Fabian46 Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Want to commute on the mtb from Brackenfell to Paarden Eiland.Anyone doing it?What route do you take?How long does it take?Is it safe?
webs Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 I leave from near Cobble Walk over Tiekiedraai, through Botasig, over N7 to Montague Gardens.About 26km. Takes me about an hour. Easy pace.And the route is safe.Just remember your lights. It's pitch dark going over Tiekiedraail.
'hamster Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 There are a few guys that commute yes. Hope you join some of them. I'm not sure where in Brackenfell you're at but my commute is from Cape Gate to Obs There are 2 options you can take. Via Durbanville (Tikkie Draai) nice route but make sure you have good light when its still darkVia Frans Conradie then Uys Krige or you can continue further. Good luck!
Reg Lizard Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 We travel the following route to the V&A Waterfront:- Old Paarl Rd, Brackenfellright at robots at Bellville High Schoolleft into Darling rd (Bellville/Crismar)straight over Bill Bezuidenhout along Mabel rdstraight over Durban rd along Frans Conradieright at Giel Bassonalong Giel Basson over N1 left at Bosmansdamalong Bosmansdam over N7left at Koeberg rdright at Loxton rdfollow cycling lane upto Milner Stleft along Milner St (cycling lane)follow the cycling lane into town Where we go left at Milner St you could just continue straight past Milner to Paarden Eiland On your way back you can even go over Contermanskloof if you would like to stretch your climbing legs abit
Fabian46 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 We travel the following route to the V&A Waterfront:- Old Paarl Rd, Brackenfellright at robots at Bellville High Schoolleft into Darling rd (Bellville/Crismar)straight over Bill Bezuidenhout along Mabel rdstraight over Durban rd along Frans Conradieright at Giel Bassonalong Giel Basson over N1 left at Bosmansdamalong Bosmansdam over N7left at Koeberg rdright at Loxton rdfollow cycling lane upto Milner Stleft along Milner St (cycling lane)follow the cycling lane into town Where we go left at Milner St you could just continue straight past Milner to Paarden Eiland On your way back you can even go over Contermanskloof if you would like to stretch your climbing legs abit This interests me...I'm about 50m from the bus lane. Might attempt my first ride next week. How long will this take more or less?
Fabian46 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 depends on how fast you go hehe...well im on a mtb...but not too slow.
Reg Lizard Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Should be about 35km for you and at an easy 27kph avs should be about 75-80min
Flowta Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 We travel the following route to the V&A Waterfront:- Old Paarl Rd, Brackenfellright at robots at Bellville High Schoolleft into Darling rd (Bellville/Crismar)straight over Bill Bezuidenhout along Mabel rdstraight over Durban rd along Frans Conradieright at Giel Bassonalong Giel Basson over N1 left at Bosmansdamalong Bosmansdam over N7left at Koeberg rdright at Loxton rdfollow cycling lane upto Milner Stleft along Milner St (cycling lane)follow the cycling lane into town Where we go left at Milner St you could just continue straight past Milner to Paarden Eiland On your way back you can even go over Contermanskloof if you would like to stretch your climbing legs abit I'll probably be doing this in reverse, once it's a bit warmer. But have to add getting from Hout Bay. Anyone go through Pinelands in either direction?
Reg Lizard Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 That route should be closer to 30km and not 35km...my bad
Fabian46 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 That route should be closer to 30km and not 35km...my bad Shweet!! I googlemapped it and will work perfectly! i doubt it will be less than 35kms. Thanks brother!
Fabian46 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 Did this today for the first time....finally!! Took me about 1h25min from Protea Village, Brackenfell. Traffic is bit hairy along Bosmansdam, but otherwise, not too bad.
Allrounder Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Is this route safe? I would like to do it, but Ill stop at N1 city......
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