Jaco Scholtz - Cycling Homepage


Index


Introduction

This webpage is about cycling in the Western Cape and Boland regions in South Africa.

I've listed some famous climbs, such as Franschoek pass and Helshoogte. These routes are scenic and ideal for training. Furthermore this page includes my own profile, some training tips and impressions. If you want me to publish anything send an email to [email protected]

Rider Profile

Name:
Jaco Scholtz
Age:
27
CycleLab ranking (2001):
55 (Elite cat.)
Best Argus (1995):
2h39min
Favourite race:
567mw Capetalk/Bay Cycle Tour
Club:
Tygerberg

Famous Climbs

Western Cape and Boland - South Africa

  • Du Toitskloof - Between Paarl and Worcester (15km)
  • Franschoek pass - Between Francschoek and Villiersdorp (8km)
  • Constantianek - Between Constantia and Hout Bay
  • Ou Kaapseweg - Between Fishhoek and Constantia (7km)
  • Helshoogte - Between Stellenbosch and Pniel (4km)

    Impressions

    Races

    Killarney - Wednesdays @ 18h00. Excellant workout for an hour.
    Maverick Kermesse - Tuesdays. Good, fun training for 30mins on a technical circuit.

    Training

    Training intensity

    I tend to train hard and fast or I train at an easy pace. I feel that training at medium pace all the time leads to mediocracy.