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“Comotion” in the Klein Karoo

December 14 @ 6:00 am - December 16 @ 6:00 pm

it is the end of the year…
let your hair down,
ride your bike and
kuier with your friends

What is so special about Comotion in the Klein Karoo?
This two day event is aimed at having fun & getting away from the everyday hustle & bustle
Short enough stages so you can still have fun: 55 to 58 kms
Race village like in those epic events
Affordable enough not to break the bank

Event Overview

A two day fun stage “race”, with the emphasis on fun.

Race? Isn’t it always a race?

Yes there will be timing but prizes will be awarded to “other” categories. The spirit of this event is about having fun, on the bike with your friends, relaxing after a hard year.

The official event starts Sunday morning but the fun starts already on Saturday with a night hike, bring your headlamp as we are going to fill the veld with little lights. Everyone is welcome not just entrants to the race. 5km Walk should be do able even for the kiddies and surely this will be a lot of fun. R50 entry will be for sale at Leeuwenboschfontein, it will include a hot chocolate with marshmallows

Extras meal tickets are available (at the entry process)

Stage One: 55km that starts off with gravel road and then heads into jeep track and takes out into the “wild” of the Klein Karoo, your water point is at the highest point on the Ezelsjacth farm. The stage ends with a gravel road downhill making sure you coming in fast to the Finish Line. Total ascent is 563m

Stage Two: the Queen stage takes you into Driekuilen Game Farm. There will be climbing but it will be worth your legs. At the top of Waboomsberg, at the Lookout point you will be spoiled with views all the way into Montagu but here will also be the Photobomb moment of the weekend. Pose with your steed at this magnificent view (all images free for download) and enjoy the very special water point set up here. This stage has Gemsbok, Eland, Zebra, Swart Wildebeest and many more game to see, the trails are a joy to ride and the views out of this world. This won’t be an easy 58km but something that you will remember. 1122m ascent

Water Points: the water points on both stages are Sponsored and the Sponsors will be competing for the best water point, you will vote.

Accommodation & Race Village

Our venue, for this fun-filled weekend is Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm. They have become renowned for events from cycling to weddings.

On the farm is a 4×4 trail and hiking trails; kiddies play areas, swimming pools, dam for fishing etc etc

Accommodation types range from basic camping, glamping to luxury self catering options. Please visit their website to book your accommodation for the weekend if you are not making use of the Gold Rider Entry.

Gold Rider Entry ensures your spot in the “race village” in the middle of the vibe and fun.
Luxury Tented Accommodation

A tented camp is setup before hand, your entry is per person sharing a tent. Two stretchers with mattresses, cotton linen, bedside table & chairs. Clean neat ablutions with hot water etc. The campsite has numerous swimming pools, trails to hike and a 4×4 trail. Should you require a tent of your own please make contact with me via email and I will set this up for you.

The cost of a full entry but non sharing tent accommodation: R3970

These prices are for arrivals Saturday, if you would like to camp from Friday night this can be organized. Please contact me via email to set this up for you, an additional R440 per person sharing will be charged per tent and campsite for an extra night.
Meals & Drinks

Included in the meal ticket:

Saturday dinner
Sunday breakfast/ lunch & dinner
Monday breakfast & lunch

Cash bar & Coffee Bar for your own pocket

Coffee & Light meal tickets can be purchased ahead of time (entry process) at a discounted rate

ENTER HERE: https://www.entryninja.com/events/80741-comotion-in-the-klein-karoo

Details

Start:
December 14 @ 6:00 am
End:
December 16 @ 6:00 pm

Venue

Leeuwenboschfontein
R318
Montagu, 6720
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