Hi,
This week is 26km with an option for longer at the end to get to 28/30km. A route we all loved last time from Newlands along the side of the mountain, returning on the Oceans route. OK, we know it’s not fair to call this route flat anymore, but at least it’s shaded and very much out of the wind. There are easy options to join us and loop back from Top Gate early to get 18-20km.
This week’s details:
Start: 06h00: Vineyard Hotel (Newlands) – opposite the Norwich Cricket Oval on Protea Road.
Route: +/- 26km at an easy 5min/km pace. The aim is to finish by 08h30 including drink stop.
Along Liesbeek River then back up to Newlands Forest (subway under the Argus cyclists), on tar roads through Fernwood (Boshof) linking into Kirstenbosch Top Gate, along the gravel road to Constantia Nek. Back on Oceans route finishing back through Newlands suburb.
Drinks: Water and drinks at Kirstenbosch Top Gate
Thanks for a great Nek to Nek run last week. Big thanks to Steve and Charlie for their support vehicle and general support along the way! We all seemed to survive, and most enjoyed it. We had some laughs about the meeting point, but generally like the spot for finishing at. Thank goodness we finished when we did – it was starting to get seriously hot.
This Sunday is the Argus Cycle Tour – enjoy it and good luck if you’re doing it. Our route avoids the Argus route, by going under it through underpasses and bridges. To get to the start, you might have to come via the Wynberg, Tennant Walk Roads to get to the start. Otherwise, use Main Road.
See you out there
