Ebiking in the Vineyards – RY Marketplace
Experience the Cape Winelands
Ride world-class trails on a top-quality Specialized e-bike
Taste wine and explore the historic town of Stellenbosch
Description
Immerse yourself in the wine and mountain bike culture of Stellenbosch, by going on two amazing mountain bike rides through the vineyards, ending the ride with a wine tasting and exploring the town and its various top-class restaurants in the evening.
Who This Experience Is Good For
People who love wine, being in nature and seeing new places! You do not need a lot of cycling experience for the rides, as the routes will be easy to ride and tailored to your ability.
Meet Our Local Host
Your guide will meet you at the Specialized Stellenbosch Experience Centre at Blaauwklippen Farm just outside of Stellenbosch. The guide will be quick to assess your riding capabilities and will choose a route that is pitch-perfect for you. We work with only the most knowledgeable guides with years of experience on the trails in and around Stellenbosch.
Itinerary
Saturday
11am Pick up from apartments
12pm Get bikes fitted and sorted at Specialized Stellenbosch Experience Centre
Explore Blaauwklippen market/restaurant while waiting for bikes to be ready
3pm Collect bikes and bike to Stellenbosch town. Explore trails by the Eerste River and Lanzerac Wine Farm
6:30pm arrive at accommodation
Dinner in Stellenbosch Old Town at own cost
Sunday
7:30 am Breakfast8 am Ride at Mont Marie/Stellenzicht/Dornier/Jonkershoek – depending on skill level.2 pm Traditional South African lunch (potjie or braai)
Dinner in Stellenbosch Old Town at own cost
Monday
8am Breakfast and depart for Breakwater Apartments
What’s Included
Transport to and from Cape Town
Specialized Turbo E-bike
Helmet.
South Sky socks
Winelands mountain bike network pass
Accommodation
Guide
2 x breakfast
1 x lunch
What’s Not Included
Lunch on day 1
Dinner both days
Gratuity
Cycling Clothes
Travel Insurance
Know Before You Go
Most of our rides are an off-road experience where natural objects might be in the way.
However, your guide will do their utmost to make your journey smooth.
Minimum needed: 2 people
Maximum capacity: 10 people
Booking deadline: 14 days before the event
Weather dependent: Yes & No – Although weather is unpredictable in this region, if there is a disruption due to weather we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary as needed and will always keep the experience and customer safety first priority.
Difficulty level: Easy, we cater according to your needs and will make the ride to your group linking.
Special Clothing Required: Comfortable Pants – sports attire, trainers, layers (might be cold at the start of the ride), Sunscreen, Sunglasses. We have padded baggies and gloves for you to purchase if necessary. Please indicate 14 days in advance.
Special Dietary Restrictions: All dietaries can be catered to – Please inform upon booking
Extra Cash: Personal expenses and for meals and drinks not included
Ground Transportation: All Ground Transportation is included
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: A form will be provided for each client to sign before they ride
What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.