Dubbed the biggest awards show of the year, Kfm 94.5 invited the people of Cape Town to vote across 30 categories for the 2022 Best of the Cape Awards. No funny business, just you choosing the Mother City’s finest. And Cape {town} Etc is adding to the gees by proudly supporting each winner.
Stay tuned: over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a full feature story on each of your favourites. It’s barely a workout when having this much fun. This is Cape Town’s ‘Best Place to Sweat’:
Best Place to Sweat: Bloemendal Trail Park
Cape Town is South Africa’s mountain biking mecca. With such incredible landscapes, who wouldn’t want to spend time outdoors? Durbanville is especially popular for its plethora of breathtaking mountain biking trails that provide all the thrills, and all the views. No matter your experience level, we’ve found the perfect place to shred – the best, actually.
Snaking through the gorgeous Durbanville Wine Valley, you’ll find rugged trails for mountain bike riders and running enthusiasts. This unique and established bike park is a true gem. Located next to Bloemendal Wine Estate, the trail park caters for old and young, novice or advanced.
This much-loved wine farm is good for family-friendly outings, complete with a kids pump track for the young bunch honing their skills. Most trails are fairly easy-going, with Lombard’s Terra, the downhill rocky slope, perfect for those wanting something a bit more technical.
And if you get stuck – no worries! There’s a bike shop on the premises. The estate also offers bike hire, bike fitments and hosts various biking events.
Thursdays are extra lekker because you can get involved in a night ride and take down a boerie roll and beer after. The Bloemendal Trail Park Café and Bar is part of the excursion, making for the perfect day (or night) out.
Purchase a day permit or become a Bloemdale member online or at the shop. Remember your helmets and biking etiquette.
Bloemendal Trail Park’s details:
- Website: www.bloemendaltrailpark.co.za
- Location: M13 Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville, Western Cape.
- Contact: [email protected] / 060 657 6344
The finalists in this category were:
- Embark
- HIIT Fitness in Parklands
- MissFit Boxing Studios
- Sweat.Smile Fitness & Yoga in Pinelands
The 2021 winner of this category: Sea Point Promenade
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5 Epic mountain bike trails in Durbanville with views for days
Picture: Bloemendal Trail Park / Facebook