extra300s Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Hi all Has anyone on here ever ridden their bikes from Bellville or surrounds to Robertson? Planning to do so this coming Friday. Recon with my mtb I'll ride as much gravel next to the shoulders over the the Pass and then the short section to the Rawsonville turn off on the N1. 145km according to google maps. Should be some good miles for the upcoming races! Karl
bj horn Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Not much gravel shoulder plus barrier quite close to the road.
Skubarra Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 I would opt for Bainskloof over the N1. There is also a decent gravel road that runs south parallel to the R60 that takes you from the R43 at Brandvlei dam to just before Robertson. So you can take Bainskloof, R43, then gravel road and skip the busy N1 & R60
dannygirl Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Just also be aware that there are some extensive road works going on on the other side of the tunnel which may impact on whether or not there is any shoulder available on this stretch of the N1... Alternatively, why not take a detour via Franschhoek pass and Villiersdorp? Should give a few more extra kms...
Mook Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Hi all Has anyone on here ever ridden their bikes from Bellville or surrounds to Robertson? Planning to do so this coming Friday. Recon with my mtb I'll ride as much gravel next to the shoulders over the the Pass and then the short section to the Rawsonville turn off on the N1. 145km according to google maps. Should be some good miles for the upcoming races! KarlHi Karl, Done it twice from Brackenfell, but took the Helshoogte/Franschhoek pass option through Villiersdorp. You take the R43 from Villiersdorp to Worcester and turn right on the "Aan de Doorns" turnoff to link up with the R62 to Robertson. There are options to turn off the R43 sooner if you're on the MTB.The idea was initially to get as close to 200km as prep for the Baviaans, but it turns out to be 170km if you do the above route. Good ride for both MTB or road. The Worcester/Villiersdorp area is notorious for strong wind, so be prepared to face some pounding. Road conditions are good AND you get to do some good climbs. I found the wind to have the last say as you approach Robertson. Go forit ! Mook
extra300s Posted May 15, 2018 Author Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks guys, some very good info. Ill make use of it. Regards
Shebeen Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Hi Karl, Done it twice from Brackenfell, but took the Helshoogte/Franschhoek pass option through Villiersdorp. You take the R43 from Villiersdorp to Worcester and turn right on the "Aan de Doorns" turnoff to link up with the R62 to Robertson. There are options to turn off the R43 sooner if you're on the MTB.The idea was initially to get as close to 200km as prep for the Baviaans, but it turns out to be 170km if you do the above route. Good ride for both MTB or road. The Worcester/Villiersdorp area is notorious for strong wind, so be prepared to face some pounding. Road conditions are good AND you get to do some good climbs. I found the wind to have the last say as you approach Robertson. Go forit ! Mookgo buy a coke at Doornrivier https://goo.gl/maps/kuckUJSbJuS2
extra300s Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 Happy to report my MTB took me all the way to Robertson via Du Toitskloof Pass in a solo effort. Had a full lane to myself aal the way to the Rawsonville turn off. Bit of strong wind from back of Durbanville to top of the pass. But from Rawsonvile had a very pleasant ride. 160km and 7hours in total. Had a lekker lunch at a Cellar just before Rawsonville. Was a experience and a half. Only two corners on the pass going up was not so nice with zero shoulder. So make sure nothing is behind you around these two corners if possible.
leon_pro Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Happy to report my MTB took me all the way to Robertson via Du Toitskloof Pass in a solo effort. Had a full lane to myself aal the way to the Rawsonville turn off. Bit of strong wind from back of Durbanville to top of the pass. But from Rawsonvile had a very pleasant ride. 160km and 7hours in total. Had a lekker lunch at a Cellar just before Rawsonville. Was a experience and a half. Only two corners on the pass going up was not so nice with zero shoulder. So make sure nothing is behind you around these two corners if possible.can you post a strava link? would be a nice ride to do with friends.
Michieldt Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Next time you go try this route allot of gravel HelshoogteFranschoek passThen via Villiersdrop towards Worcester.About 20km before Worcester there is a turnoff Skerpenheuvel pad Across from Cilmor CellarThis is a gravel road that runs all the way to mcgregor but there is a turnoff about 10km from Mcgregor that takes you directly to Robertson. Lots of climbing and beautiful flowing gravel roads. Most of its well marked.
extra300s Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 Hope this works. https://www.strava.com/activities/1580218851/embed/3ddc2730f469e06a84dbec4bfaa881e1982bb1f8
Andrew_Smith Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Nice ride! Not a bad average speed at all for a MTB and you rode solo.
extra300s Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 thanks, yes would one day do it again. Very scenic route, and a nice change from staying local.
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