ROSENDAL SOCIAL MTB WEEKEND
9 - 11 September 2022

THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL MOUNTAIN BIKE WEEKEND IS BACK!

A perfect Eastern Free State weekend to celebrate freedom, friendships and the joy of riding our bikes.

WHERE
The magical little town of Rosendal, Eastern Free State

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WHEN
In 2022 there will be only three social MTB weekends. These weekends to choose from are:
9-11 Sep  |  7-9 Oct  |  4-6 Nov

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DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM

Saturday: 30km | 50km | 70km

Sunday: 25km for all

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COSTS

R2900 per rider sharing

R2600 for a non-rider/spouse / supporter (sharing)

Included are two nights luxury accommodation, all meals, two days of cycling, a sunset experience and an event t-shirt.

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Please remember that this is NOT an event but a fun and social cycling weekend to celebrate the good stuff in life.

The maximum group size per weekend will be 25 people.

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THE WEEKEND PLAN OF ACTION

Friday

From 14h00 to 19h00

Checking in at your accommodation

17h00 to 15h00

Registration and collection of goodie bag at Glas Eatery

at De Kleijne Dal

19h00 until whenever

Dinner time with eating, drinking and “kuier” at Glas with fellow cyclists and some of the locals

Saturday

06h30

Farm breakfast at Oppiedam Coffee Shop

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07h30 to 15h00

The ride starts at Oppidam Coffee Shop right after breakfast. There will be a choice of beautiful 30km, 50km or75km routes (at your own pace) on the lovely district roads around the Rosendal area. The GPS route files will be e-mailed to all riders.

There will be no timekeeping or cut-off times so the routes can be enjoyed at whatever pace you prefer. Some will just want to cruise and enjoy the scenery while other may want to use it as a training ride.

There will be snacks and drinks at designated points along the route.

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11h00 to 13h00

Waffle indulgence at Benjamin’s

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16h30

Meet Yollas to get onto the transport vehicles for the ultimate sundowner experience high up in a sandstone overhang on a nearby farm.

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19h00

Meet at the Service Station Wine Bar for a delicious starter and a quick drink.

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20h00

Proper home cooked dinner with desert at Yolla’s and a late night jol for the fit and the fresh.

Sunday
08h00
The start and finish of a lovely short 25km ride will be at Glas Eatery.  

10h00 to whenever
Brunch at Glas Eastery

And that wraps up a weekend of cycling and a big “kuier”
 

TO GET YOUR FREE T_SHIRT

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