{"id":148341,"date":"2019-10-24T04:53:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T02:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/ugu-south-coast-tourism-welcomes-refreshing-new-bike-fest-in-2020\/"},"modified":"2019-10-24T04:53:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T02:53:21","slug":"ugu-south-coast-tourism-welcomes-refreshing-new-bike-fest-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/ugu-south-coast-tourism-welcomes-refreshing-new-bike-fest-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Ugu South Coast Tourism welcomes refreshing new Bike Fest in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ugu South Coast Tourism welcomes refreshing new Bike Fest in 2020<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\"\"The annual Bike Fest, a flagship event of Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT), will be returning to the South Coast from 25 to 27 April 2020. And this time, all the engine-revving action will take place at the scenic, tourist-friendly coastal town of Port Edward.<\/p>\n

Commenting on behalf of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, the main sponsor of the event, the Mayor Cllr Nomusa Mqwebu said, \u201cSince its inception the Bike Fest has become synonymous with adventure, great fun and excitement. We are delighted that this home-brewed tourist attraction event is now growing to include patrons even beyond our borders. The seaside town of Port Edward is a treasure trove of natural unspoilt beauty that will appeal to young and old alike. We fully support the Bike Fest, along with other events which do not only put our area on the map, but also create much needed job opportunities for the local people\u201d, she concluded.<\/p>\n

CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism, Phelisa Mangcu, said USCT is 100% behind this event: \u201cThe Bike Fest, which is such a tourism drawcard to the area, has moved from government sector into the private \u2013 and this is something to be celebrated. As government, our objective is to drive tourism and create employment by creating an environment for the private sector to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

She explained that the annual festival has become synonymous with the South Coast area, and the move to Port Edward would continue to draw visitors to the region, while highlighting the world-class tourism facilities at Port Edward.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe South Coast has long been considered a \u2018beach destination\u2019 because of the magnificent beaches, but there is so much more to discover,\u201d continued Mangcu. \u201cThere are so many hidden gems in our hinterland region which are being exposed. We believe that, by hosting the Bike Fest at Port Edward, these agri-tourism initiatives will get some well-deserved recognition, offering tourists a unique experience while boosting the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2020 Bike Fest, which is partnering with Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, is set to be a celebration of the modern biking experience while retaining its connection to the traditionally explorative soul of \u2018old school\u2019 bikers. This family-friendly event is also the perfect destination for those seeking quality music, food and retail stores with a line-up of great biking displays planned throughout the festival.<\/p>\n

Port Edward will form the second of five anticipated Bike Fest SA events, starting with Jeffrey\u2019s Bay, Eastern Cape \u2013 28 February to 1 March, and followed by Clarens, Golden Gate \u2013 26 to 28 June, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal North Coast \u2013 4 to 6 September, and Langebaan, West Coast \u2013 30 October to 1 November.<\/p>\n

\u201cBike Fest SA is very excited about the South Coast leg of this action-packed festival,\u201d said event organiser, Vicky Wentzel \u2013 owner of Wozani Africa Events and co-founder of Africa Bike Week. \u201cPort Edward is a really incredible venue \u2013 the ultimate outdoor lifestyle and entertainment destination. We are sure visitors will get to enjoy, not only the many tourist sites of Port Edward, but the entire South Coast and everything it has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alongside the entertainment offered by the Bike Fest, visitors can visit the many agri-tourism initiatives for which Port Edward is renowned. Some of these popular sites include the Beaver Creek Coffee Estate, Villa Dor\u00e9 macadamia nut farm and banana plantation, Mattison Square, and Mac Banana. There is also the smallest big attraction, The Red Desert, which \u2013 at a total of 11 hectares \u2013 is the world\u2019s smallest desert.<\/p>\n

For more information on these and other events, visit www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za<\/p>\n

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