12km
A very easy ride heading from Struisbaai to Agulhas along the beautiful coastal Marine Drive, hugging the coastline for the most part. The turnaround is just past the historic “Soldate poel”, practically 50 yards away from the sea. You will then head back to Struisbaai along the same route, but this time turning left into and up and over Malvern Drive. This is the only real uphill of the route, VERY short and also near the end of your ride. Truly beautiful vistas will greet you from the top.
33km
From Struisbaai the route heads out towards Agulhas along the beach road for 8km before reaching Africa’s Southernmost Lighthouse.
14km into the race, behind Suiderstrand, you turn left onto a jeep track. It does have a few sandy patches, but is mostly rideable, and it is only 2.7km before you reach the first water point.
From here it is only another 5 km of similar Jeep track towards the second waterpoint. Riders will then turn right across the Agulhas flatlands to get to a nice gravel road that traverses the backside of the dunes – this is also where the 63 km and 46 km routes links up with the 33 km. This will take you along the Agulhas mountain ridge through more fynbos and beautiful scenery all the way back to the finish.
Elevation gain: Approx. 350m
Water Points:16.7km, 22.6km
45km
From Struisbaai the route heads out towards Agulhas along the beach road for 8km before reaching Africa’s Southernmost Lighthouse.
14km into the race, behind Suiderstrand, you turn left onto a jeep track. It does have a few sandy patches, but is mostly rideable, and it is only 2.7km before you reach the first water point. At the water point, you turn left, taking you to the beach. Being low tide, you will get a lot of firm beach sand, riding for the most part below the high watermark towards Brandfontein. The beach section is just over 6km long, and you will reach the second water point at Brandfontein 24.7 km into the race, which indicates the turning point back to Struisbaai.
Some honest flatland cycling will bring you back to the finish – enjoy the ride.
Elevation gain: Approx. 400m
Water Points: 16.5km, 24.5km, 34km
63km
From Struisbaai the route heads out towards Agulhas along the beach road for 8km before reaching Africa’s Southernmost Lighthouse.
14km into the race, behind Suiderstrand, you turn left onto a jeep track. It does have a few sandy patches, but is mostly rideable, and it is only 2.7km before you reach the first water point. At the water point, you turn left, taking you to the beach. Being low tide, you will get a lot of firm beach sand, riding for the most part below the high watermark towards Brandfontein. The beach section is just over 6km long, and you will reach the second water point at Brandfontein 24.7 km into the race.
From here you have about 3km of gravel road, before turning left towards Anysberg. At 29km you will encounter a very steep 1km climb up onto Anysberg. We have decided to honour our late friend Naas Vermaak, making this a challenge to see how many riders can finish the climb without getting off their bikes. Once at the top, you will reach the third water point 34km into the race – the view from here is stunning! Take your time here and drink it in – truly awesome. Going down Anysberg is fun and very quick, after a right turn at the bottom back towards Struisbaai – soon you will link up with the 45km & 33 km.
Some honest flatland cycling will bring you back to the finish – enjoy the ride.
Elevation gain: Approx. 800m
Water Points: 16.5km, 24.5km, 34km, 50km