Ok, so I have a new strategy that works well for me re the snake epidemic of apocalyptic proportions we are currently experiencing in Durbanville. Go early, like start at 5h30/06h00 - this helps with the snake spotting as they are obviously still having a lie in. Ride your planned route, and then head to Meerendal. Make sure to be there at just after 08h00, because that is when the Park Run starts. You might initially think this will be a hindrance, until you see the running clothes some of the participants run in. I've been hitting max speeds of 4km/h up a slight gradient, just couldn't get myself to pass. All in all, this ensured that I have had to only deal with one snake for the pas month or so. And thats cool, been dealing with him for years.
