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Can't wait to see you at Leeuwenboschfontein on the 14th of December

Event Name: "Comotion" in the Klein KarooWhen: 14/12/2024 - 16/12/2024Where: Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeWhat is so special about Comotion in the Klein Karoo? This two day event is aimed at having fun & getting away from the everyday stuff Short enough stages so you can still have fun Race village like in those epic events Affordable enough not to break the bank A two day fun stage “race”, with the emphasis on fun. Race? Isn’t it always a race?  Yes there will be timing but prizes will be awarded to “other” categories. The spirit of this event is about having fun, on the bike with your friends, relaxing after a hard year. The official event starts Sunday morning but the fun starts already on Saturday with a night hike, bring your headlamp as we are going to fill the veld with little lights. Everyone is welcome not just entrants to the race. 5km Walk should be do able even for the kiddies and surely this will be a lot of fun. R50 entry will be for sale at Leeuwenboschfontein, it will include a hot chocolate with marshmallows  Extras meal tickets are available (at the entry process) Stage One: 55km that starts off with gravel road and then heads into jeep track and takes out into the “wild” of the Klein Karoo, your water point is at the highest point on the Ezelsjacth farm. The stage ends with a gravel road downhill making sure you coming in fast to the Finish Line. Total ascent is 563m Stage Two: the Queen stage takes you into Driekuilen Game Farm. There will be climbing but it will be worth your legs. At the top of Waboomsberg, at the Lookout point you will be spoiled with views all the way into Montagu but here will also be the Photobomb moment of the weekend. Pose with your steed at this magnificent view (all images free for download) and enjoy the very special water point set up here. This stage has Gemsbok, Eland, Zebra, Swart Wildebeest and many more game to see, the trails are a joy to ride and the views out of this world. This won’t be an easy 58km but something that you will remember. 1122m ascent. Accommodation & Race Village Our venue, for this fun-filled weekend is Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm. They have become renowned for events from cycling to weddings. On the farm is a 4×4 trail and hiking trails; kiddies play areas, swimming pools, dam for fishing etc. Accommodation types range from basic camping, glamping to luxury self catering options. Please visit their website to book your accommodation for the weekend if you are not making use of the Gold Rider Entry. Gold Rider Entry ensures your spot in the “race village” in the middle of the vibe and fun. Luxury Tented Accommodation A tented camp is setup before hand, your entry is per person sharing a tent. Two stretchers with mattresses, cotton linen, bedside table & chairs. Clean neat ablutions with hot water etc. The campsite has numerous swimming pools, trails to hike and a 4×4 trail. Should you require a tent of your own please make contact with me via email and I will set this up for you. The cost of a full entry but non sharing tent accommodation: R3970 These prices are for arrivals Saturday, if you would like to camp from Friday night this can be organized. Please contact me via email to set this up for you, an additional R440 per person sharing will be charged per tent and campsite for an extra night. Meals & Drinks Included in the meal ticket: Saturday dinnerSunday breakfast/ lunch & dinnerMonday breakfast & lunch Cash bar & Coffee Bar for your own pocket: Coffee & Light meal tickets can be purchased ahead of time (entry process) at a discounted rate STAGE ONE Distance: 54km Ascent: 563m Start time: 07:00 WP: 33 km Keep your eyes peeled for Eland; typical Klein Karoo landscape with a steady climb to the top, not too steep. This stage starts and ends with a fast gravel road. STAGE TWO Distance: 58km Ascent: 1122m Start Time: 07:00 WP: 38 km The view point on top of Waboomsberg: photo opportunity as well as viewpoint & water point. You can have your picture taken here by professional photographers of a view over a thousand hills. You might get stuck here…don’t worry from here it is downhill.  Game: Eland, Gemsbuck, Zebra, Black Wildebeest, Rooihartebeest and many smaller game. EARLY BIRD ENTRIES APPLY TILL 31st AUGUST Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Montagu Gravel & Grit FestivalWhen: 02/11/2024Where: Glen Eden Farm, Montagu, Western CapeCategory: GravelMontagu Gravel & Grit Festival Makadas Adventures in cooperation with MATA (Montagu-Ashton Tourism Association), Flying Feet & Glen Eden Guest Farm bring you a fun filled weekend in the great outdoors. Gravel cycling, Mountain biking, Night Hike and Trail Running are some of the activities of the weekend. Then there are activities for the kiddies, wine tasting for the non-riders, lots to drink and eat. Saturday night party with the Lucky Draw Prize giving.   Saturday Gravel Race: There are this year THREE distances to choose from: 140km Gravel Race100 kilometers55km’s fun ridePutting this route together has had many challenges but with help from landowners and a few seasonal gravel riders we managed to put something truly spectacular together. Makadas Adventures, MATA & Africa Game Lodge presents a route….. that is truly out of Africa. Magical, special, unique, and diverse are words that comes to mind. 2023 was the first year that certain sections of private land was opened to cyclists and only as a once-off for this event, it was such a hit that we got the priviledge to use it once again in the 2024, this will only be for the 100km route though. Africa Game Lodge truly captures a bit of the essence of Africa. There is enough time to train for this one, mark it on your calendar or better yet enter now. You do not want to be the one that misses out on this very special opportunity. On both the 140km and the 100km routes game such as: Giraffe, Gemsbok, Eland, Kudu, Zebra, and Springbok can be seen. Medals to all Finishers. E bikes are welcome on the 100 & 55km but only one battery is allowed, you can also rent an e bike from: Francois @ Manic Cycles 082 413 8935 Terrain: Choose your weapon wisely… 140km Tar: 4kmJeep Track: 2km good conditionFarm road to the finish: 4kmDistrict Road Gravel: 130km1996m ascent108km Tar: 4kmDistrict Gravel Road: 72kmPrivate land hard-pack gravel: 10km (excellent condition)Jeep track: 3km (easy, flat non-technical)Various: 17km (2 x 100m rocky climb) better suited for mtb, non-technical though.Farm road to the finish: 4km1659m ascent55km Jeep track good condition: 2kmStart/Finish: 7km farm roadDistrict Road Gravel: 46km588m ascentWater Points: Water points 140km: 44/65/ 116 & 122kmWater points 100km: 37/ 58 & 71kmWater points 55km: 27kmRegistration Times at Glen Eden Guest Farm: Friday: 3 to 6 pmSaturday: 5 am to 5:30 am for 100 & 140km and up to 6:30 am for 55km Fun rideLate entries an additional R100 will be applicable Distances: 55km with 588m ascent108km with 1659m ascent140km with 1996m ascentStart times: 6 am for 140km6 am 108km7 am for the 55km’sE-bikes will start 10min before each start groupCost: 55km @ R350 and R400 late entry fee (R250 for learners 18 yrs and younger)100km @ R650 & R750 late entry fee140km @ R750 & R850 late entry fee Early Bird Entries valid till 30th June 100km @ R550140km @ R650 Enter here Go to Event Page.

Hi no the gpx files available now, it will only be made available to entrants 3 days before the event. We are traversing 2 private farms and there are terms and conditions for us to be able to use these properties. This route will be a first time use and we hope to be able to keep relations with landowners in good standing to be able to repeat in 2024

Event Name: Montagu Gravel & Grit FestivalWhen: 17/11/2023 - 19/11/2023Where: Montagu, Western CapeCategory: MultisportMakadas Adventures in cooperation with MATA (Montagu Ashton Tourism), Flying Feet, Montagu Trails & Glen Eden Guest Farm is bringing you a fun filled weekend in the great outdoors.  The aim is to get the whole family out here in Montagu to enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and trail running. We have pulled together a group of skilled riders and trail runners to make this something truly special, it will be one for the books. Friday night 30km Night Ride (gravel)Saturday 100Miler or 100km Gravel RaceSunday 7.5km fun or 14km Trail RunSunday Grit Circuit Race (mtb) Activities for the kiddies, Wine tasting outing with Wine Valley Safari for the non riders, lots to drink and eat. Saturday night's prize giving party has live music and a spit braai. (booking essential) Many many lucky draw prizes to be won you don't have to be on a podium to be a winner. a Getaway weekend in the Klein Karoo as only Montagu can host! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor Challenge LadismithWhen: 07/05/2023Where: Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm (4 Star Graded), LadismithLadismith, Western CapeCategory: Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor Challenge LadismithPoint to Point event: Ladismith to Montagu 150km Start: Oaksrest Guest Farm 100km Start: Prinspoort Klein Karoo Stay Finish: Tafelkop Dried Fruit Distances: 100 & 150km Start: 7am Middelpad 100km: 1002m ascent and 1166m descent Langpad/Long way 150km: 1352m ascent and 1582m descent Prize money: 1st male & female rider on the 150km Prizes: for male and female riders 1st 2nd and 3rd for both distances Route info: This route is point to point and not circular. It is very scenic with many changes in terrain and vegetation. It starts out on the outskirts of Ladismith and passes a few small farms with live stock before it moves on into the game reserve areas where wildlife is ample. Not far outside of Ladismith life slow down significantly and you might encounter a donkey cart, a herd of goats crossing the road, a very old tractor preparing a small patch of land…life is slower and less complicated out here. When you get to the top of the plateau the landscape opens up to the vast beauty of the Klein Karoo and here is where you might encounter: Kudu, Gemsbuck, Eland and many other smaller game. Go to Event Page.

Rogue riders pitching at events without number boards are a common thing these days (according to Time Keepers and event organizers). What is going on? Are we that lawless that we don't see that we've just become nothing less than a common thief?! When you lucky to see them in the start shoot and dare to approach them they make a huge scene and you are the one that hasn't got your ducks in a row, when you spot them on the finish line, they have this attitude that they don't need timing and they just there for the fun! My word what do you not get? It costs money to host an event and surely we all trying to make a living here, if you cannot afford to do an event then stay at home or go ride your local trails! Things like: Timing, Medics, Water points, marshals, marketing etc etc etc costs money!

Event Name: Ry hom Kwagga! aka Leeuwenboschfontein When: 16 to 18 Dec 2022 Where: Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm, Category: Mountain Bike End of the year mountain bike makietie Different and Unique It is end of the year…all you want to do is get away from the office, let your hair down, ride your bike and braai with your buddies….RIGHT!? So do we!!…. We have designed something different with this in mind. It is dirt cheap and you will still get to have fun with no worries. See more info on the Makadas website on how we can do it for so dirt cheap !!!DIRT CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!! Ry Hom Kwagga is a mountain bike event with a twist. It is set in the Agterveld region, Montagu, Touwsriver area. This is the Klein Karoo at it’s best, vast expanses, clean air, the sound and smells of the veld, stars so close you can almost touch it. Look further and expand your horizons, this allows you to breathe and dream again. This event is just a fun mountain bike event featuring great trails. The trails traverses 7 farms most of which is still practices full time farming with guest accommodation and expanding on mountain bike and hiking trails. The trails are 80% good jeep track and the shorter distances are completely non technical. The longer distance has a bit more “technical” riding and suitable for those that can manage a blue graded trail. Every stage has two distances to choose from. The trails we chose for this event runs through farms ranging from cattle to sheep but with an outlook of hospitality and bringing nature back into balance. On one of the farms, Middelberg Guest Farm you might spot the Kwaggas and if you look closely you will see stripes disappearing from the back side like the original Quagga. E Bikes are welcome! Three stages for R500 Stage One: 53 or 70km @Ezelsjacht & Middelberg Guest Farm Stage Two: 50 or 60km @Sandvlei & Kopbeenskloof Stage Three: 46km (Zebra trail) or 50km (Bokmakierie 4km singletrack) @Driekuilen Start for all distances: 7am Remember to book your spitbraai for Friday night! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor ChallengeWhen: 19/11/2022Where: Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm, Category: GravelTHIS 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 zig-zaging 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. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Ry hom Kwagga 2 Day MTB ChallengeWhen: 01/05/2022 - 02/05/2022Where: Category: Mountain BikeRy Hom Kwagga is a new two day mountain bike challenge set in the Agterveld region, Montagu, Touwsriver area. This is the Klein Karoo at it’s best, vast expanses, clean air, the sound and smells of the veld, stars so close you can almost touch it. Look further and expand your horizons, this allows you to breathe and dream again. The trail traverses 8 farms most of which is still practices full time farming with guest accommodation and expanding on mountain bike and hiking trails. The trails are 80% good jeep track and the shorter distances are non technical. The longer distance has a bit more tricky riding and suitable for those that can manage a blue graded trail. This two day event has two distances to choose from, your longer distance will include some technical terrain while the shorter distances are just great riding, jeep track that is in good condition. The trails we chose for this event runs through farms ranging from cattle to sheep but with an outlook of hospitality and bringing nature back into balance. On one of the farms, Middelberg Guest Farm you might spot the Kwaggas and if you look closely you will see stripes disappearing from the back side like the original Quagga.     E Bikes are welcome! Go to Event Page.

The Klein Karoo at it’s best, vast expanses, clean air, the sound and smells of the veld, skies so clear you can almost touch the stars! This event is a family friendly event and the venue lends itself towards it. The campsites are under trees on grass with swimming pools and play area for kids. Leeuwenboschfontein has so much to offer from hiking trails to a 4×4 route. Over the last 20 years this area has gone from sheep farming to guest farms and the game has moved into our area by themselves: gemsbuck, eland, kudu, wildebeest etc and loads of smaller game as well. This event is aimed at getting out of the rat race, away from phones and pressure and therefore this event isn’t timed. You have a choice which distance you would like to do every day. It is about getting out into the veld, stop and breathe….just relax and enjoy the trails and the scenery. No Pressure! The shorter stages are suited for riders that does not enjoy technical terrain and the longer stages you will find more technical sections. E Bikes are welcome Stage 1: 78km with 1047m ascent 50km with 492m ascent Stage 2: 75km with 1040m ascent 48km with 600m ascent Entries open 10 January 2022 https://makadasadventures.co.za/leeuwenbosch/

Accommodation: camping different campsites around the route. The arrangements is all on us, everything is included except for your beverages. Backup along the route plus a water point. Route: starts in Montagu and travels through back roads and private property via Krakadouw to Waboomsberg then Nougaspoort and Anysberg. Only day one will have a section that might be "technical" for a novice rider as we traverse the Waboomsberg to get to the top.Finish in Montagu via Ouberg

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Event Name: Makadas Legends When: 16 December 2021 - 19 December 2021 Where: Keurfontein Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Makadas Legends aka Leeubosfontein event 2 Stages 1 Campsite a special surprise for Saturday (more about this later) The best trails, jeep track and terrain the Klein Karoo can offer Bring the family and friends come and camp on grass under trees, swim in a cement dam and just let your hair down and chill. The aim of this event is for you to enjoy cycling company, great trails and your bicycle. NO RACING NO TIMING NO PRESSURE Go to Event Page

Event Name: Makadas MTBike Recce 2020 When: 8 May 2021 - 9 May 2021 Where: Keurfontein Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Makadas Recce was inspired by an idea from Hannele Steyn a tough klippe kou event…..Beautiful terrain and scenery but tough on the body. The terrain consists of rocky jeep track with sections of open gravel road This is NOT a long distance gravel ride, this is real mountain biking. You need to be fit and strong and your steed in good nick. Included: 2 nights camping Saturday eve braai Saturday adventure Sunday 105km real mountainbiking Go to Event Page