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Dear Hubbers A student here looking for some commuting, route and safety advice. I’m very interested in commuting daily with the road bike, from Durbanville to Stellenbosch, and back. In the mornings I’ll leave at 07:00 and get there at 08:00, and in the afternoons I can ride back at ~12/1 or on some days 4pm, depending on classes. I’m considering 3 route options, and that’s where I want to ask what you think will be safest. Safety (with regards to getting hit by a car, as well as being attacked/mugged by a person) is my biggest concern, and the only thing holding me back. 1st option is Bottelary road and then the R304 into Stellenbosch, past Kayamandi. That last part is obviously my main concern, but maybe at 8am, with cars sitting in traffic there, it might be okay? Or is that some false security? And maybe avoid this route in the afternoons, if there is little traffic? 2nd option is also Bottelary road, but then taking Kromme Rhee to the R44, and past Cloetesville into Stellenbosch, to avoid Kayamandi. I just don’t know if Kromme Rhee is a good idea with lots of cars in the morning…I’ve had some of my closest passes there, not fun. But maybe a good afternoon return route, with less traffic? 3rd option is Polkadraai road (after taking that new road past Zevenwacht to get to Polkadraai). Similar distance, but the more hilly route should take a bit longer. But like I said, I’d rather ride 10 minutes longer than not arrive there at all.. I’ve linked the routes below if you want to have a closer look or make a better suggestion. Lastly, route options aside, would you do it, or allow your son to do it, from a safety aspect? I really want to at least try it during the summer time, to save money on petrol and car maintenance, save the frustration of traffic, and get some good training in at the same time. But I obviously realise that none of that is worth it if you’re risking your health or life.. I look forward to hear your opinions, thanks! ----- Route links: Bottelary route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9041575,18.699289/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9024175,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0) Kromme Rhee route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9041575,18.699289/-33.8676453,18.848498/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9000289,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m17!4m16!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0) Polkadraai route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9509485,18.7097798/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9174227,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0)

Dear Hubbers A student here looking for some commuting, route and safety advice. I’m very interested in commuting daily with the road bike, from Durbanville to Stellenbosch, and back. In the mornings I’ll leave at 07:00 and get there at 08:00, and in the afternoons I can ride back at ~12/1 or on some days 4pm, depending on classes. I’m considering 3 route options, and that’s where I want to ask what you think will be safest. Safety (with regards to getting hit by a car, as well as being attacked/mugged by a person) is my biggest concern, and the only thing holding me back. 1st option is Bottelary road and then the R304 into Stellenbosch, past Kayamandi. That last part is obviously my main concern, but maybe at 8am, with cars sitting in traffic there, it might be okay? Or is that some false security? And maybe avoid this route in the afternoons, if there is little traffic? 2nd option is also Bottelary road, but then taking Kromme Rhee to the R44, and past Cloetesville into Stellenbosch, to avoid Kayamandi. I just don’t know if Kromme Rhee is a good idea with lots of cars in the morning…I’ve had some of my closest passes there, not fun. But maybe a good afternoon return route, with less traffic? 3rd option is Polkadraai road (after taking that new road past Zevenwacht to get to Polkadraai). Similar distance, but the more hilly route should take a bit longer. But like I said, I’d rather ride 10 minutes longer than not arrive there at all.. I’ve linked the routes below if you want to have a closer look or make a better suggestion. Lastly, route options aside, would you do it, or allow your son to do it, from a safety aspect? I really want to at least try it during the summer time, to save money on petrol and car maintenance, save the frustration of traffic, and get some good training in at the same time. But I obviously realise that none of that is worth it if you’re risking your health or life.. I look forward to hear your opinions, thanks! ----- Route links: Bottelary route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9041575,18.699289/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9024175,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0) Kromme Rhee route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9041575,18.699289/-33.8676453,18.848498/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9000289,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m17!4m16!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0) Polkadraai route: (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tyger+Valley+Shopping+Centre,+Willie+Van+Schoor+Drive,+Bellville+Park,+Cape+Town/-33.8775771,18.6826083/-33.9509485,18.7097798/Stellenbosch+University,+Stellenbosch+Central,+Stellenbosch/@-33.9174227,18.6797014,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcc50ba223f9d4d:0x37df01cc2657c7c3!2m2!1d18.6350371!2d-33.8735434!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x1dcdb2432e9fe5d1:0xcb41c6b0379331f3!2m2!1d18.864447!2d-33.9328078!3e0)

Event Date2018-02-25Distances110 km; 72 kmEvent starting times110 km @ 06h30; 72 km @ 08h00Prize giving/cut off13h00VenueDurbanville RacecourseOrganizersGary TrepesEmailgary@pedalpower.org.zaEnquiries Phone Number:(021) 671-2517Entries close2018-02-19

Good morning, This topic might exist but have not been able to locate it. I want to start commuting to and from work at least 3 times a week from Bellville/ Durbanville to Century City. I'm not sure about safe routes to take so any advice would be fantastic.

Hi All I am looking for some riding buddies. Getting tired of riding on my own now as the wife stopped riding a while back in favour of trail running. There is safety in numbers, not only from bergies but from a crash standpoint. Some Criteria: Fun (pfft what is fun! must be stravasshole, KOMs matter, everything is a race I got to win it ) Will suffer the ride uphill to get to the fun stuff, i.e. I don't race up the hill but still, enjoy the climb and may or may not scream while riding downhill Beer and or Coffee I mostly ride Conties and Hoogekraal. Used to ride Tokai when I still lived close by and before the farking fire... But keen to head back out there and to start exploring stellenbosh, paarl, etc area (weekends) I hit the trails on a Tuesday(afternoon), Thursday(afternoon), Saturday(mornings) and sometimes on a Sunday So if you are interested post here and I'll PM my number. Regards George

I hear there is a big fire out in Durbanville and that parts of the Tygerberg mountain bike trails might have been damaged. Does anyone have more information on this?

I was riding this morning past the Spes Bona turn off when an approaching pedestrian attempted to pull me off my bike as I passed him. Tallish guy, wearing a blue overall with red brown beanie. Perhaps not too smart to ride on one's own at 5 in the morning.

Hey guys, Anyone keen to join me for a MTB ride this Saturday, around 9:30am. The ride will be relaxed and we'll do roughly 15 - 20km. We can ride Meerendal, Contermanskloof or Bloemendaal. Let me know

I'll organize a group ride at least once a week in the Durbanville area. Keep an eye out on this thread Feel free to join these group rides or comment in this thread for info No race snakes here. Lycra wearers not welcome! Ha ha okay you can join if you have Lycra but just know that we will be judging. Description: Relaxed fun trail rides between 10 - 20km.

Morning!! I don't get time to ride before work in the morning, and I am currently not riding too much in the afternoons either. No good. Every afternoon when I get home, the wind just takes all my lus away. I recently joined Tygerburg MTB Club, and I've only ridden trails around here a handful of times. My question, are there any of the trails around Durbanville that are "Windy Days" friendly? Or do I just suck it up, load the bike up, and go hit the trails?

Hi, I did an Argus a few years back, loved it, and then left the Cycling scene. I now have some time back on my hands, I bought my Argus ticket, and time to train. My problem, I used to train out in Robertson. Tons of riding to be done out there. Now, in Durbanville, I haven't riden more than 2 times. I need somebody to ride with, to show me the routes and rules of the area. So, any groups or somebody to cycle with in the Durbanville area? Thanks in advance Let's get to it!! Mtb or Road.

We are getting closer to the first official Regeneration Social ride! The guys from Cycle Lab Tygermanor will be on site from 07:30 to assist anyone who have little issues with their bikes. We also will have a vehicle on standby that will be available to pick you up if you have a breakdown while riding. For more info about the rides please go to http://goo.gl/MMFOCZ Also please fill in the online form if you plan on attending. Date: 20 September 2014 Time: 08:00 Venue: c/o Boland and Protea Way, Durbanville, Vierlanden Because this will be the first social ride we host we would like to know how many people we can expect. Please go to the following link and sign up for the ride you attend to take part in! Hope to see you there! PS Tygerberg Mountain Bike club members will only pay R5 for a cappaccino! Feel free to inbox me any questions you have.

So it is getting closer to the 20th of September and the first Regeneration Outdoor Social rides. Date: 20 September 2014 Time: 08:00 Venue: c/o Boland and Protea Way, Durbanville, Vierlanden Because this will be the first social ride we host we would like to know how many people we can expect. Please go to the following link and sign up for the ride you attend to take part in! Hope to see you there! PS Tygerberg Mountain Bike club members will only pay R5 for a cappaccino! http://www.regenerationoutdoor.co.za/p/rides.html