Registration & Start

Pedal and Sprocket Country cafe

Conlyn Close

Off Malibongwe Drive

Lansera

Registration and Collection:

Goodie Bag:

Small Bag Drop:

Large Bag Drop:

Armband:

Number Board:

Route

• A gpx file will be shared with all entrants closer to the date of the outride.
• You MUST load the file onto your gps
• The route is marked and marshals will assist with direction where possible
• If you do not have a gps device, do not worry. It is not mandatory to have one. Use the buddy system and ensure to ride with someone who knows the route.
• At a distance of 200km, the ride departs Pedal & Sprocket in the direction of Broadacres. Just after the N14 a left turn takes there group past Northern Farms and towards Main Road. A scenic ride awaits along Hennops River Road as you head in the direction of Harties. Most of the climbing for the route will present itself in the first half of the ride, but what the first half lacks in flat roads, it more than makes up for in beauty. Take a moment and look around! Once over Saartjiesnek you’ll then take on Zilkaatsnek and the first section of Kommandonek to then say goodbye to most of the climbing for the day. The route will continue north but around the western side of Brits to avoid midday traffic. After passing Roodekoppies Dam, the route heads South West, before turning right onto the familiar R556 to Sun City. Passing Sun City, the route continues for a few kilometres onto Sundown Country Estate.
• There are no road closures. Riders must adhere to the rules of the road and the marshals directions when given.

Group Info

Average Speed

• Group 1 | 200km | 30km/hr
• Group 2 | 200km | 28km/hr
• Group 3 | 200km | 26km/hr

Start Times

• Group 1 | 07H00
• Group 2 | 07H05
• Group 3 | 07H10

Water & Check Points

Three Fully Stocked Water Points

200km Water Points & Lunch Distance:

• 40km – Water Point 1
• 80km – Water Point 2
• 120km – Lunch
• 160km – Water Point 3

Cut-off Times:

200km 
120km – Lunch | 11H30
160km – WP3 | 13H05

This is a no-drop ride. If you cannot hold the average speed of the group you entered into, you will be asked to get into the support vehicle. For safety, no-one will be allowed to ride solo on the route.

Lunch

Vehicle Support

• Squirt Chain Lube will be available in the support vehicles and at the water points so your chain stays clean, lasts long and extends drive train life.
• Every vehicle will have a first aid kit.
• Your small bag will be stored safely inside one support vehicle, taken to the lunch stop for you to access, then available for you at the finish.
• There will not be one dedicated support vehicle behind a group, but rather various vehicles along the route. If at any point you have an emergency, please contact the Drake Events Management team.

Finish Venue & Accommodation

Sundown Country Estate boasts 242 beds across their establishment with various options to accommodate all rooms requests.

Book a room to stay over at Sundown Country Estate for the weekend. Bookings are subject to confirmation and will work on a first come first serve basis.

Shuttle & Bicycle Transfer

Shuttle:

We will have various 21-seater shuttles available. As riders will be finishing at various times, we’ll aim to send off a shuttle and trailer as soon as we can, to avoid long waits. However, the last shuttle/s will only leave once the last riders have finished their ride.

Depending on the uptake for the transfer options, one 40 seater may be used, in which case everyone will leave together in one bus with the bicycle trailer.

Bicycle Transport

Apparel

• All riders will have the opportunity to buy Drake Events SOX. (R100 per pair)
• All riders will have an opportunity to buy an official Drake Events jersey, provided by Van H. (R1500 per jersey)
• Don’t forget to include your order on the registration form.
• All orders for jerseys must be in by no later than 15 June.