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The Western Cape Epic

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The Western Cape Epic

South Africa

Available Departures: Apr, May

14 days from

US$2,725

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Guided Group

TOUGH

A bespoke and continuous gravel road link up of the Cross Cape and Karoo Crossing routes.

Trip Code: PXKC

Our Holiday Grades Explained

To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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The Western Cape Epic

Highlights

The challenging gravel road ascent to the Swartbert Pass (1568m)
Continuous, point-to-point ride with no transfers
Colourful mix of rugged mountain and fertile farmed landscapes
Winetasting at Stellenbosch and a night in Cape Town

At a Glance

Group Size 6 to 12
11 days biking
866 kilometres
40% surfaced road
60% gravel road
95% vehicle supported
Max altitude - 1568 metres
Join In Plettenberg Bay, end Cape Town

Accommodation & Meals

13 Breakfasts
11 Lunches
9 Dinners
4 nights Chalet
1 nights Guesthouse with swimming pool
7 nights Guesthouse
1 nights Hotel

Overview

South Africa’s most mountainous and diverse province, the Western Cape extends from Plettenberg Bay in the east to Cape Town. With the Indian Ocean to the south, the province is crossed east to west by a number of prominent mountain ranges, amongst them; Swartberg, Langeberg, Outeniqua and Rooiberg. Gravel roads dating from the 1860’s cross these ranges and provide some of the highlights, not to mention the challenges, of this fantastic new cycling adventure.

There are gravel roads throughout the Western Cape and quite recently established long-distance cycle routes that take advantage of these roads. We have combined two of these routes - the Cross Cape Ride and the Karoo Crossing – to produce the ultimate South African cycle adventure. We’ll cycle 866 kilometres in 11 days, from ‘Plett’ to the Garden Route coastal gem of Knysna, then inland via historic towns, winding mountain passes, ancient rock engravings and a first crossing of the arid, desert-like Little Karoo. There are also expanses of fertile farmland with olive groves, fruit trees and vineyards adding to the colour and pattern of the landscape. Beyond the high point of the route at the Swartberg Pass (1568m), we reach Calitzdorp and rejoin the Cape Cross Ride. Several challenging days follow as we recross the Little Karoo and tackle more passes, including the Rooiberg and Franschhoek, en-route to journey’s end in the Cape Winelands capital of Stellenbosch. Winetasting at Stellenbosch and a night in Cape Town provide a suitably chilled out conclusion to this epic adventure.

Is this holiday for you?

ADVENTURE CYCLING. With an average of almost 80 kilometres and 1300 metres of accumulated ascent each day for 11 days (two thirds on gravel roads) this is a challenging undertaking, suitable for reasonably committed cyclists with good endurance. A mountain bike fitted with not-too-aggressive ‘all-round’ tyres will work well on the non-technical mix of paved and gravel roads. You can also take on this challenge on your gravel bike. BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE LOCALLY.

Why KE?

Always Looking for a New Challenge

We have the imagination and the experience and the local contacts that allow us to come up with innovative and exciting adventure holidays - like this one!

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Day 1

Meet at the group accommodation in Plettenberg Bay. A goup transfer from Port Elizabeth is provided.

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There will be a single group transfer mid-afternoon from the airport at Port Elizabeth. This transfer will take us three hours westwards along the picturesque coastline to the small town of Plettenberg Bay where we check in at our chalet accommodation beside the Keurbooms River and have the rest of the day to rest up. There is a pool. If you have travelled with your bike, you should take the opportunity to reassemble it today. 'Plett' as the locals call it is a pretty seaside location on the famous 'Garden Route', with golden beaches and more than 300 sunshine days a year.

Accommodation

Chalet

Meals

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Day 2

Cycle from Plettenberg Bay to Knysna.

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We have a great first day of cycling, heading inland from Plett on the Cross Cape cycle route. Beyond Wittedrift, 15 kilometres into our ride, the surfaced road turns to red gravel and we start to climb up into the coastal ranges, crossing a couple of significant high points, including the Paardekop Pass (670m), with good views northwards into the valley of the Keurbooms River. Turning back towards the coast, we descend through the rich sub-tropical Knysna Forest to the popular tourist town of Knysna beside its coastal lagoon.

Accommodation

Guesthouse with swimming pool

Meals

B L

Ascent

1400 M

Descent

1400 M

Time

6 hrs cycling

Distance

75 KM

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Day 3

Cycle from Knysna to De Vlugt.

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Today we cycle northwards on the route that we descended yesterday, heading up through Knysna Forest on the gravel road for 30 kilometres to the Spitzkop Viewpoint, close to yesterday's highpoint. Here, we can look northwards across a complexity of ridges and valleys towards the day's destination, De Vlugt. Continuing northwards, we split from the road we were on yesterday and after dropping down into the Dieprivier Valley, where there's a memorial to Thomas Bain, the engineer responsible for this road, we climb again for 300 metres to the next crest before descending, still on a gravel road, to our overnight accommodation in De Vlugt.

Accommodation

Chalet

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1430 M

Descent

1130 M

Time

5 hrs cycling

Distance

58 KM

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Day 4

Cycle from De Vlugt to Buffelsdrif Road.

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Leaving De Vlugt, at around 300 metres on the Keurbooms River, the road climbs into a tributary valley, twisting and turning for 13 kilometres up to Prince Alfred's Pass at 1032 metres.We then descend for 5 or 6 kilometres to the farming community of Avontuur where we join a paved road that takes us north to Uniondale. Here, our route heads west again, initially on a paved road (use the gravel shoulder if necessary) for around 7 kilometres before we take a right onto the gravel Kammanassie Road. Trending downhill through pretty country with the highland of the Kammanassie Nature Reserve on our right hand side, we reach our accommodation at Buffelsdrif Road (530m) after a further 28 kilometres.

Accommodation

Chalet

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1365 M

Descent

1135 M

Time

5 - 6 hrs cycling

Distance

65 KM

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Day 5

Cycle from Buffelsdrif Road to De Rust.

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We continue to follow the Kammanassie Road westwards for 8 kilometres before turning north towards Dysseldorp, still on the same gravel road, skirting the highland to the north and crossing a colourful patchwork of irrigated farmland. The road is undulating, up and down, with peaks above 650 metres, from the last of which we drop down over 12 kilometres to Dysseldorp in the Little Karoo. The final 20 kilometres of the day's ride follows the gravel Middlepass Road as it loops around beside the Olifantsrivier to De Rust.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1060 M

Descent

1140 M

Time

5 hrs cycling

Distance

67 KM

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Day 6

Cycle from De Rust to Prince Albert.

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We start out today on the N12, a relatively busy road, which we follow northwards for 18 kilometres with 250 metres of elevation gain as we cut through the Swartberg escarpment. We then take a left onto the gravel of the Middlewater Road and for the next 20 kilometres enjoy a traffic free cycle up above 1000 metres and then down to the tarmac of the quiet R407 which we follow westwards for 18 kilometres to the Kredouw Pass (1070m). From here, it's largely downhill through a pretty valley with scattered farms, olive groves, fruit trees and some vines. We overnight at Prince Albert (625m).

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1180 M

Descent

1000 M

Time

6 hrs cycling

Distance

84 KM

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Day 7

Cycle Prince Albert to Matjiesrivier over the Swartberg Pass.

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We have a short but dramatic cycling stage today, crossing the Swartberg Mountains by way of the Swartberg Pass (1568m). Constructed using convict labour under the guidance of the engineer Thomas Bain, a rugged gravel road winds its way through a gorge and between impressive rocky summits over a distance of 20 kilometres to 'Die Top'. It promises to be a long, hot climb. After catching our breath, we descend carefully and more easily to Matjiesrivier (695m) on the south side of the range.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1045 M

Descent

975 M

Time

4 hrs cycling

Distance

38 KM

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Day 8

Cycle from Matjiesrivier to Calitzdorp.

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Heading west out of Matjiesrivier, we follow a tarmac road for a little over 10 kilometres and then its gravel continuation, which traverses the southern slopes of the Swartberg with a fair bit of undulation and a lot of varied farmland and private game reserve scenery. Beyond the green valley of Kruisberg, we climb for 5 kilometres and then twist and turn to negotiate the ridges dropping off the Swartberg, generally descending and finally passing the Nels River Reservoir, 5 or so kilometres before our overnight stop at Calitzdorp. We should have the afternoon to chill out today. Calitzdorp is a small and prosperous town known for its port wine production.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L

Ascent

750 M

Descent

300 M

Time

3 - 4 hrs cycling

Distance

54 KM

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Day 9

Cycle from Calitzdorp to Riversdale.

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Probably the 'Queen Stage' today as we head south and then west and then south again to Riversdale, mostly on gravel. The first obstacle is the crossing of the Rooiberg Pass (795m), rising abruptly out of the farmland and vineyards of the valley south of Calitzdorp. The 500 metre ascent to the pass over 10 kilometres is steep in places, with a number of hairpin bends and some rough sections of gravel. The descent zig-zags down a single open spur and then the gravel road turns westwards below the Rooiberg ranges to Van Wyksdorp. Here, we turn south again and set out to cross the Litle Karoo, scrubby, dry, desert country, with the ridges of the Langeberg ahead of us. We have 40 kilometres of steady cycling across this barren moonscape, before we can find a crossing point at the Garcia Pass (550m) and descend through Garcia to our overnight accommodation at Riversdale (120m).

Accommodation

Chalet

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1980 M

Descent

1880 M

Time

8 - 9 hrs cycling

Distance

115 KM

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Day 10

Cycle from Riversdale to Swellendam.

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We're back amongst the farmland again as we cycle westwards beneath the Langeberg Mountains to Swellendham. The first half of the day's ride is on gravel and there are a couple of high points at around 400 metres on our route. Crossing the second of these, as we leave the upper valley of the Duiwenhoksrivier, we find ourselves on a tarmac road again and follow this down to the well-tended farms at Buffeljagsrivier, before making a final easy ascent to our overnight at Swellendam.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L

Ascent

1340 M

Descent

1330 M

Time

6 hrs cycling

Distance

91 KM

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Day 11

Cycle from Swellendam to Greyton.

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Another long stage, heading west through the rich farmland watered by the rivers flowing down from the upland to the north. We are mostly on gravel again today, leaving the tarmac behind just outside Swellendam. There are no major climbs today but the undulations add up. We pass many working farms and small hamlets, but no real settlement until we get to Riviersonderend, below the mountain catchment area of the same name, which rises up to 1450 metres. A final, scenic 30-kilometre stretch on gravel, amongst the vibrant, circular patches of irrigated crops, takes us to Greyton.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1460 M

Descent

1360 M

Time

7 hrs cycling

Distance

111 KM

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Day 12

Cycle from Greyton to Stellenbosch.

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Starting very early, once again, we take the opportunity to cover some distance in the cool desert pre-dawn. We'll cycle throughout the morning through some epic desert landscapes on a road that is for the most part good hard gravel, but with some corrugated and sandy sections that keep the average speed down. Look out for oryx (gemsbok) crossing the road. After around 4 hours we'll take a break at the support vehicle and have lunch. At this point, the road continues to rise ahead of us and it's a popular choice to jump in the support vehicle for the next short section of our journey towards Betta Campsite. However, this is a cycling holiday and at a lonely road junction and isolated ranch 40 kilometres from our destination we'll stop again and get back on our bikes for the completion of the day's ride. Rounding a couple of low hills on our left-hand side, the road continues to rise gradually and we will be happy to reach Betta Campsite which has a pleasant feel and desert mountain views. The attached GPS stats show the first part of the day's ride only.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Meals

B L D

Ascent

1400 M

Descent

1500 M

Time

7 hrs cycling

Distance

108 KM

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Day 13

Wine tasting mid-morning, then transfer to Cape Town.

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After a leisurely breakfast and some time to make sure we have got our cycling gear packed away, we can go to a nearby winery to sample some of the local produce. The Stellenbosch area produces red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz, as well as white wines including Chardonnay. After our time at the winery, we'll transfer (1 hour or so) to our accommodation in Cape Town and have some time to rest and freshen up before going out for dinner and a couple of beers.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

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Day 14

Your holiday ends after breakfast. A single transfer to Cape Town Airport is provided.

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Your holiday ends after breakfast. A single transfer to Cape Town Airport is provided in the late morning.

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Airport

Direction

Pass

Cycle

Transfer

Essential Information

We've compiled some of our Frequently Asked Questions to help you learn more about this amazing trip.

Holiday

General

Equipment

What's Included

A locally based English speaking bike guide
Single timed airport transfers as described
A support vehicle and driver
All accommodation as described
Meals as per the Meal Plan
Stellenbosch wine tasting

What's not Included

Travel insurance
Visas (if required)
Tips for local guide and crew
Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
Optional activities
Some meals as per the Meal Plan
Miscellaneous personal expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
Bike Carriage on the flights - please check with your carrier for charges
Bike hire

Joining Arrangements & Transfers

The group will meet at the accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

A single transfer from Port Elizabeth is provided mid-afternoon on Day 1 of the Land Only itinerary. On the last day of the Land Only itinerary there is a single transfer from the hotel in Cape Town to Cape Town Airport for flights departing in the early afternoon.

Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.

Meal Plan

All meals are included (except 1 lunch and 4 dinners).

Food & Water

Water from the taps is perfectly drinkable on this holiday - please use this to fill your personal bottles for your daily activities. We do not encourage the purchase of single-use plastic bottles.

Breakfast is usually cereal, coffee, tea and toast. Lunches will be picnic style; salads and cold meats and cheeses for making up sandwiches. Dinners will be braais (barbecue), potjies (stew), stir fries, pasta, etc. The local team will provide most of the meals, including cooking dinners at the overnight accommodation. Water is provided from the support vehicle and there are drinking water taps at the majority of the lodges and guesthouses that we use. It’s a good idea to bring a supply of your favourite energy bars, gels etc. from home, as these are not widely available locally.

Accommodation

Throughout the tour we use a mix of comfortable guesthouse, chalet and cabin accommodation. Accommodation is based on twin-share rooms with en-suite facilities, apart from 2 nights where we have 2 rooms sharing a bathroom. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex. Depending on availability it may also be possible to book single room occupancy. For additional hotel prices and single supplement costs please refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Please note that the local team will appreciate help with group chores, such as meal preparation and tidying up after meals.

Group Leader & Support Staff

The trip will be led by an experienced local cycling guide. In addition, there will be a support vehicle and driver.

Spending Money

A total of about £300 should cover your miscellaneous expenses, departure taxes and non-included meals. The South African currency is the Rand and this can be obtained at the airport on arrival and from ATM’s in several places on our route.

Guidance on Tipping

Tips are the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ to your local guide and driver for work well done. As a rough guide, we suggest you allow a total of £50 for tipping your crew.

Your Bike

If you are taking your own bike, we suggest that a ‘hardtail’ mountain bike with front suspension is appropriate for this holiday. It should have a good range of gears and we recommend you fit fast-rolling all-rounder or semi-slick tyres which work well on the surfaced roads and non-technical trails typically found on our Adventure Cycling holidays.

Since you are depending on your bike to transport you throughout your holiday, it’s important to ensure it is in good working order. If you are not mechanically minded, get your local bicycle dealer to service it for you.

Please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of your bike.

Bike Hire

You can either take your own bike or hire one locally. Our agent has a mix of Giant Talon 29ER 1 and Giant Fathom 29ER 1 bikes for hire which are perfect for this ride. These are hardtail bikes purchased in either 2016 or 2017. The two models of bike are similar, with Shimano components, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 100mm suspension forks. The bikes are also fitted with a single bottle cage. Bike rental is subject to availability and costs £200 (US$255 or €240) paid in Plettenberg Bay on Day 1. Please note that this must be paid in cash. If you want to hire a bike, please contact the KE office and we can reserve one on your behalf. We must stress that your hire contract is with the local rental company and KE cannot be held responsible for any issues arising from bike rental. If you do hire a bike, we recommend that you take your own shoes, pedals and possibly even your saddle, which will go a long way towards making it feel like your own bike. You will also need to take a helmet, which must be worn at all times when riding. The hire bikes are generally fitted with regular knobbly tyres.

Travelling With Your Bike

Airlines require that you pack your bike properly for travel and for this holiday we recommend that you use a purpose-made soft bike bag. These can be relatively inexpensive. They are also light in weight, easy to handle and, most importantly, can be packed into a small space to allow easy transportation in the support vehicle. You will need to partially dismantle your bike to pack it in your bag.

PLEASE DO NOT USE a purpose-made rigid bike box for this holiday. We do not have the space in the support vehicle to transport these bulky items.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding travelling with your bike.

Vehicle Support

Throughout this trip we have the back up of a support vehicle, which is usually a 14 - seater Mercedes Sprinter with a trailer for the bikes. Each morning our main baggage will be loaded onto the support vehicle that generally follow the group on the day's ride. The local biking leader and the support vehicle driver will watch over the group and there will be regular water stops, every 20 kilometres or so and at the top of each of the passes, to allow the biking group to reassemble. We want everyone to enjoy their cycling experience on this trip and we recognise the importance of group members being able to cycle at their own pace. The support vehicle will pick up any group members who wish to take a break from cycling at any time.

Baggage Allowance

Apart from your bike in its bag (if you are taking your own bike), you should travel with one main item of luggage, such as a rugged kitbag or holdall, as well as a small day pack or mountain bike-specific hydration pack. The day pack can be used to carry valuable items such as cameras and GPS devices whilst travelling and will also carry your day-ride essentials during the rides.

Your baggage allowance on the flights will depend on your airline. When choosing your flights, whether booking them directly or through KE, you will need to consider the cost of carrying your bike. These costs are your responsibility.

Passport & Visas

The information that we provide is for UK passport holders.

A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required, and you should have at least 2 blank pages for each country that you visit.

For other nationalities, please refer to your own Government website for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Please ensure that you check for the latest advice for each country visited before travel.

Visa South Africa

UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays. You must have 2 blank pages in your passport.

Rules on travelling with children under 18 years have been relaxed. Visa exempt children entering South Africa only need passports, and not birth certificates as previously required. This applies if the child is travelling with both parents, one parent or an adult who is not a biological parent, and school groups. There are some different requirements for unaccompanied children, and children who do not have UK passports or visa exempt passports. For full details please see the FCDO website.

Currency

The unit of currency in South Africa is the South African Rand.

Preparing for your Holiday

The better conditioned you are the more you will enjoy your trip. We suggest that you adopt a sensible weekly exercise regime and fit in a number of long cycle rides in hilly country and/or gravel road or forest track rides to ensure you are physically capable of taking part in this trip - this will also provide you with an opportunity to make sure all your riding kit is tried and tested before you travel. Cycling is obviously the best activity to prepare for this trip, however, running, hillwalking and swimming are also good for developing aerobic fitness and stamina.

Climate

South Africa’s Western Cape has a Mediterranean climate but with many microclimates that provide varying temperatures and rainfall levels. The southern autumn – April and May – is warm and sunny with little rain. Maximum daily temperatures will be around 20 to 25 degrees Centigrade dropping as low as 10 to 15 degrees at night in some places.

Books

Lonely Planet. Cape Town and the Garden Route.
Lonely Planet. South Africa. Lesotho and Eswatini.
Insight Guides. South Africa.
The Rough Guide to South Africa.

Equipment List

For this holiday you will need your usual cycling clothing, including shoes, cycling gloves and helmet (which must be worn at all times when cycling).

Bike Wear

Cycling helmet
Cycling shoes
Daypack or mountain bike-specific hydration pack (e.g. Camelbak)
Water bladder - min. 2 litres water capacity
Padded (baggy) cycling shorts
Long leg cycling trousers (winter bib tights) and/or leg warmers
Lycra arm warmers
Base-layer – thermal tops
Mid-layer - short and long sleeved cycling tops
Fleece jacket or jumper
Lightweight windproof top
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Regular biking gloves
Long-fingered biking gloved
Warm hat that fits under your helmet
Buff
Sunglasses
Sun cream (inc. total bloc for lips/nose)
Camera
Mobile phone

Other Stuff

Travel and off-the-bike clothing and footwear
Warm jacket for cool evenings in the desert
Sleeping bag (comfort rated 0°C). A 5cm thick foam camping mattress is provided.
Sleeping bag liner (silk liners are lightest and best)
Wash bag, towel, toiletries, including anti-bacterial handwash
Headtorch and spare batteries
Swimwear
Basic First Aid kit and personal medication
Insect Repellant
Chamois cream (e.g. Assos/Ozone)
Rear light (eg. clip-on silicone band LED) for early morning starts
Water purification tablets
Reusable cloth bag for shopping (to avoid plastic bags)

Spares

If you are hiring a bike you do not need to bring any spares. The hire bikes are provided in good condition and a supply of spares is carried. You may be asked to pay directly for any spares used, especially in the case of crash damage or damage by mis-use. If you are taking your own bike, you should consider taking a minimum of spares, including a couple of spare spokes (for each wheel if they are different), spare brake blocks (or brake disc pads), chain links/chain connector, rear derailleur hanger and any non-standard parts specific to your bike. If you are taking your own bike, we suggest that you also take a couple of spare inner tubes.

Repairs

Whilst not essential, it is a good idea that you familiarise yourself with how to carry out at least some basic repairs to your bike e.g. changing an inner tube and fixing a puncture. Your bike guide will be happy to help with repairs and general maintenance, but being able to carry out a simple repair yourself could save the inconvenience of having to wait for assistance.

Hydration and Energy Snacks

You should take suitable water bottle(s) or a hydration pack and you should also consider taking a small supply of the gels, power bars or sports drink mix that you would normally use on a ride at home.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your equipment.

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The Western Cape Epic
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Departure Reference: PXKC/01/26/
This trip departs the UK on Sat 25 Apr returning to the UK on Sun 10 May

This trip begins on Sun 26 Apr and ends on Sat 9 May
This departure is available to book. Secure your place today with a deposit of US$425
Single Supplement Price: US$680
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The Western Cape Epic

Holiday Grades

Our Holiday Grades Explained

1 - 3 LEISURELY

4 - 6 MODERATE

7 - 9 CHALLENGING

10 - 12 TOUGH

The Western Cape Epic

Highlights

At a Glance

Accommodation & Meals

Overview

Is this holiday for you?

Why KE?

Itinerary

The Route

Essential Information

Bike Wear

Other Stuff

Spares

Repairs

Hydration and Energy Snacks

DATES & PRICES

2026

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The Western Cape Epic

Holiday Grades

Our Holiday Grades Explained

1 - 3 LEISURELY

4 - 6 MODERATE

7 - 9 CHALLENGING

10 - 12 TOUGH

The Western Cape Epic

Highlights

At a Glance

Accommodation & Meals

Overview

Is this holiday for you?

Why KE?

Itinerary

The Route

Essential Information

Bike Wear

Other Stuff

Spares

Repairs

Hydration and Energy Snacks

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