KLEIN KAROO GRAVEL CORRIDOR CHALLENGE - MONTAGU

Karoo to Montagu

The ride starts in the “Karoo/Agterveld” and heads east into the sunrise traversing the Anysberg Nature Reserve before it turns west again, 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 Sanbona. 

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

Two brand new venues for this event:  Driekuilen Nature Reserve with wildlife: gemsbok, eland, rooihartebeest, springbok, zebra and so much more.  Cadle Craft restaurant and accommodation on the Talana road will spoil you!

Two distances makes it possible for all fitness levels to experience this stunning ride: 80 & 110 km

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

Point to Point event: Karoo to Montagu

Start Venue: Driekuilen Nature Reserve

Finish Venue:  Cadle Craft

Distances:  80 & 110 km

Start: 8 am

Entry fees:  please note early bird entries apply 28th February @ R100 discount

110km @  R650 late entries R750  Ride only

80km @  R550  late entries R650  Ride only

Water points

110 km @ 40 & 70km

80 Km @  30 & 40km

Event Distances info

Kortpad/Shortcut 80km:  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 5 short sharp climbs that will test your lungs.  Just a fun way to get into gravel road riding.  453 m Ascent and 1203 m Descent

Ompad/Detour 110km:  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.  618 m Ascent and 1371 m Descent

What is included: great water points, medics on route, the opportunity to experience our beautiful Karoo while cycling through Anysberg Nature Reserve, medals to all Finishers.

• Registration: 3rd May at Driekuilen Nature Reserve from 1pm till 4pm or on the morning of the event from 6:30  till 7:30 am
• Late entries & Registration:  on the morning of the event from 6:30  till 7:30 am: 
• Start Venue:  Driekuilen Nature Reserve has all types of accommodation from camping to luxury cottages
  
• Finish Venue:  Cadle Craft has luxury accommodation and great food
• Your support:  bring a friend or family member with to Driekuilen Nature Reserve, they will be treated with views of wildlife and the peace and tranquility of the Karoo
  
• Backup Support:  please, we do not allow support on the event route, the tar road is quicker and safer for everyone involved.

Accommodation in Montagu:  MATA

Alternative Accommodation:  Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve

For more information please visit the event page: Makadas Adventures