Franschhoek Pass and Winelands

3 passes in 336 km, topping out at 1099 m

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Why this ride

Scenery first, traffic last, with checkpoints that make sense on a bike. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then ride Franschhoek Pass and Winelands fuel gate with something in reserve. The best part sits around Franschhoek Pass and Winelands scenic road, Franschhoek Pass and Winelands high point, Franschhoek Pass and Winelands photo pull-off, while Franschhoek Pass and Winelands fuel gate and Franschhoek Pass and Winelands food stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.

Roadbook

1. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands fuel gate fuel

   Fuel at 0 km. Next is Cape Town / Western Cape return.

2. Cape Town / Western Cape return swim

   Cape Town / Western Cape return comes up 48 km in. Next is Franschhoek Pass and Winelands food stop.

3. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands food stop food

   A break here at 96 km. Next is Franschhoek Pass and Winelands photo pull-off.

4. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands photo pull-off pass

   The high point of this section. Next is Franschhoek Pass and Winelands checkpoint 8.

5. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands checkpoint 8 finish

   Back at Franschhoek Pass and Winelands checkpoint 8. Next is Franschhoek Pass and Winelands high point.

6. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands high point pass

   Franschhoek Pass and Winelands high point is the summit of this stretch. Next is Franschhoek Pass and Winelands scenic road.

7. Franschhoek Pass and Winelands scenic road pass

   You top out here; the road stops climbing. Next is Franschhoek Pass.

8. Back to Franschhoek Pass finish

   Back at Franschhoek Pass. That is the ride.

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