Korea to Cape Town: the Axis of Evil By Bike. Part Two: Cairo to Cape Town
This is the African leg of my trip from Korea to Cape Town. Cycling through Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, DRCongo, Angola, Namibia and South Africa
2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour Easy Guide || CTCT World's Biggest Cycling Race, Cape Town, South Africa
Easy Guide to the 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour contents:
0:29 What is the Cape Town Cycle Tour and how long is it?
1:03 How to sign up for the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
1:11 How do I get to the Cape Town for the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
1:33 What are the accommodation options for the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
2:05 Pre-ride the last 10-15km if the roads are quiet
2:36 What bike should I use for the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
2:54 Service and repair your bike well before the race
3:07 How do I transport my bike to the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
3:33 CTCT Race Expo, collecting the race kit and start waves
5:03 Race morning logistics, parking, start area timing
7:26 Review of the race 109km CTCT race route map and profile
7:50 Bottles, food, and feed stations for the CTCT
8:03 Emergency items to bring with you for the CTCT
8:29 What is the usual weather and temperature for the CTCT?
9:05 Ride to finish and be careful
9:34 Is Cape Town safe?
The Cape Town Cycle Tour, or CTCT, is a bucket list cycling event but how do you enter and have better chances of enjoying and completing it? Cape Town, South Africa, is the setting of the world's largest bike race. I'll take you through it. My goal is for you to go better prepared for a fun and safe event. Let's do this!
BetterPreparedness.com
The Better Preparedness episodes mentioned in this video:
Easy Pre-Race Bike Wash and Inspection Routine || Improve reliability, performance and safety
Supporting Women's Pro Sports to Promote Active Living: South African Cycling Championships
11 Tips for Safari Success in East and South Africa
Prepare to Succeed in Ultramarathon Running and Cycling || Mont-aux-Sources, South Africa
Want Safer Cycling and Running Events?
To help prepare your bike, here are some of my favourites:
Chain cleaning device like this one: or a set
Gentle degreaser liquid such as:
Long bristle tools like:
Bike wash soap such as:
Quality floor pump with a pressure gauge:
Wheel truing tools like these ones:
Park bike stand:
A torque wrench like this:
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MY CAMERAS
Amazing Smartphone Camera –
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Canon go-to lens -
GoPro HD camera - (I have a Hero2 but an upgrade is in the pipeline, hopefully.)
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Lavalier Microphone for use with Smartphone –
Smartphone Directional Microphone –
Shotgun Microphone for DSLR -
External Digital Audio Recorder –
Lavalier Microphone Omnidirectional Stereo only for use with Digital Recorder –
MY TRIPODS
60-inch Lightweight Tripod -
Tripod – bendy legs -
Tripod for Smartphone – solid legs -
Tripod Mount for Smartphones –
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30,000mAh Capacity Battery Pack with display -
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Electronics Accessories Organizer Bag -
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Cycling Cairo to Cape Town on the Tour d'Afrique - Part 2
“All I was thinking when I was going to the [Blue] Nile Gorge was, ya.. I’m gonna do this. If it kills me, I’m going to do this day.”
Part two of our eight part series and the cyclists ride across Sudan’s Gezira plain, and climb up into the biblical Ethiopian Highlands, before tackling the infamous Blue Nile Gorge - possibly the toughest of the whole tour.
More details about this section of the Tour d’Afrique known as ‘The Gorge’ can be found here:
Produced by TDA Global Cycling
Video by Laundon Peacock
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The Best South African Road Trip Ever!
South Africa is an incredible motorcycle touring experience. Mick Matheson discovers how the riding, wildlife, culture and bargain prices should make it your first choice for a foreign ride.
Mark Beaumont | Africa Solo: Cairo Cape Town 41 days
Short film about my Cairo to Cape Town ride in March/April 2015 where I set the World Record at 41 days 10 hours and 22 minutes - 18 days faster than the previous best. 6762 miles (10,819km), 190,355 feet of climbing, 160 miles a day, 439 hours in the saddle and a seriously tough ride down the length of Africa. Enjoy!
Cycling Cairo to Cape Town on the Tour d'Afrique - Part 7
Part seven of our eight part series.
Cyclists cross the Zambezi River and are wowed by the sight of elephants along Botswana's flat highways skirting the edge of the Kalahari Desert.
More details about this section of the Tour d’Afrique known as ‘Elephant Highway’ can be found here:
Produced by TDA Global Cycling
Video by Laundon Peacock
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Capetown Cycle Tour
A 65 km tour in and around Capetown compressed to just 2 minutes. Including Constantia nek, Chapman's peak drive and Campsbay.
Just my first video with the GoPRO Hero 3.
Bike & Saddle Township Cycle Tour
Velokhaya and Bike & Saddle teamed-up to bring you the Life Cycling Academy Tour; our afternoon trip starts in the V&A Waterfront from where we shuttle to the Velokhaya BMX Oval where you'll meet your hosts for the afternoon. The children takes us on an unforgettable experience - The Oval is situated in the heart of Khayelitsha, Cape Town's largest township and the second largest township in South Africa after Soweto. The new BMX facility serves as a much-needed recreational facility for children; a place where they can have fun and learn new skills in a secure environment.
Cape Town Air Drystar Jacket In Use
Video of the Alpinestars Cape Town Air Drystar Jacket in use.
Featuring extended mesh panels, the lightweight Cape Town Jacket excels in warm weather touring but can handle anything the weather may bring thanks to a waterproof and breathable Drystar® membrane. Generous storage and CE certified protectors endow the Cape Town with the practicality and protection needed for a full day in the saddle.
Advanced lightweight construction
Multi-fabric shell construction for optimal combination of durability, protection and weight.
Ballistic nylon reinforced elbows and seat area.
Extended mesh areas on chest, sleeves and back for enhanced riding comfort in warmer conditions.
Pre-curved, articulated sleeve construction improves fit and flexibility.
3D padded elbow and shoulder reinforcements.
Premium protection
Removable CE certified Bio Armor elbow and shoulder protectors.
Chest and back compartments with PE padding (CE certified Bio Armor back protector insert and chest guards available as upgrade).
Integrated high visibility reflective stripes and logos improve rider visibility in poor light conditions.
Available in black /yellow high visibility version (yellow complies with EN471 standard for High Visibility Garments).
Comfortable and configurable
Lightweight and removable Drystar® membrane with micro-fleece inserts.
Fully adjustable sleeve volume via D-rings on the upper arm and forearm.
Oversized D-ring waist adjustment and zippered expansion gussets allow further tailoring of the jacket's fit.
Neoprene collar finishing for comfort.
Two aerodynamically profiled external chest pockets.
Two large front cargo pockets with oversize entry for easy access and a large external rear utility pocket offer generous storage.
Two internal pockets and waterproof Napoleon pocket on the removable liner.
Internal waist connection zipper for attachment to a wide range of Alpinestars riding pants.
Non-aggressive micro-velcro used throughout the garment.
Premium YKK zippers with twin sliders on front zipper.
Available from good motorcycle dealers throughout New Zealand from mid November 2011.
Alpinestars products are proudly imported & distributed in New Zealand by Crown Kiwi Enterprises Ltd.
Video courtesy of Alpinestars
Cycling Cairo to Cape Town on the Tour d'Afrique - Part 4
Part four of our eight part series. Riders enjoy a safari break in Tanzania, visiting the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater then tackle mud roads in the country's verdant isolated interior.
More details about this section of the Tour d’Afrique known as ‘Masai Steppe’ can be found here:
Produced by TDA Global Cycling
Video by Laundon Peacock
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Cape Town Day Tours
find out more about cape town day tours please visit our website
cape winelands tour, white shark adventure, hermanus whale trip, cape point, the huey helicopter tour, photographic day tour
music by Philip Glass
Leonard leads the cycling tour/walk in the Biodiversity Garden in Cape Town
Leonard McMillan - - leads the cycling tour/walk in the Biodiversity Garden in Cape Town
AWOL Tours
Cape Town Peninsula tour, by African Eagle DayTours
When visiting Cape Town, embarking on a day tour of Cape Point and the Peninsula is a must do. The best way to do this tour is with a reputable tour operator. African Eagle Day Tours is one such company. Operating in Cape Town, they offer many day tours including wine tours and of course Cape Peninsula tours.
The cape peninsula tour is one of the most breathtaking day tours one can undertake when in Cape Town. The day tour starts in Cape Town city centre and the Cape Waterfront. From there one travels along the Atlantic seaboard taking in some of the magnificent cape beaches. This fully guided experience allows one not only to take in the scenic beauty, but be entertained by fascinating stories and interesting facts relating to Cape Town and its peninsula.
This is definitely one of the most popular day tours in the Cape and it's not difficult to understand why. Who does not want to visit the historically infamous Cape of Good Hope, or the mythical meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian oceans at the tip of Africa? Cape Point sometimes seems to be a meeting place for all the tour operators. Their busses fill the parking lot while their visitors are taking in the wonders offered by this wonderous place commonly known as the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
So when you are next planning your holiday tour to Cape Town, make a point of doing a day tour to Cape Point with a reputable tour operator such as African Eagle Day Tours.
Read more: Cape Peninsula Tour | Half Day Tours | African Eagle Daytours
Electric Bikes on the Beach | Cape Town Fat-biking
There are 100's of things to do in Cape Town.
Travelvids spent the day with Mike Stott from Venture South, who arranged the Chilled Squirrel Electric Fat Bikes and the cool jeep for the day. And Zeni from travelstart joined us for a standup paddle a 4x4 experience in the sand dunes of atlantis and not to mention the effortless electric bike tour we took on the beach from Sunset to Big Bay this is probably one of the most photographed views of Table Mountain. The electric bikes are so effortless to ride anyone can ride on the sand regardless of your fitness level.
If you want to join us for the next fatbike tour then follow us here
We also create videos of your experience ask Dean for more information.
From Cairo to Cape Town
3 Irish and 3 South Africans set out from Cairo to cycle 12,500km to Cape Town.
They had no entourage or support team.
This is just a tiny glimpse at their journey.
Cycling in Cape Town 1
Cyclists' safety is a big concern as Cape Town gears up for its cycle season. Watch.
2015 Cape Town Cycle Tour
Alternative 47km Solidarity Cape Town Cycle Tour (Previously Called The Cape Argus Cycle Tour). Route changed as a result of the cape fires. Still quite an awesome chilled vibe, good day out on the saddle while still being able to walk the next day. Win win
Audio:
Brake You In - Vibe Tracks
Move Out - Mk2
Hands Way Up - Gunnar Oslen
Bicycling in Cape Town with Lauren Fowler and Cape Town Tourism
Graphic designer and avid cyclist Lauren Fowler shares her love of bicycling in the Mother City with Cape Town Tourism
Cycle Tourism in Cape Town
Minister Alan Winde takes a tour of the city of Cape Town on a bicycle. Showing how important bicycle tourism is and should not be ignored.
Tour d'Afrique Route Exploration
Tour d'Afrique Cycling Expedition from Cairo to Capetown. Google Earth Flyby at 5000 meter altitude. 11.333km, 10 countries, in 46 minutes.