Somerset West / Stellenbosch members

[SoloCyclist]

Any opinions or advice on the following route, park at waterstone village and use the R44 into Stellenbosch then Helshoogte through to Franshoek

Bad idea / Good idea ?

I'm aware of the risks of Helshoogte but any other suggestions 

Thanks

[Martin PJ]

I have done it once last year in about November. It was fine. Wide yellow lines. My son rides it often and lives in Somerset West. I probably wouldn't ride in peak traffic.

[SoloCyclist]

7 minutes ago, Martin PJ said:

I have done it once last year in about November. It was fine. Wide yellow lines. My son rides it often and lives in Somerset West. I probably wouldn't ride in peak traffic.

Thank you, this would be on a weekend. We from the southern suburbs looking to ride that side for a change. I know many cycle from soneike in kuilsriver but I would like to avoid kayamandi

[Thomo]

50 minutes ago, SoloCyclist said:

Thank you, this would be on a weekend. We from the southern suburbs looking to ride that side for a change. I know many cycle from soneike in kuilsriver but I would like to avoid kayamandi

Most go via Bottelary, Kromme Rhee and R44 keeping some distance from Kaya.

[WIPEOUT 1000]

6 hours ago, SoloCyclist said:

Any opinions or advice on the following route, park at waterstone village and use the R44 into Stellenbosch then Helshoogte through to Franshoek

Bad idea / Good idea ?

I'm aware of the risks of Helshoogte but any other suggestions 

Thanks

Cycle it often on weekends. If you’re concerned about Helshoogte, try finding a riding partner/s. Winelands cycling club often do escorted group rides on weekends starting from Waterstone.

Edited February 22 by WIPEOUT 1000

[bleedToWin]

11 hours ago, WIPEOUT 1000 said:

Winelands cycling club often do escorted group rides on weekends starting from Waterstone.

They do them every Saturday and Sunday, and have two follow cars to cater for different abilities. Visitors are welcomed, but if you become a "regular visitor" you'll eventually be asked to officially join the club.

[SoloCyclist]

Thank you all for the valuable feedback

Have a great weekend

[ChrisF]

I typically start out from the Bottelary side.

 

My return trip from Franschhoek often goes via Helshoogte then R44.  Sometimes I turn at the Strawberry farm towards Kuilsriver.  On a few occasions I have gone via Somerset West, then back to Bellville.

 

Hellshoogte climb ... just be wary of dodgy "pedestrians" ....  cross over to the other side if in doubt.

 

LOTS of cyclists ride Hellshoogte, so easy enough to wait at the robot / shopping centre, then join others for the climb.

 

 

ENJOY !