Stanford to Swellendam on dirt

[Anthem24]

1 hour ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Pse invite me to this ride on komoot arno@princealbertcycles.co.za

I didn't save it -- it was the default route when I used the gravel riding filter on the free version on my laptop, so you should be able to find it.

I did see that Google Maps streetview (on the main roads) showed no gates but clear No entry signs on some of those smaller side roads, but those sections could be bypassed with a little more tar.

It does seem like going via Napier vicinity and Klipdale would be possible. Suggest you check out https://tracks4africa.co.za/maps/w248111/  too.

If you're on Facebook, the guy who runs the Gansbaai Mountain Bike Rides & Routes page could advise on the nicest routes south of the Caledon-Napier road.

[Anthem24]

https://whalecoast.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Overberg-Cycling-Routes.pdf

[Prince Albert Cycles]

9 hours ago, Anthem24 said:

https://whalecoast.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Overberg-Cycling-Routes.pdf

Thank you

[Bontie2]

On 7/7/2025 at 9:10 PM, Mamil said:

This is what I would do - I've ridden the first 100km of this en route to Montagu from Hermanus

 

Stanford to Swellendam.gpx 191.54 kB · 5 downloads

Hi, any chance you can share this file?

seems inaccessible here

[ChrisF]

21 minutes ago, Bontie2 said:

Hi, any chance you can share this file?

seems inaccessible here

 

I sent you a DM with the file.

[emme]

I suggest buying a Slingsbey Overberg map.Very detailed and available from any good bookshop or Outdoor warehouse.

[Zeffer]

Did Hermanus to Robertson last week.

Betweem Komoot and Mapmyride it was a screwup. Turn right and there is a farm gate.

Ended up doing a lot more tar than anticipated. But still good fun the WC roads are in such good condition

Would really like to find an app suitable for such planning.

Enjoy dudes

[Zeffer]

We rode from CT to George in 5 days. Epic.