baldy Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Hello All On my bucket list is cycling from Jhb to Ct before I get to old.I am 61.I am retired thus time is not an issue. I dont wana race just do a fairly easy ride,I have been cycling for the last 20 years but have no experience in long distance touring.Mayby 100km per day ? Combine camping and B&B ? Are there anyone interested in joining me/advising me? Tks
Long Wheel Base Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Frail does stuff like this in his spare time. He would have some good advise IMHO.
dave303e Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 I would go- Frankfort, Reitz, Bethlehem, Bergville Winterton, Mooi River, Howick, PMB. Time it cleverly that you arrive in PMB 14June, then jump on this little trail called the freedom challenge, they will sort the route from there for you...
Fat Boab Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Well I'm hoping to do the same trip in a month or two so can share my thoughts of route choices etc, if you wish? PM me! Hello All On my bucket list is cycling from Jhb to Ct before I get to old.I am 61.I am retired thus time is not an issue. I dont wana race just do a fairly easy ride,I have been cycling for the last 20 years but have no experience in long distance touring.Mayby 100km per day ? Combine camping and B&B ? Are there anyone interested in joining me/advising me? Tks
baldy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 Where do I get ur nbr ? Well I'm hoping to do the same trip in a month or two so can share my thoughts of route choices etc, if you wish?PM me!
Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 I would go- Frankfort, Reitz, Bethlehem, Bergville Winterton, Mooi River, Howick, PMB. Time it cleverly that you arrive in PMB 14June, then jump on this little trail called the freedom challenge, they will sort the route from there for you...No. No. No.Avoid MOOI RIVER. Those Okes Steel Bicycles
Dusty Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Hello All On my bucket list is cycling from Jhb to Ct before I get to old.I am 61.I am retired thus time is not an issue. I dont wana race just do a fairly easy ride,I have been cycling for the last 20 years but have no experience in long distance touring.Mayby 100km per day ? Combine camping and B&B ? Are there anyone interested in joining me/advising me? TksDrop me a pm and I will send you gps tracks of the route we follow when we do it if you would like them.
kgscott Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Baldy wants to go to Cape Town, not Durban,!
Tankman Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Frail does stuff like this in his spare time. He would have some good advise IMHO.Frail does stuff like this before breakfast.
Fat Boab Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 But there is a difference between touring and Frail-like long rides... Frail does stuff like this before breakfast.
Tankman Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 But there is a difference between touring and Frail-like long rides... Yup, start talking 1000km's plus and I can see Frail's ears stand up!
MORNE Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Baldy wants to go to Cape Town, not Durban,! yea I was wondering why, when someone asked for JHB to CPT advice, get detoured via KZN LOL.
WaynejG Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 What is apparent is that you get bucket lists and then you get BUCKET LISTS.
Mokgaga Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 so how many days or weeks does it take to cycle from Jhb to CT?
Fat Boab Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Approx 1600km, route depending, so do the math on what you can handle day after day. Add in possible rest days. And voila! I'm aiming for 18 days with 2 rest days included. so how many days or weeks does it take to cycle from Jhb to CT?
dave303e Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 yea I was wondering why, when someone asked for JHB to CPT advice, get detoured via KZN LOL. Because straight routes from JHB to CT is k**** Hence my suggestion -Think about it if you plan it cleverly you can include Golden Gate National Park. View the Amphitheatre of the Drakensberg. Enjoy the rolling hills of the KZN midlands and a Tipsy Tiger or Pickled Pig at Notties Brewery. Arriving in PMB you can take a day to sample Cascades mtb routes. Then you jump onto the Freedom challenge route which should need no introduction...The Race to Rhodes section is epic with an incredible climb back up the escarpment after tackling the mighty Umko valley and Hela Hela. Then you get to witness the best of the Eastern Cape. A trip through Mordor and the stunning Baviaans kloof before heading through to the Western Cape and the epic sections like Stettynskloof. Can you think of anything more boring than bombing along parallel to the N1 all the way to Cape town. Because everyone who drives that route really sees it as an epic route with spectacular scenery. I have cycled to Durban from GP, it is boring, so if you going to do a long ride, make sure you include the epic bits so that it is at least a memorable route
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