ride in the plantation. G-Spot consist of awesome jumps and tight turns to get the adrenaline flowing and now attained international status as one of the best mountain bike single tracks in the world. This place is an really for the single track rider. We start our ride at BMT bikeshop on Dorpstreet.

BOTTELARY HILLS
The Bottelary Hills MTB route runs over 20 farms in the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy area just outside Stellenbosch. All the trails are on private land with permission from the landowners, as a result strict rules apply to use of the trails. The trails are varied and appeal to riders of all capabilities. The hallmark of the trails is the scenic beauty and incredible views of the Winelands, Table Mountain, False Bay and other surrounding areas. We will be starting our ride at Jordan on Devon valley Road.

SIMONS BERG
About 60km’s of trails start right outside the Trail Centre on Delvera.

HELDERBERG
Set on a private farm within the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains (half-way between Somerset West and Stellenbosch), the newly re-done Helderberg Trails prides themselves on providing a trail destination suited to every type of rider, no matter age, skill level, type of bike, or level of fitness. (Even trail runners will love our routes)!

The Helderberg Farm Trail offers superb views over False Bay, Table Mountain and the Stellenbosch vineyards. This in itself should be enough to motivate you to ascend the moderate climbs and zoom thedownhills and flat sections.

JONKERSHOEK
Jonkershoek nature reserve which consist of a network of purpose built single track trails connected by forestry contour paths. Favourite sections include the Never-ending stories and Armageddon, 3 levels of single track zig zagging down the mountain. The tracks include some very challenging double black tracks as well as easy to use jeep tracks.

Single €1495

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). The camps start on Fridays and ends on the next Friday. Extra days €125 PP / day

Sharing €1095

All our camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). The camps start on Fridays and ends on the next Friday. Extra days €110 PP / day

Groups (more than 4 athletes) €895 pp

Extra days €99 PP / day

GROUP 1	6:00 - 13:00	13:00 - 17:00	17:00 - 21:00
Friday	Pick up from airport and check-in	Early afternoon easy ride on STF trails	Night market
Saturday	JONKERSHOEK, ride +/- 5 hours, including welcome lunch at Ride in
Sunday	JONKERSHOEK (3-4 hours), including coffee at Postcard cafe
Monday	SIMONS BERG (3-4 hours), coffee at Muratie	Mountain bike skill session	Bike maintainance clinic
Tuesday	STF / UCI trails, EPIC route recci (3-4 hours), coffee at Mont Marie		Night ride at Boschendal (optional)
Wednesday	BANHOEK (3-4 hours), coffee at Bartiney	Safari game drive + wine tasting
Thursday	Table Mountain ride (4-5 hours) ,Epic prologue route recci	Spent day in Cape Town	Transfer back to Stellenbosch
Friday	Optional early morning ride (2 hours) Check out + Airport transfers

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS