Ugene Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Event Name: KLEIN KAROO "X" MTB EXPEDITIONWhen: 1 May 2015 - 3 May 2015Where: KLEIN KAROO VENUE T.B.C., Western CapeCategory: MTBPowered by First Technology ONLY 50 ENTRIES AVAILABLE WHAT WHERE AND WHEN :1 – 3 MAY 2015 – Public holiday weekend – bring the family for a unique weekend in the historic dorp of Calitzdorp and test some of the countries best wines150km over 3 days of expedition cyclingWe limit the entries to 50 riders. That means that you will experience a unique mtb ride without being surrounded by hordes of riders.This is not a race but a mountain bike exploration and a the perfect way to get some understanding of what “expedition styled” riding is about and the ideal way to “enjoy” the area you ride through.This is a MTB Adventure ride – experiencing and exploring the remote trails of an area in the Klein Karoo rarely seen by riders. We have scouted 3 very special routes for each day. We will start and finish at Calitzdorp at the Old Railway Station. The exception being on the last day when we start and finish outside Calitzdorp at a farm stall, where we will also enjoy an awesome lunch. This is a family friendly venue.3 days of riding with an average of 40-50km each day. Riders will be able to and encouraged to use a GPS. We will forward the .gpx track for you to download once we’ve received your paid entry. Alternatively, you can print your own maps from the PDF ones we create with the route on it. We will also prepare a narrative in addition to the other options. This will be in your ride info booklet.You choose where/how you want to stay/sleep each night. This enables riders to invite family and friends to come through to enjoy the area for the weekend. Most of the catering will be included in the entry fee though – with the exception of breakfast on 1 and 2nd May. Breakfast on route will be included on the 3d and final morning.The emphasis is on Mtb Adventure, remote trails, awesome scenery and great vibes!You can rest assured that this ride will be a culmination of my own passion for exploratory riding with a healthy doze of adventure ion the mix. Having done Freedom Challenge RASA 3 x – 2009-2011, I understand very well the essence of Adventure Mtb.We will provide you with lunch packs and we will get together both the Fri and Sat evening after those 2 first rides – this will also be an opportunity to chat about the next day’s ride and listen to the war stories…This ride is not a race. You decide how fast/slow you want to ride and where to stop to enjoy this amazing area during the ride. It worked extremely well for “The X” – An Eastern Cape Odyssey!COST AND PAYMENTS:COST – R3890.00pp – you can enter as a solo rider for this one.PACKAGE INCLUDES:Event branded long sleeve T shirt – NOTE that you need to enter before 1 April to be eligible for the event shirt.4 bottles of locally produced wine – Calitzdorp has some of the best wines in the country!Lunch pack – day 1Dinner – day 1Lunch pack – day 2Dinner – day 2Breakfast – day 3Lunch – day 360 minute “expedition style mtb repairs, tips and advice, workshop at The Old Station during late afternoon, day 1. This will change the way you ride in future. Ugene will share some of his experiences and things he learned from 3 years of successfully riding Freedom Challenge. What you will learn here, few bike shops and or their staff knows and probably would not want you to know – if they did… This workshop is informal and not compulsory.Fantastic riding, countryside and an awesome journey on route to the start. The Adventure always starts the moment you leave the house. Route 62 is a unique experience – if you can, try and leave early enough to experience some of the lekker farm stall on route and don’t miss “Ronnies sex shop” between Barrydale and Ladismith. It’s got nothing to do with any part of the name but everything wacky and run by someone who really goes out of his way to make travelers feel at home.Accommodation options – try and stay within Calitzdorp. http://www.calitzdorp.net/ENTRIES WILL CLOSE 17 APRIL OR ONCE WE’VE REACHED 50 RIDERS Go to Event Page
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