Bit of a long shot! Anyway, we're going to South Africa in a couple of months and are stopping by in Lesotho. If anyone is from SA or can recommend somewhere to hire bikes for a couple of days in the hills, that would be great.
Just back from SA.Spent some time in the northern Drakensberg near Bergville.The Backpackers bunkhouse on the way to the Amphitheatre(fantastic walking by the way) had decent(ish) bikes.They can organise trips etc,for NOT lots of cash.There is also an adventure park in the Drakensberg that hires out bikes,but I think that is down near Monks cowl,local tourist info will keep you right.You will need to be really self sufficient in Lesotho,due to there being bugger all infrastructure outside of the capital.Other point is the altitude,unless you have cycled at that height before,you will definitely have a struggle on your hands.Roads are mostly dirt and spares will be non existant,plus there is definitely a safety issue in Lesotho.Cattle theives,drug smugglers and general thieving scumbags are to be found in escarpment areas.Northern Drakensberg is safest,but get advice from locals before you go,or get a guide!Do NOT pay more than r1000/day,and most community guides will charge only around r500 - 750/day.Sounds all a bit offputting,but the reality is if you take good local advice you WILL have a fantastic time.The people for the most part love having visitors and the country is visually stunning.Also try PMB(Petermaritzburg) - Greg Minnar has a shop there apparently.