milky4130 Posted September 21, 2017 Share all the gear ready - will test in the coming weeks ready for the cycle route in Sept Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalksafe trip & enjoy!! Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 22, 2017 Share safe trip & enjoy!!thanks , but I had to postpone due to logistics so its still on the cards but only next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 22, 2017 Share thanks , but I had to postpone due to logistics so its still on the cards but only next year sorry to hear man, who knows maybe i'll also be ready by then. vroommm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackster Posted September 22, 2017 Share Planning a ride for a party of 4/5 next year, Plett to Stellies. Would appreciate some logistical intel if you have. We don't have a sweep so need to get to plett from CT and make our way back unsupported. So far, the most cost effective scenario seems to be to hire a Kombi and drive up with bikes on 'our' roofrack and 'our' bike rack. Vehicle is dropped off at Beacon Isle. Hire cost around R2500. This seems to be a better bet than both bus or air travel. On arrival in plett we box and courier our bike/roof racks back to CT. We ride light, having couriered spare clothing and bits to every second or third stop. Essentially riding with food, evening clothes and the next day's riding gear. Sound workable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 22, 2017 Share Planning a ride for a party of 4/5 next year, Plett to Stellies. Would appreciate some logistical intel if you have. We don't have a sweep so need to get to plett from CT and make our way back unsupported. So far, the most cost effective scenario seems to be to hire a Kombi and drive up with bikes on 'our' roofrack and 'our' bike rack. Vehicle is dropped off at Beacon Isle. Hire cost around R2500. This seems to be a better bet than both bus or air travel. On arrival in plett we box and courier our bike/roof racks back to CT. We ride light, having couriered spare clothing and bits to every second or third stop. Essentially riding with food, evening clothes and the next day's riding gear. Sound workable? You could also take the Baz Bus to Plett - it's a fairly long trip since they stop all the time to pick up and drop off people, but they can carry the bikes and then you don't have to worry about couriering your racks around. Why are you couriering clothes to various stops? If you're wanting to travel light, then just use one set of riding gear - wash it in the evenings and it'll be ready to go in the morning. Then just have a set of casual clothes for evening time. Simple. Getting additional clothes as you go along is surely just going to make you heavier as you go? Heel Drop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpedro Posted November 8, 2017 Share "Turn right to join Montagu Pass. Tar becomes gravel.Pay attention as reports of theft/assault on cyclist" Anybody have more specifics on the theft/assault notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonHinton Posted November 13, 2017 Share Wondering if anyone who's ridden this yet has some photos of the various sections? Considering on slapping some gravel tires on my road bike - just nervous of cracking my frame if there are any crazy technical/rocky sections? I've done plenty riding with it on the dirt roads out in Pretoria East with no problems. Just wondering how this would compare or if I should rather use the MTB for this one? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted November 13, 2017 Share A crazyguy is currently riding from CT to PE and blogging as he goes. He is not in a hurry (day 13 done and only in Hermanus), but it makes for interesting reading: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=526390&v=1U I'm waiting to see what his route is from George: N2/Langkloof/Baviaanskloof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted November 13, 2017 Share Wondering if anyone who's ridden this yet has some photos of the various sections? Considering on slapping some gravel tires on my road bike - just nervous of cracking my frame if there are any crazy technical/rocky sections? I've done plenty riding with it on the dirt roads out in Pretoria East with no problems. Just wondering how this would compare or if I should rather use the MTB for this one? Thanks! No problem on a road bike with gravel tyres. There is very little between Plett and Riversdale that I have not driven in a small Avis i10 and don't think that anything thereafter is as bad as Rooiberg pass which is incomparably better that for example Breedts. In fact, it is as good as the dirt road from Hekpoort to the bottom of the Breedts climb, and I have been up, over and back accross Rooiberg on 32mm Schwalbe Sammy Slicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted March 15, 2018 Share i see this has been done as a CHALLENGE now. FTK - Plettenberg bay to Stellenbosch Wesgro MTB 748km in 98 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 15, 2018 Share i see this has been done as a CHALLENGE now. FTK - Plettenberg bay to Stellenbosch Wesgro MTB 748km in 98 hrs. link ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted March 15, 2018 Share link ?no link...was just looking at some of the Epic entries https://www.cape-epic.com/teams/2018/10403/columbia Best Results:Munga 2017 360one 2017 Trans Breede Extreme 2017 Attakwas 2017 Cape Epic 2017 Distance for Difference D4D 500km in 24hrs (259km road and 250km MTB) 2017 Plettenberg bay to Stellenbosch Wesgro MTB 748km in 98 hrs. Various MTB races 2016-2010 Great Divide Extreme 160 miler MTB USA Denver 100 miler MTB Nevada 100 miler MTB Argus; 94.7; Route 66 and Route 99 Stage races, 2012 Amashova 2011 Numerous MTB races before and during above time frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogs Posted December 11, 2019 Share Anyone done this recently? I’m looking at making last minute plans to leave Knysna for Stellenbosch on 18 December, to arrive on 24/25 December. Would be good to have feedback from anyone who has ridden it more recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted December 11, 2019 Share Anyone done this recently? I’m looking at making last minute plans to leave Knysna for Stellenbosch on 18 December, to arrive on 24/25 December. Would be good to have feedback from anyone who has ridden it more recently. There is not much on the route that changes, it is all public road, but ask away if you have concerns - there are a few of us who know the route well. I am riding up from Cape Town from 19 December, and know of a few others leaving on 18th doing most of the route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanKoty Posted February 23, 2021 Share Hey guys, thinking of riding from Knysna to Stellies in April. Any recommendations for midway stops /overnight accomodation? Anyone tried adding in a stop at Prince Albert along the way? I see it's about 72km from Oudtshoorn. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted February 23, 2021 Share Hey guys, thinking of riding from Knysna to Stellies in April. Any recommendations for midway stops /overnight accomodation? Anyone tried adding in a stop at Prince Albert along the way? I see it's about 72km from Oudtshoorn. ThanksPrince Albert is out of your direct route to Stellies from Knysna but we will welcome you..Knysna UniondaleUniondale to de RustDeRust to Prince Albert via Meiringspoort and MiddelwaterPrince Albert to Calitzdorp via Swartberg pas and Kruisrivierroad Calitzdorp to van Wyksdorp via Rooiberg PasRooiberg LOdge to RiversdalSwellendamGreytonStellies.Something like that Brandon P, danievj, Wayne pudding Mol and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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