TOUR 2 | Cape Good Hope Round | 120 km
Chapman's Peak and Cape of Good Hope Road Bike Tour
Stations
- CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
- Chapman’s Peak
- Noordhoek
- Kommetjie
- entrance gate to the Cape of Good Hope
- Simons Town
- Chapman’s Peak
- CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
Description
We start at CYCLING FRIENDS Shop. Following along the Atlantic coast, we ride through the famous resort Camps Bay. Further towards Llandudno we will see below, the hotel 12 Apostles and the tales of the Antipolis wreck. The Antipolis is a Greek oil tanker, which 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 harbour market. With great views of the beach of Hout Bay and the breath-taking view into the bay of Hout Bay we’lll reach Chapman’s Peak after about 4km. After a break we’ll enjoy an amazing downhill ride to Noordhoek. In Noordhoek we’lll have the opportunity to enjoy a cappuccino or cold drink. After our break we’ll continue towards Kommetjie from where we’ll ride uphill along the coast. Whether you lose your breath during the climb or during the breath-taking view is up to you.
From now on we’ll ride on easy undulating roads until we reach the entrance gate to the Cape of Good Hope. We leave this gate on the right and continue to Simons Town. Depending on the season, we can stop there and admire the charming penguins on the beach of Simons Town.
After a short rest, we make our way via False Bay towards Chapman’s Peak, then directly back to Cape Town and the CYCLING FRIENDS Shop
Distance
Approx. 120 km
Altitude
1,300 m
Duration
Approx. 4.0 to 5.0 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
- passing Llandudno through Hout Bay
- up to the viewpoint at Chapman’s Peak
- passing the Cape via Simons Town
- 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. For these tours any road bike or gravel bike is suitable.
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 you can buy 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.