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Pioneers West Coast Experience
Promotional Tour - May 2008
 A great experience was had
by all on the recent promotional West
Coast Experience MTB tour. The diversity of the west
coast was showcased as the tour party experienced the
changing of the seasons with some wet riding
conditions, mist and then warm glorious sunshine.
The tour kicked off
with a visit to the fossil park where everyone learned some rather
interesting facts about the effects of the Berg River
on the region. Arriving at the beach camp was another
highlight and the weary cyclists were soon happy and warm,
chatting around the fire with a glass of red wine
anticipating a warm seafood meal.
The interesting riding
into St Helena and then lunch on the Berg river was a
big hit. The climb up the mountain was testing with
the muddy tracks but oh so rewarding, the hot
chocolate and coffee at the top got the cheer and
conversation going. The next morning the sun came out
as if nothing had happened the day before and suddenly
the views were endless.
It was a cruise down to
the Berg river for the final night stop of the tour
and the grand old farm estate. The cyclists were a
little uncomfortable with the lavish luxury that they
found themselves in. But they soon settled in after
lunch on the lawn and some exploring around the farm
yard.
I think everyone was keen
to spend another few days on their bikes after such a
great tour.
Bicycling Magazine
On this
promo tour several of the cycling press had the
opportunity to experience the west coast first hand.
Kirsten Moller, online editor from Bicycling magazine
blogged her daily rides and captured the essence of
the tour in her final ride report, "Experience
SA Like Never Before From Your Bike" .
Kirsten
writes, " Each destination and nightly accommodation
varies greatly - from a beach camp, to a mountain
cabin, to a luxury farmhouse - and the journey between
filled with some awesome scenery, and fun riding. The
hospitality is exceptional." She ends off with, "So if
you enjoy mountain biking, but are tired of the same
old boring routes, try the West Coast Experience Bike
Tour. You won't regret it." For the full report, blogs
and details of all the fun that was had visit
http://www.bicycling.co.za/articles/blog/22/3239/
Bicycling
Magazine July 2008 feature
Ride Magazine
Adele Tait from Ride Magazine welcomed the sedate pace
of the tour and truly experienced the variety of the
west coast. She writes, “Instead of charging off
towards the biggest obstacle on the horizon every day,
our tour leader, Alan Cotton, has taken the trouble to
devise an itinerary that allows you to say that you
have been to the West Coast, not just ridden up and
over some stuff there.”
Ride Magazine
August 2008 feature
Mountain Biker Magazine
Mountain biker and editor of the Mountain Biker
magazine Mylene Loumeau travelled all teh way from KZN
to experience the Pioneers MTB Tour. Read her full
story below, where she commented "The relaxing
afternoon and gorgeous sunset will last in my memory
for some time to come. The tour was magnificent with
no need for improvement - we all agreed that the 2
main necessities after a long ride is a decent hot
shower and lots of food, all which were satisfyingly
met!"
Mountain Biker Magazine Oct 2008 feature
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