Cycling in Republic of South Africa
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When visiting South Africa, you can either create your own bike routes with the bike route planner or participate in one of the many guided bike tours available. On tour in South Africa, you can encounter baboons, snakes, birds, and antelopes while enjoying riding on wide shoulders, as most roads are paved and in excellent condition. Mountain bike fans can take on some great tours around Cape Town or Johannesburg, for example in Mpumalanga, a South African province whose name means 'the place where the sun rises'. Enjoyable trips are guaranteed!
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Cycling route in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 50.1 km
- Distance
- 502 m
- Ascent
- 497 m
- Descent
Chpman's Peak
Cycling route in Constantia, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 41.9 km
- Distance
- 747 m
- Ascent
- 746 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
- 961.8 km
- Distance
- 11,717 m
- Ascent
- 13,159 m
- Descent
Cape Point - mini
Cycling route in Retreat, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 97.3 km
- Distance
- 537 m
- Ascent
- 539 m
- Descent
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Aurora Avenue, Vereeniging to Aurora Avenue, Vereeniging- Distance
- 23.8 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 98 m
- Location
- Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Aurora Avenue, Vereeniging to Aurora Avenue, Vereeniging- Distance
- 22.2 km
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
- 92 m
- Location
- Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Vredehoek - GreenPoint - Campsbay- Distance
- 31.4 km
- Ascent
- 375 m
- Descent
- 368 m
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Vaalrivier Street 50, Vanderbijlpark to Vaalrivier Street 50, Vanderbijlpark- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 30 m
- Location
- Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Long ride through Cape Town- Distance
- 37.9 km
- Ascent
- 508 m
- Descent
- 620 m
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Ulondolozo Street 59, Vosloorus to Voortrekker Road 83, Alberton- Distance
- 16.7 km
- Ascent
- 148 m
- Descent
- 119 m
- Location
- Germiston, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Paarl berg- Distance
- 31.3 km
- Ascent
- 326 m
- Descent
- 325 m
- Location
- Paarl, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Jozi to Home- Distance
- 37.2 km
- Ascent
- 44,424 m
- Descent
- 44,581 m
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Highlights
- Go on a bike safari through Kruger National Park. The national park is 200,000 hectares big and is home to more than 147 mammal species and over 500 kinds of birds.
- Explore South Africa's vineyards by bike.
- Conquer the Table Mountain. From the top, you can enjoy an amazing view of Cape Town. Thanks to its plateau-like peak, it is a popular destination.
Tips
- Pay attention and pack the right adapter in order to be able to use any electronic devices you might have brought.
- You should pay attention to your surroundings. Best check your travel guide or ask in your hotel which areas you should avoid.
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