SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2020
Join the Open Streets Bike Bus to Woodstock.
Please fill in the form below and select your bicycle companion group and the route you are most likely to ride with on the day. We will contact you closer to the time to confirm ride details and ensure you are prepared.
What is a bike bus?
A bike bus is a group ride of like-minded bicycle rider travelling on a set route, with predetermined stops, with a leader(driver), so in many ways the same as a bus would operate...just pedal powered. This concept has been in action and supporting Open Streets days for many years, and is a practical way to support the car free day, by not travelling by car. The ride is relaxed, social and at a safe commuter pace. Please look at thr routes below and find which "bus route" and "bus stop" pick up point best suits you:
1. From South Peninsula
Start at Knead Bakery, Muizenberg
Departure time: 8:30am
Bike Bus stop 1: Tokai Bootleggers Coffee shop (approximately 8:50am)
Bike Bus stop 2: Knead Bakery, Palmyra Junction (approximately 9:30am)
Returning ride group departs Woodstock at 1pm
2. From Tableview/Northern suburbs
Start at Total Garage, Tableview (traffic circle on Marine drive/beachfront)
Departure time: 8:00am
Bike Bus stop 1:Woodbridge Island Bridge/cycle lane intersection
Returning ride group departs Woodstock at 1pm
3. From Gugulethu/Athlone
Start at Ikwezi Community Centre (178 Steve Biko Street)
Departure time 8:00am
Bike Bus stop 1: Klipfontein Rd (Rylands) exact location TBC
Bike Bus stop 2: Klipfontein Rd (Athlone) exact location TBC
Returning ride group departs Woodstock at 1pm
What do I need in order to participate?
- You need to be over 12 years old and if under 18, accompanied by a guardian
- A functioning bicycle (with tyres at a good pressure and brakes checked)
- We encourage the use of helmets because it's the law
- Water, sunscreen, a windjacket
- A lock
If you have any questions or would like to lead your own group ride from an area not listed above, please contact us directly at
kirsten@openstreets.co.za