ROUTES

Where the sheep trails takes you...

STAGE 1

REGISTRATION: 13:00 – 17:30
START: From 18:15
DISTANCE: 20km
ELEVATION: 230m
PREPARE: Bicycle lights, warm clothing, bridge crossing
ROUTE: The Night Ride starts at sunset and leads onto the jeep track towards the Dwarsvlei dam. With a sharp left onto your first single track, followed by a low culvert pass-through. This will be marked by a Caution sign. You will now have your last visible view of the mountain while the beautiful starry Karoo night sky unfolds. Remember to switch on your light! As you make your way up the infamous Renosterberg don’t forget you paid to do this… Participants will enjoy a fast, smooth, twisty downhill just before heading back underneath the second culvert. We threw in a last little kicker that leads you back down the 200-year-old stone walls. Last but not least we remind you to tap your timing chip as you enter the Dwarsvlei finish line!

STAGE 2

START: 07:30 | E-Bike 07:45
DISTANCE: 73km
ELEVATION: 660m
SUPPORTERS: Today supporters can visit Middelburg or Nieu Bethesda. Supporter maps and info available at registration.
ROUTE: Day two is not for the faint-hearted but does enjoy breathtaking views. As we cross the N9 towards Renosterberg, please be cautious. The route passes through neighbouring farms on mostly jeep tracks around the beautiful Karoo koppies as you head towards Water Point 1. Please note this is a two-way traffic section. Please keep left. Water Point 2 welcomes you to Twiskraal farm’s shearing shed, where you can fill up, lube your bike and take a koeksister for the rest of the way! After a short steep climb, you will make your way back to the familiar first water point stop which is now Water Point 3. Heading back towards home, you will encounter a Low Bridge Culvert. Please get off your bike, duck and walk this short adventure through. Please do not cross the tar road. Remember to tap your timing chip and take a dip in the Farm Dam.