BrandonF1 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Hi Everyone, I'm new to the hub, and was wondering if anyone could help with information about the route around the Cradle of Humankind? Is it safe to ride around there early on a Sunday morning? I've read so many stories about hijackings when cycling on the road etc. Also what route would be the best to go on? Where should we depart from? There are only 3 of us that will be riding and we are looking to do anything from 30km to 60km or more. Thanks for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted November 8, 2011 Share The cradle is generally ok. Just stick to the main roads frequented by cyclists. Diepsloot is the danger so avoid riding near there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 8, 2011 Share Cradle is no problem. There are so any people around on a Saturday. There are so many places to ride from. If you come up Beyers Naude, the easiest to get to is Riverstone Lodge (just before Avianto). Very bike friendly, seem to be putting a lot more effort into the breakfasts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycleshark Posted November 8, 2011 Share I agree, no such worries in the Cradle... Just watch out for motorists and the odd angry residents putting tacks in the road... (only before the 94.7) Generally I leave from Stone Cradle... so no travelling on Hendrik Potgieter or Beyers... The route is quite well looked after and there are a lot of cyclists on the road this time of year!! Edited November 8, 2011 by Cycleshark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 8, 2011 Share There are alot of places like : Something countryRiverstone lodge / Stone Cradle (Something like that) Velverde Country hotelToadbury hall to park and have a nice breakfast after your ride. It can get busy in the cradle on a Saturday & Sundy morning especially now close to the 94,7 good training loop ! and welcome to the hub ! Edited November 8, 2011 by Prozac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted November 8, 2011 Share You can also park and ride from Broadacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF1 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Thanks everyone!! I'm feeling better about riding around there now It looks like a nice route to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 8, 2011 Share Thanks everyone!! I'm feeling better about riding around there now It looks like a nice route to do! Funny . . . I find it harder when I go anti-clockwise around . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 8, 2011 Share Funny . . . I find it harder when I go anti-clockwise around . . . re-phrase . . . I find it more difficult . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taps Posted November 8, 2011 Share re-phrase . . . I find it more difficult . . . Were you recently in Cape Town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 8, 2011 Share Were you recently in Cape Town? NO . . . but read the tread . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF1 Posted November 8, 2011 Share re-phrase . . . I find it more difficult . . . Which way around would you suggest? I'm keen to start off with an easier route, as it will be our first time riding through the Cradle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 8, 2011 Share Which way around would you suggest? I'm keen to start off with an easier route, as it will be our first time riding through the Cradle! Hi BrandonF1 - doesn't matter what way round. (Total accent is the same) Depend where you park . . . If you park at Toadbury - both ways uphill on your start.If you park at Something country (They have a good breakfast) or stone cradle and you go out west - its fairly flat for the first 1-2 km and at kloofzight circle both ways with downhills. By that time your legs should be warm-ish. When do you want to go out that way ? I can meet you thursday morning 5h30 - 5h45 am ? (I live close by - PM should you be interested) have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Hi BrandonF1 - doesn't matter what way round. (Total accent is the same) Depend where you park . . . If you park at Toadbury - both ways uphill on your start.If you park at Something country (They have a good breakfast) or stone cradle and you go out west - its fairly flat for the first 1-2 km and at kloofzight circle both ways with downhills. By that time your legs should be warm-ish. When do you want to go out that way ? I can meet you thursday morning 5h30 - 5h45 am ? (I live close by - PM should you be interested) have fun ! Awesome! Thanks for the info! We were looking at going out there on Sunday morning from 6am onwards, as we work in Sandton during the week, and traffic is a nightmare to get back into Sandton! Looking forward to riding around there on Sunday though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prozac Posted November 9, 2011 Share Awesome! Thanks for the info! We were looking at going out there on Sunday morning from 6am onwards, as we work in Sandton during the week, and traffic is a nightmare to get back into Sandton! Looking forward to riding around there on Sunday though I will be there Sunday aswell doing 3 loops. Have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted November 9, 2011 Share I think your main challenge might be the potentially hostile motorists. Keep left and behave on the route and I'm sure they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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