{"id":41224,"date":"2021-03-15T21:03:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T19:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=41224"},"modified":"2021-03-15T21:03:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T19:03:15","slug":"renowned-overberg-reserve-to-host-mtb-adventure-weekends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/renowned-overberg-reserve-to-host-mtb-adventure-weekends\/","title":{"rendered":"Renowned Overberg reserve to host MTB adventure weekends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The renowned De Hoop Collection, together with Overberg MTB Events, has created an all-inclusive package for a mountain bike weekend away, with the first one set for June 4 to 6.<\/p>\n<p>This MTB getaway to a pristine wildlife destination is ideal for corporate clients or travelling groups, as well as those training for the Cape Epic.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you&#8217;d like to experience the untamed nature and coastline setting at De Hoop Vlei Nature Reserve, then this is for you,&#8221; said events director Anneke Jacobs.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will be treated to first-class accommodation, service, and hospitality at De Hoop Collection.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend\u2019s stay will include mountain bike riding, personal coaching by experienced athletes and coaches, as well as sports massaging by the industry\u2019s leading therapists in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdd to this a sensory experience of the outdoors, visits to the sandy dunes at Koppie Alleen, sunset nature drives, and dinner under the stars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the complete winning escape to one of the best destination getaways in South Africa,&#8221; said Jacobs.<\/p>\n<p>De Hoop Collection offers a wide range of luxury accommodation, and various options are available to choose from, depending on requests and group sizes.<\/p>\n<p>The De Hoop Melkkamer Manor House and Vlei Cottage provide a private and secluded setting of historical beauty and private chefs to cater to guests.<\/p>\n<p>There are also equipped cottages and Opstal houses which are all part of the accommodation close to the Fig Tree Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain bike rides will be approximately 35km to 60km distance per day, depending on the level of fitness, requirements, and choice of the groups.<\/p>\n<p>There is a minimum of eight per group size for the costing included.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve your spot for this all-inclusive package that is available from R6 525 per person for the three-day stay.<\/p>\n<p>Enquiries and bookings: anneke@overbergmtbevents.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary (to be adjusted to group level and requirements):<\/p>\n<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p>2pm &#8211; Arrive and check-in at De Hoop Collection<br \/>\n6pm &#8211; Sundowners with snacks<br \/>\n7pm &#8211; Potjie dinner at MK Manor or Opstal Manor under Fig Tree (two-course)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p>8am &#8211; Breakfast<br \/>\n9am &#8211; Mountain bike outride<br \/>\n1pm &#8211; Lunch<br \/>\n2-6pm &#8211; Massage options<br \/>\n7pm &#8211; Fish braai<\/p>\n<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p>8am &#8211; Breakfast<br \/>\n9am &#8211; Cycle to Koppie Alleen<br \/>\n1pm &#8211; Picnic lunch at Koppie Alleen<br \/>\n3-5pm &#8211; Massage options<br \/>\n5pm &#8211; Nature drive with drinks and snacks<br \/>\n7pm &#8211; dinner (two-course)<\/p>\n<p>Monday<\/p>\n<p>8am &#8211; Breakfast<br \/>\n10am &#8211; Checkout<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The renowned De Hoop Collection, together with Overberg MTB Events, has created an all-inclusive package for a mountain bike weekend away, with the first one set for June 4 to 6. 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