Paarden Island Cycling lane, safe or not?

[Thornman]

Good day all, 

 

Just want to find out if the cycling lane between Paarden Island and Town is safe to ride in the morning (06:30) on your own? 

 

I started commuting to work with the bike from Durbanville into Town. I use the lane from Woodbridge Island all the way to Paarden Island, but from there it seem to be a bit dodge.

 

At the moment I hop onto the N1 from Paarden Island into Town. 

 

Thanks

 

 

[Rapunzel]

John from "This Way Out" Cape Town commutes through on a daily basis from Durbanville and when I chatted to him, said he'd not had problems. Tiekiedraai road has been a bit more of a security concern of late.

I ride later in the morning and carry pepper spray (in my hand) and am extra vigilant if pedestrians are walking towards me (although greet all - never know when you may need some allies!)

[bj horn]

Had no problems so far.Still dark that time so switch front light off.If you feel unsafe hop onto the buslane,especially under the 2 bridges.Or slow down and wait for other riders