WESTERN CAPE ADVENTURE
TBD
DATES:
4
NIGHTS:
Cape Town, South Africa
(Location TBD)
START:
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END:
DESTINATIONS:
Swartberg Pass, Tankwa Karoo, Rooiberg Nature Reserve, Anysberg Nature Reserve, Die Hel (optional) and more
RECOMMENDED BIKES:
Adventure bikes, scramblers (off-road tyres a must)
MOTORCYCLE RENTAL:
Optional - Triumph Tiger Rally Pro’s (900/1200) or similar
SUPPORT:
1300km
TOTAL DISTANCE:
60-70% dirt
ROAD TYPE:
Moderate (no beginners)
DIFFICULTY:
max 20
GROUP SIZE:
No
PILLIONS:
Team Medic, Motorcycle technician from Triumph Cape Town, Guided Route, Support vehicle and Trailer
INCLUDES:
Optional Motorcycle hire (internationals & local options), event merch, breakfast & dinner, welcome packet, GPX routes and event photographer.
HOW THE ADVENTURE STARTED
For years we’ve been wanting to expand our offerings to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and clients have been asking us for a long time “When are you going to start offering trips from Cape Town.” We can finally answer that question…September 22-26th, 2023.
In March of this year, Joe Fleming and Bruce Allen, CEO Triumph South Africa, set out to the Western Cape to reccee the route for our upcoming trip. They learned a lot along the way and affirmed that this adventure needs to happen in 2023.
Our Western Cape Adventure for 2023 will be slightly modified from their trip. They pushed quite a bit and we found there needs to be a bit more down time to enjoy the sights and make more time for sitting around fire every night!
If you’d like to read more on their adventure in 2023, you can head to the Official Triumph below to hear more about their Tiger 1200 Epic Adventure!
THE ACCOMMODATION
We make sure that you’re looked after each night of the adventure. Our accommodation options range each day so that you can experience diverse locations throughout the Western Cape. Dinner and breakfast is included (alcohol is not) at each night accommodation or when necessary we’ll head into town for meals.
Shared room ticket holders will share a room/shalet/cabin/cottage with one other person. Each location will offer an en-suite or will have a bathroom close by for you.
Backpackers and Camping ticket holders will get to experience a mix of accommodation options. When possible the backpackers area will house 5 or more people, and on other nights you’ll share a 3x3 meter tent with one other person. Tents and stretchers are provided but you will need to bring a sleeping bag.
THE RIDING
This adventure is all about the off-road wonders of the Western Cape. The majority of dirt roads that we will encounter along the way are gravel roads. A few areas where things can get a bit more challenging is at Swartberg Pass and also Die Hel (optional ride). There will not be any single track. Dependent on weather during our adventure the demand on the rider can change.
We will have a lead rider and sweep rider throughout the adventure so you will never get left behind. We encourage all riders to ride at their own pace. We will wait for you at your next turn.
ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED to bring with them a device to navigate with (Phone/GPS). We will wait for you at every turn, but things can go wrong so we require that you have downloaded the GPX track and have access to it at all times.
RIDER SKILL AGREEMENT. This ride is not for beginners. Everyone attending must have previous off-road experience and consider yourself a confident rider on gravel roads. Should you question your skill level, please contact us and we can put you in touch with someone in your area who may be able to assist you with training.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’D LIKE TO JOIN FROM JOHANNESBURG. HOW CAN I GET MY BIKE THERE? FOR THOSE JOINING US FROM JHB WE WILL RECOMMEND ONE TRANSPORTER COMPANY WHO CAN TAKE BIKES FOR THE GROUP. BIKES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT TRIUMPH JHB AND THEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO TRIUMPH CT IN TIME FOR THE TRIP.
IS BIKE TRANSPORT INCLUDED IN THIS TICKET? NO.
I’VE CHOSEN THE CAMPING/BACKPACKER TICKET. DO I NEED TO BRING A TENT? NO. WHEN NEEDED, WE WILL PROVIDE A 3X3 METER TENT FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE THE BACKPACKER/CAMPING TICKET FOR YOU TO SHARE. A TENT AND STRETCHER WILL BE PROVIDED. YOU WILL JUST BE RESPONSIBLE OF BRINGING A SLEEPING BAG. IF YOU NEED…WE WILL ALLOW THIS TO GO IN THE SUPPORT VEHICLE.
CAN I PUT MY LUGGAGE IN THE SUPPORT VEHICLE? NO. WE LIKE TO ENCOURAGE OUR RIDERS TO CARRY ALL OF THEIR LUGGAGE ON THEIR OWN BIKE. THIS ALLOWS US TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN THE VEHICLE AND ENABLES YOU TO BE ADVENTURE READY WHEN IT COMES TO CARRYING YOUR OWN LUGGAGE.
WILL THERE BE A MEDIC ON THIS TRIP? YES. JOE (YOUR GUIDE) IS A WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER. HE WILL MANAGE ANY INJURIES WHILE ON THE TRIP AND HAS A MEDICAL PLAN IN PLACE SHOULD ISSUES ARISE BEYOND HIS CAPACITY.
WILL THERE BE A TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC ON THIS TRIP? YES. WE ARE WORKING WITH TRIUMPH SOUTH AFRICA TO SUPPLY US WITH A TECHNICIAN TO JOIN US ON THIS ADVENTURE WHO WILL MANAGE ALL BREAKDOWNS/TECHNICAL PROBLEMS.
CAN I BRING A PILLION? NO.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY BIKE BREAKS DOWN? WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO GET YOU BACK ON THE ROAD. IF YOUR BIKE IS NO LONGER READY TO RIDE, IT WILL GO ONTO OUR TRAILER AND YOU CAN RIDE IN THE SUPPORT VEHICLE.
ITINERARY
ACTUAL STOPS AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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We’ll meet in the Cape Town CBD area on Friday September 22nd at 7am, and plan to have our kickstands up by 8am. The ride will take us out of town through the scenic Bainskloof Pass. From there we’ll make our way north to the Tankwa Karoo. That evening riders will either be staying in tents or rooms, dependent on which ticket option you choose. We’ll make sure that we end the day around campfire…which we will do every night!
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After breakfast we’ll hit the dirt roads south east towards Laingsburg. We’ll be on dirt roads most of the day taking in some absolutely stunning landscapes and roads. This evening will again end around fire where dinner will be cooked. Riders will be able to enjoy various accommodation options.
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We’ll leave our accommodation quite early and riders will have a light breakfast/snacks before departure. The ride will head through the Anysburg Nature Reserve which is an absolutely stunning and vast area.We’ll continue south east towards the Rooiberg Nature Reserve.Dinner this evening will be at our accommodation.
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We’ll head out early on this day to make our way north east towards Prince Albert. The ride will head north to Calitzdorp where we’ll take a lovely dirt route along the river en route to Swartberg Pass. Dependent on the group speed on the day, there will be an optional ride into Die Hel. Dinner that evening will be just 5kms from our accommodation.
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The toughest day of the trip…heading home :-(We’ll set out after breakfast in Prince Albert and hit the highway home.
STEP 2: FILL OUT THE CONTACT FORM
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