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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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/
  9. 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
  10. What more would you like to know? This will help me to update event info
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Event Name: Klein Karoo Mtbike Corridor When: 23 April 2021 - 27 April 2021 Where: Montagu, Western Cape Category: MTB Inaugural trip 23 to 27 April 2021, ( first come first serve) 5 Days of cycling (45 to 70km per day) Start/Finish: Montagu/ Western Cape Beautiful Campsites, starry nights and vast expanses Fully catered (3 meals per day) Backup and water-points R5500 per person Go to Event Page
  14. Event Name: Makadas Baviaan Tour 2016 When: 19 March 2016 - 28 March 2016 Where: Baviaan Kloof, Klein Karoo, Western Cape Category: MTB Baviaans to Klein Karoo Tour 2016 Break out! Get Away! Shift a gear down and BREATHE!! We pick you up and transfer you away... Leaving Cape Town with an Overland Truck on the 19th of March for Baviaans Kloof ...don't miss it! Pack you trusty steed, cycling gear and sleeping bag and we do the rest. We stay in beautiful campsites and get catered for, you get to ride the most pristine areas of our country without any pressure, no timing chips, no racing, no cut offs! We stop at little tea/coffee gardens and eat freshly baked roosterkoek, swim in the pools along the way and just have the opportunity to ride your bicycle, look around, smell, taste, feel......breathe again. Distances per day on average 45km's This tour runs from Baviaans through to the Klein Karoo visiting places like Prins Albert, Calitzdorp and Van Wyksdorp. Our aim is to get you out of the rat race out of the busyness and pressure into a world where you can actually dream again...be inspired again and just unwind...and all of this while doing what you love! Go to Event Page
  15. Event Name: Makadas MTB Training Camp When: 12 December 2015 - 16 December 2015 Where: Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm, Touwsriver, Western Cape Category: MTB Makadas MTB Training Camp 12 to 16 Dec 2016 Venue: Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm Accommodation: Camping Day 1: 125km's Day 2: 95km's Day 3: Rest Day with a Zipline Adenture included Day 4: 123km's Day 5: 90+km's On route support. beautiful campsites with grass, pool and 5 star ablutions. You are welcome to bring the whole family with. Go to Event Page
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