Cyclist down Camps Bay

[OVERDRIVE]

Lot of anger in the world...

[ajnkzn]

14 hours ago, Kom said:

im always curious to see an industry expert, world tour proffessional, show up here in a leetle forum tuning folks facts.

I’m always amazed that someone who is “so important” has time to comment here with us little people. 
 

The superiority in nearly every post he places online is overpowering. 
 

Just would think that he has better places to be and more important people to talk to. 

Edited January 22 by ajnkzn

[DJR]

I disagree.

Everyone is welcome here, beginners, professionals, even over the hill old guys (me?). Everyone should have a safe place here to voice their opinions, but always with a good measure of respect. Just like everyone should have the freedom to disagree, sometimes strongly, and still be welcome. 

[Jbr]

did you just call me little people ? 😅

Edited January 22 by Jbr

[Mamil]

51 minutes ago, Jbr said:

did you just call me little people ? 😅

I guarantee you're smaller than this 96,3kg (this morning's weigh in) mamil

[Mamil]

On 1/20/2026 at 3:06 PM, Robbie Stewart said:

I wish. my fat arse going 9 km/h up Chappies is a dream

With all due respect to your arse -- 9kmph up chappies is f@#@ing slow

[saggy]

On 1/20/2026 at 2:19 PM, J Wakefield said:

Simple for those who need harder sense and not common sense

2 cyclists middle of the road when there are signs that says single file. they clearly ignoring road rules in South Africa. Yet bitch about cars getting fed up with cyclists.

1 motorists trying to get passed on a solid line - again no go but you have 2 guys disobaying well known road rules. How long he been behind etc no one knows.

Runners on the wrong side of the road 

3 wrongs dont make a right but dont point fingers when you 1 of the 3

the runners are on the right hand side of the road facing the oncoming traffic, this is where they are supposed to be.

 

It has been mentioned that runners are not allowed on this section of chapmans ..... but that is only after 10am, if im not mistaken this photo was taken before 10am

[babse]

14 hours ago, OVERDRIVE said:

Lot of anger in the world...

even on le hub...

[Robbie Stewart]

1 hour ago, Mamil said:

With all due respect to your arse -- 9kmph up chappies is f@#@ing slow

All of my 117 kilo's and both my 2.40" tyres have a tendency to disagree with your sentiment. From Houtbay side that hill is a breeze. From Noordhoek side it's a different kettle of fish. I don't know the exact speed I go, but I get passed by all the other riders whenever I attempt that hill.

[DJR]

25 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said:

.............. From Noordhoek side it's a different kettle of fish. I don't know the exact speed I go, but I get passed by all the other riders whenever I attempt that hill.

Chappies is a special place when you are on a bicycle!

In my fathers' 80th year, I rode his last CTCT with him.

Picture us slowly grinding up Chappies at near-track-stand pace. He called it slow-and-steady. Half way up we noticed an old cycling buddy / adversary of his, also in the same age group, sitting on the stone wall taking a break ......... I asked "Dad, do you want to pull over and say hi?" Meaning to make a safe way for him through the crowds, good domestique that I was on the day. "Hell NO" was his somewhat breathless reply. "This is my chance to put some time on him!"

And we did!

[Robbie Stewart]

1 hour ago, DJR said:

Chappies is a special place when you are on a bicycle!

In my fathers' 80th year, I rode his last CTCT with him.

Picture us slowly grinding up Chappies at near-track-stand pace. He called it slow-and-steady. Half way up we noticed an old cycling buddy / adversary of his, also in the same age group, sitting on the stone wall taking a break ......... I asked "Dad, do you want to pull over and say hi?" Meaning to make a safe way for him through the crowds, good domestique that I was on the day. "Hell NO" was his somewhat breathless reply. "This is my chance to put some time on him!"

And we did!

That is a good memory to have. A cherished moment for sure.

[OVERDRIVE]

6 hours ago, DJR said:

Chappies is a special place when you are on a bicycle!

In my fathers' 80th year, I rode his last CTCT with him.

Picture us slowly grinding up Chappies at near-track-stand pace. He called it slow-and-steady. Half way up we noticed an old cycling buddy / adversary of his, also in the same age group, sitting on the stone wall taking a break ......... I asked "Dad, do you want to pull over and say hi?" Meaning to make a safe way for him through the crowds, good domestique that I was on the day. "Hell NO" was his somewhat breathless reply. "This is my chance to put some time on him!"

And we did!

Love this. 

[Shebeen]

19 hours ago, saggy said:

the runners are on the right hand side of the road facing the oncoming traffic, this is where they are supposed to be.

 

It has been mentioned that runners are not allowed on this section of chapmans ..... but that is only after 10am, if im not mistaken this photo was taken before 10am

I've been trying to find this no pedestrian rule details online. Here it is from the actual site:

Cyclists:

• No cyclists under the age of 12 permitted unless accompanied by an adult.
• No cyclists are permitted during hours of darkness.
• Cycling in groups is prohibited - single file only.

Hikers and Walkers:

• Pedestrian movement between Lookout Point and Noordhoek Corner (km 28,6 and km 33,1) is prohibited at all times.
• All animals taken along the road must be leashed at all times.

Runners:

Runners will not be permitted between Lookout Point and Noordhoek Corner (km 28,6 and km 33,1) during the following hours:

• Weekdays (off-peak season)
  07:00 – 08:00 & 16:30 – 18:00
  Hours of darkness
• Weekends, Public Holidays & Peak Holiday Period (15 Dec - 5 Jan)
  10:00 – 19:00
  Hours of darkness

 

This was interesting too

https://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/blog/battle-of-the-road-cyclists-vs-motorists-vs-pedestrians-on-chappies.html

[Robbie Stewart]

49 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

I've been trying to find this no pedestrian rule details online. Here it is from the actual site:

Cyclists:

• No cyclists under the age of 12 permitted unless accompanied by an adult.
• No cyclists are permitted during hours of darkness.
• Cycling in groups is prohibited - single file only.

Hikers and Walkers:

• Pedestrian movement between Lookout Point and Noordhoek Corner (km 28,6 and km 33,1) is prohibited at all times.
• All animals taken along the road must be leashed at all times.

Runners:

Runners will not be permitted between Lookout Point and Noordhoek Corner (km 28,6 and km 33,1) during the following hours:

• Weekdays (off-peak season)
  07:00 – 08:00 & 16:30 – 18:00
  Hours of darkness
• Weekends, Public Holidays & Peak Holiday Period (15 Dec - 5 Jan)
  10:00 – 19:00
  Hours of darkness

 

This was interesting too

https://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/blog/battle-of-the-road-cyclists-vs-motorists-vs-pedestrians-on-chappies.html

This bit just put a new spin on the motor vehicle passing the cyclists in that posted pic.

[Headshot]

23 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said:

This bit just put a new spin on the motor vehicle passing the cyclists in that posted pic.

Basic common sense really. I've always driven like this everywhere. Motorists who claim they are being held up by cyclists because of a sold white line are simply being obtuse.   

[J Wakefield]

On 1/21/2026 at 5:42 PM, Kom said:

im always curious to see an industry expert, world tour proffessional, show up here in a leetle forum tuning folks facts.

Would tell you that person doesnt see perceive themselves in that light, more just a normal every day person.