No two Cycling Weeks are exactly the same. We adapt the routes to the weather, road conditions and your riding level, but a typical week looks something like this.
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & INTRODUCTION RIDE
Check-in is from 14:00. Once you’re settled in, we’ll set up your rental bike and head out for a short afternoon introduction ride around Stellenbosch. This gives us time to fine-tune the bike setup and get a feel for your riding level before the longer rides begin.
DAY 2 – CAPE TOWN & CHAPMAN’S PEAK
One of the highlights of the week. We ride the spectacular Cape Peninsula roads, taking in the Atlantic coastline, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. This ride is always scheduled over the weekend, when traffic conditions are better.
DAY 3 – STELLENBOSCH & THE WINELANDS
A beautiful ride from Stellenbosch through vineyards, mountain valleys and some of our favourite local roads. The exact route and distance are adapted to your legs after the Cape Town ride.
DAY 4 – FRANSCHHOEK PASS
A classic Winelands ride through Helshoogte towards Franschhoek, with the option of climbing Franschhoek Pass. Expect vineyards, mountains and plenty of climbing.
DAY 5 – CLARENCE DRIVE
We head to the coast for one of the Western Cape’s most spectacular road rides. From Gordon’s Bay, Clarence Drive follows the False Bay coastline towards Rooi-Els and beyond, with mountains on one side and ocean on the other.
DAY 6 – BAINSKLOOF PASS
A longer mountain day around Wellington and Bainskloof Pass. Quiet roads, a historic mountain pass and very different scenery from the Winelands and coastal rides earlier in the week.
DAY 7 – FINAL RIDE
Our final ride is selected according to the group, weather and how everyone is feeling. It’s a chance to revisit a favourite area, explore another local route or simply finish the week with a relaxed ride through the Winelands.
DAY 8 – DEPARTURE
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
BUILT AROUND YOU
Most rides are approximately 60–100 km, but nothing is fixed. Distances, climbing and pace can be adjusted throughout the week. Stronger riders can take longer options, while we can shorten routes when required.
The itinerary may also change according to weather, wind and road conditions. That flexibility lets us choose the best ride for each day rather than forcing a fixed schedule.
