What to pack and need to know?

• September 5, 2017

Only 25 days to go to your Ultimate Karoo Experience! It’s been a busy year with lots of preparation to make sure the 2017 Tour is one to remember! We hope you’re as excited as we are! Herewith a brief list of essentials for the Tour.

The Nitty-Gritty…

• Arrival: All participants can arrive any time after 14:00.
• Registration will take place from 15:00-17:30 at Fairview Farm. (Please see location details below)
• Entry confirmation: Please bring your entry confimation letter. Printed or digital format is acceptable.
• Tent allocation: You will receive your tent allocation at registration.
• Supporters that will be driving to Nieu Bethesda, remember to fill up your vehicle as you’ll be travelling to remote locations.
• Start Time: All particicpants will have to be ready at the start line at 18:00.

What to pack?

• Bike Light: Remember to bring a bike light for Stage 1 night ride. We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Extreme Lights so all participants will get a 10% discount on light purchases on their webite. Please see more details below.
• We provide you with a tent and comfy mattress, remember to bring your pillow and sleeping bag. For those that have booked the luxury guest house packages, bedding will be provided. You will also be receiving a confirmation email soon with your guest house information.
• Towel
• Warm jacket for the chilly Karoo nights.
• 3 Sets of riding kit: (All main participants will receive a complimentry cycling shirt as well as those that purchased them extra)
• 2 Water bottles (min 500ml) or a Camel Back
• Snacks: Don’t get “hangry”, bring some snacks to nibble on.
• Cash: Bring cash for drinks, snacks etc. for both venues as there are no ATM’s or card/snapscan
• facilities close by. (50km away)
• Personal Medication (If needed)
• Tog bag for clothing. As we will be transporting your luggage to Nieu Bethesda and back we ask that you only pack the necessary.
• Mandatory – Sense of humour

What NOT to pack:

• High heels. It’s more of a “kaalvoet” & flip-flop kind of weekend.

Directions:

• Coming from Colesberg or Graaff-Reinet/Port-Elizabeth:  Take off-ramp into Middelburg. Carry on with main road (Meintjies st) towards a traffic light (the only 1 in town!) Turn right (coming from Colesberg or left coming from Graaff-Reinet), head on to a T-junction, turn left and 1st right into Richmond road (R398). Carry on with this road for approximately 48km. The farm Fairview will be on your left.
• Coming from Cape Town: Take 1st gravel road just pass Richmond to the right on the R398. Carry on for approximately 65km. Fairview will be on your right.
• Gps: S 31 32’31.2” E024 32’47.0”

Download the Ride Guide here: https://stagerace.ridethekaroo.co.za/2017-ride-guide/

See you on the start line!

Lormar Team