99er cycle tour

99er Cycle Tour

51KM | 100KM | 60KM TRILOGY

Click on the Route Map to enlarge. Links to Garmin Connect to view and download (use 3 dots) GPS files.

Garmin 100km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/90867172

Garmin 51km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/90866579

Garmin 60km Trilogy: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/235020928 (To download Garmin files, click on the 3 dots (. . .) to the bottom left of the screen and then click on download GPX or FIT file.)

51KM | 100KM

60KM TRILOGY CHALLENGE

100km Long Route

• Cyclists leave Durbanville Racecourse to follow a quiet route through Durbanville and exit on Wellington / Klipheuwel Road (R302).
• Shortly after Okavango intersection, turn right onto the Lichtenburg Road (R312), pass Fisantekraal, followed by a left turn at the R312/R304 “fruit sellers” 4-way intersection.
• Follow the R304 in the direction towards Malmesbury. At the Klipheuwel intersection (silos on the left) continue straight on the Malmesbury Road (R302). Shortly before Malmesbury town, take a left turn onto the Old Malmesbury Road towards Abbotsdale.
• Continue through Kalbaskraal and enjoy the Old Malmesbury rolling hills up to Philadelphia Road (R304) T-junction after crossing over the single lane bridges. Take a left turn onto the R304, over the Philadelphia Road single lane bridge before turning right onto Adderley Road (M58) to return to Durbanville.
• Cyclists will route through D’Urbanvale (Mosselbank River Avenue), Vissershok Road and up Odendaal Street for the last 400m climb to the finish before Pienaar Street, followed by a 2.5 km neutral zone back to the Racecourse venue.

51km Short Route

• Cyclists follow the 100km route up to the R304 / R302 intersection (Klipheuwel silos), at which point the 51km route turns left, passes the Klipheuwel silos (on the right) followed by a right turn onto Philadelphia Road (R304).
• At the Adderley Road (M58) intersection, 51km cyclists turn left to join up with the 100km route from there all the way to the finish on Odendaal Street.

Green Jersey Sprint

• First cyclist over the line on the crest after Riverside Forest turnoff, +-74km on the long route. Km to go signage will be provided on the short climb from dip to crest.

Trilogy Challenge – 60km Route

• Please note that you need to be an experienced MTB or Gravel rider to participate in this event, as you will be crossing 14 A-frames and there are technical sections.
• Depart from the Durbanville racecourse and experience a few twists and turns as you ride through suburbia to Wellington Road on lovely smooth tar. At the 13.9km mark you will turn sharp left onto the 1st gravel section. Just after the farm gate you will be riding through farmlands flanked by occasionally cows and acres of wheat. You can put the hammer down on this section using your gravel skills up to the 18.3km mark where you turn sharp left and join the road for 7km of tarred bliss.
• At the 27km point you will reach the longest gravel section of Occultdale Road. This section will test your gravel skills as you have 6km of dusty, corrugated road to consume. At the 33km mark you take gentle left and revert to tar road again. Prepare for 2km of 4% average grade climbing.
• At the 35km mark it gets more technical when you will move onto single track. 13km of varied terrain with 14 A-Frames crossings to get from one farm to another. There are various places where the terrain changes from single to jeep track so you can overtake on these sections. Here you will pass beautiful farm lands with cows and horses and take time to take in the stunning view of the massive new dam at the 45km mark.
• At 48km you will leave the single track and take a right turn back onto the last gravel section for 6km, the famed Spes Bona road. A few right and left turns with corrugations and the odd climb make this section challenging. At 54km you join the tar road again and you are now ready for the 6km sprint to the finish line as you wind through the suburb of D’Urbanvale. Three big traffic circles to negotiate and at the 59km mark you get ready for the infamous climb on Odendaal Road. Only 400m in Odendaal to the finish line but an average gradient of 8% will see the true champion come out on top!

Start Times

Please check your race pack and final race instruction email for your start group and start time.

100km Start: 06h00

60km Trilogy Start: 07h30

51km Start: 07h30

*Disclaimer: Times may change. Individual times will be sent out with your seeding confirmation emailer.

Group Start Times

• 100km Route mid race cut-off (08h30): Cyclists reaching the R304 / R302 intersection (Klipheuwel silos) after 08h30 will be stopped and given the option to either change to the 51km route or be brought back to the event venue by the sweeping team.
• 60km Route mid race cut-off (10h20): Cyclists reaching the Adderley(M58) / Malanshoogte Road intersection after 10h20 will be stopped and given the option to follow the remainder of the road race route back to the event venue or to be transported by the sweeping team.
• Race cut-off (12h30): All marshalling & sweeping teams will be withdrawn from the 99er routes after 12h30, the official race cut-off time. Remaining cyclist will be encouraged to use the sweeping team for transport back to the event venue before 12h30.

All entries received by Midnight, Monday, 5 Feb will be seeded prior to number collection. All entries received after from 6 Feb will be seeded at the time of number collection.

• Finish Time Disposable Chip: R20
• Non-Cycling SA riders Day License: R50

Hydration Points

Long Route Hydration Points:

Short Route Hydration:

60km Trilogy Route Hydration Points:

• 23km (overlap with road races)
• 35km (Satellite Point)

Note: Locations may changes.

Registration & Number Collections

Registration & Number Collections

We can’t contain our excitement about having you join us for the Gryphon 99er, in association with Smile FM on 10 February 2024. To ensure your experience is as smooth as a freshly paved road, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you with registration and number collection.

Your journey starts here, and we’ve made it easy for you to collect your race pack. Simply head to one of the following locations:

Close to R100 000 of Lucky Draw prizes up for grab in this year’s Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour.

• Your race number will have a double tear off strip.  You keep half and the other half is placed into the Lucky Draw Box at the Durbanville Racecourse!
• The Lucky draw includes prizes worth up to R100 000 including three Titan Mountain bikes with the main prize being a Titan Racing Cypher RS Alloy Dash Worth R35 000.00!

Lucky Draw Rules:

• Only cyclist that have entered the race will be eligible for the lucky draw prizes.
• Cyclists must be present at the lucky draw in order to be eligible for a prize.
• The Lucky Draw ticket number must be yours as entered and your identity may be verified against your entry.
• The organisers reserves the right to refuse a prize to anyone who’s identy cannot be verified against his entry.

11h45 – Lucky Draw Box opens

12h55 – Lucky Draw starts

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Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour

Western Cape cyclists can get ready to kick off the new year in style with the return of the 25th Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour, in association with Smile FM.

Starting and finishing at Hollywoodbets Durbanville Race Course on 10 February 2024, the Mother City’s 3rd largest cycle race will once again take professional and recreational cyclists on a tour of the Cape’s picturesque Boland and Swartland regions in their choice of the 100km or 51km road race options. Both routes have rolling hills with a few short, sharp climbs adding to the challenge.

The road race also offers an e-bike category.

The Gryphon 99er is a premier seeding event for the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour, and offers cyclists the final opportunity to improve their start time for the world’s largest timed cycle race.

Discounted Early Bird entries close on 30 November  (R430 for the 100km race, R315 for the 51km and R375 for the 99er Trilogy Challenge), with standard entry fees activating on 1 December.

For more information and to enter, click here

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February 6, 2021 , 12:00 am By Coetzee Gouws

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Location Durbanville Race Course

The 99er Cycle Tour is a one-day road cycling race that consists of two distances. It takes place in Durbanville, South Africa.

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Im entered for the 100km race.

6 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Im entered for the 100km race.    

See you there 👍

Since the change in route, this event has grown at a rapid pace. 

Looking forward to it 😃

Entered a while ago, but only just realized it's on a Saturday – woohoo! Much better than on Sunday IMHO.

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11 minutes ago, mikkelz said: Entered a while ago, but only just realized it's on a Saturday – woohoo! Much better than on Sunday IMHO.

OOOOOPssss ....

Thanks for the reminder.  🤦‍♂️

Entered the Trilogy race.

1 hour ago, K20Champ said: Since the change in route, this event has grown at a rapid pace.  Looking forward to it 😃

I think the old route coming up Vissers was much more unique. Now it kinda feels like your standard Durbanville road race. Even Odendal is cut in half.

Would be nice if they could actually get to repairing Vissershok again.

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6 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: I think the old route coming up Vissers was much more unique. Now it kinda feels like your standard Durbanville road race. Even Odendal is cut in half.   Would be nice if they could actually get to repairing Vissershok again.

Agree - not a fan of the new route. But I guess the fact that its easier makes it more attractive to the more social riders.

11 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Would be nice if they could actually get to repairing Vissershok again.

They fixed potholes on the section from N7 to intersection with Contermanskloof road last week.

1 hour ago, mikkelz said: Entered a while ago, but only just realized it's on a Saturday – woohoo! Much better than on Sunday IMHO.

Says the non jewish person..... hahahahaha

On 2/1/2024 at 12:46 PM, Rudii said: Entered the Trilogy race.

Same. Will be my 10th 99er. 

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I'm giving the Trilogy a shot as well 🤙

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Doing the new Trilogy challenge. 

Has anyone received start group / start time info already? And who does the timing? Do I need to dig out the old racetec chip? –> Finish Time Disposable Chip: R20  

3 minutes ago, waveduke said: Has anyone received start group / start time info already? And who does the timing? Do I need to dig out the old racetec chip?

My guess is sometime today, unless something went wrong with the seeding process.

Timing by finishtime, so you will get a temp chip at registration.

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• Find adventure at every turn
• Take pride in covering Moscow in record time
• Enjoy the icons in style
• Explore off the beaten path routes of Moscow
• Expert commentary as you travel around the city
• Test your nerve, driving on crazy Russian roads
• Get an Endorphin Rush
• Savour delicacies from different regions of Russia in a traditional restaurant

Only in Moscow for a short time and want to get the most out of the city and have fun? Then a 3-hour bike tour in Moscow is what you need! You won’t hear much about Russian history or become an expert on Russian art, but you will experience all the rest of Russian culture! This tour gives you a unique perspective of a little bit of everything in 3 or 5 hours: must-see tourist sights, local hangouts, Russian food, a glimpse of the modern Moscow life, amazing photo opportunities, a bit of Russian history, and a lot of fun!

This is a great opportunity to cut the usual all day tour down to only 3 or 5 hours and get the most out of the city while having fun and being fit in the greatest locations around Moscow!

A bike trip is sure to capture your heart. It enables you to see the heart of Moscow within the Boulevard Ring and to explore some non-touristic areas of the city, to get an image of the city centre and to work out at the same time.

Our tours differ and depend on whether you are interested in city scenery or nature-like landscape. A variety of places in Moscow are great for riding a bike: these are large parks, yards with old mansions, and historical streets in the centre.

Let’s see what’s waiting for you!

Here are 4 suggested itineraries for a 3-hour tour:.

Moscow Bike Route #1

St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Kazan Cathedral, State Historical Museum and Lenin's Mausoleum

Revolution Square and Theatrical Square

Bolshoy Theatre, Metropol Hotel, Chinese Wall, State Duma of Moscow

Alexander Garden

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fountains, the Grotto, Central Exhibition center, Kutafya tower, Kremlin wall and towers

Historic City Center

Tverskaya street with its beautiful historical architecture, China town (Kitai-gorod), an old historical area of Moscow

Beautiful  City bridge  leading to  Gorky Park  with scenic views of  Christ the Savior  cathedral and the Moscow River. Explore all the beauties riding a bike along the riverside pathways.

Sculpture Park

Peaceful  Crimean embankment  is one of the quietest area of Moscow city with painters' works at the  Vernisage , close proximity to new  Tretyakov Gallery  and good views of  Christ the Savior Cathedral ,  Peter the Great  monument and the Crimean bridge.

Delicious lunch at a café/restaurant

Arbat street + Stalin Skyscraper

The  Arbat  has existed since at least the 15th century and is proud of being the oldest surviving street of the Russian capital. Nowadays, it is now an entertainment and event mecca for Muscovites and tourists alike.

Victory park

Get thrilled with 142 metres  Obelisk  and  Victory Park museum , which is an open-air museum dedicated to the Russian victory of 1945, built in 1995 to celebrate 50 years of victory

Moscow Bike Route #2

Pyatnitskaya street - the Tretyakov Gallery - Luzhkov Bridge - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the Gogolevsky Boulevard - the Nikitsky Boulevard - the Tverskoy boulevard - Teatralnaya street - the Bolshoi Theatre – the Kitai - Gorod - Red Square and GUM store - the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

This route is the best one if you want to see the heart of Moscow. It goes right through the major places of interest and touches upon the most exciting and vibrant areas of Moscow such as part of the Boulevard Ring, which is absolutely loved by everyone.

Cozy streets of Zamoskvorechye will never leave you indifferent. This district has a long and vivid history and is full of old baroque houses along with Stalinist buildings. It includes three theatres, three museums and sixteen churches.

Back in the 18 th century Zamoskvorechye was known as a quiet, country-like land of single-storey houses and conservative businessmen. It remained country-like and is much more filled with business than before, as this area is just right in the city centre.

You’ll learn:

• what was previously on the site of the Novokuznetskaya metro-station;
• names of four abandoned metro stations and how to find these stations;
• what is the oldest bridge among all the bridges in Moscow;
• how old was Pavel Tretyakov when he decided to collect paintings, that are now exhibited in the Tretyakov gallery;
• what does the real form of the Boulevard Ring in Moscow look like;
• what tricks did the Russian government used to save the houses and buildings from bombing during the World War II;
• what unofficial name the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky bridge has

Moscow Bike Route #3

View over the Kremlin - The Luzhkov Bridge –  The Strelka Institute –  The Muzeon Park –  The Gorky Park –  Neskuchny Garden –  Sparrow Hills –  The Luzhniki Stadium -  Novodevichy Convent – The Arbat Street – The Gogolevsky boulevard - The Cathedral of Christ the Savior –  The Bolotnaya Square

This route includes the most popular city-sights and goes along the Moskva-River. It starts with an observation point, from which you may enjoy the view over the Kremlin, and covers all the most beautiful green areas of Moscow. Historical sites are included into the route so you can feel the historical vibes of ancient Moscow.

• where is hidden an island Moscow;
• where in Moscow you can get printed music of the most sweet masterpieces like “Chocolate waltz” and “Cake-gallop” along with a box of chocolates of the 18 th century;
• why the Luzhkov bridge is also called “the bridge of kisses”;
• the place where the famous Olympic symbol – the Olympic Bear of the Olympics-1980 was flown from;
• the stage where Rolling Stones and Madonna performed when they came to Moscow;
• why the Krymsky bridge was Stalin’s favourite bridge and what musical instrument it represents;
• where living statues in Moscow could be found in 1740s;
• myths and legends about inhabitants of the main building of Moscow State University;
• story about why Sparrow Hills were called that way;
• how Napoleon was cheated when he was going to burn down the Novodevichy convent;
• what was supposed to be on the site where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is now;
• why Moscow was nearly burnt down in the 15 th century and which role the Arbat street played in it.

Moscow Bike Route #4

Starting with wide area of the VDNKh, you are to learn interesting and fun facts about this spectacular part of Moscow.

• where is a hidden the secret bunker under Moscow (and no, it’s not a famous Bunker 42 everybody knows about;
• why the number of golden statues at the fountain is more than the number of Soviet republics, although it is said to correspond them;
• why one of the Stalin statues was called “matryoshka” (Russian doll);
• what was Picasso’s favourite statue at the exhibition in Paris in 1937.

You’ll see:

• the world’s first light-music fountain that was built in 1950-1954;
• pavilions that symbolize Soviet republics;
• the Botanic garden which is twice as big as the Principality of Monaco;
• the largest green-house in Europe (for the opening day in 1945);
• English garden at the Ostankino mansion;
• Ostankino Tower, one of the tallest structures in Europe;
• the most beautiful flowers in hidden places of the parks.

Biking through VDNKh, Botanic garden and the territory of the Ostankino park will definitely be appreciated by nature-lovers and all those who are keen on speed, who knows no limits and want to explore off the beaten path of Moscow.

We can customize your bike adventure to meet your individual interests.

Our bicycle tour in Moscow gives you a chance to have a s pectacular ride  with  wonderful photo opportunities  and an  unforgettable cultural experience!

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow
• + Private & customized tour
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons
• + An authentic experience of local life
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri)
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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