Start from Mimosa Lodge

Riders assemble at the start venue and ride up the majestic Koo valley where the formidable Burgers and Rooihoogte passes await.

The Stage is 100km long with total climbing of 1500m.

The ride out is along the beautiful valley with good road surfaces and provides two challenging climbs. The group will ride as a peloton but given the nature of the climbs and descents some splintering of the groups is inevitable.

The main group may also be split into two based on the level of riders, which can only be determined on Day 1. 

The water point is at Oupa Batt se Winkel, based in-between the two passes and stocks snacks and refreshments that are rated out of this world. 

The turning point is at the Rooihoogte summit and signals halfway to Day 1. 

Be prepared for lighting fast descents, which for safety purposes will be controlled. 

For those who would like to compete in the Competition element of the event, there are two Day 1 timed competition segments. 

Segment 1: QOM | KOM 
Starts at the base of Burger’s Pass 

Segment 2: Time Trial 
Starts in-between the two climbs and ends at Oupa Batt se Winkel | Distance: 7.5km 
Average speed record to beat: 55.4kph set by Joe Pieterse in 2024

Segment 3: OQM | KOM
Starts at the water point and ends at the Rooihoogte summit at 1,234m 

Day 1 ends at BluVines for a light lunch and Competition Jersey Presentations. 

Start from Mimosa Lodge

Riders head out of Montagu through the iconic Cogmans Kloof Pass and turn left before Ashton towards Swellendam.

This is the longest Stage at 162km and 1870km of climbing. 

At 35km, the peloton joins the familiar roads of the Old Mutual Double Century route which passes over Bakoondhoogte Pass and into the rolling roads. 

Based on the level of riders, the peloton will be split into two groups to satisfy those with a faster appetite versus those who would like to enjoy the tour pace. 

The first water point is at The Cheese Shop which signals the end of the first Competition segment. 

For those wanting to compete in the Competition element of the event, there are two Day 2 completion segments. 

Segment 1: Racing for Snacks
Starts at 39km at the flagged section and ends at The Cheese Shop | Distance: approx. 14km 

Segment 2: Tradouw Pass QOM & KOM 
Starts at the base of Tradouw Pass and ends at the Day 2 second water point 

Before the group gets to the Segment 2, we negotiate our way through Swellendam with the assistance of Swellendam Provincial Traffic department.  

After enjoying the breathtaking Tradouw Pass and a quick snack stop, we head towards the lunch stop at Diesel & Creme in Barrydale. 

The hardest part awaits after lunch, with the longest climb of the day – Op de Tradouw.

Be prepared for breezier conditions to finish off a tough day, which is nothing less than rewarding when arriving back in Montagu. 

Start from Mimosa Lodge

The final day has been revamped with welcomed enthusiasm by riders and loops the Breede River. 

On leaving Montagu, riders turn left towards the Arabella wine farm.

Stage 3 is 78km with 480m of climbing – fast, flat and enjoyable. 

The peloton will be split into a men’s and women’s and group just before the steel bridge. This will last for the duration of the race section up until the water point at Bonnievale Cellars. 

For those wanting to compete in the Competition element, there is one Day 3 segment. 

Segment: Women’s and Men’s Points Jersey 
Starts after crossing the Breede river at the steel bridge and ends just before Bonnievale Cellars | Distance: 14km 

From the Cellars, the group turns back through Bonnievale before returning to Montagu via Ashton.

The finish point is at Die Kloof Padstal which awaits with a champagne reception, lunch and final prize giving.