bertusras Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Hi guys, Does anyone know if it's not allowed to cycle (road) through Golden Gate? Thanks!
GrahamS2 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Hi guys, Does anyone know if it's not allowed to cycle (road) through Golden Gate? Thanks!As far as I know it's allowed, as they do also allow motorbikes. There's no dangerous game so I can't see why not.
Antoo Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Happy cycling buddy - some fine cycling in Golden Gate, though make sure that you're in a climbing gear
typhoon Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Hi guys, Does anyone know if it's not allowed to cycle (road) through Golden Gate? Thanks! Yup, rode there from Clarens a while ago, i think it's about a 60km loop.If you planning to do that, be aware that there isn't a shoulder for most of it.There are some nice climbs inside Golden gate though and the extra altitude adds to the fun. https://www.strava.com/activities/173887642
scubes Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Yes I have done it. Stunning scenery and smooth tar on the loops off the main road but with some potholes in parts. Awesome climbing and views. Definitely worth it. I even went off road a bit bundu bashing at the top of the hills there are old paths up there and so on (I was on a MTB). As mentioned no shoulder on the main tar road running from Clarens thru' GG to Sterkfontein dam way. The cars and trucks often fly on this road as some use it as a short cut between the Free State and down to Durban. I didn't enjoy that part.. trying to cycle off shoulder even on a MTB wasn't very lekker on this road.
JanJan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 If you will be staying at Clarens, you can also head out to Fouriesburg for a very nice and scenic 80 km out and back route. There is a wide shoulder on the entire route.
Ispeed_V Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Definitely allowed. Awesome scenery and some nice hills. Also consider the wind. Can get quite windy at times
Jase619 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 If you will be staying at Clarens, you can also head out to Fouriesburg for a very nice and scenic 80 km out and back route. There is a wide shoulder on the entire route. And great climbing, especially on the way back. Surrender Hill is aptly named, proving that not everything in the Free State is flat.
bertusras Posted March 7, 2017 Author Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks for all the feedback guys!! Exactly what I was hoping for!
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.