The Bay’s home trail network, winding along the river valley right through the city. Start at “The Containers” trail centre, where you’ll find an activity track and obstacles. From there you can ride the family-friendly golf course track or take on the Conti Loop and its “Killer Downhill”.

• Club membership gives you access to the trails (from R85/month in 2026), plus group rides. Saturday rides start at 07:00.
• The busy section near the club is the safest to ride. Go easy on soft sections after rain.

A secure, beginner-friendly loop of singletrack and gravel through sand forest and coastal slopes, minutes from the shop. It’s a great first trail ride, and there’s a Saturday afternoon group ride too.

• Small trail fee per bike. Fat Tracks members ride free.
• There’s plenty of safe parking. Check trail conditions before you go.

Purpose-built cross-country singletrack through hills, ravines and forest. Venom is the big day out with plenty of climbing. Viper is a sheltered, downhill-focused forest loop you can ride in any weather. Finish with a stop at the farm kitchen.

• Usually open on weekends and public holidays. Confirm times and fees with Slipperfields before you go.
• Look out for cows on Venom and baboons on Viper. Water and toilets are on site.

A former SA XCO Championship venue next to Addo Elephant National Park. The hand-built singletrack includes a 12 km novice route, a race course with a technical switchback climb, and a proper downhill track. Camping and glamping make it a great weekend away.

• Summer can top 40 °C, so start early and carry plenty of water.
• The trails are easy to get lost on. Ride with someone who knows them, and in daylight.

Rugged coastline, fynbos and ocean views between Schoenmakerskop and Sardinia Bay. It’s one of the most scenic rides in the Bay, especially in the early morning.

• Parts of this area fall inside nature reserves, where cycling may be restricted or need a permit. The municipal reserves were also closed after the May 2026 floods, so check current access before you ride.
• Stick to marked routes and keep off sections closed to bikes.

The route of the Herald Cycle Tour’s shorter distance. Start at Pollok Beach, ride Marine Drive to Walmer, then head out on Seaview Road with the Longbarn climb. Come back past Schoenmakerskop along the coast. Want more? The longer route adds Kragga Kamma Road, Butterfield Road (right past the shop) and Old Cape Road.

• Ride in pairs or groups, tell someone your route, and keep valuables out of sight.
• Avoid the beachfront in the dark, and use lights and bright kit at all times.