Nanninga Posted September 13, 2016 Share Hi,We would like to bike from CT via Stellenbosch to Hermanus (or the other way round),Will take luggage with us and sleep in guesthouses.Up to now I only find circular trails.Where can I find more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted September 14, 2016 Share CT -> Stellenbosch -> Franschoek -> Villiersdorp -> Botrivier/Caledon -> HermanusCT -> Stellenbosch -> Somerset West -> Gordons Bay -> Kleinmond -> Hermanus The second route is alot more scenic but you are riding a road without a shoulder. (Alot of cyclist to use this road so its up to you) I would also rather start in Stellenbosch as you would go past some less desirable areas if you avoid the highways. Also do your homework. Alot of highjack hotspots around stellenbosch where its not safe to cycle even in a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted September 14, 2016 Share CT -> Stellenbosch -> Franschoek -> Villiersdorp -> Botrivier/Caledon -> HermanusCT -> Stellenbosch -> Somerset West -> Gordons Bay -> Kleinmond -> Hermanus The second route is alot more scenic but you are riding a road without a shoulder. (Alot of cyclist to use this road so its up to you) I would also rather start in Stellenbosch as you would go past some less desirable areas if you avoid the highways. Also do your homework. Alot of highjack hotspots around stellenbosch where its not safe to cycle even in a group. route 1.1.png route 1.2.png route 2.pngI have ridden those routes before and both are cool. The Gordon's Bay route without the shoulder isn't the biggest issue, cars are driving slowly there, however that section from Arabella to Vermont is *** just be careful there of the Speedie Gonzales drivers. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted September 14, 2016 Share Do you want to ride road or through the mountains? Finding a road route is easy. Through the mountains you'll be crossing so many private properties that you'll either have to find servitude roads, or use gravel back roads. Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 14, 2016 Share CT -> Stellenbosch -> Franschoek -> Villiersdorp -> Botrivier/Caledon -> Hermanus but... Cape town city to muizenberg then R310 via Strandfontein to Stellenbosch(also has some dodgy bits but better than the N2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 14, 2016 Share Cape town city to muizenberg then R310 via Strandfontein to Stellenbosch(also has some dodgy bits but better than the N2) Nooit, I'd never cycle this route. The road is rough with no shoulder in places and cars go fast down there. Not to mention the fact that it goes past a small piece of Khayelitsha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 14, 2016 Share Nooit, I'd never cycle this route. The road is rough with no shoulder in places and cars go fast down there. Not to mention the fact that it goes past a small piece of Khayelitsha... ive ridin it there is no shoulder for a short part just out of muizenberg then its actually a good road the section next to informal settlement (about 5km) is flat or downhill towards Stellenbosch and id rather do this road than the N2 from city to airport and beyond (which I think is illegal anyway isn't it and goes past every informal settlement in western cape ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted September 14, 2016 Share ive ridin it there is no shoulder for a short part just out of muizenberg then its actually a good road the section next to informal settlement (about 5km) is flat or downhill towards Stellenbosch and id rather do this road than the N2 from city to airport and beyond (which I think is illegal anyway isn't it and goes past every informal settlement in western cape ) And the fact that you are 105% sure that you will get robbed of everything you own and probably stabbed as well. Well thats what happens on that piece of road if you get a flat with your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 14, 2016 Share dude lighten up its not an instruction its just my 2 cents (I didn't get robbed or stabbed and ive ridin it a few times) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 14, 2016 Share ive ridin it there is no shoulder for a short part just out of muizenberg then its actually a good road the section next to informal settlement (about 5km) is flat or downhill towards Stellenbosch and id rather do this road than the N2 from city to airport and beyond (which I think is illegal anyway isn't it and goes past every informal settlement in western cape ) I've considered riding there many times (I live Fish Hoek side and my folks live in Stanford, so this thread is perfect for me!), but every time I drive there I think no ways. Maybe if I was with a relatively large group, but definitely not solo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted September 14, 2016 Share dude lighten up its not an instruction its just my 2 cents (I didn't get robbed or stabbed and ive ridin it a few times)Referring to N2 past airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Baden Powell stretch between Muizenberg & Strandfontein also has sand blown into the road at some sections, so that piece where you would normally hug the edge of the road is no longer forcing you into the middle of that lane. But traffic is low outside of peak hour times so I'll still consider this an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 14, 2016 Share This was our road bike trip to Hermanus 2 years ago with backpacks, which I don't reccomend, get panniers. Stayed the night & cycled home the next day via the same route. https://www.strava.com/activities/184188159 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanninga Posted September 14, 2016 Share Thank you all. I thought around Cape Town might be safer than Malawi, but it seems it is not....Do you mean you get robbed during day hours? Does that mean the road is quite empty or that people just let you get robbed.We have lived in Malawi and there it is safe to ride a bike as long as it is light and you stick to the villages / secondary roads.But I understand that is not possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted September 14, 2016 Share Hi,We would like to bike from CT via Stellenbosch to Hermanus (or the other way round),Will take luggage with us and sleep in guesthouses.Up to now I only find circular trails.Where can I find more info? Why not get an uber to take your bags to Hermanus guest house for you? Then you just ride there? Lank chilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanninga Posted September 14, 2016 Share That's right but we love the adventure of being selfsupported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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