THIS IS A POINT TO POINT, SOLELY GRAVEL ROUTE EVENT, NO SECTIONS OF TAR ANYWHERE!

Karoo to Montagu

The ride starts in the “Karoo” and heads east into the sunrise traversing the Anysberg Nature Reserve before it turns west again, just short of Ladismith making it's way towards the picturesque town of Montagu. The event starts in the “Karoo” and finishes in Montagu making it a point to point event and not a circular route.  I chose the these specific roads to incorporate the beauty of our area and the idea is not to make you suffer on long boring roads in the wind but to thrill you with the beauty of the Klein Karoo.

Experience the beauty of the Klein Karoo with a stunning, red, still sunrise riding east towards Ladismith.  The terrain varies all the time with short mountain "passes" and zigzaging  alongside the southern side of the Anysberg plus flat sections where you can hammer it.  Well stocked water points and pasta meals will keep your tummy full and a smile on your dial. Come challenge yourself!

The whole area has roaming game from Kudu, Gemsbuck, Eland and then of course smaller game that will see you without you noticing them.

Three distances makes it possible for all fitness levels to experience this stunning ride: 70/100/210km

This event is open for Gravel bikes, Mountain bikes and E bikes.

Event Distances

Kortpad/Shortcut 70km:  this route option is for those not so fit yet or a first time gravel event rider.  The route runs all the way downhill to Montagu with 3 short climbs that will test your lungs.  Just a fun way to get into gravel road riding.  451m Ascent and 1233m Descent

Ompad/Detour 100km:  adding a 30km through the reserve makes this the ideal distance if you have some fitness in your legs.  Not too long just that perfect distance making you finish in that sweet spot.  693m Ascent and 1470m Descent

Late Entries

Late entries only available for the 70 & 100km events, with an additional R100 fee on the 18th of November from 12 to 6pm at Montagu Country Hotel

Registrations

from 2 to 6pm at Montagu Country Hotel on the 18th of November

Book a post race meal at the finish venue with your host Gizela Uys

Book a shuttle with Bessie Bester from Montagu to Start Venue

All other info available on the website