Mountain Bru Posted October 24, 2019 Share Good Day good people of the hub!I'm planning a gravel tour in December that'll probably start either in Cape Town or Stellenbosch. I'm planning on doing around 100km a day, for 4 or 5 days, but I'm pretty flexible at this point both in terms of distance and days. Problem is that I'm a proper Vaalie and don't know the Cape that well. Do you guys have any suggestions on the best gravel roads or routes to ride in the area? I don't plan on doing a loop, so pretty much anything in a 400km radius is an option at this stage. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 24, 2019 Share Suggest you start in Worcester, Caledon or riebeek kasteel if you're after gravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBK Posted October 24, 2019 Share Do The Munga in reverse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted October 29, 2019 Share https://www.capecycleroutes.co.za/route/cross-cape-route You might find this handy Skubarra, Chingy182 and Calculus Bikes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 29, 2019 Share The Cape Cross route Dusty posted is a good option You can also consider incorporating more of the Klein Karoo, some nice options from Oudtshoorn to Montagu. Probably the area around Cape Town I found that work the best for long gravel rides in terms of the quality of the roads, scenery, weather & accommodation Also consider making Cape Town your finishing point in stead of the other way around and try to check out the prevailing winds while you plan. Not fun at all to do a few 100km into a headwind and it can be seriously windy in December. I have seen more than one gravel tour in our area killed off by the wind. Calculus Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted October 29, 2019 Share I'd strongly suggest building this into your route - https://www.capecycleroutes.co.za/route/cederberg-circuit I did it in one day but know of other people who have done it over two or three. The scenery is spectacular and its quiet empty open roads for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted October 29, 2019 Share The Cape Cross route Dusty posted is a good option You can also consider incorporating more of the Klein Karoo, some nice options from Oudtshoorn to Montagu. Probably the area around Cape Town I found that work the best for long gravel rides in terms of the quality of the roads, scenery, weather & accommodation Also consider making Cape Town your finishing point in stead of the other way around and try to check out the prevailing winds while you plan. Not fun at all to do a few 100km into a headwind and it can be seriously windy in December. I have seen more than one gravel tour in our area killed off by the wind. Amen to all this... And additionally, while not always possible, check road surface conditions if you can... corrugations will sap your will to live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted October 29, 2019 Share Swellendam to Zuurbraak then continue towards Grootvadersbosch , cross the mountain via Gysmanshoek Pass , on to van Wyksdorp , cross Rooiberg pass to Calitzdorp , them on the Groenrivier/Kruisrivier road , turn left at R328 cross Swartberg Pass and Ill buy you a beer in Prince Albert . If you have energy and time left continue to Willowmore. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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