Mountain bike sand dune trail in De Kelders

Learn how to slalom down sand dunes and pick up the pace along De Kelder's stunning shoreline on fat bike tours across beach and backcountry.

A hybrid sport putting the fun back into cross-terrain cycling, fat biking across the sand dunes and nature reserves that surround Gansbaai add a new dimension to biking - bringing the native landscape to life with unexpected highs and lows that span De Kelders to Die Plaat Beach on South Africa's western coast.

Location
An iconic beach town on South Africa's western cape, Gansbaai is a 3-hour drive from Cape Town and is renowned for its dense population of great white sharks that have made it a popular cage diving location. Situated near the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, next to De Kelders, Gansbaai is surrounded by private reserves, cave systems and untouched coastline.

Activity
The ultimate 3hr circuit from Grootbos nature reserve to Die Plaat beach, this all-terrain trail is suited to occasional riders looking to explore the beach and backcountry on a 4x4 style bike. Learn how to navigate narrow sandy horse trails through the Fynbos, slalom down sand dunes and cruise across the beach - stopping off for a quick dip and a chance to soak up the views.

Conditions
Average midday temperatures for Gansbaai range from 16.7°C in July to 25°C in January. The region is the coldest during July with nighttime lows of 7°C.