Organiser
Cape Cycle Tours
The Cape Classic will be based in Montagu, in the Western Cape on the famous Route 62, each day starting at the Montagu Country Hotel, 27 Bath Street.
Day 1 The Koo Valley - out and back
9 November 7:00 am Start
Riders will assemble at the start venue and ride up the majestic Koo valley where the formidable Burgers and Rooihoogte passes await. The Stage will be 100km long and involve a total climb of 1500m. We will ride as a peloton but given the nature of the climbs and descents some splintering of the groups will be inevitable.
A little known but beautiful valley, little used but with good road surfaces provides two challenging climbs on the way out and a lightning fast descent on the way back to our lunch stop at Oupa Batt se Winkel. After lunch a 39km cruise back to Montagu
Day 2 The Tradouws
10 November 7:00 am Start at The Montagu Country Hotel
We head out of Montagu again through the Cogmans Kloof pass and turn left before Ashton towards Swellendam At 35km we join the final part of the Coronation Double Century route passing over Bakoondhoogte pass and those rolling roads. Negotiating Swellendam with the assistance of Swellendam Provincial Traffic department will see on the N2 before turning for Suurbraak and the stunning Tradouw Pass. After turning left onto the R62 a further 12 km will see us at our lunch stop at Joubert-Tradauw wine farm. Straight after lunch comes the climb of Op de Tradouw and its fast descent towards Montagu. The longest stage at 160km and 1870m of climbing deserves a later start the next day.
Day 3 A Cruise around the Breede River
11 November 8:00 am Start at The Montagu Country Hotel
The ride will be through the picturesque Breede River valley in a loop from Montagu out towards Robertson and returning via the outskirts of Bonnievale. The stage will be 105km and involve a less daunting 830m of climbing. The ride will be in a peloton with 2 a designated sprint section prior to our waterpoint stop at Bonnievale Cellars. We’ll cross the Breede River twice, once via a trestle bridge and once through a ford, plus go over the Groot Rivier. Given the river valleys we will be going through the riding is mostly through lush rolling terrain, although we do have a climb over Remhoogte on our return towards Ashton. Finishing in Montagu at the Kloof Padstall for a champagne reception, lunch and prize giving.
More information: www.capeclassic.info
Event location
Montagu Country Hotel, Montagu
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -33.786976, 20.1215179 |
| Address | 48 Bath st |
| City | Montagu |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07