Gravel Bike the Garden Route and Little Karoo

Our Gravel bike tour follows the Cross Cape Cycle Route. Cycle predominantly remote back roads through the countryside and cycle up serene mountain passes. Get to experience the local hospitality of the Little Karoo. Cycle through the Cape wine lands our fruit growing area of the Cape – penguins and the most South Western tip of Africa.

This tour is suited for anybody wanting to explore the road less traveled. Mainly gravel with an undulating landscapes, some corrugations and the odd mountain pass. You should be able to cycle for an extended period of time.

Average 85km per day. Shortest day 62km. Magnum distance 102km.

We follow the Cross Cape Cycle Route before adding our own variation. The terrain is mainly good gravel with a few sections of corrugated road and some tarmac the closer we get to Cape Town. Generally an undulating route of immense beauty and a varied landscape. The Rooiberg Pass will keep your concentration in check.

Highlights

• Follow the Cross Cape Cycle Route.
• Explore the country roads along the Garden Route, Little Karoo and Cape Wine lands.
• Penguins at Boulders, The Cape of Good Hope and Chapman’s Peak drive.
• Original mountain Passes.
• True country hospitality.