Road notes

A journey often begins before you get on the bike, with a map and a place you would like to explore. Here you will find routes around Cape Town, advice on when to visit and practical notes to help plan your days on the road.

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Riding Chapman’s Peak: leave time for the view

Between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, Chapman’s Peak follows the mountainside above the Atlantic. It is a short stretch of road, but the viewpoints make it worth allowing more time than the distance suggests.

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Route 62 by motorcycle: a journey inland

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Route 62 by motorcycle: a journey inland

After the coast around Cape Town, Route 62 leads inland through the valleys and small towns of the Klein Karoo. Around Montagu, Barrydale and Calitzdorp, the journey links orchards, vineyards and dry mountain scenery.

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A Harley-Davidson tour in Cape Town: choosing the right motorcycle

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A Harley-Davidson tour in Cape Town: choosing the right motorcycle

Many riders arrive in Cape Town hoping to ride a Harley-Davidson. The coast roads, the peninsula and the Winelands suit a relaxed cruiser, as long as the motorcycle is matched to the day you have in mind.

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Five roads for exploring the Cape by motorcycle

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Five roads for exploring the Cape by motorcycle

Around Cape Town, the setting changes quickly from busy seafront to open mountain country. These five routes offer different starting points for a day planned around your interests and available time.

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Exploring Cape Town by motorcycle with a guide

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Exploring Cape Town by motorcycle with a guide

Planning a ride in an unfamiliar region involves several choices: the route, the bike, the stops and how much time to allow for each. Travelling with a guide means making those decisions with someone who will also accompany you on the day.

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When to plan a motorcycle trip to Cape Town

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When to plan a motorcycle trip to Cape Town

The season affects daylight hours, the light and the way each stage is planned. Cape Town generally has dry summers and wetter winters, but wind and local conditions can influence a ride at any time of year.

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Preparing for your first motorcycle ride in South Africa

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Preparing for your first motorcycle ride in South Africa

Before planning the stops, take time to check your documents, motorcycle and riding gear. Knowing what is arranged helps you prepare for unfamiliar roads and riding conditions.

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Five stops to include in a motorcycle trip around the Cape

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Five stops to include in a motorcycle trip around the Cape

A motorcycle journey is also shaped by the places where you stop. These five destinations can be spread across one or more rides, depending on how much time you have.

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