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We get asked a lot about sharing routes or planning routes for people that are both new to adventure riding or have seen rides we have done as a group and want to do them some other time.
Here’s a selection and way to get some of them. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Go, ride your bike!
adventurer for a day -
hiLLCREST - VALLEY - NOTTINGHAM ROAD
r100
Another great ride from Hillcrest through the Valley of 1000 Hills into the Karkloof and via Mooi River, ending in Nottingham Road. Find a great place for lunch and then head home the easy way or down another one of our routes
It’s a longer day but well worth it.
Aimed at the mid to bigger size bikes with 50/50 tires.
Skill level: Novice to Intermediate , Pillion friendly ride if the pillion is experienced.
Route runs between: Hillcrest/Notties Village, via Karkloof area and Mooi River
Route distance from start of track: +-200km
adventurer for a day -
UMLAAS ROAD TO NOTTINGHAM ROAD - OPTION 1
r100
Explore more than the R103 on the way to or from the Midlands but never stray far from the great things it has to offer. This route is made for two up travellers!
There are a few options in this area for some good eating so check them all out
Skill level: Beginner friendly ride even with a pillion. 50/50 : Tar/Gravel
Route runs between : Umlaas Road/Notties Village via Ncwadi
Route distance from start of track : +-170km
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UMLAAS ROAD TO NOTTINGHAM ROAD - OPTION 2
r100
Another awesome ride! Go take in an area that’s always overlooked due it being so close to Durban. Crossing the mighty Umkomaas River and up up the stunningly beautiful Hela Hela pass is in this real gem of a route as well!
There are some great places to stay in the Midlands to make this one into a one-nighter trip when paired with one of the other routes in the area!
Type of ride: Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, some tar, some gravel. The route runs between Umlaas Road (half way between Pietermaritzburg and Durban) and Nottingham road.
Skill level: Novice to Intermediate, and suitable for a pillion.
Route runs between: Umlaas Road/Notties Village via Hela-Hela Pass
Route distance from start of track: +-220km
adventurer for a day -
hillcrest to umdloti
r100
Winding through the stunningly beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills between Hillcrest and Umdloti. A great short morning ride with great views that is mild enough for pillion to join but adventurous enough to not be the usual breakfast run. We suggest Foam Coffee for breakfast- Because not only is it good eating but Marco is also a fellow Adventure rider! This a great morning ride as first taster to bigger adventures or if you want a short day.
Type of ride : Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, 50/50 gravel road to tar ratio. This can be ridden in either direction.
Skill level: Novice or Intermediate with a pillion ( one very short two track track road of 1.0 km)
Route runs between: Hillcrest and Umdloti
Route distance from start of track: +-120km
adventurer for a day -
midlands lap
r100
Looking for a day to clear the mind? This one has got you out riding for the entire day or if you want to make weekend of it find a quant place to stay in the KZN Midlands and chase a sunset.
Two rides in one!
Type of ride : Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, some tar, some gravel.
Skill level: Intermediate if you want to do it in one day but a beginner could quiet easily handle it as a two day ride.
Skill level: Novice or Intermediate with a pillion
Route starts and ends: Umlaas Road
Route distance from start of track: 270km
adventurer for a day -
bespoke ride planning
from r100
Looking for something a little different ?
Want to put a route together for weekend trip with mates and don’t know where start or good riding areas to go to?
Or you’re from another country and want some local knowledge about good rides or routes through KZN and sometimes beyond?
Get in touch
Routes change constantly and we plot them specific to requirements and/or changing conditions in the area.
Price varies according to whether it’s a day ride or multi-day route
We do not arrange dining bookings/accommodation options
adventurer for a day -
hillcrest to PORT SHEPSTONE -R1
r100
This is a fantastic route to make a South coast weekend ride. Heads from Hillcrest through the incredible Lower Umkomaas Area down to Port Shepstone, crossing over the Lovu river and the Umkomaas.
Type of ride : Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, 50/50 gravel road to tar ratio. This can be ridden in either direction.
Skill level: Novice or Intermediate, can be ridden with a pillion but know it’s a long day out.
Route runs between: Hillcrest and Port Shepstone
Route distance from start of track: +-240km
adventurer for a day -
hillcrest to PORT SHEPSTONE -R2
r100
This is a fantastic route to make a South coast weekend ride. Heads from Hillcrest down to Port Shepstone but keep you closer to the coast.
Type of ride : Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, 50/50 gravel road to tar ratio. This can be ridden in either direction.
Skill level: Novice or Intermediate, can be ridden with a pillion but know it’s a long day out.
Route runs between: Hillcrest and Port Shepstone
Route distance from start of track: +-245km
adventurer for a day -
hillcrest to PORT SHEPSTONE -R3
r100
This is a fantastic route to make a South coast weekend ride. Heads from Hillcrest through the incredible Lower Umkomaas Area, crossing over the Lovu river and the Umkomaas and then heading farther south to Port Edward.
This is a fantastic route for a one nighter down south! Pair it with Hillcrest to Port Shepstone and you have an awesome loop.
Type of ride : Suites any adventure bike with 50/50 adventure tires, 50/50 gravel road to tar ratio. This can be ridden in either direction.
Skill level: Novice or Intermediate, can be ridden with a pillion but know it’s a long day out.
Route runs between: Hillcrest and Port Edward
Route distance from start of track: +-280km
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how to get routes?
Fill out enquiries form on the the left of this page. Let us know which route you’re wanting and we will send you the info for payments. Once we get proof of payment we will email you a comprehensive info pack which includes the gpx. files, the latest update on the road conditions, details about fuel availability, suggest places to get good food that we eat at ourselves and other relevant info about the ride.