Franschhoek E-Bike Wine Tour from La Couronne, Half Day on Quiet Back Roads

Electric bikes suit the winelands. The motor takes the effort out of pedalling, so the whole family can ride at an easy pace and look around instead of watching the gradient. The bikes have leather seats and saddle bags, which come in handy when a bottle or two follows you home. The half day starts at La Couronne Wines on Robertsvlei Road in Franschhoek Village. The guide explains how the e-bike works, adjusts seat posts and hands out helmets. The route then keeps off the main roads and runs through vineyards and working farms, with stops at two or three wine farms. Along the way the guide talks about the history of the town, and there is time for photos of the village and the surrounding mountains from different angles, and for some shopping.