Cape Winelands Cycling
Cape Winelands Cycling holiday is a 5 day carefree, self-guided cycling tour to discover the area around Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Somerset West in style. This area is regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, with distinctive and spectacular countryside, world class wine estates and cuisine. Your cycling holiday in the Cape Winelands includes four days of easy to moderate cycling. The route follows quiet roads, where possible. The daily distance is between 35/45 km (about 3/4 hours cycling).
This is an opportunity to experience the Cape’s finest wines while discovering the natural beauty of the Cape Winelands countryside, Wine Estates and historic towns.
Sample renowned wines straight from the cellar and dine in some world class restaurants. Enjoy excellent accommodation, making this a trip to remember. Your cycling adventure begins in the historic town of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. From Franschhoek over Helshoogte to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa.
Explore the Jonkershoek Valley and Nature Reserve, as well as estates in the Blaauwklippen Valley. The final destination is Somerset West where the historic Vergelegen- and Lourensford Estates will provide some of the highlights.
Cycling in the Cape Winelands is recommended at any time from spring to autumn. Summer days can be hot. The cycling holiday in the Cape Winelands includes five nights accommodation in four or five star Guesthouses/ hotels, five breakfasts, baggage transfer, welcome meeting on arrival, a comprehensive information pack with directions, detailed maps and suggestions of places to eat, things to do and local detail not accessible to passing visitors.
Mountains
Hottentots Holland- , Helderberg, Stellenbosch- and Franschhoek mountains.
Nature reserve
Experience the cycling trails in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
Views
Franschhoek Valley, Gordon’s Bay, Strand, Somerset West, False Bay, including Cape Point, Stellenbosch & the Cape Peninsula
Wine Estates
Arguably some of the most beautiful wine estates in the world- Grande Provence, Rupert Wines, Delaire Graf, Tokara, Lanzerac, Vergelegen, Lourensford, etc.
Stay at 4 or 5 star hotels or guesthouses with prize winning restaurants. Enjoy South Africa’s second oldest town, Stellenbosch, and explore Franschhoek's interesting French connection.
What to take
Wearing a helmet while cycling is mandatory and bicycles need to be equipped with basic repair kit. These items can be provided with bicycles rented via us. Bring your own if you prefer so. If you decide to bring your own, a MTB is the best choice (not a road bike or hybrid).
It is important to be comfortable when cycling. The best is to wear thin layers of clothing. Fast drying and hard-wearing synthetic fabrics are ideal as a base layer. These allow your skin to breathe and wick the moisture away from your skin to the next layer, avoiding the chill which cotton T-shirts can cause. A thin fleece or sweatshirt is ideal as the next layer. Also take a lightweight waterproof jacket (breathable and windproof material is best). Sport shoes are fine for cycling and for when you stop off to visit places on foot. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a day-bag, a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), sunglasses, sun block, a water bottle, plastic picnic box (for transporting lunches), first-aid kit, camera and an extra plastic bag for litter.
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