Help shake off the winter chill with the Winter Trail Run this Saturday, 11 August at Morgenhof Wine Estate. As a lot of rain is predicted for Sunday morning we are moving it to Saturday for safety reasons. Vehicles cannot reach the slippery hills above Morgenhof in wet conditions.
Offering hand-built trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy with amazing views and various terrains from fynbos to forest to vineyards. Stay for the prize giving where lots of prizes are to be won including wine from the estate, FALKE & Capestorm products and Sportsmans Warehouse vouchers.
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The ninth edition of the Staalwater MTB Challenge will take place from The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment on the 19th of August. The event returns to the one day only option with four mountain bike distances: 15km, 40km, 60km and a new 75km route option. A Trail Run will take place on the same day with an easy 15km route. Both mountain bike and trail running events offer routes for amateurs to advanced mountain bikers/trail runners so bring the whole family for a fun filled weekend!
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Gear up let’s run at the FALKE Change of Season Trail Run taking place on the 26th of August at Uitkyk Wine Estate. The Simonsberg trail system is one of the most spectacular in the Cape. The climbs are rewarded with single-track on varied terrain with views of the utterly picturesque winelands. There is a reason this farm is called Uitkyk!
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Dirtopia Café on Delvera farm near Stellenbosch never disappoints with a great variety of events on offer:
Join presenter, David Hogan, to sharpen your skills and come away a better mountain biker.
All welcome to join the social ladies mountain bike ride to Simonsberg trails 8.30am. The R60 permit includes a coffee and MCC afterwards.
Or just main course for breakfast or lunch and get a glass of sparkling wine free!
Enjoy a variety of Mexican dishes on special and stay warm with some chili…
Join Johan Spangenberg for a social ride. 8h30 at Dirtopia, R60 a permit. Or Rent a bike, have a burger and beer afterwards for R150.
After walking to our neighbouring farm, Warwick Wine Estate, we taste wine and then return for a delicious lunch at the Café.
Every Sunday morning there will be a full English breakfast buffet for R95 per person too!
For more information on the above events contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and see the website: www.dirtopia.co.za. The Trail Centre is open 7 days a week on the farm for mountain bike hire, permits for marked trails and outdoor equipment! The Trail Lodge has accommodation for a farm getaway in the Winelands and up to 35% off the normal rate in winter!
Coming up in September:
1 September – Medihelp Ride and Run @Delvera
2 September – Dirtopia Enduro @Delvera
9 September – Spring Trail Run @Knorhoek. Presented by Sportsmans Warehouse
16 September - Coffee & Craft Market Fun Run @Delvera
22 September - Wine Walk To Warwick
24 September - Heritage Day FALKE Full Moon Hike @Delvera
Every Sunday in September join us for a spit braai @Dirtopia Cafe
