Rust en Vrede ‘Drive way’

I get bored on the usual highways and byways surrounding Stellenbosch, despite the variation the roads on offer which is more than most destinations. There is a flatter Koelenhof Road to take past Kayamandi, or undulating rolling hills on the R44 to Somerset West and Strand, or towards Klupmuts and Paarl. Then there’s a hill, Hellshoogte (Hell’s Heights) starting in town, a quite dead end owned by cyclists towards Jonkershoek as well as extensions on all these to create loops, out and backs, and more than a roadie could wish for. But then there are the hidden gems – little farm roads leading to Wine Estates. Its a mix and match of private and shared tarmac and paved paths, on bad surface but with rewarding views and less traffic. I went up to one of the most stunning views up against the Helderberg Mountain Range, at Rust en Vrede (Rest and Peace) Wine Estate, and took this clip after turning at their cellar. Another bad day in Africa…