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Cape TRown - Franshhoek - Franshhoek Pass - Villiersdorp.

From Villiersdorp, take the Worcester road. Just outside of Villiersdorp is a little pass. Once over the pass, at the foot of the pass, there is a little gravel road to your road. Take this road and follow it all the way. It later becomes tar again. Just before it re-connects with the Villiersdorp - Worcester road again, there is a gravel road linking from your right. Take this road: ± 10km gravel, then it becomes tar again. Follow on tar for ± 10km, when you will get a sign for Scherpenheuvel Road on your right - follow and enjoy!!!

Hi Mario

You can allso add the following stretch to your route...
 

- Take N2 till Botriver, turn Left from N2 at the 1st Botriver turnoff.  This is a short stretch of gravel road and you will cross a railway line. Shortly after the road becomes tar you will see a sign and turn of to your left thet reads Van Der Stells Pass. This is a very beautifull pass that will take you to Villiersdorp from where you can continue with the route that Dudley suggested.  The name of the turn off that Dudley is refering to is the Koppies road, you will see it just as you finished the short pas s outside Villiersdorp direction Worcester. These are the perfect roads for you and your pillion to get to know your bike.

Good suggestions by Dudley and Carel.

There are so many options, especially if you go on gravel roads....

Have a look at this:

Wow, thanks all! Seems like so many options! I will need to have a look at all and see what looks best!

Dankie GeelKameel, ek dink daardie een met vd Stel Pass en Rooihoogte is die een wat ek wil aanpak.....

Hi All,

Ok for our first trip Ive got 2 main concerns.

1. Flat tire issue. What type of kit will be needed in the case of a flat tyre? Ive never changed a tube on a bike wheel so Im a bit nervous about this. My mechanical skills are above average. More worried that I wont have the correct equipment. Any suggestions?

2. Breakdown. In the case of a complete breakdown, what advise or pointers can be provided. Is there companies you can call to come and collect the bike? Do you leave it in the middle of nowhere (I would rather push it home)....

Thanks again for the input!

If you have changed a bicycle tube the same applies here. On average if you are going to get a puncture it will be the rear tire. Saying this I would take a spare tube along for the ride as well. If you don't have a pump buy a puncture repair kit with the "bombs" in it, saves lugging a compressor or pump (that's hard work) You need tire levers and talcum powder and a soap solution and, and, and. Have a look on the forum there are several items written on puncture repair. I would not even consider patching a tube in the sticks, remove the cause and replace the tube. If you want a lesson on this subject contact Zanie, she is an EXPERT is this department. 

More like an expert in bad luck. Though I have gone for almost 4 months now without a puncture. Should I celebrate? That sounds sad...

Mario: Have a peek at this thread (reply #7). Biggest tip I can give is for you to practice removing your tyre at home. It's a major confidence booster and will highlight any gaps in your tool arsenal.

Hi Mario

If you were a paid up member of the club, you could phone someone on the committee to help you in the case of complete breakdown.  We have a club trailer etc.

Or, phone the "bike collector" - though I am not sure how far out of town he operates.  He has on occasion collected my bike and taken it to the workshop.

Thanks for all of the advise all!

So looks like Im off shopping tomorrow for some spare tubes, tire levers and O2 canisters to take with. Luckily Ive got a garage full of tools, so I will check what I need and take it with.

Rather over prepared than under hey? Hahaha