Frequently asked questions about cycling around the world

We often get questions about the trips we made, the sort of bikes we use etc. etc. We have collected these questions and the answers on these pages. However, if you have a question about ‘cycling around the world’ you’re always welcome to ask! .

FAQ’s about southafrica

What are the prevailing winds in June, particularly from Elizabeth Town to Cape Town and north into Namibia?
Look for data on prevailing winds on websites like http://www.windatlas.dk/ , http://www.windfinder.com/ and http://www.winddata.com/. Or check through meteorological institutes (websites) of the countries you’re going to visit. ( Keyword : southafrica )

Do you know if you can readily get spare parts for Hybrid bikes (e.g. 700C tyres etc) in these countries, or is it better to stick to standard 26″ MTB’s with Shimano gearing?
In large cities (J’berg, Windhoek, Cape town etc) it’s probably no big problem getting all kinds of spare parts for both type of bikes. ( Keyword : southafrica )

I represent a travel agency in Cape Town and we have a group of 6 people coming in April. They ask me to quote a program you will find below for a group of 6 pax in April. May be we could make this business together?
Sorry, we cannot help you with this… Cycling Around the World is a 100% non-commercial initiative… ( Keyword : southafrica )

I’m planning a bike tour from durban to lesotho, similar to your tour, only without the sani pass. How long did it take you to do this tour? And how many kilometers were it? Was it a problem to find food and water in lesotho?
It took us approx 4 week to do the complete tour; including days for sightseeing and resting etc. Distance 1000 km Food and water in Lesotho no problem; but facilities limited in smaller towns / villages ( Keyword : southafrica )

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