In the event that you only have one day to ride in Cape Town, this is the ride that I would recommend.
- The Whale Route. Start early, the sun comes up at +/- 8:00 am during the winter. From Cape Town to Gordon's Bay and keep going until you reach Botrivier. Have a bite to eat at the Botrivier Hotel, great food and exceptional value for money. If it is your plan to ride this road on the weekend it is important to start early to beat the cars indulging in some slow sightseeing. You will encounter many motorcyclists along the way. A beautiful scenic ride on a great road.
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| The Whale Route. |
- Botrivier to Villiersdorp. Get back on the N2 and head for Caledon and Greyton, +/- 15km's before Caledon lookout for the turnoff (left) to Villiersdorp. You will find this section of the trip very exciting, quick with some good bends to navigate.
- Villiersdorp to Franschoek. Now to Franschoek via the Theewaterskloof Dam and the Franschoek Pass. You are going to love riding this pass. Stop at one of the Coffee Bars or Bistros for something to eat and enjoy what I think is the prettiest town in South Africa.
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| Theewaterskloof Dam. |
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| Up from the dam. |
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| Down into Franschoek. |
- Franschoek to Stellenbosch via Helshoogte. On your way to Stellenbosch via Pniel and Helshoogte. Another exciting part of the ride.
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| On top of Helshoogte. |
- From Stellenbosch back to Cape Town. Depending on where you are staying choose either the N1 or N2 whichever is the most convenient to get yourself home. You have had a great day's riding.
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| Back to Cape Town - Table Mountain. |
Ciao, hope that you have a great ride, until next time,
Clive :-)
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