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The brands that keep Warren & Melissa rolling. We ride their kit, we trust their gear, and we're proud to have them alongside us on the trails.

Fox Racing

@foxracingza

World-class suspension and protective gear trusted by riders at every level. Fox keeps the ride smooth when the trails get rough.

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Stoke Suspension Works

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South Africa's leading suspension specialists. From setup to full rebuilds, Stoke keeps forks and shocks performing at their best on local trails.

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Spank Industries SA

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Bars, stems, wheels and grips built for the demands of trail and enduro riding. Spank builds tough kit for riders who push limits.

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Paarl Trails

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The team building and maintaining world-class singletrack on Paarl Mountain. Home to the Diamant and Spice Route hubs featured on this site.

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Lyne Components

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Precision-engineered MTB components with a focus on quality and performance. Lyne keeps the details dialled so you can focus on the ride.

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SQLabs

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Ergonomic saddles, grips and cockpit solutions engineered around human anatomy. SQLabs makes long rides more comfortable and more enjoyable.

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Irmfit

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Fitness and recovery solutions tailored for cyclists. Irmfit helps riders build strength, recover faster and keep showing up for more trail time.

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Goodyear MTB

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The iconic yellow wing on the trails. Goodyear MTB tyres deliver the grip and confidence you need when the Western Cape singletrack gets technical.

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Disclaimer

Please read the following carefully before using this site or riding any of the trail networks featured.

Liability Disclaimer

Neither Warren & Melissa Go Riding nor anyone associated with Warren & Melissa Go Riding will be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while riding the trail networks we film.

Medical Advice

Consult a doctor before starting any exercise program. This applies to all riders regardless of age or fitness level.

Extreme Sport Warning

Mountain biking is an extreme sport. Riders should be aware of the dangers at all times. Failure to take appropriate precautions may result in serious injury or death.

Ride Smart

Always ride within your limits and in groups where possible. Never ride alone on remote trails. Know your ability and choose trails accordingly.

Working Farms

Many trails featured on this site are situated on working farms. Trail conditions are subject to change without notice or indication. Always check current conditions before visiting a hub.

By using this site and watching our content you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. Ride safe, have fun, and look out for each other out there.

The Western Cape's MTB guide

29 Hubs.
200+ Videos.
1400+ KM.
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Warren & Melissa have ridden almost every trail worth riding in the Western Cape. Now you can find every hub, every trail & every video all in one place…

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Weekend Warrior

Western Cape · Virtual Trail Guide Series

Not a trail hub, a video series. Ride every hub virtually with turn-by-turn guidance. Perfect for the novice rider who wants to know exactly what to expect before they arrive.

Green → Black

Jonkershoek

Stellenbosch Valley · 45 min from CT

Big mountain riding. Serious climbing rewarded with some of the best descents in the world. Home to Red Phoenix, Armageddon, the DH track and the legendary Plumber. Something for everyone.

Green → Black

Tokai MTB

Southern Suburbs · Cape Town · 20 min from CT

A mini Jonkershoek in the Southern Suburbs. All climbing, all descent and spectacular views. Rocky and technical, intermediate to advanced riders will be in their element.

All levels

Paarl MTB

Paarl Mountain · Winelands · 55 min from CT

200km+ across Spice Route, Laborie, Bovenland and Fairview. One permit covers the whole network. Cape Epic territory, fitness, flow and big Winelands scenery.

Green → Black

Bloemendal

Durbanville · Tygerberg Trail Network

Your first stop after buying a MTB. Trails for every level, a legendary kids' pump track and a brilliant family atmosphere. Food, coffee and a full bar when you're done.

Blue

Hillcrest

Durbanville · Tygerberg Hills

Boutique winery with big ocean views and two great routes. The Rooikat descent is the standout, fast and rewarding. Stay for the wine when you're done.

Green → Black

Contermanskloof

Durbanville · Northern Suburbs

The spiritual home of Enduro in the WC. Super Tubes, Cheeky Corner and Happy Hops are must-rides. Mostly Blue and Black. Stay for pizza at Starke Brews, book ahead.

All levels

Meerendal

Durbanville Wine Estate · Cape Epic Prologue

Home of the Cape Epic Prologue. Serious climbs, the legendary Dorstberg descent, great food and wine. A brilliant family farm with world-class trails.

All levels

Majik Forest

Durbanville · Behind Bloemendal

Raw, natural multi-use trails behind Bloemendal Wine Farm. Great for all levels just watch out for runners and dog walkers on weekend mornings.

Blue → Red

Cape Town CBD

Table Mountain · Signal Hill

Raw mountain riding above the city, Signal Hill flow trails, Table Mountain contour paths and Pat's Track. One of the most unique urban MTB zones on the planet. SANParks permit required.

All levels

Hoogekraal

Durbanville Hills · Tygerberg Network

Home to the Cobra, Snake Rattle and Roll and the Leatt Skills Park. Links perfectly with Contermanskloof and Fair Cape. New coffee shop on site.

Green · Beginner

Green Belts

Constantia · Tokai · Kirstenbosch

Shaded forest paths, riverside riding and smooth singletrack linking Constantia, Tokai and Kirstenbosch. Completely free. Perfect for beginners, families and recovery rides. Gateway into Tokai MTB.

All levels

Stb Trail Fund

Stellenbosch Mountain

Free to ride and genuinely world-class. 50km+ across Coetzenburg, Eden Forest, Mont Marie and Botmaskop. G-Spot is a bucket list trail. Roll off the trails straight into town.

Green → Black

Helderberg

Somerset West · Helderberg

XC, flow and DH in one session. Four colour-coded loops built by Andrew Neethling with enduro lines, a flow trail and False Bay views. Relaxed family farm vibe on site.

Green → Red

Bottelary Hills

Bottelary · Northern Suburbs

70–120km of rolling vineyard riding across 20+ wine farms. Classic country riding, open, scenic, fitness-focused. Best network in the Cape for long, flowing, non-technical days.

Blue → Red

Banhoek

Banhoek Valley · Stellenbosch

Wynand Basson-built singletrack on Old Bethlehem Farm, the Elevator climb, Afterburn, Cape Cobra and Klipwerf descents. Some of the most fun trails in the Western Cape.

Blue · Intermediate

Dornier

Stellenbosch Wine Estate

A 10km singletrack loop through forest, vineyard and fynbos with wine tasting, cheese and a restaurant deck waiting at the finish. Part of the Wine Lands Cycling Club network.

Blue · Intermediate

Muratie

Simonsberg · Stellenbosch

35km of Dirtopia-built singletrack through forest and vineyard on the Simonsberg. Intermediate-focused with great loop variety. Wine since 1685 and a farm kitchen at the finish.

Bike Park

Polkadraai

Polkadraai Road · Stellenbosch

Pump track, flow trails, jump lines and a skills zone, the best progression-focused bike park in the Winelands. Links into 130km+ of Bottelary Hills XC. Burger Brothers on site. Bring the whole family.

Expert Only

Hellsend Dirt Compound

Vuurberg Farm · Helshoogte

Home of DarkFest. Private gravity playground with world-class dirt jump lines, DH and freeride. Not a public trail, access by invite or event only. The most hardcore MTB venue in Africa.

Blue → Red

Laborie

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

Cellar-door MTB culture on the edge of Paarl town. Gateway to 200km+ of Paarl Trails, one permit covers Laborie, Spice Route, Bovenland and the whole network.

Green → Black

Spice Route

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

200km+ of interconnected trails through working wine farms. Flowing, accessible riding with the best post-ride setup in SA, CBC beer, Fairview wine, pizza and coffee all on site.

Blue · Flow Trail

Plaisir De Merle

Banhoek Valley · Franschhoek

A dedicated flow trail with berms and rollers in the Banhoek Conservancy. Part of the wider Banhoek network with jaw-dropping valley views and wine tasting at the finish.

Blue · Intermediate

Diamant Estate

Paarl Mountain · Paarl Trail Network

More mountain than wine farm. A connector zone with raw open slopes, long climbs and fast descents. Best ridden as part of a bigger day linking into Spice Route, Bovenland and Laborie.

Blue · Intermediate

Monte Marie

Blaauwklippen Valley · Stellenbosch

A flowing section of the STF network above the Blaauwklippen Valley. Free to ride. Link G-Spot, Eden, Mont Marie and Coetzenberg for a classic 20–30km Stellenbosch loop.

Green · Beginner

Fair Cape

Durbanville · Tygerberg Network

Part of SA's largest MTB network, 180km+ across the Durbanville hills. The Faircape Loop is a relaxed 10–15km green route. Perfect intro to the Tygerberg club network.

Blue · Intermediate

Stellenzicht

Stellenbosch · WLCC Network

15–25km of natural vineyard singletrack in the heart of Stellenbosch wine country. Part of the WLCC network, link into 96 Winery and Simonsberg for 40–60km days.

All levels

Greyton MTB

Greyton · Overberg

60–80km of mapped trails rolling out from the village. Fynbos, farmland and forest singletrack with a totally different vibe to the city networks. Make a weekend of it.

All levels

Witfontein George

George · Garden Route

Pine forest, contour singletrack and jeep tracks in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. Part of one of SA's most extensive MTB networks. Free self-issue permits. Make a proper trip of it.

Green → Red

Constantia Uitsig

Constantia · Southern Suburbs

Purpose-built skills park inside Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate. Pump track, flow lines and jump progression in a family-friendly setting. Links into Constantia Greenbelt trails.

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Warren & Melissa · Cape Town

Why We Ride

Giving Back
to the Cycling
Community.

Our reason for existing is simple... We want to give back to the cycling community. Mountain biking has given us so much, and this is our way of returning the favour. We want every rider in the Western Cape, and every rider thinking about trying MTB for the first time, to have a free resource they can turn to.

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Mountain biking doesn't need to be complicated or intimidating. Our content is completely free no paywalls, no subscriptions. Just one community sharing the joy of riding with another.

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Old & New Riders

Whether you've been riding for 20 years or you're thinking about your very first trail, our videos are here to spark something. To show you what's out there. To make you want to get on a bike and go.

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The Joy of MTB

The Western Cape has world-class trails on its doorstep. We want as many people as possible to know about them, ride them, and fall in love with mountain biking the same way we did.

The Riders

Warren
& Melissa

Cape Town · Western Cape

We're two riders from Cape Town who genuinely love this sport. We're not professionals, we're not sponsored athletes we're just people who fell in love with mountain biking and wanted to share that with as many others as possible.

Every weekend we can, we're out there riding a new trail, filming it, and bringing it back to the channel. Not because we have to because we genuinely want to.

If even one person watches one of our videos and decides to try mountain biking for the first time, we've done exactly what we set out to do.

28Hubs Ridden

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Every trail video includes real riding conditions, local tips on parking and access, permit info, and honest commentary on what to expect. The kind of content you'd want from a mate who's already ridden it.

29 Hubs and counting

Weekend Warrior Jonkershoek Tokai MTB Bloemendal Hillcrest Contermanskloof Meerendal Majik Forest Cape Town CBD Hoogekraal Green Belts Constantia Uitsig Stellenbosch Trail Fund Helderberg Bottelary Hills Banhoek Dornier Muratie Polkadraai Hellsend Paarl MTB Spice Route Plaisir De Merle Diamant Estate Monte Marie Fair Cape Stellenzicht Greyton MTB Witfontein George Laborie

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