
Dodging zebra's Suikerbosrand
- Heidelberg, Gauteng, SA
- 57 KM
- 1280 M+
- 13% MAX
- Hardness 6
- Legendary 7
why do this ride
Even cyclists likes a bit of scenery, right? One of the ultimate rides in South Africa is through the Suikerbosrand Game Reserve. Almost 60K’s of good tar roads without any cars! But a solid 1280 altimeters and zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, reedbucks, springbok and (off season) an English Kenian born cyclist. Froome trains here to prepare for the Tour. Park entrance is 1 hrs drive from Jo’burg. Admission: R22 per person. Visiting hours: 7 am – 6 pm.
Check out the route on Strava here.
best places to stay
Heidelberg Kloof Lodge
BEST TIME TO RIDE
December-march.
