Penthouse On Long

Posted Penthouse on Long is the Cape Town based starting point of our Bikes n Wines Tours. Guests can relax with a morning cup of coffee before setting off on their tour. At Penthouse on Long you can get the best of both worlds. Explore the heart of the vibrant Long Street, right next to all the night clubs, coffee shops, restaurants and theaters; or come home to the hostel where you will be able to...
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Stellenbosch Wine Route

Posted Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape. The original Stellenbosch Wine Route was founded in 1971 and has been promoting its members for more than 30 years. Today the new Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes represent more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin...
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Cape Town Tourism

Posted Bikes ‘n Wines is a confirmed member of Cape Town Tourism
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SAYTC

Posted BACKPACKING SOUTH AFRICA (BSA) was formed in 1998 as a trust organisation for the purpose of cooperatively marketing South Africa as the best international backpacking and adventure destination. In 2007, BSA recognised the need to incorporate address other aspects of youth tourism. BSA expanded and the South African Youth Travel Confederation (SAYTC) was formed. SAYTC is a non-profit,...
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Vredenheim

Posted The farm Vredenheim was given to Hendrik Elbertz by Simon Van der Stel, who was the governor of the Cape at the time. It then went through a series of owners until it was purchased by the Roux family in 1772. The farm remained in the Roux family for 170 years. The new owners have reintroduced game to the farm. New arrivals to the farm are lions, which you will be cycling past during the tour. For...
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Van Ryn’s

Posted Van Ryn’s was established in 1845 by Jan Van Ryn. The Stellenbosch distillery was built in 1905 using stone from the Eerste River. This building is still in use today. Brandy is made from Chenin Blanc and colonbar grapes. These are then crushed and allowed to ferment in to a crisp wine. This wine is then pot-stilled twice and then allowed to age in French oak barrels holding 340litres. Each...
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Welmoed

Posted Welmoed is not itself a winery, but a co-op of several wineries under the name ‘the company of wine people’. The different wines on stock are Arniston Bay, Thandi, Kumkani, Welmoed and Versus. Welmoed itself was founded in the mid 1950’s but has been under vines since the early 1900s. The co-op produces 20 million litres of wine per year, 90% of which are exported to the UK and the US. It...
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Skilpadvlei

Posted The farm derives its charming name from the legendary colony of water tortoises that was found on the land in the 1800′s. Skilpadvlei has been in the hands of the Joubert family since 1917.  Today, fourth generation Willie Joubert upholds the proud family tradition of harnessing the rich potential of the land with a dedicated commitment to quality. Skilpadvlei is a fully operational farm,...
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Spier

Posted Spier, founded in 1692, has become one of the most well known wineries in South Africa. It comprises 4 different farms and produces over 14 million litres of wine per annum, 85% of which is for export. 70% of their wine is from the 4 different Spier wine farms, the rest is outsourced. Spier grows 21 cultivars, producing 11 different types of wines on 500ha of vineyards, ranging in price from R20...
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Saxenburg

Posted History   Africa was a wild and untamed place when Joachim Sax first made his way up to the hills above the Kuils River, some 30 kilometres east of the Dutch settlement at the “Cape of Good Hope”. The year was 1693, and Sax was one of only 350 “free burgers” (free farmers) granted land by the 9th Dutch Governor, Simon van der Stel.   Together with his wife, Susanna, Sax had arrived...
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Zewenwacht

Posted History Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. Covering 200 hectares of the 450 hectare property, the vineyards are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes....
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Beau Joubert

Posted History Nestled within the Polkadraai Hills of the world renowned Stellenbosch wine region, BEAU JOUBERT’s viticultural history dates back to 1695 when the governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, allocated this remarkable land, titled as Veelverjaagt, to Coenraed Visser. A century later in 1795, this unique terroir would inspire a French family to continue the wine-making tradition in South...
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Amani

Posted History Our vineyards are graced by the ocean breezes of False Bay to the South, the Atlantic to the West and are one of the coolest regions in the Stellenbosch area. Breathtaking views of Table Mountain, the Cape Point, False Bay and the mountains to the east and north provide a panorama that is awe inspiring. Our wines have, since inception in 1997, annually won very prestigious awards. We are...
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Jordan Wines

Posted History Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the 146 hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular...
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Greenpop

Posted Bikes ‘n Wines gives back to community by partnering with Greenpop. For every 10 guests on our tours, we donate 1 tree for greenpop to plant Greenpop is a social enterprise that plants trees and facilitates environmental education and upliftment in under-greened areas. In the last year, we have planted over 7000 trees at more than 100 beneficiary schools, orphanages, community centres and...
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Giant Bicycles

Posted Bikes ‘n Wines is proudly partnered with Giant Bicycles. We rely on giant for all our bicycles, parts and maintenance. Giant was founded in 1972 with a mission: to create better bikes and improve the cycling experience. From the very start, innovation and manufacturing expertise set us apart. It began with our lightweight chromoly frames. Giant’s ability to produce high- quality bikes...
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