Road · South Africa
Cycling in South Africa
South Africa's cycling is concentrated in the Western Cape, featuring two routes with a total of 206 km. These routes range from 97 to 108 km in length with climbing between 720 m and 953 m. Cape Town and Grabouw provide the primary destinations for these rides.
The roads are mostly paved, averaging 97%, with only 1.7 km of dedicated cycle paths. Over 165 km of roads lack cycle lanes, and 62.6 km have speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The recorded cycling month is March.
Temperatures range from daily highs of 17°C in winter (July and August) to 27°C in summer (January). The best months for riding are from September to May, or October to May, based on climate and recorded riding scores.
Destinations
The terrain is moderately hilly with climbing between 720 m and 953 m per route, and around 19% of the distance involves ascending. Routes vary from 97 to 108 km in length, mostly on main roads (73%) and limited cycle paths (1.7 km total). Surfaces are 97% paved, with minimal unpaved sections. The steepest gradient recorded is 8.2% over 500 m. The main climbs include the Cape Town Peninsula Ride at 953 m elevation.
