RACE OPTIONS:
| Race Day |
Race |
Entry Fee |
| Saturday |
MTB Gymkhana & Skills Challenge (Incl Wors Roll) |
R60 |
10:00 |
| . |
Family Fun Ride (Incl Tea and Scones) |
R60 |
14:30 |
| . |
Family Fun Walk (Tea Only) |
R20 |
14:30 |
| . |
Night Ride and Dinner |
R110 |
17:00 |
| . |
Night Ride Only |
R50 |
17:00 |
| Sunday |
15km Trail Run |
R50 (R70) |
08:00 |
| . |
6km Fun Run |
R30 (R50) |
08:30 |
| . |
45km Classic |
R150 (R170) |
09:00 |
| . |
19km Intermediate |
R90 (R110) |
09:15 |
| . |
10km Beginner |
R50 (R70) |
09:30 |
|
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:
SATURDAY 2
JUNE
Mountain Bike
Gymkhana
A morning of fun for the whole family. Participants will
compete in a series of fun races and old fashioned games
including the Slow Race, Sticky Bun Race, Egg and Spoon Race,
Barrel Race and a Skills Challenge. Great prizes to be won.
Family Ride
A scenic 10km ride along the Gypsy's Bend route for
tea and scones at the river. The ride will depart from All
Out Adventures. The route follows established quad trails
and well worn single track. Short cuts around the
tricky parts make this a great ride for the younger riders
too. A black bike/walking route will be set up approximately
1 kilometer from the tea spot. Parents and little ones can
park opposite Johan's sheds and meet up with the riders for
tea.
17:00
Night Ride
Bring your high powered torches for 15 km night ride on a
new route that follows the single track to Hlalanathi, flies
through the mealies to the Puterill's stream and up Secret
Pass. There's a steady climb up the run way to the back of
Montusi Lodge before a gnarly downhill (Chicken run alternative)
that spits you out on the end of the Gypsy's Bend trail, which
meanders quietly back to All Out Adventures.
Night riding opens up another world
of mountain biking. See our night life come alive berg
style. Groups will depart the All Out Center in groups of
ability accompanied by a guide.
The night ride will be followed by a Potjie Dinner at the
Adventure Centre. Families and spectators are welcome.
Cold drinks will be on sale, but please bring along your own
booze.
SUNDAY 3
JUNE
Trail Run (15km)
This run follows a spectacular route in the foothills of
the Drakensberg, offering some fun boulder hopping, river crossings
and hill scrambles. Runners will be inspired by the beautiful views
of the Drakensberg's Amphitheatre, and the Puterill's stream in the
valley below.
Fun Run (7km)
A spectacular and somewhat challenging run into the
Montusi Gorge and back to All Out Advenutres. Highlights
include the Waterfall Cave, the Petrified Forest and Rocky
Pass. This is going to be an adventure!
Alpine Heath 45km Classic
For a Route Map CLICK HERE
Why ride the Royal Drak Challenge 45km route:
- Beautiful scenery with dramatic views of the Amphitheatre.
- Impeccable organization, uncrowded intimate setting, great food
and awesome kid's facilities.
- Achievable and fun technical challenges.
- A variety of fast and smooth flowing, perfectly crafted, well
worn trails.
- Ride on permanently marked All Out Trails single
tracks with a wonderful sense of place.
Now that you're in, here's what this year's Classic holds for
you:
Your motorbike escort will get you
out of the forest on a 5 meter wide, pass at will trail. You
leave the Adventure Centre on the quad trail and head down to
Lizelle's Drifts. Once you have crossed Lizels drift
you begin 7km of climbing through Alpine Heath to Drifters Camp.
Some refer to this section as "7km of up hell for one
heavenly downhill" Yep this is a true Cat. 2 climb.
After 5 km of rolling 4x4 track tucked beneath the sand
stone cliffs, you are rewarded with the awesome Nook Road Down
Hill, which continues down the run way, right to the bottom of
Secret Pass. Once you've crossed the Puterill's Stream you
head along the canal to Chris' Cascade - this is the challenge you
all will be talking about at the finish. Stay off the brakes
as you ride down the waterfall! From there it's up Rocky Pass
and then a steep downhill past the Petrified Forest down into the
Montusi Gorge. You ride past the Montusi Waterfall Cave and
climb out of the Gorge and head back towards the Adventure
Centre. Enjoy the cheering of the crowd because the final
20kms is going to be tough!
From the Adventure Centre you take
the fast single track towards Hlalanathi, where you complete a
short section on the tar before heading down to the Tugela River
Meander. From the Tugela River Meander you gain closer views of the
Amphitheater until you reach a switch back. With the mighty
Berg as a backdrop be sure to style as you pass the photographer.
The Trilby traverse continues for another 3km to the first
water table at Mont Aux Sources Hotel. Trilby climbs
steeply from the Mont Aux Sources Hotel to a 5 km rolling plateau.
There are no less than ten bridges to keep you on your
bike.
At the end of the plateau is the
infamous Dutoit's Downhill !
The ride finishes fast along the
single track of Gypsy's Bend and up the exit trail over
Lizelle's Drift back to the Adventure Centre for a big finish.
This may well be the toughest ride you will ever love.
Montusi Mountain Lodge 19km
Intermediate
The 19k route follows the permanent Montusi Gorge Trail
from All Out Adventures. This well established route is
achievable by most and considered to be the best in the
Berg. This year's route is the reverse of last
year. You leave the Adventure Centre on the quad trail and
head down to Lizelle's Drifts. Once you have crossed
Lizels Drift you begin the climb towards Montusi via Gypsy's
Bend. The steepest section of the climb is on the tar road,
and then its back on to the single track for the Windmill loop and
the dramatic Montusi Gorge escarpment. The scenic single
track continues across the stream along the Riverview
Meander. From here it's a quick descent into the Puterill's
valley via Secret Pass where things get very interesting! The
trail goes down Chris's Cascade, up Rocky Pass, and takes in the
beautiful Montusi Waterfall Trail. A moderate climb then
takes you back to the Adventure Centre to the finish.
The Cavern Berg Resort and
Spa 10km Beginner
Our permanently marked Gypsy's Bend trail has been given
a facelift, with the trail being widened to give beginners a great
intro to smooth flowing single track while offering the experienced
parents an awesome ride and stunning scenery. Like last year,
you begin in the All Out forest before descending toward the
Montusi Gorge on the big burmed quad trail. Once you have crossed
Lizels drift you begin a gradual climb towards the little berg with
dramatic views of Camels Hump and Sugarloaf Mountains. At the
half way point the trail crosses a big stream on big flat
rocks. From here a steady downhill takes you along the
river's edge to the 8 km mark. After a short rocky climb, you are
back to Lizels Drift and the quad bike trail brings you back to the
Center to the forest finish.
Spectator Fun
All Out Adventures is the perfect venue for
spectators: All the Adventure Centre activities will be
operating and our famous supervised Kids Zone is always a hit with
the little people. Children can be checked in for the morning
while parents ride, or just enjoy a cappuccino and a piece of
cake! Kids Zone Activities include crafts, face painting,
jumping castle, Ninja Warrior Jnr course and dueling sit and
zips. The experienced staff from Royal Drakensberg Primary
will be overseeing all the activities, so parents are assured that
their children are in good hands. 8:00-14:00 entry into the
Kids Zone costs just R50 and includes a snack.
There will also be no shortage of good coffee and tasty food on
sale.
