4x4 holiday special ZAR19 900 4x4 holiday African style
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cape argus tour 2012
special price ZAR20 550
German and Swiss international tourists in Africa
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50 + CYCLE HOLIDAY ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE IN SOUTH AFRICA
When was the last time you went biking in short sleeves on an almost perfect sunny day?. Or the last time you really counted the stars in an evening sky free of light polution?. Can you remember walking barefoot almost alone across a honey coloured beach, swam in the warm Indian ocean with the sunset across the horizon?. Do you remember the smell of sizzling steak on a barbaque?, or biking along back roads of the Cape with views of majestic mountains and deserted coastlines?. Isn't it just the most simlpest things that make us happy and give you pleasure on the ultimate SOULTOURING cycle holiday!.
This is a specially developed tour for bike adventure fans who are 50 or over. It is not just a tour about sport but a journey to a foreign country and an experience to enjoy our people, landscapes and the beauty of our nature, special to and only found in South Africa
- B&B in chosen guest houses, 3 and 4 star ratings - 6 evening meals and wine tasting included - Full support vehicle with trailer for the bikes - 1 local guide fluent in English and German - 2 qualified registered guides on tour
Specials:
Cape Town and Cape Point Swartberg Pass and the Lower karoo Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve and Natures Valley Winelands and wine tasting - Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Atlantic and Indian Ocean scenic views Meet the people and experience the food and cultire of South Africa
Price:
ZAR: 22 990
Availability:
from March 2012
Here is a short description of this Garden Route 50 plus bike holiday ››
Our road and off the beaten track bike holidays offer the cycling enthusiast an active holiday set amoungst the coastal regions and semi desert areas of the Western Cape. We shall show you the high life of the mother city - Cape Town, the cultivated wine regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, or a small Karoo town where time seems to stand still. Cycle along the breathtaking Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town or take a hike in the Tsitsikama National Park, and why not extend your holiday to experience our unique African animal kingdom. Whatever your reason for cycling in South Africa, you will visit many soulful spots, traveling a country whose natural attractions are vast and where you shall meet a colourful mixture of people and divers cultures. We will show you magnificent mountain ranges, deserted sandy beaches along the Indian and Atlantic Ocean, and semi tropical forest regions. We also like to boast about our warm and pleasant climate, offering one of the highest rates of sunshine hours in the summer months in the world. Just enjoy the easy, sunny way of life here in South Africa when it is cold and wet in Europe and the American continents.
Our local tour guides, who speak English and German, will follow our trip with a support vehicle and trailer at all times. On board we have refreshments, fruit, water and isotonic drink supplies. An unforgettable leisure and sports experience awaits you with our Western Cape cycle tour.
oSOULTOURING tour leaders are experienced qualified registered guides, enthusiastic specialists dedicated to enhance any guest's visit to South Africa through informative discourse and personal attention. o We spend as little time as need be in the tour vehicle, we shall cycle gravel roads and some off the beaten track tar roads. oWine tasting and culture highlights along the Garden Route, when we are not on the bikes, we shall view some of the local tourist attractions, do some wine tasting, enjoy local food specialities and spend evenings around the fire, checking out the starry nights of Africa.
B&B = bed and breakfast - L = lunch provided - D = dinner provided
DAY 1 • Bettys Bay – Gordons Bay (coastal road)
tar road cycle - 30km - B&B+D
After your arrival at the airport we catch the first glimpses of Cape Town and take you to settle into the guest house after a short transfer along the coast to Betty's Bay, take time to refresh and inspect or build the bikes. Mid morning we take a leisurely ride to Gordons Bay along a majestic coastal road, where you have spectacular views over False Bay. We take a lunch stop at a local fish restaurant in the harbour. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the guest house and we have time to have a swim at the beach. In the evening we have a welcome meal in the guesthouse.
DAY 2 • Storms River – (tar road Garden Route)
cycle coastal tar road - 25km - B&B
Today we do the longest transfer on our trip and travel along the Garden Route as far as Jeffrey's Bay, we might be even lucky to see some whales during season in Hermanus on route. We start with a 2 and a half hour ride to Swellendam, an old historic town of the Cape. A scenic town nestled in the valley at the foot of the majestic Langeberg mountains. Situated in the Overberg, halfway between Cape Town and George on the Garden Route Established by the Dutch East India Company in 1745, the town is the third oldest magisterial district in South Africa and often referred to as the historical heart of the Overberg. The architecture and character of the town clearly reflects the diverse and interesting history of Swellendam and its people. Many of the buildings and gardens have been restored to their former glory and a walk through the museum complex and the town is a feast for the senses. Here we take time to see some local attractions and have our lunch stop. We then have a 3 hour transfer to the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve and cycle amoungs the amazing vegetation for one hour to our accommodation, and stay in Storms River, there is still time to take a refreshing dip in the warm Indian Ocean. In the evening we enjoy some local seafood.
DAY 3 • Natures Valley– Tsitsikamma Reserve (cycle)
tar & gravel roads - 70km - B&B
Today we take the back roads out of Jeffrey’s Bay and head towards Humansdorp, and carry on cycling towards Storms River in the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve. Our rest stop is at Tranquility Lodge in Natures Valley. Natures Valley - in the heart of the Garden Route - is part of the Tsitsikamma National Park and is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Some of the most magnificent hiking trails, with unrivalled views of the sea, forest, waterfalls, lagoon and beaches which will leave you breathless. Lay soaking up the sun, watching dolphins play and whales breach. Spot our resident otters, bush buck, bush pig and perhaps the elusive leopard.
DAY 4 • Knysna – Tsitsikamma Reserve (hike today)
forest/coastal hike - 3.5hours - B&B
We shall leave the bikes behind today and do a hike in the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve where the famous OTTO Trail ends in Natures Valley. Our 3 hour hike takes us along the lagoon and along a river where trout farming is done. We have a picnic lunch and a swim in the warm ocean. In the afternoon we visit Knysna elephant Park and have a chance to see some wild animals in Africa and then transfer to the jewel of the Garden Route, Knysna. After being South Africa's favourite town of the year for a few years in a row, it has now received international recognition for the gem it is - it was named as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World and one of the Top 25 in Africa by the Trip Advisor, 2008 Travellers' Choice Destinations Awards. There are lots of extra activities to do including a boats cruise to the Heads on the Lagoon.. In the evening we visit a local restaurant seafood is speciality here, even taste some of the famous oysters from the region.
DAY 5 • De Rust – Pass road (gravel)
gravel road cycle - 50km - B&B+D
Transfer to Prince Alfred Pass and Uniondale and we cycle on some gravel roads to De Rust. In the afternoon relax by the pool. In the evening we enjoy a traditional braai - a grill evening around the fire with lots of local specialities, and do some star gazing, with highlights like the "Southern Cross", and finding the true South in the night sky.
DAY 6 • Oudtshoorn – Swartberg Pass (gravel road)
gravel pass cycle - 35km - B&B
After a hearty breakfast, we transfer through Meiringspoort, along the river course with spectacular rock formation, then drive through Prince Alfred a quiet Karoo town and tackle the upward pass road to the top of the Swartberg, a well known mountain range. Here we embark and cycle down the pass towards Oudtshoorn. On the way we visit the "Cango Caves", the only show cave in Southern Africa, situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls and towering formations.
DAY 7 • Farm near Carlitzdorp - Red Stone Hills
gravel road cycle - 35km - B&B+D
We spend the morning in Oudtshoorn and visit the museum and some of the Victorian "Feather Palaces" and pay a visit to an ostrich farm where we have lunch. Why not try a race on an ostrich!. In the afternoon we cycle out of town and head for an old working farm near Carlitzdorp from days gone by. Marnie and Margret, a retired couple who own the farm make all their produce and breed ostriches. In the evening we enjoy a home cooked farm meal, and we are lucky we shall be treated to Marnie"s own Merlot wine.
DAY 8 • Barrydale – the famous Route 62
road cycle - 60km - B&B
Margret serves us a hearty breakfast, complete with ostrich omelette, one egg is enough for all. We then head off from the farm along the gravel road to the Route 62, the famous back road of the Cape. Our longest climb on the trip, the Huisriver pass, awaits us with a 500mtr or 650mtr ascent and then a ride down to Zoar an old mission station and on to Ladismith, where we have a lunch stop. After lunch we do a 1 hour transfer to Barrydale an arty town on the route, and stay in an old historical hotel. Here we have an opportunity to visit the hot springs or enjoy a wine or port tasting in the afternoon.
DAY 9 • Montague – Kogmans Kloof(back roads Cape)
tar road cycle - 65km - B&B+D
We carry on the route 62 and head for Montague, going through the famous hole in the wall, a tunnel leading to Kogmans Kloof, a road which was built by a famous engineer Thomas Bain"s in the 18th century. We ride many of his passes during our trip. Take time to view the old Cape Dutch style houses here, often built in a "T" or "H" formation, where most of the roofs are thatched and use a special reed called "restio" an indigenous plant from our fynbos biosphere. Of course you must stock up on your dried fruits, peaches, pears, mangos and other local produce., which are well known in this area.
DAY 10 • Simons Town– no cycle today
sightseeing today - B&B+L
Today we transfer in our vehicle back to the winelands, and have a light picnic lunch on a wine farm called Muratie, one of the first farms to be established here in the Cape at the end of the 16th century. You have some time to look around Stellenbosch, the second capital of South Africa founded by the governor Simon van der Stel. He travelled from Cape Town in his ox wagon out to the "First River" looking for new fertile land to settle where he founded the town Stellenbosch, and this is where the first settlers grew crops and also cultivated wine. We shall do some wine tasting and then head on to Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of the Cape. Here we have an evening meal in one of the best restaurants in town. After the meal we take you to your accommodation in Simons Town via Muizenberg.
DAY 11 • Simons Town – Cape Town Peninsula
tar road cycle - 45km - B&B
Back on the Cape Peninsula, we head to Noordhoek beach and cycle over Chapmans Peak, a famous coastal road which is cycled in the "Cape Argus race" in March, bringing 35 000 enthusiasts to our shores every year. We cycle down the coast road past Camps Bay to the waterfront. Here we have lunch and have a look around this lively place. In the afternoon we take in some sights Of Cape Town, you are free to choose but of course Table Mountain is a must. In the early evening we meet again to watch the sun go down on Signal Hill, and enjoy a glass of local Cap Classique, our local champagne.
DAY 12 • Simons Town – Cape Point Nature Reserve
tar road cycle - 45km - B&B+D
After breakfast we cycle from our hotel towards Cape Point and view the lighthouse and of course where the ocean meets. In the reserve we might see some zebra, chacma baboons and dassies. These are small rodents, the only relatives of the elephants, with their small tusks. We cycle on from the reserve to Scarborough, where we have a light lunch in a quiet country restaurant. In the afternoon we have some time to take in the African sun and have a swim at the beach. We go and see the African penguins at Boulders beach, a pair came from Namibia in the 1950's and decided to stay, after that they became permanent residents of Simons Town. We have our last evening together, before our departure in the morning.
DAY 13 • Simons Town – Waterfront shopping
Departure Day
Today you have to say farewell to the fair Cape, but we hope you take many memories with you and savour until the next time you visit South Africa. We transfer you to the airport for your departure to Europe. Why not extend your holiday and enjoy some more of Cape Town
Riding Distance:600km
What is included in the price on this Soultouring tour››
Full vehicle support, baggage transport, airport pickups
3 and 4 star guest houses, hotels and working farms
5 evening meals + 1 picnic lunch
Wine tastings, and all entries into NP and rides
Starter pack with 1 complimaentary bottles of wine and route maps
GPS data available
Free isotonic drinks and fruit on tour
2 experienced, world class registered guides on trip
comprehensive tool kit for bike repair
SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS WITH SOULTOURING››
13 day Garden Route 50 plus cycle holiday in South Africa- mountain bike/trekking bike trip››
Tours in 2012
on request
March 2012
Tour Price •2012 - ZAR:22 990
excluding. flight
including. B&B + 5 evening meals + 1 picnic lunch
Soultouring. reserves the right to change the itinerary in the interest of the customer
Last Updated on Friday, 27 May 2011 15:16
14 day road bike holiday Cape region
Written by Administrator
Friday, 27 May 2011 15:03
14 DAY ROAD BIKE DREAM HOLIDAY - special season price..
cape Peninsula and the Winelands in South Africa
Come to ride with us and enjoy lots of sun, people, culture and food and wine of the Cape!!!
• SOULTOURING » will give you the oppertunity to train in thoose cold sommer months of Europe, where we have almost guaranteed summer temperatures, South Africa being one of the countries with the most sunshine days in the world!!! Join us in a country where a lots of professional teams go to train, build up your condition for a good season pre start. If you train here on our sunny shores, you can get your first 1000km of the season and then go to Majorca once before the season starts. This will be the way to win thoose races in the summer back home!!.
55km to 130km per day-total 900km and 12 000mtr ascent
Tour conditions price inclusive:
• Full support vehicle with trailer (incl. luggage transport + airport pick up) • free isotonic sports drink & fruit in vehicle on tour. • 3 and 4 Star Guest Houses and Hotels - Bed / Breakfast - 1 welcome African dinner in an authentic Cape Town restaurant - 5 evening meals(1 gourmet experience) + 1 lunch picnic - 2 world registered qualified guides on tour
Specials:
• cycle all the Giro routes, lots of riding on coastal raods, and many Cape moutain passes • 1 Recovery leg massage on route • wine tasting and entry to Cape Point Nature Reserve • starter pack with route maps
Price:
from ZAR: 21 995 SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE
Availability:
from December 2011 onwards
Wine tasting and culture highlights along the route, when we are not on the bikes, we shall do some wine tasting, enjoy local food specialities and spend evenings around the fire, checking out the starry nights of Africa. Of course lots of great scenery along the way.
Here is a short description of this 14 day Cape Peninsula and Winelands road bike cycle holiday ››
Day 1 - CAPE TOWN • (arrive - optional ride 40km) - B&B&D
SOULTOURING Tours meet you at the airport and we transfer you to your hotel in the city bowl area (ca. 30 min drive), and have a welcome drink. Freshen up, unpack and build the bikes. You can take part in an optional afternoon spin along the coast. From Camps Bay beach past the "Twelve Apostles" mountain range towards Chapmans Peak and back. In the evening an "African style" dinner awaits you in town.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at local restaurant included
Day 2 - CAPE TOWN • (coastal road - 95km) - B&B
On our first tour we start in St James, and ride part of the famous "Cape Argus" race route. heading past Fish Hoek en route to Simons Town and up Smithswinkel hill to Cape Point. We go into the Cape Point Nature Reserve and stop to take photos at the most south westerly point of Africa. Have a chance to look out at the ocean from the lighthouse. We ride then to Scarborough, and have a lunch stop, and then head for Fish Hoek. In the evening we go shopping at the Waterfront and have an evening meal.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at own expense
Day 3 - CAPE TOWN • (back country roads Durbanville- 88km) - B&B
Today we ride some back roads in the winelands of Durbanville on the West Coast. A different scenery with wheat fields and a view back to Table Mountain. Our lunch stop is an ostrich farm, after lunch we tackle the second big climb of the day. In the evening we go out to eat in a local restaurant.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at own expense
Day 4 - CAPE TOWN - REST DAY• (no cycling) - B&B
Today you have a chance to make the most of the Mother City - Cape Town. Take the red sightseeing tour bus and go up Table Mountain. Stop off at the beach at Camps Bay for some sunbathing or a lunch stop. We meet in the evening at the Waterfront, and have dinner together.
We transfer in our tour bus to Hermanus, the whale capital of the Cape, we might be lucky and have a sighting of these silent beauties. We cycle towards Kleinmond, and on to Rooi Els, then along the splendid coast road along Flase Bay to Gordon's Bay. This is a favourite training road for the professional riders who visit the Cape. If the legs are up to it we take the steep road up to Steenbras Dam, the pro riders do it in 11 minutes, lets see how long you take!!. The view over False Bay is a dream. We then head down to Gordons Bay harbour and have lunch. We transfer to Bett"s Bay and check into our guest house. Take a stroll down to the beach and go for a swim in the atlantic ocean. We have an evening meal in our guest house.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner included
Day 6 - WORCESTER • (back roads of the Cape - 90km) - B&B&D
We transfer to Botriver on the N2 and ride a stunning back road inland towards Villiersdorp, passing the dams near Franschhoek. The worst is done before our lunch stop in a local farmstall. The afternoon rolls towards rawsonville near Worcester. In the evening we have a braai(grill evening) and enjoy the stary night of Africa.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner grill evening at our guest lodge
Day 7 - WORCESTER • (3 passes - 85km) - B&B&D
Who shall be the king of the mountain today!. The day with the most climbing with a start near Michell's pass and down towards Ceres. We carry on the long climb to Theronskloof Pass. A great downhill after a transfer on a gravel road is a must,you can reach a downhill speed of 90kmh is the winds are in our favour. After relaxing by the pool in our guest lodge we have a good home cooked meal.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner inclusive
Day 8 - TULBAGH • (cycling - 130km) - B&B
This is the longest ride of the tour, going over our favourite pass Bain's Kloof, one of the many passes built by Thomas Bain in the Cape. We have a lunch stop in Wellington after the spectacular downhill, and later we take the road to Tulbagh, our evening destination. We ride to one of the oldest wine farms in the Cape and do a champagne tasting to round off the day. In the evening we dine in town in Church Streeet, which has many examples of classic Cape Duch architecture.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at own expense
Day 9 - FRANSCHHOEK • (rest day - no cycling) - B&B&L
You have a well earned rest today. We head back to the winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We do a wine tasting in the Franschhoek valley and head to Muratie, an old farm in Stellenbosch for our picnilunch. Another wine tasting and then on to Stellenbosch, the second city of the Cape. here you have some free time for shopping and a look around.
Today you have your recovery leg massage
• Lunch inclusive - picnic at a wine farm • Dinner at own expense
Day 10 - FRANSCHHOEK • (pass road - 85km) - B&B
Aftyer seeing the pass yesterday, we have the chance to attack it today, and pass the dams towards Grabouw and on to Elgin. For thoose with more pwer in the legs, you can cycle back the same way to Franschhoek. A day filled with excellent scenerary, Cape Fynbos and fruit orchids.
We have just a short spin of 50km around Stellenbosch today, and have the chance to visit a traditional Cape Duch house at Boschhendal wine farm. In the evening we have our gourmet dinner experience in Franschhoek.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at a local restaurant in Franschhoek
Day 12 - CAPE TOWN • (cycling - 70km) - B&B
We head straight from our accommodation on our bikes and take a back road towards Wellington, and head via Paarl back to cape Town. In the afternoon spend some time in Cape Town at a local african market, or visit the colourful BooKaap area., why not try some local malay food for lunch at the Noon Gun restaurant.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at own expense
Day 13 - CAPE TOWN • (cycling - 90km) - B&B
We head for the coast again past the "Twelve Apostles" mountain range at the bottom of Table Mountain. We ride along Chapmans Peak the famous race road from the Cape Argus race, held here in the city every March. In the evening we have our farewell dinner in a local restauarnt, and reminiss about all thoose great rides with SOULTOURING here in the beautiful Cape.
• Lunch at own expense • Dinner at own expense
Day 14 - CAPE TOWN • (departure day)
After a good sleep, have a leisurely breakfast, relax in the hotel before your departure, or do some last minute shopping at the Waterfront. We take you to the airport, say farewell to the Mother City, till next time we see you in Cape Town.
During this cycle tour in Africa you have riden around 900km, and done 13 000meters climbing
What is included in the price on this Soultouring tour››
Full vehicle support, baggage transport, airport pickups
3 and 4 star guest houses and hotels and wine farms
5 evening meals + 1 picnic lunch
Wine tasting, and all entries into Nature Parks
Starter pack with 1 complimaentary bottles of wine and route maps
GPS data available
Free isotonic drinks and fruit on tour in our vehicle
2 experienced, world class registered guides on trip
comprehensive tool kit for bike repair
SCHEDULED BIKE HOLIDAYS WITH SOULTOURING IN RSA ››
A varied road bike holiday with coastal and mountain pass routes on the Cape Peninsula and the winelands of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Worcester››
Tour onwards from December 2011
please request your date
Tour Price •2011/2012 - ZAR: 21 995 SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE
Last Updated on Friday, 27 May 2011 15:10
Pick n' Pay Cape Argus race
Written by Administrator
Friday, 27 May 2011 14:53
- 11 Day road bike holiday on the Peninsula and in the Winelands
special price for early bookers....pls request by email Offers last till 15.12.2011..join this tour today..
• The next "Cape Argus Cycle Tour", the biggest cycle race in the southern hemisphere, will take place on the 11th March 2012, take part in the race along with 35 000 other cycle enthusiasts.
• Date of Tour: 04th March 2011 till 14th March 2011
• For some, its the achievement of a personal goal, a test of personal fitness and stamina or a chance to raise funds for worthy causes. For others its simply a fun event and one of the highlights of the International cycling calender attracting entrants from all over the world year after year.
Enjoy the hype of the Mother City. Thousands of spectators on race day!!!
• First held in 1977, the tour has undergone many changes to routes, distances and levels of participation over the past 28 years. Innovative environmental management has also positioned the Cycle Tour as the leading environmentally sustainable event in South Africa.
• More than just a cycling event the Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour is a true test of endurance, sportsmanship, and ability as thousands of cyclists cycle along the 110km route. The route, which winds its way around the Peninsula, gives cyclists an opportunity to enjoy a challenging race amidst scenes of unparalleled natural beauty as they cycle the length of the Peninsula to Cape Point returning over Chapman's Peak to the finish in Green Point.
• SOULTOURING » Pre Argus race tour gets you fit for the race, getting to know the local course, and training on amazing coastal and mountain passes in the Western Cape. We have full vehicle support and you get to see the Cape Peninsula and the winelands. Join us on the pre Argus training and race Tour.
55km to 130km per day-total 850km and 12 000mtr ascent
Tour conditionns inclusive in price:
• Full support vehicle with trailer (incl. luggage transport + airport pick up) • free isotonic sports drink & fruit in vehicle on tour. • 3 and 4 Star Guest Houses and Hotels - Bed / Breakfast - 1 welcome African dinner in Cape Town - 4 evening meals(1 gourmet experience) + 1 lunch picnic - 2 world registered qualified guides on tour
Specials:
• cycle all the Giro routes, lots of riding on coastal raods, and many Cape moutain passes • 1 Recovery leg massage on route • wine tasting and entry to Cape Point Nature Reserve • starter pack with route maps
Price:
ZAR: 20 550
Availability:
March 2012 - 1st march till the 12th March
Wine tasting and culture highlights along the route, when we are not on the bikes, we shall do some wine tasting, enjoy local food specialities and spend evenings around the fire, checking out the starry nights of Africa. Of course we promise you lots of sunshine too
Here is a short description of this 11 day Winelands cycle holiday ››
Day 1 - CAPE TOWN • (arrive - optional ride 40km) - B&B&D
SOULTOURING Tours meet you at the airport and we transfer you to your hotel in the city bowl area (ca. 30 min drive), and have a welcome drink. Freshen up, unpack and build the bikes. You can take part in an optional afternoon spin along the coast. From Camps Bay beach past the "Twelve Apostles" mountain range towards Chapmans Peak and back. In the evening an "African style" dinner awaits you in town.
Day 2 - CAPE TOWN • (coastal road - 95km) - B&B
We are driven over „Chapmans Peak“ in our support vehicle, official route stretch Argus race to S.James. Here we ride part of the Argus route, to Simons Town and up to Cape Point. We go into the Cape Point Nature Reserve and stop to take photos at the most south westerly point of Africa. We ride to Scarborough, and have a lunch stop, and then head for Fish Hoek. In the evening we go shopping at the Waterfront and have an evening meal.
Day 3 - BETTY'S BAY • (coastal road - 85km) - B&B
We transfer to Gordons Bay (45mins bus drive). Here we ride the famous coast road from Gordons Bay to Rooi Els, past Kleinmond and onto Hermanus. Lunch is had at a local Protea Farm along the way.Dinner at a seafood restaurant. For a more challenged ride we can ride up to Steenbras Dam in Gordons Bay and see the amazing views over False Bay.
Day 4 - WORCESTER • (Inland - hilly 95km) - B&B&D
After a hearty breakfast we transfer to Botriver (30min) and start our ride past Theewaterskloof Dam to Villiersdorp, where we have a lunch stop in a traditional farm stall, where you can sample local produce. We carry on through amazing mountain ranges to Rawsonville, a small wine making haven at the start of the famous Route 62. In the afternoon chill out by the pool. Dinner tonight will be a traditional South African braai.
Day 5 - WORCESTER • (tar pass roads - 90km) - B&B
Following the passes today we cross Mitchell's pass and enter the Ceres Valley, leaving the city we ride up the almost never ending Theronskloof Pass where we see the fruit trucks fight to get over the hills. With a great descent from over 1000meters we then cut up a gravel track in our tour vehicle to 1500m and ride the pass down on the other mountain making our way back towards Ceres.
Day 6 - TULBAGH • (cycling - 130km) - B&B
A 300 year old track over the mountains and built as a pass road later by Andrew Ceddes Bain with 200 convicts is our conquest today being also the longest pass in the country. Mostly the original road, where no trucks are allowed we head up the escalating series of corners, and over the summit down a great downhill to Wellington. After a flat road to Gouda and Tulbagh we end our days tour. This afternoon we do champagne tasting and tour at "Twee Jonge Gesellen", the 2nd oldest wine estate in the country.
Day 7 - FRANSCHHOEK • (pass road - 85km) - B&B&D
After admiring the Franschhoek pass a few days ago, we now have the opportunity to ride on one of the most beautiful wineland routes past the Theewaterskloof Dam to Elgin, Grabouw. Today the massage team of the Stellenbosch Sports University faculty shall give us a recovery leg massage. Other training programmes and Vco2 max testing can be arranged on request.
Day 8 - FRANSCHHOEK • (cycling - 45km) - B&B
A relaxed day in the winelands. We do some easy riding around Klapsmut in the Franschhoek Valley/Stellenbosch. We have time for some sightseeing in Stellenbosch, the wine capital of South Africa. We have a picnic lunch wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Day 9 - CAPE TOWN • (rest day - no cycling) - B&B
Rest day before the race. Enjoy the sights of Cape Town today, go up Table mountain or do some shopping at the Waterfront. We visit the Cycle Expo and pick up our start numbers and race information. In the evening we follow the Argus route in the support vehicle. at dinner we do some carbo loading at a local italian restaurant. Don't forget to do some light stretching for the muscles today, and check the bikes for the early morning start.
Day 10 - CAPE TOWN • (race cycling - 109km) - B&B&D
Argus race day We have to get up early and cycle down town to the start, where more than 35 000 other hopefuls are waiting to start the Cape Argus Pick n' Pay race. This is the last day of the professional "Giro del Capo", the pro riders go first followed by the rest of the field.Cycle as fast as you can, enjoy the race, take in all the sights and sounds of this momentus occasion. This will be a day not easily forgotten. Today we say goodby to Cape Town.
Day 11 - DEPARTURE • (no cycling)
After a good sleep, have a leisurely breakfast, and sooth thoose legs after the race. Relax in the hotel before your departure, or do some last minute shopping at the Waterfront. Do not forget to read the papers, see the results of the Cape Argus race.
We take you to the airport, say farewell to the Mother City, till next time we see you in Cape Town.
What is included in the price on this Soultouring tour››
Full vehicle support, baggage transport, airport pickups
3 and 4 star guest houses and boutique hotels
4 evening meals + 1 picnic lunch
Wine tasting, and all entries into NP and rides
Starter pack with 1 complimentary bottles of wine and route maps
GPS data available + 1 recovery leg massage
Free isotonic drinks and fruit on tour
2 experienced, world class registered guides on trip
comprehensive tool kit for bike repair
SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS WITH SOULTOURING››
The ultimate training and race package - the biggest race in the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE ››
