Thanks DJR and LOUDMAC, this definitely was the right place to ask!
I also got a private message answer to my questions, so I'm feeling pretty secure (and reeeaaally anxious) about riding on the coast bit of that route.
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Cape Town danger areas
Started by wolverine, Feb 09 2009 01:23
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 11:58
Hi Tourist
What Loudmac said makes sense: Start your ride from Green Point or the Cape Town Waterfront and do the Argus route in reverse. In other words: Ride Southwards along the Atlantic coast (very beautiful and safe) all the way to Cape Point (where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet). Then back via Simons Town and the False Bay coast (also very beautiful and safe) and from there link up with the first part of your ride going back along the same route you did earlier. This way you do the same distance ( about 110 - 120 km) on the most beautiful part of it and you do not have to worry about your safety, except for the usual traffic issues. Early in the morning the road will be quieter than later during the day. You will also pass a few nice coffee shops and even a good bike shop. I don't hesitate doing this route alone.
What Loudmac said makes sense: Start your ride from Green Point or the Cape Town Waterfront and do the Argus route in reverse. In other words: Ride Southwards along the Atlantic coast (very beautiful and safe) all the way to Cape Point (where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet). Then back via Simons Town and the False Bay coast (also very beautiful and safe) and from there link up with the first part of your ride going back along the same route you did earlier. This way you do the same distance ( about 110 - 120 km) on the most beautiful part of it and you do not have to worry about your safety, except for the usual traffic issues. Early in the morning the road will be quieter than later during the day. You will also pass a few nice coffee shops and even a good bike shop. I don't hesitate doing this route alone.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 12:12
DJR: u remind me of a question i've been meaning to pose: why dont they run the argus route in reverse every alternate year?
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 12:49
Capricorn, on 18 March 2012 - 12:12 , said:
DJR: u remind me of a question i've been meaning to pose: why dont they run the argus route in reverse every alternate year?
It is easier to close up Nelson Mandela Drive from 5am to 11am, than to have it closed from 8am to 6pm. I can also just imagine the chaos on the turn at Victoria Road as you enter Bantry Bay with 300+ riders taking their first turn of the race. It should also make for interesting viewing watching the racing bunches taking the Boyes Drive turn at Fish Hoek.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 01:04
DJR, on 18 March 2012 - 11:58 , said:
Hi Tourist
What Loudmac said makes sense: Start your ride from Green Point or the Cape Town Waterfront and do the Argus route in reverse. In other words: Ride Southwards along the Atlantic coast (very beautiful and safe) all the way to Cape Point (where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet). Then back via Simons Town and the False Bay coast (also very beautiful and safe) and from there link up with the first part of your ride going back along the same route you did earlier. This way you do the same distance ( about 110 - 120 km) on the most beautiful part of it and you do not have to worry about your safety, except for the usual traffic issues. Early in the morning the road will be quieter than later during the day. You will also pass a few nice coffee shops and even a good bike shop. I don't hesitate doing this route alone.
What Loudmac said makes sense: Start your ride from Green Point or the Cape Town Waterfront and do the Argus route in reverse. In other words: Ride Southwards along the Atlantic coast (very beautiful and safe) all the way to Cape Point (where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet). Then back via Simons Town and the False Bay coast (also very beautiful and safe) and from there link up with the first part of your ride going back along the same route you did earlier. This way you do the same distance ( about 110 - 120 km) on the most beautiful part of it and you do not have to worry about your safety, except for the usual traffic issues. Early in the morning the road will be quieter than later during the day. You will also pass a few nice coffee shops and even a good bike shop. I don't hesitate doing this route alone.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 07:29
Veni, vidi, cycli!
Found riding company here at the hub for the most spectacular ride in my life
Great roads, hills, views, weather, everything! If I come to CT again, will definitely rent a bike for the entire visit!
Found riding company here at the hub for the most spectacular ride in my life
Great roads, hills, views, weather, everything! If I come to CT again, will definitely rent a bike for the entire visit!
