{"id":16750,"date":"2017-05-04T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/05\/04\/explore-the-jewels-of-the-west-coast-in-a-road-cycle-tour-like-no-other-r6482\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:50:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:50:39","slug":"explore-the-jewels-of-the-west-coast-in-a-road-cycle-tour-like-no-other-r6482","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/explore-the-jewels-of-the-west-coast-in-a-road-cycle-tour-like-no-other-r6482\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the jewels of the West Coast in a Road Cycle Tour like no other"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From wide open roads to cold Atlantic waters.<\/p>\n<p>We start in the Swartland and head for the fishing villages, seeing the following en route. Riebeeck West. Moorreesburg. Koringberg. Piketberg. Aurora. Elandsbaai. Velddrif. Vredenburg. Paternoster. Saldanha. Mykonos. Langebaan. The Lagoon. West Coast National Park. Kraalbaai. Buffelsfontein. Darling. Malmesbury. And over Bothmaskloof back to the Riebeek Valley.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93637600-1493366031.jpg\" data-fileid=\"947444\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"947444\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-93637600-1493366031.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93637600-1493366031.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">What to expect<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A typical day on tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each day has a theme. We rise early and set off after breakfast. Generous water points en route. Post-ride drinks &amp; snacks at the finish line. The afternoons are yours to relax and explore, mingle with fellow riders, learn from others and sharpen your deipnosophistic skills. Dinner will be a sit-down affair, sans handle bars, and not at all like cycling. You deserve a good night&#8217;s sleep &#8211; there will be no camping. Shared or upgraded accommodation available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Captains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We ride in groups, according to ability, under the watchful eyes and helping hands of our ride captains. These are ex-pro&#8217;s, young guns, or current competitive cyclists. They are here to help and share their experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74016200-1493366033.jpg\" data-fileid=\"947445\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"947445\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74016200-1493366033.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74016200-1493366033.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06630600-1493366030.jpg\" data-fileid=\"947443\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"947443\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-06630600-1493366030.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06630600-1493366030.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">MAMILS<\/h2>\n<p>We are a group of middle aged men in lycra. We value our time and create rides that we want to do ourselves. Which is why we ride alongside you. Join us for an adventure and part as a friend.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Strava<\/h2>\n<p>This is not a race. It is a multi-day cyclo-sportive. We go out soft, and end hard. Effort is compulsory but timing is optional. Fines meetings will be held and banter is encouraged. Spot prizes up for grabs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45800000-1493366035.jpg\" data-fileid=\"947446\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"947446\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-45800000-1493366035.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45800000-1493366035.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-43837100-1493366028.jpg\" data-fileid=\"947442\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"947442\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-43837100-1493366028.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-43837100-1493366028.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nFor more information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weskustoer.co.za\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weskus Toer website here<\/a>. And let them know you heard about it on Bike Hub.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From wide open roads to cold Atlantic waters. We start in the Swartland and head for the fishing villages, seeing the following en route. Riebeeck West. Moorreesburg. Koringberg. Piketberg. Aurora. Elandsbaai. Velddrif. Vredenburg. Paternoster. Saldanha. Mykonos. Langebaan. The Lagoon. West Coast National Park. Kraalbaai. Buffelsfontein. Darling. Malmesbury. And over Bothmaskloof back to the Riebeek Valley. 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