Description
This is a festival of Vintage & Classic cycling.
This will be the 7th running of this annual event.
Ride your old steel road bikes on gravel roads like the heroes of the past did. All classic and vintage bikes are welcome. However participants are encouraged to ride a South African made classic or vintage steel bicycle. So dust off your old bike and get it ready!
There are two distances, 80+km or 50+km.
This is not a race but a fairly tough ride to appreciate and pay homage to what our cycling heroes faced when participating in the past.
Fabulous food stops are included along the way.
Experience the fun and camaraderie of riding with other classic bicycle enthusiasts while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Kamberg valley in the Natal Midlands.
A classic bicycle display will be held on the Saturday afternoon along with a Concourse Competition for the best classic bicycle.
Registration & Cost
Participants must register and pay prior to the event. Late rider registrations on the day will attract and additional R50 fee.
Early Registration before 15th April: R400 per participant.
Registration after 15th April: R450 per participant.
Includes:
Ride food tables & refreshments
Commemorative poster and goodies
Limited edition musette.
Register before 12th May and get an event T-Shirt!
Schedule of events
Friday Evening 24th May
A social get together and braai, for those that wish to attend, will be held at the main venue. This is an opportunity to meet fellow participants and relax with friends.
Bring your own meat and we will supply the rest. Book your braai spot HERE
Saturday 25th May
Morning
The main event gravel ride happens and will start and end at Glengarry.
Afternoon
A classic bicycle display and concourse competition will be held at the main venue. Tea will be served.
Early Evening
Meet at the picturesque lake for sundowners.
A cash bar will be in operation at the lake.
Some snacks and a cheeseboard will be supplied.
Saturday evening
The event festival dinner.
We will award some fun prizes and have further opportunity to socialise and discuss the day’s event.
If you wish to attend you can purchase a catering package HERE.
These must be purchased before the event to allow for catering preparations.
No purchases will be allowed at the event.
Sunday 26th May
A social ride will take place and anyone can ride along. This will be a short ride at a relaxed pace on tar and will start and end at Glengarry.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at Glengarry. Chalets or Camping sites can be booked. Contact Glengarry directly.
They have offered our event a special rate.
We suggest staying there as it will be the most convenient.
You are welcome to look for other accommodation in the area.
There are lots of great establishments near to the event venue.
The Routes
We have exciting routes to enjoy, catering for all cycling abilities.
There will be two options, 50+km, and 60+km.
All routes will start and finish at Glengarry.
Everyone will be riding together for the first 25km leg. The 50+km riders and 80+km riders will be together till the water table stop, where the 80+km riders will split off and continue on, with the 50+km riders returning directly to Glengarry.
View some photos from last years awesome event here.