Cippo Posted April 13, 2014 Share Anybody know or have done the route from N2 on the Grabouw side up to the radio mast on the Northern side of Sir Lowry's pass? It's a tar road as far as I can see all the way to the top. Is their an access gate you have to put your bike over and are we allowed to ride it? Found the entry point to this road just as you come over Sir Lowrys pass to the left. There is no gate. It runs next to railway line and then crosses over into forest as a short dirt road. As it exits forest it becomes tar again and winds its way along the mountain all the way to the top. It looks brutal and way more than 10%. Cant find a Strava segment for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted April 13, 2014 Share Anyone mention some of the roads in water kloof yet? I rode there the other day and was pleasantly surprised. Don't know the road names, I'll try and remember if I ride there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mads Posted April 13, 2014 Share Found the entry point to this road just as you come over Sir Lowrys pass to the left. There is no gate. It runs next to railway line and then crosses over into forest as a short dirt road. As it exits forest it becomes tar again and winds its way along the mountain all the way to the top. It looks brutal and way more than 10%. Cant find a Strava segment for it though. I think it might be this one Hans se Kop Ride Segment Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa4.2kmDistance12%Avg Grade625mLowest Elev1,133mHighest Elev508mElev DifferenceClimb Category24 Attempts By 22 People Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 13, 2014 Share I think it might be this one Hans se Kop Ride Segment Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa4.2kmDistance12%Avg Grade625mLowest Elev1,133mHighest Elev508mElev DifferenceClimb Category24 Attempts By 22 People Wow!Awesome gem of a climb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted April 13, 2014 Share I think it might be this one Hans se Kop Ride Segment Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa4.2kmDistance12%Avg Grade625mLowest Elev1,133mHighest Elev508mElev DifferenceClimb Category24 Attempts By 22 People Looks like a 'I gotto try that' climb. Now just to get over sir Lowrey's without getting killed... Edited April 13, 2014 by Maniax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 13, 2014 Share Looks like a 'I gotto try that' climb. Now just to get over sir Lowrey's without getting killed... That descent must be helluva fast...:-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted April 14, 2014 Share I think it might be this one Hans se Kop Ride Segment Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa4.2kmDistance12%Avg Grade625mLowest Elev1,133mHighest Elev508mElev DifferenceClimb Category24 Attempts By 22 People Thanks Mads. I think it is that one. Not many attempts, I wonder why. If thats the average gradient I can just imagine what the maximum is on some parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinkFan Posted April 14, 2014 Share Dasklip pass near Porterville is quite nice. 6.6km, 7.1%. The first 2km is quite tame and even drops here and there , so the remaining 5km is well over 7%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted April 14, 2014 Share Then there is the climb to the masts above Kanonkop. 6.3km @ 9% but this is off-road. on Strava it is called 'Walter se berg' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted April 14, 2014 Share I think it might be this one Hans se KopRide Segment Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa4.2kmDistance12%Avg Grade625mLowest Elev1,133mHighest Elev508mElev DifferenceClimb Category24 Attempts By 22 People http://www.strava.com/segments/3245674 This does look rather appetising for the hill freaks! Mads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted April 14, 2014 Share huh?? Someone go underground on a mine here? Or in a plane of sorts??? How is this possible? Kareiga Street Climb Ride Segment Carletonville, GP, South Africa10.3kmDistance12%Avg Grade1,930mLowest Elev3,194mHighest Elev1,264mElev DifferenceClimb CategoryNo Attempts http://www.strava.com/segments/4356571 Edited April 14, 2014 by Tubehunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted April 14, 2014 Share Found the entry point to this road just as you come over Sir Lowrys pass to the left. There is no gate. It runs next to railway line and then crosses over into forest as a short dirt road. As it exits forest it becomes tar again and winds its way along the mountain all the way to the top. It looks brutal and way more than 10%. Cant find a Strava segment for it though. so did you give it a bit of a go? that last bit looks utterly brutal given the context of the bottom climb. uuurgh. i feel like puking just contemplating it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EdEdEd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Some pics of said route.Goedige genade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barker Posted September 21, 2015 Share How does the taal monument climb compare to vissers hok? Its the hill climb thing this coming weekend. Have been doing easier grades uptill now. Tiekie draai, Malans Hoogte ens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 21, 2015 Share How does the taal monument climb compare to vissers hok? https://www.strava.com/segments/4498896 http://www.strava.com/segments/3232703 Very similar challenge I think, interesting to compare. Vissershok last km & Taalmonument both 9% average, but Taalmonument probably more an "even" 9% climb where Vissershok has that very steep bit in the middle (and a 2km gradual climb that softens you up before you get to the actual steep climb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameSetMatch Posted September 21, 2015 Share How does the taal monument climb compare to vissers hok? Its the hill climb thing this coming weekend. Have been doing easier grades uptill now. Tiekie draai, Malans Hoogte ens...vissers hok is short but steep. Taal in the beggining has a nice kick to start with but then settles to something like Malans. The idea here is to find a rythm for the first 500m of the climb, it flattens slightly then you kick hard all the way to the top...well thats my theory anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now