Goosebumps on the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024

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@johnprentice9066 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard. I thought I saw you on the day and wanted to say hello but wasn't 100% sure it was you. The views and descent around Chapmans peak were spectacular! It was a terrific route and the best organized event I think I've ever done, a real tribute to South Africa and the organizers. Chapeaux!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

You should have come up and said hello. Yes, Chapman’s Peak was very impressive. Shame about the wind in the descent, though.

@davesimmons8640 6 месяцев назад

Your thrill and excitement at making the Cape Town ride are palpable in this video. And they're contagious. May I offer my sincerest congratulations to your realizing a long-held dream. Well done, sir! Well done!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I loved it

@ThePensionerAdventurer 6 месяцев назад

Hello Leonard, A big CONGRATULATIONS on completing the ride.... looks like a great event. Take care. Paul,,

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Paul, it was an amazing event.

@Garybaxter1 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard what a great video. lovely scenery and great crowds to spur you on and such diversity of cyclists....chapeau! glad you enjoyed it. 👏👏

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It didn’t disappoint!

@karriemjabaar6931 6 месяцев назад

Wow! you made it to cape town. My home town. You are my inspiration for doing this ride, four years running . your climbing videos are such an inspiration still cant believe youre riding my roads.. i did 4.21 this year

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Wow! 4.21 is a fantastic time.

@karriemjabaar6931 6 месяцев назад

@@jollygoodvelothanks

@sanoroo 6 месяцев назад

This is inspirational. Your joy is palpable. The cheering people along the way seem to propel everyone along. Best line, “The last kilometer of pain.” Congratulations!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Gordon, and it really was painful. Good job it didn’t last long.

@mohammedrajah4341 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Leonard for showcasing our Beautiful CAPE TOWN

@technovictory6808 6 месяцев назад

What an awesome cycle ride. I've driven around that cape peninsula but to see you riding it was epic and has inspired me to do it! Could you share more about your prep, travel plans, did you take your bike with you and pre-event riding in cape town. Also what other rides do you have on your bucket list? Thanks

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

The logistics were taken care of my Ingo at Equatours. I booked my own flight, though and brought my bike with me from the UK

@BarryPinsky 5 месяцев назад

Well Done! I am a 75 year old Canadian and rode my 21st on the same day.

@subaquagene608 Месяц назад

Congradulations !!!, What an incredable ride Leonard ...Just amazing ride and scenery and ssuch a nice route and road. You are an absolute inspiration to all of us averge everyday cyclists. GOOD FOR YOU !!! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT !!!. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. Thanks Again and God Bless

@69cookiemunster 6 месяцев назад

Firstly, congrats on completing the ride chapeau sir, what an incredible event, to shut off an entire peninsula for it and to see many different people on many different bikes just loving it. The scenery is just outstanding. Thank you for sharing with us 😊...

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it.

@kenlaw7503 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard. Great coverage and loved your enthusiasm along the route. Brought back many happy memories as I followed the route with you😀

@BlaqRaq 6 месяцев назад

Mr Lee, has graduated to a true cyclist. Love it. I’m just hitting the road again. Coming off an injury. I should be 50 April and join the “Big Man’s” club.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Ah, I just play one on RU-vid!

@mangofilms1161 4 месяца назад

One of the great things about the event is the little touches - so for example they individualise your ride body number with the number of tours you have done for example. Ride it next year and you will have learnt the course and go sub 5. Hopefully number 3 for me next year - I Managed a 3.14 ride but want that exclusive sub 3!

@adrianpitcher5880 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful ride Leonard, I will put this one on my bucket list!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

You should!

@davidhorn9940 6 месяцев назад

Nice video, well done. Good inspiration for me to try again next year. It was my first major cycle race attempt. Found the wind brutal and missed the Redhill cutoff.

@yakoridesagain 6 месяцев назад

Just kept saying ‘cor!’ at those views! Beautiful. Thanks Leonard, and well done!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Gareth. I think you would have loved it.

@talanoso.4791 6 месяцев назад

Well done. Hope you enjoyed the CTCT. Suikerbos was a just a mole hill for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. Come back again. From OT, South Africa 🇿🇦

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I hope to be back at some point.

@stanhausmann5655 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard, thanks for sharing your experience. You gave me a different perspective on the race as I’m in the earlier bunches where no one stops at the refreshment stations. You’ve demonstrated the “fun” part of the CTCT, thanks mate.

@David-tg8ku 2 месяца назад

You are an inspiration to many cyclists! You don't have the classic cycling physic of which I'm one but you love it and I find it infectious. I'd stopped cycling for a year and have piled on the pounds but watched your video and tomorrow I'm going to cycle again!

@andrew30m 6 месяцев назад

Amazing views, that’s the stuff of dreams but they aren’t meant to be real. All except the wind which in the dreams is permanently at your back 🤣. Well done!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Maybe the wind was there to remind me it wasn’t a dream!

@MrCyclist 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking us along on this fantastic ride. Loved every minute of it. Love to hear of the logistics. Air route, bike rental or own bike, hotel, vacation time, any other riding while in SA. Did you fly all that way just to do one ride?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I basically did but while I was there I did several other amazing rides. Stay tuned for the vlogs.

@angelperez9394 6 месяцев назад

Super Proud of You. It is simply amazing to watch all the riders. I'm going to share this with friends in the cycling clubs around El Paso, TX. and ask if any have heard of it. It was simply fascinating to watch.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Please do!

@davehollingworth5537 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. You've got my interest now! The South African Tourist Board should pay you royalties - now that I've seen your vlog, I want to do this event next year! And well done Leonardo on a great ride! Chapeau 🥰

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Come and join us next year!

@grahamarthur 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed! I live in CT and have done it 9 times. But I get to cycle most of that route on a regular basis. One never tires of it. This year I did it on a tandem with my 11 year old son. It was a very special experience and he had the time of his life :)

@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 6 месяцев назад

very nice Len, and well done for finishing. Good to have contracts their that can get you settled and into it.. at least your approx on the same Longitude. Is it the first time you have been in the Southern Hemisphere?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Andy, I’ve been to the Southern hemisphere a few times; Australia, NZ, the Congo and Brazil.

@LLewis-vu9qf 6 месяцев назад

Wow! That's a LOT of cyclists and no traffic, heavenly. 😊 It appears there was pretty nice weather too. You obviously had a wonderful time. Congratulations on a great ride and finish. 👏

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

No traffic made a massive difference

@jay297610 6 месяцев назад

You've inspired me! I'm riding all the time now! Keep the videos coming ty

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Will do!

@Jlocko67 6 месяцев назад

I've been to Cape Town and all around South Africa many times, last I stayed in Hout Bay over Christmas in 2018/19. I walked up to Chapmans Peak and witnessed a lady ride past with one leg! Anyway, wife is running Comrades later in the year but perhaps I'll be back to ride this event, looks awesome - thanks for sharing! Just wondering, did you hire your bike or take with you?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I took my own bike with me.

@neil9688 6 месяцев назад

Excellent ride Leonard great video and your looking good my friend

@TouringTony 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations I've wanted to do a bikepacking trip in southern Africa and that makes me even keener

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Have a chat with Ingo at Equatours. I’m sure he can help with that.

@RupertFear 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard! I did this even 10 years ago...Its epic!

@RupertFear 6 месяцев назад

...I mean event!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It’s a fantastic ride.

@Chrisb286 6 месяцев назад

Awesome ride, great footage, well done you 👏🚴‍♂️ what gearing are you using?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It’s a compact chainset: 50/34 11/34.

@Chrisb286 6 месяцев назад

@@jollygoodvelo thank you great work

@williamschultz8198 6 месяцев назад

How many entries? Did you use a for-hire bike?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

There were 35,000 entrants spread over several hours and no, I used my own bike that I flew out from the UK

@kevelliott 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant Leonard! Well done, and a beatifully put-together video. Would love to do that!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevin. You would have loved it.

@davidr1431 6 месяцев назад

This is a vlog I will watch many times I think. Terrific videography. What an amazing ride.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it.

@n22pdf 6 месяцев назад

Wow what an amazing adventure.. looks awesome well done 😃👍🚴🏻 out of interest did you hire your bike or take one of yours ?.. Pete 🚴🏻🚴🏻👍

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I flew my own bike out from the UK.

@A_AAA232 6 месяцев назад

gorgeous video of an amazing ride - well done Leonard, brilliant work and congratulations ticking that one off! what an experience

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It was amazing.

@speedikat6822 6 месяцев назад

Bravo and well done! Your ride brings back memories of my time in Cape Town. It seems the route hasen't changed since then. Or not?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I don’t really know; this was my first time riding it. I know it is slightly longer than a few years back but only by four or five kms at the end.

@heidijarvis777 6 месяцев назад

Wow, wow, wow, absolutely stunning scenery, you looked super happy along the route, and the crowds cheering you all on. Great atmosphere and a once in a lifetime chance. Creating some fantastic memories ❤

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It was amazing with all the support along the road.

@MaillotJaune11 6 месяцев назад

That was a truly fabulous video, Leonard! I am hoping to do that one day, but you seriously need to make a video about how to safely transport your precious bike around the world with confidence...

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

You aren’t the first person to suggest this. Stay tuned, I will be making that video!

@leiflarsen8422 6 месяцев назад

WELL DONE, you is an inspiration for all of us mortal people 😂😂

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Believe me, I am very much one of us mortal people.

@philiphookham8135 6 месяцев назад

Well done, Leonard. That was an excellent Vlog of a great ride. I wish I'd been with you! Maybe next time.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Next time!

@gordontyrrall5299 6 месяцев назад

Great video Leonard - I enjoyed that.I did some filming but felt I had to concentrate on avoiding collisions. I loved the long downhill through an avenue of strange trees as we crossed the peninsula. I found the climbs relatively easy - but I think being in the midst of the bunch you dont really notice them. I only found the suikerbossie a bit challenging - because it was very hot by then and came at the end of a long day. I felt I'd done wisely by pacing my efforts to account for that, so at least I didnt have to get off and walk, as so many did

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Gordon, I did have to choose my filming moments pretty carefully but having the camera on my chest also meant that I could film and keep my eyes on the road and both hands on the handlebars. I found the run in after Sukierbosse rather difficult. I think I had told myself that it would be super easy and all downhill after the climb but, sadly, it wasn’t.

@danhardisty1 6 месяцев назад

I'd ask if you had a good time, but the smiles on your face kind of says it all! Nice job!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I did!

@vengermanu9375 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard! (and Oscar) You had good weather on the day

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Rob.

@tubatus 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this epic ride. I enjoyed listening and looking.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@salimambatvalappil86 6 месяцев назад

1:25 congratulations 🎉Leonard for completing your dream ride.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Yes! Thank you!

@eilrach299 6 месяцев назад

Great ride and great film, Leonard! You looked like you really enjoyed it and the look on your face at the end says it all. Where to next I wonder??

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Where next indeed??!!

@ChristopherSterwerf 6 месяцев назад

It was awesome to see your Strava ride come to life! Spectacular!!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Christopher. I really appreciate all the Zwift ‘ride ons’ that you give me when I was training for it.

@rmnstr604 6 месяцев назад

Well done! Looked absolutely amazing.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It was!

@christophertoro9177 6 месяцев назад

What an amazing ride my friend and thank you for sharing it with us all! Well done 👍🏼

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@daveansell2418 6 месяцев назад

Looks wonderful and good work you!

@lindamurphy3481 6 месяцев назад

Nicely done Leonard! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@LivandTrekGoCycling 6 месяцев назад

Wow, huge Congratulations Leonard. Truly epic ride. We'll both confess to goosebumps too and that's just from watching!

@chrisconnors7418 6 месяцев назад

What a ride, Leonard! Your enthusiasm for it just shines through

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevan

@keithgales8856 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard. As a large gent myself (6'3"and 120kgs) and almost 73 years old I really enjoyed that you enjoyed the Cape Cycle Tour. I know every meter of the ride as I have done it 28 times. Hope you are able to come back and do it again.Keith Gales🚴

@cyclnvancouver8060 6 месяцев назад

Well done. That looked awesome. And the spectators were incredible. That really helps with the pain.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Hey Steve, it was amazing!

@cyclnvancouver8060 6 месяцев назад

@@jollygoodvelo If it weren't for the 30 hr's travelling time from Vancouver, not counting the time airport time before and after landing, I likely would have joined you. But, that's a lot for 1 week. However, if you decide to do it again, I may just join.

@peterjongde5133 6 месяцев назад

Nice video Leonard. You captures the spirit of CTCT perfectly 😊 I rode the CTCT for the second time, coming from the Netherlands. It’s a once in a lifetime ride, but you want to come back and do it again next year. If you decide to come back next year, consider doing Tour de PPA as well as a nice warm up. They’ve 79 and 105 km routes. Roads are not closed but still an interesting preparation two weeks before the CTCT 👍

@snafujag100 6 месяцев назад

Excellent effort Leonard! Especially with that nasty old headwind 💪

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

The headwind was there to cool us down!

@grahamarthur 6 месяцев назад

I live in Cape Town. That was a gentle breeze ;)

@jeffreylamont8111 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant effort Leonard it looks a fantastic event

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

It was amazing.

@automotivegrace 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic. Well done on completing this fantastic tour. Brings back great memories. You'll definitely be back.

@prakashnarismulu3332 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations 🥳 and well done enjoy beautiful South Africa 🇿🇦

@zyghom 6 месяцев назад

I spend some time in SA - lovely country, beautiful, people so nice - Cape Town probably the nicest overall but not only this one. Leonard, you are really ENJOYING the life - I am so happy for you!

@RoyMarshall-rj4fs 6 месяцев назад

Looks fantastic but where do you get all the energy

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I attach a set of jump leads to a super fit 18 year old.

@fredperry523 2 месяца назад

Well done Leonard !

@hondasaurusrex6998 6 месяцев назад

Bravo young Leonard! Always enjoyed your videos. One more epic ride under your belt. Looking forward to your next adventure. Keep pedaling my friend.

@derekgliddon 6 месяцев назад

So pleased for you, Leonard. Its wonderful when a dream is realised and all credit to you for building up the channel to this level. I've been watching the channel for a few years now. If ever you pass through Abu Dhabi or Dubai, drop me a message, and I can show you the burgeoning cycling scene here ( but best in UK winter when temps here are perfect).

@davidjones5575 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard, you smashed it

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@inn3491 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard classic ride that one.Quick question; how many electric bikes were in use hybrid/Road etc.

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I don’t know about the race as a whole but in our group of 8, 4 people used e-bikes.

@inn3491 6 месяцев назад

thank you.

@MikeSmuts 6 месяцев назад

I'm fortunate to live in Cape Town. Glad you enjoyed the event and thank you for visiting. Hopefully you'll be back again soon!

@jeremylutersz3374 6 месяцев назад

Excellent Job!

@mathiasthelander7834 6 месяцев назад

Such an epic ride mr Lee!

@mangofilms1161 6 месяцев назад

Lovely video that captures the spirit of what I think is the best organised cycle event in the world - have done 2 now and hope to be back in 2025

@paulfoster1273 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations,it’s amazing how the thrill and excitement of the event can spur you on,the whole event looked fantastic. We all knew you would compete,well deserved.

@waelabdelrhman1419 6 месяцев назад

This vlog is one of the best,I have ever watched on your channel Leonard,really , well done. I would like to travel to South Africa and cycle this event .

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Wael. We are trying to organise another trip next year. Why not join us. You would love it.

@waelabdelrhman1419 6 месяцев назад

@jollygoodvelo I will be so happy to join, can you send me more information please 🙏 😊

@raymondnicholas5788 6 месяцев назад

I remember cycling Chapmans peak as part of a 2 week cycling trip to South Africa. I went in 2022 and our group was one of the first tourists let back into the country since covid, Boy was they pleased to see us and made us all very welcome. Its a awesome country especially loved the long wide roads cycling from Cape town along the coast.

@bikepackinguk 6 месяцев назад

Chapeau, thanks for taking us along for the ride

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it.

@paulkelly9554 6 месяцев назад

Nice man and lovely scenery, and well done, did you take your own bike?

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I did. Flew it out from the UK.

@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 6 месяцев назад

@@jollygoodvelo always helps...

@clairemyers3802 6 месяцев назад

Love that you loved this Len ❤🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Claire, it was a ride that I had been wanting to do for years. I never thought I would make it but I’m so glad I did. xx

@mortenthenorwegian2875 6 месяцев назад

A fantastic video. Well done!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

@thestonebiker5316 6 месяцев назад

I loved this….what a fantastic array of people and their different types of cycles.Brilliant ❤️🚴🏼

@bombero3368 6 месяцев назад

Good times!

@derekskinner6255 6 месяцев назад

Well done Leonard. Not only taking part but also putting together such a fantastic video - that truly is going the extra mile. Thank you.

@rogerjeffreys9536 6 месяцев назад

Terrific,…. Congratulations, well done.

@EmekaAmuta 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking us on this beautiful scenic experience. Cape Town is lovely

@granadosable 6 месяцев назад

Well done.

@mikerevill6171 6 месяцев назад

Well done leonard that looked absolutely amazing the scenery, route and organisation first class. 🚴👍

@dannycontrer 6 месяцев назад

Good job

@manilamartin1001 6 месяцев назад

congratulations on a great ride!

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@damienconnolly 6 месяцев назад

Wow, amazing ride, Leonard. Thanks for sharing some sunshine with us!

@leedorney 6 месяцев назад

Just fantastic ✌️😎😍 must've been a hell of an experience!

@terry9164 6 месяцев назад

Chapeau Leonard, great ride, amazing scenery completing something you wanted to do for many years inspirational !! 💪👏👏👏😎🚴‍♂️👍

@jollygoodvelo 6 месяцев назад

I couldn’t believe I was there riding it!

@reidwagner1508 6 месяцев назад

you really rocked that ride. what a great sportive. there is nothing like riding in a foreign country. you have a real passion for cycling. loved it. good on you