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Smiling cyclist overlooking Hout Bay during a Cape Town ride

Guided cycling holidays · Cape Town

Your Cape Town cycling holiday, planned around you.

Spectacular guided rides, flexible trip lengths and accommodation options—all supported by experienced local ride leaders.

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British Cycling-qualified ride leaders • 5-star guest reviews

Road cyclist riding beside the turquoise ocean at Misty Cliffs

Why cycle Cape Town?

A remarkable place to ride through the European winter.

Combine spectacular coastal roads and mountain climbs with Cape summer sunshine, the Winelands and everything else the city offers beyond the bike.

  • Scenic routes and iconic climbs
  • Distances adapted to your ability
  • Cape Town and the Winelands in one holiday
  • Plenty for non-riding partners to enjoy

Flexible cycling holidays

Seven nights from £999 per person.

Shorter guided stays are also available, with flexible trip lengths and accommodation options.

Example seven-night package includes:

  • Seven nights’ accommodation
  • Light breakfast and early coffee
  • Guided rides with local, British Cycling-qualified ride leaders
  • Routes adapted to your ability and the conditions
  • Personal help planning your cycling holiday

Based on two people sharing. Flights and bike rental are not included. Peak-season and upgraded accommodation options may cost more.

enquiries@africancycleexperience.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 870 1515

Tell us what kind of trip you have in mind

Share a few details and we’ll respond personally with suitable ideas—without obligation. We’ll also include our complete Cape Town Cycling Guide, based on our firsthand local riding and guiding experience.

No pressure and no mailing list. We normally reply within one working day.
Stuart and Caren, African Cycle Experience ride leaders, overlooking Hout Bay

Local expertise. Clear credentials.

Ride Cape Town with Stuart and Caren.

Your rides are led by Stuart and Caren, British Cycling-qualified ride leaders based in Cape Town. African Cycle Tours Ltd is a UK-registered company, combining accountable UK business credentials with genuine local knowledge and attentive, no-drop guiding.

UK-registered companyBritish Cycling-qualifiedCape Town based5-star guest reviewsSmall-group, no-drop rides

Beyond the bike

“
The cycling was spectacular, but the time spent on the Wine Tram and sampling the vineyards was a real treat too. Stu arranged all the accommodation—the Cape Town hotel was stunning and the Franschhoek B&B was charming.

— Leanna, six-day Cape Town and Winelands guest ★★★★★

Leanna enjoying time off the bike at a Franschhoek vineyard
Two guests enjoying a guided Cape Town ride with Lion’s Head behind them

Why ride with us

A cycling holiday shaped around you.

Tell us how you ride and what you want from your time in the Cape. We’ll balance memorable riding and the right level of challenge with plenty of time to enjoy Cape Town beyond the bike.

01

Routes chosen for you

From relaxed coastal miles to iconic climbs, every day is shaped around your experience and ambitions.

02

Ride with local confidence

British Cycling-qualified ride leaders, exceptional local knowledge and support when you need it.

03

A complete Cape holiday

Flexible trip lengths, accommodation choices, bike rental and options for non-riding partners.

Good to know

Your questions, answered.

How strong do I need to be?+

You do not need to be a racer. We use your normal distance, pace and climbing experience to recommend rides and group compatible cyclists together.

Are the rides private?+

Rides are in small groups of up to eight cyclists, matched as closely as possible by ability. Every ride is no-drop, so you can ride comfortably with a guide always close by.

Is accommodation included?+

Accommodation can be included, with choices ranging from a sociable cycling-focused stay to boutique and luxury options.

Should I bring my own bike?+

Bring your own bike or hire through us. We provide well-maintained premium carbon road bikes from our own fleet and trusted local partners, carefully matched and adjusted to fit you.

Can a non-riding partner come?+

Absolutely. We can suggest flexible plans that leave plenty of time to enjoy Cape Town and the Winelands together.

Start with a conversation

Tell us how you would like to ride Cape Town.

Share your approximate dates, preferred trip length and riding experience. We’ll reply personally with suitable options and no obligation.

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