Video: Chasing Summer in South Africa

Jun 4, 2015
by Sebastian Doerk  
Views: 15,833    Faves: 140    Comments: 15


Have you ever been tempted to give up everything you have to start a new life some place new? That’s what Rob J did in 2002 at the start of a journey that would see him become a professional mountain biker. In this video, he goes back to his roots to rediscover the country that launched his career: South Africa.

Just in case you're bored of stories and people talking skip, to 2:44min where the real riding starts. I know, I know, how could I even try to trick you watching a video with interviews and stuff. Wink

Scenic ride on a private farm above Stellenbosch

Chasing Summer - South Africa with Rob J Heran.

Chasing Summer - South Africa with Rob J Heran.

Chasing Summer - South Africa with Rob J Heran.

Stellenbosch

Golden hour above Meerendal

Golden Hour above Meerendal

Coffe Time

Ocean of lights night ride above Cape Town

Cape Town always feels like a home away from home, thanks for making this trip unforgettable.

Video and photography by Infinite Trails.

Keep up to date with Rob J Heran by going to his website. Thanks to Craig Kolesky for his assistance on the trip. For more information on riding in this area of South Africa, contact Karl Ebel.


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34 Comments
  • 10 2
 At least he received his Strive... ! Never received mine, just canceled my order, Canyon have the worst after sales service and the longest delay i'v ever see... Such a shame for a bike like this... Anyway, nice edit !
  • 2 1
 You're not alone my friend.
  • 3 0
 I`m intrigued by many posts like yours, I have 3 bikes from them and no complain. Good luck in the future .
  • 7 0
 Great video and a nice story! Always nice to see our trails shown to the world.
  • 4 0
 They look incredible how big is your network?
  • 5 0
 It's huge, there's XC trails all over the vineyards that connect to each other and great gravity trails within the National Parks (some of them might be closed now due to the heavy fires they had end of summer)...
  • 4 0
 We have a huge network in the Cape Town area!. We host a 10 day singletrack holiday, where we ride on a different trail network every day and we hardly ride the same trail twice
  • 3 0
 @infinitetrails you know Sebastian I've said it before but will say it again. There's so much marketing about places to travel to bike that it's difficult to find the nuggets. But you seem to be able to truly present the reality while showcasing the trails.

Thanks for consistent excellent quality and for inspiration for another place to travel to ride bikes and write features
  • 7 1
 Not to forget this area has some of the best wines in the world...
  • 3 0
 as soon as I pressed Play I had a feeling that the film was done by @infinitetrails and glad i was correct. Otherwise, it would've a been complete rip off of your cinematography style.

great film, i'm a fan!
  • 4 0
 I was in SA three weeks ago and Karl Ebel borrowed me a bike!!! Thanks Karl. Clintons brother Carl.
  • 5 0
 yea beautiful looks flowy as hell I would love to ride south Africa!
  • 5 0
 well done sebastian n Rob..
  • 4 0
 Just starting planning a trip to South Africa. Wine, Coffee, Ocean and biking......
  • 4 0
 Look us up if you need bike rentals or local knowledge Wink
  • 4 0
 Great edit, an even better story, and a surreal location - Cape Town. Love and miss that place so much!
  • 2 0
 I rode Cape Town with Duran Duran and he introduced me to Karl and his mates last year! Simply put I had a blast and they are all top lads! Plenty of good times to be had down south no doubt.
  • 4 0
 Awesome!
  • 4 0
 nice one mr doerk
  • 2 0
 Very nice filming! Beautiful places!
  • 2 0
 Summr is no more - now its rain, some snow and lots of muuuuud.
  • 2 0
 mud perfect for us uk visitors.we like mud.
  • 1 0
 Snow???!
  • 3 0
 We get a bit of snow on the mountain tops in Winter. Nothing much but makes the scenery even better!
  • 2 0
 Depends where you are! I'm back home to Natal for a dry winter, after enjoying summer down here. Had my last ride at G-spot today (3:30) Frown
  • 1 0
 Whats the title of a song ?
  • 1 0
 nicely done! Great story and steezy riding
  • 1 0
 Some good memories on those trails.
  • 1 0
 Great video and nice trails. We'll have to check there.
  • 2 2
 I have a dream------------------Martin Luther King, Jr
  • 1 0
 nipples
  • 1 0
 This just looks amazing.
  • 2 4
 The scenery is just mindblowing ! But WHERE IS FORTBILL!??? Riders have timed training today and we got nothing at all !







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