5 days of back-to-back riding down the coast, ending with the Cape Town Cycle Tour – the perfect Grande Finale!

Day 1 – Late afternoon arrival in Port Elizabeth

We start with a late afternoon arrival in Port Elizabeth when we will run one group airport shuttle to Jeffrey’s Bay. We overnight at the famous Super Tubes surf break. (**Bikes and/or boxes need to be couriered to PE or to our warehouse in CT. We can help arrange this – please see note at bottom of page)

Day 2 – Ride to TSITSIKAMMA – 105km/

Leaving the SA surf capital behind, we warm up the legs on an easy initial 10km, and then there is a hilly section after Humansdorp before it flattens out alongside the Langeberg Mountain range. There is a refreshment stop under the trees at 46 km and an optional stop at Oudebosch Farm Stall at 73km, then cycle on through the forest, ending at the cosy Tsitsikamma Village inn, where we enjoy lunch by the pool.

Day 3 – A splendid display of Nature & Passes into Knysna & on to Wilderness – 102 or 147 km.

This is the heart of the world famous, scenic ‘Garden Route’.  Bloukrans & Nature’s Valley provide two wonderful challenges with stunning descents and testing climbs. After a refreshment stop at Garden of Eden, our route takes us through to Knysna (102 km) and then shuttle or cycle the 54 km on to The Wilderness, where we overnight at our hotel overlooking the lagoon.

Day 4 – Wilderness to Hartenbos, with a detour up & over Outenique Pass – 115km/

We ride out of the hotel directly onto White’s Road for an “Afrix-Roubaix” detour off the busy main drag, which takes us on hard-packed dirt, along quiet, shaded roads and into George. We then ride up & over the spectacular Outenique Pass, both ways, after which we make our way along the R102 to Hartenbos on the outskirts of Mossel Bay. Our hotel set on the river mouth overlooking the ocean.

Day 5 – Early morning transfer from Hartenbos to near Riviersonderend, then cycle to Hermanus – 92 km/

The route threads through wheat fields and rolling hills to Caledon. From here we ride over Shaw’s Pass and into the beautiful Hemel and Aarde Valley, with vineyards all around, and on to the popular seaside resort of Hermanus. We overnight close to the water and there are many shops & restaurants as well as the old harbour to visit.

Day 6 – A spectacular coastal ride – 80 km/

We head out to Kleinmond & on around the coastline past Betty’s Bay & Rooi Els to Gordon’s Bay – which must be one the best scenic cycling routes in the world – as it overlooks the massive False Bay across to the Cape Peninsula – & the prospect of a reinvigorating swim at Gordon’s Bay Bikini Beach. Lunch will be available before we transfer to Cape Town for drop off at a city hotel as close as possible to the start of the race. This evening we go out for dinner together in the city and our time with you officially ends. (Your bike boxes will be delivered to the hotel before arrival)

Day 7 – Free day in Cape Town

Rest & recover. Visit the CTCT Expo at the Cape Town Stadium, collect your race packs and soak up the pre-race vibe & excitement.

Day 8 – CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR – 105 km

Join 35 000 other cycling enthusiasts in the biggest individually timed cycle race in the world on one of the most spectacular routes.

Day 9 – Free day until airport transfer

Alternatively please make other arrangements if you’re staying on in Cape Town after the Cycle Tour.