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  1. Event Name: Loskop MTB Outride by Drake EventsWhen: 16/03/2024Where: Tierpoort, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeDrake Events presents the fourth hosting of the Loskop MTB Outride. On Saturday 16 March, join us for the first MTB Outride of the year and one of the favourite's on the Drake Events calendar. The route is an A-B route, starting in Pretoria East and ending in Loskop. With a mass group start, you'll have 11 hours to complete the 183km. It's not a race, so ride as fast or as slow as you like, as long as you make the time cuts. This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience! There are so many value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - support vehicles - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station - lunch stop  - photographer - family-friendly finish venue - transfers - goodie bag - collectable finishers medal We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/loskopmtb/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  2. Event Name: Garden Route Tour by Drake EventsWhen: 08/04/2024 - 14/04/2024Where: The Paxton Hotel, South EndGqeberha, Eastern CapeCategory: RoadBespoke, luxury cycling touring at its best! Join us on this five day, five night tour from Qheberha to Cape Town along South Africa’s majestic Garden Route. If you can’t get enough, join for an additional day with the “One More Ride” package. With the very best support around you, around the clock, you’ll be treated to a proper cycling experience. Drake Events present to you a tour that is full of value, safety and class. 5-Stage Package * 08-13 April, 2024 * 5 Nights | 5 Days * 5 Stages | 866km | 8927m ascent “One More Ride” Package * 08-14 April, 2024 * 6 Nights | 6 Days * 6 Stages | 933km | 9097m ascent All expenses paid including; * 5 or 6 Nights Premium Accommodation * All Meals & Beverages (ex alcohol) * Think Bike Marshals * Mechanic * Masseuse * Shuttle * Support Vehicle * Bicycle Transfer back from Cape Town (Gauteng Clients) * Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points * Exciting Goodie Bag * Collectable Finishers Medal One group will ride cohesively throughout the tour, ensuring we all reach our finish destination together daily. This is not a race, but rather a group ride ridden at a steady pace. For more details on the daily route and pace, please view the website tour page. We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour out in the saddle. New friends will be made, memories made and the roads from Qheberha to Cape Town conquered. All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website link - https://drakeevents.co.za/gardenroutetour/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  3. Event Name: Amashova Tour by Drake EventsWhen: 16/10/2024 - 21/10/2024Where: Kempton Park, Bredell AHKempton Park, GautengCategory: RoadCycle tours have been redefined. For the fourth year of hosting the Amashova Tour, Drake Events present to you a tour that is full of value, safety and class.  The Amashova Tour will be challenging in distance but truly spectacular in memories and achievement. Join us on this five day, five night tour to Durban with the very best support around you, around the clock. Let’s make memories! In A Nutshell; * 16-21 October, 2024 * 5 Nights | 6 Days * 5 Stages | 722km | 6907m ascent All expenses paid including; * 5 Nights Accommodation * All Meals & Beverages (ex alcohol) * Think Bike Marshals * Mechanic * Masseuse * Shuttle * Support Vehicle * Bicycle Transfer back from Durban * Shuttle Transfer back from Durban * Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points * Number Collection * Exciting Goodie Bag * Collectable Finishers Medal One group will ride cohesively throughout the tour, ensuring we all reach our finish destination together daily. We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour out in the saddle. New friends will be made, memories made and the roads from Johannesburg to Durban conquered. All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website link - https://drakeevents.co.za/amashovatour/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  4. We send out final event comms from the Wednesday before the event. We need to ensure all entries are finalised before comms are sent out.
  5. Event Name: MTBeast of the EastWhen: 02/09/2023Where: Tierpoort, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeDrake Events presents The MTBeast of the East. On Saturday 02 September, we host this exciting mountain bike race in the greater Pretoria & JHB east area. The race offers two distance options; The Big Beast, at 169km, will have four water points and a well stocked feed zone to get in those calories for the last 70km. The Small Beast might be shorter at 111km, but will still be a tough day out, whether you choose your mountain bike, gravel bike or e-bike. The Small Beast will have three well stocked water points to keep you going all day.  We're very excited to offer you a magnificent, well-marked, marshalled route. The route is 99% non-technical with only a few very short rocky sections in the forest.  This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience amidst the racing! There is a smorgasbord of value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - family-friendly race village - safe parking - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station (feed zone) - exciting feed zone (Big Beast) - photographer - collectable finishers medal - mechanic We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/mtbeast/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/  Go to Event Page.
  6. Event Name: Tour de la Col presented by Drake EventsWhen: 09/08/2023 - 14/05/2023Where: At The Rocks Country Estate, Donkerhoek, GautengCategory: Tour de la Col presented by Drake EventsDrake Events presents the Tour de la Col, an all-inclusive 5 day, 4 night, 4 stage tour from Pretoria to Badplaas. The route from Pretoria to Badplaas is anything but flat, but truly spectacular! It's not about the pace, but rather the experience. Mpumalanga has so much beauty, which we will explore on this tour. The 603km will bring on 9385m of vertical ascent. Although it may be a challenge, the group will ride at a respectable, endurance pace daily.  Day 1 will be a long day out with the double century ticking over, but will be the "flattest" day of the tour. Ease into the week and get the legs rolling over. From Stage 2 onwards, the climbing legs will engage - with slow, steady climbs you'll have plenty opportunity to enjoy the scenery and make memories with new friends. This tour is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle. The all-inclusive package is a "no-wallet" tour, as we provide everything you will need for a memorable weekend away. In A Nutshell: - 09-13 August, 2023 - 4 Nights | 5 Days - 4 Stages | 603km | 9385m ascent All expenses paid including: - Think Bike Marshals - 4 Nights’ Accommodation - All Meals, Snacks & Drinks (Inc. Alcohol) - Stocked Water Points Daily - Masseuse - Badplaas-Pretoria Transfer - Badplaas-Pretoria Bike Transfer - Goodie Bag - Collectable Finishers Medal - Lots More We will have one group riding cohesively for the entire tour. This is a no-drop ride daily as we aim to keep the group together - safety first! We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour together! All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website - https://drakeevents.co.za/tour-de-la-col/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  7. Event Name: Parys Road OutrideWhen: 09/09/2023Where: Kyalami Sport & Function Venue, Plooysville AHMidrand, GautengCategory: Parys Road OutrideDrake Events presents the Parys Road Outride on Saturday, 09 September. You'll depart Kyalami and get the climbing legs working early with most of the climbing for the day outside the start venue. Don't worry, what goes up must come down. Once you head through Boksburg, the route flattens out and doesn't present any notable climbs. We're very excited to offer you a magnificent 198km route, as well as a relay option if the double century is a bit too far.  You have a choice to ride in any of the three different paced groups, but ensure you're comfortable at the prescribed pace, as the groups are all no-drop groups. This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience! There is a smorgasbord of value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - safe parking at the start venue - think bike marshals - support vehicles - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station - lunch stop  - photographer - finishers medal - family-friendly finish venue We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/parys-road-outride/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  8. Event Name: Loskop MTB Outride presented by Drake EventsWhen: 08/04/2023Where: GarsfonteinPretoria, GautengCategory: Loskop MTB Outride presented by Drake EventsDrake Events presents the Loskop MTB Outride. On Saturday 08 April, join us for the first MTB Outride of the year and the third edition of the Loskop Outride. The route is an A-B route, starting in Pretoria East and ending in Loskop. With a mass group start, you'll have 11 hours to complete the 185km. It's not a race, so ride as fast or as slow as you like, as long as you make the time cuts. This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience! There are so many value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - support vehicles - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station - lunch stop  - photographer - family-friendly finish venue - transfers - goodie bag - collectable finishers medal We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/loskop-mtb-outride/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  9. Event Name: Hartees Road Outride by Drake EventsWhen: 04/03/2023Where: , Broadacres, GautengCategory: RoadDrake Events presents the Hartees Road Outride on Saturday 04 March. You'll depart Mellow Velo Broadacres and get the climbing legs working early. Don't worry, what goes up must come down. A route filled with climbing will also present magnificent views for those Instagram Reels.   We're very excited to offer you a magnificent 177km and 106km route option. The route is a circular out and back route, allowing you to enjoy Hennops River Road, Hartees, Magalies and Cradle of Humankind. This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience! There is a smorgasbord of value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - support vehicles - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station - lunch stop  - photographer - finishers medal - mechanic - family-friendly finish venue For the 177km route, three different paced groups will start at intervals of 10 minutes. Choose a pace that suits you and enjoy the experience. The 106km route will have one group at a 24km/hr average. We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/hartees-road-outride/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/  Go to Event Page.
  10. Event Name: Amashova Tour by Drake EventsWhen: 18/10/2023 - 23/10/2023Where: , Bredell AH, Kempton Park, GautengCategory: RoadWhy drive to Pietermaritzburg to ride the Amashova, when you can cycle there on an all inclusive tour with Drake Events? It's not your average club tour! For the third year of hosting the Amashova Tour, we have bettered our best to bring you a sensational tour for 2023. The Amashova Tour will be challenging in distance but truly spectacular in memories and achievement. Join us on this five day, five night tour to Durban with the very best support around you, around the clock. Let’s make memories! In A Nutshell; * 18-23 October 2023 * 5 Nights | 6 Days * 5 Stages | 722km | 6907m ascent All expenses paid including; * 5 Nights Accommodation * All Meals, Beverages & Alcohol * Think Bike Marshals * Bicycle Spares * Masseuse * Shuttle * Support Vehicle * Bicycle Transfer back from Durban * Shuttle Transfer back from Durban * Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points * Number Collection * Exciting Goodie Bag * Collectable Finishers Medal One group will ride cohesively throughout the tour, ensuring we all reach our finish destination together daily. We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour out in the saddle. New friends will be made, memories made and the roads from Pietermaritzburg to Durban conquered. All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website link - https://drakeevents.co.za/amashova-tour-2023/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  11. Event Name: Loskop MTB OutrideWhen: 11/02/2023Where: , Faerie Glen, Pretoria, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeDrake Events presents the Loskop MTB Outride. On Saturday 11 February, join us for the first MTB Outride of the year and the third edition of the Loskop Outride. The route is an A-B route, starting in Pretoria East and ending in Loskop. With a mass group start, you'll have 11 hours to complete the 185km. It's not a race, so ride as fast or as slow as you like, as long as you make the time cuts. This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience! There are so many value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - support vehicles - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station - lunch stop  - photographer - family-friendly finish venue - transfers - goodie bag - collectable finishers medal We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/loskop-mtb-outride/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/  Go to Event Page.
  12. Event Name: The Gravel Beast of MagaliesWhen: 25/03/2023Where: , Oaktree, Muldersdrift, GautengCategory: GravelDrake Events presents The Gravel Beast of Magalies. On Saturday 25 March, we host this exciting, gravel race in the greater Magaliesburg region. The race offers two distance options; The Big Beast, at 164km, will have four water points and a well stocked feed zone to get in those calories for the last 70km. The Small Beast might be shorter at 104km, but will still be a tough day out, whether you choose your gravel, mountain or e-bike. The Small Beast will have three well stocked water points to keep you going all day.  We're very excited to offer you a magnificent, well-marked, marshalled route.  This day is all about you and enjoying every minute spent in the saddle with like-minded riders. It's about the experience amidst the racing! There is a smorgasbord of value-adds for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - think bike marshals - family-friendly race village - safe parking - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station (feed zone) - exciting feed zone (Big Beast) - photographer - collectable finishers medal - mechanic We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out in the saddle. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/gravel-beast-magalies/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/  Go to Event Page.
  13. Event Name: Amashova Tour presented by Drake EventsWhen: 19/10/2022 - 24/10/2022Where: , Bredell AH, Kempton Park, GautengCategory: RoadWhy drive to Pietermaritzburg to ride the Amashova, when you can cycle there on an all inclusive tour with Drake Events? After a successful inaugural tour in 2021, we have bettered our best to bring you a sensational tour for 2022. The Amashova Tour will be challenging in distance but truly spectacular in memories and achievement. Join us on this five day, five night tour to Durban with the very best support around you, around the clock. Let’s make memories! In A Nutshell; * 19-24 October 2022 * 5 Nights | 6 Days * 5 Stages | 722km | 6907m ascent All expenses paid including; * 5 Nights Accommodation * All Meals, Beverages & Alcohol * Think Bike Marshals * Bicycle Spares * Masseuse * Shuttle * Support Vehicle * Bicycle Transfer back from Durban * Shuttle Transfer back from Durban * Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points * Number Collection * Exciting Goodie Bag * Collectable Finishers Medal One group will ride cohesively throughout the tour, ensuring we all reach our finish destination together daily. We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour out in the saddle. New friends will be made, memories made and the roads from Pietermaritzburg to Durban conquered. All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website link - https://drakeevents.co.za/amashova-tour-2022/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
  14. Event Name: MTBeast of the EastWhen: 18/09/2022Where: , Benoni North AH, Benoni, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeCan you tame The Beast? On 18 September, 2022 you will have the opportunity to take on The Beast of the East. Whether it be the Big Beast of the Small Beast, the challenge lies ahead! Drake Events presents the MTBeast of the East. You've seen all that Drake Events has put together at the Outrides and Tours. Now, it's time to RACE! An official CSA Sanctioned event, the quality of this race will be at the highest level, ensuring you're taken care of from online entries through to that finish line beer, and every kilometre in between.  You have the option of racing the Big Beast of 162km or the Small Beast of 104km. Both routes are non-technical, but do present a few (very short) rocky sections, which may require portage.  The route is gravel bike friendly. What you lose on portage, you'll more than make up for on some of the very fast dirt roads of Bapsfontein and surrounds. Be careful, the Beast fights back and all forms of dirt surfaces lie ahead.  There is so much value-add for your entry fee. Below are a few of the exciting services you will experience on the day; - CSA sanctioned race - Elite batching - secure private parking  - think bike marshals - sponsored hydration - water points with snacks & beverages - gps charging station at the Feed Zone - brunch stop at the Feed Zone - photographer (Photos are FREE) - support sweep vehicles - collectable finishers medal - mechanics (start & feed zone) - family zone at the start/finish - fantastic hospitality area - food truck, trendy bars & coffee We look forward to hosting you and having an epic day out, the way racing should be experienced. All details for the ride can be viewed at https://drakeevents.co.za/beast-of-the-east/ Enter at peaktiming.co.za or drakeevents.co.za Go to Event Page.
  15. Event Name: La Marzocco Midlands MTB Tour by Drake EventsWhen: 29/09/2022 - 02/10/2022Where: , Karkloof, Howick, KwaZulu-NatalCategory: Mountain BikeJoin La Marzocco and Drake Events on a 3 day, 3 night, 3 stage mountain bike coffee tour in the scenic Midlands of KZN. A tour unseen in South Africa and you have the opportunity to experience it! Coffee and Cycling - the perfect combination. From a home base at The Old Mushroom Farm in Karkloof, enjoy challenging but amazing routes through the midlands on a clover leaf route, whilst enjoying daily visits to coffee shops and coffee roasters for insightful talks... and plenty of tasting! Leave your wallet at home as you enjoy a fully supported, all-inclusive package tour. It's an experience! In A Nutshell; * 29 September - 02 October, 2022 * 3 Nights | 3 Days * 3 Stages | 214km | 4260m ascent All expenses paid including; * 3 Nights Accommodation * Coffee Tours/Talks Daily * All Meals, Beverages & Alcohol * Support Vehicles * Masseuse * Shuttle * Bicycle Transfer to and from the Midlands * Shuttle Transfer to and from the Midlands * Fully Stocked Water Points * Exciting Goodie Bag * Collectable Finishers Medal We look forward to hosting you and having an epic tour out in the saddle. New friends and memories will be made, a greater appreciation and knowledge of coffee will be had and of course conquering the dirt roads of the KZN Midlands is a massive achievement on its own. All details for the ride can be viewed on Drake Events website link - https://drakeevents.co.za/midlands-mtb-tour/ Enter at https://drakeevents.co.za/entry-form/ Go to Event Page.
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