Event Name: WAKKERSTROOM eXplore 2022When: 05/03/2022 - 06/03/2022Where: Wakkerstroom, , Wakkerstroom, MpumalangaCategory: Mountain BikeBADAss Bike Adventures are Social Rides, perfectly suited for Gravel Bikers, Mountain Bikers, e-Bikers ( you choose your weapon ) Wakkerstroom eXplore began in 2021 and offers riders a bit of 'High Altitude' training or an awesome weekend breakaway with family and friends. The Wakkerstroom eXplore on 5-6 March 2022 is also perfectly suited for training for ULTRA events, with an altitude starting at 1760m above sea level - we will regularly hit 2000m above and even higher 😉 Day 1. If you’re planning on riding in the Wakkerstroom area, you’ll want to make sure you don’t skip leg day. With roughly 120 kms of well-maintained district route and alpine elevations (think 2000m) stretched in front of you, you’ll experience a sense of wonder. What adventures could await you and your trusty bike? Picture this: You’re cruising along breath-taking vistas, actually out of breath but adrenaline pumping. You can almost taste the ice-cold water and suddenly a water point comes onto your horizon. It’s a waterfall! What a welcome sight. You can’t wait to submerge yourself in its cool water for a refreshing swim. The thrill of adventure is too exciting not to share. Bring your family along to meet you (there will be no road closures) on the route so that they can also experience the jaw dropping splendour. Remember to be careful and courteous to other rider’s family members when en route. Of course, we encourage you to soak it all in and be in the moment but don’t forget to snap some shots of the view, the laughs, and the tears. Day 2 We’ll start off with a ‘little’ leg warmer to make sure you feel your calf muscles tomorrow. Then we’ll head through the nice to look at, tough to ride, Wetlands Game Lodge, where there will be Gate Control for security. Please ensure your Gel Sachets go back into your pocket for safekeeping. The route will be a mixture of Jeep, District Road, and single track. Truly a day to savour like fine wine. Sip on awe-inspiring views and get a taste of African adventure as your ride past plenty of game. At roughly 55 kms of riding (who cares about the climbing), the day won’t be too difficult, but it will be one for the books. Get ready to feel the fresh wind on your face, the burn in your muscles, the beat in your heart and excitement in your soul ! Wakkerstroom has country roads which have all the hills and dales, and the quaint town is surrounded by mountains with kloofs, mountain springs, vlei areas, dams, conservation and heritage sites. It has AMPLE ACCOMMODATION, great restaurants, . . . and best of all, is less than 3 hour’s drive from Johannesburg (260kms) – making it PERFECT for weekend cycling ‘Break-Away’s 😉 Routes will be sent to riders 7 days before the start. Go to Event Page.
