TOUR 1 | Chapman's Peak Road Bike Tour | 60 km
Chapman's Peak Road Bike Tour | 60km
Stations
- Above Llandudno we plan a stop for photos
Description
We start at CYCLING FRIENDS Shop. Following along the Atlantic coast, we ride through the famous resort Camps Bay.
Further towards Llandudno we’ll see below, the hotel 12 Apostles and the tales of the Antipolis wreck. The Antipolis is a Greek oil tanker, ran aground on the rocks near Victoria Road in Oudekraal.It has been lying off the coast of South Africa for 45 years and was washed ashore in January 2022 by considerable ocean waves.
After a descent we pass through the fishing village of Hout Bay. Hout Bay is also known for its famous harbour market. With great views of the beach of Hout Bay and the breath-taking view into the bay of Hout Bay we’ll reach Chapman’s Peak after about 4km. After a break we’ll return to CYCLING FRIENDS Shop on the same route.
Distance
Approx. 60 km
Altitude
680 m
Duration
Approx. 2.5 to 3.0 hours incl. break
Category/ Difficulty
Intermediate (suitable for amateur cyclists)
Starting Point
CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
Route
- CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
- along the coast through Camps Bay
- past Llandudno through Hout Bay
- viewpoint at Chapman’s Peak
- he same route back again
- return to CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
Bike suggestion
From our stock of bikes we recommend a STORCK Bike Visioner or STORCK Bike F3 comp. You are welcome to use your own bike for this. Any road bike or gravel bike is suitable for this tour.
Your preparation
Please bring your own helmet and pedals.
You can bring your timepiece to record your performance.
Helmet and pedals rental is possible!
Additional
Suitable cycling clothes as well as various cycling utensils can be bought directly in our store if necessary.
We take care of
Drinks for the road will be provided by us. Each participant will be able to fill his/her water bottle(s) with isotonic drinks prepared by the CYCLING FRIENDS team before the start.
For the way you can buy homemade energy bars you with us.