5-6 March

Wakkerstroom eXplore began in 2021 and offers riders a bit of ‘High Altitude’ training or an awesome weekend breakaway with family and friends.

We now introduce the WAKKERSTROOM eXperience in 2022, which offers shorter routes each day, and still remains scenic, enjoyable and invigorating.

The Wakkerstroom eXplore on 5-6 March 2022 is also perfectly suited for training for ULTRA events, with an altitude starting at 1760m above sea level – we will regularly hit 2000m above and even higher 😉

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An Awesome weekend breakaway

If you’re planning on riding in the Wakkerstroom area, you’ll want to make sure you don’t skip leg day. With either a 122 kms or the 55km shorter ride of well-maintained district route and alpine elevations (think 2000m) stretched in front of you, you’ll experience a sense of wonder. What adventures could await you and your trusty bike? Picture this: You’re cruising along breath-taking vistas, actually out of breath but adrenaline pumping. You can almost taste the ice-cold water and suddenly a water point comes onto your horizon. It’s a waterfall! What a welcome sight. You can’t wait to submerge yourself in its cool water for a refreshing swim. The thrill of adventure is too exciting not to share. Bring your family along to meet you (there will be no road closures) on the route so that they can also experience the jaw dropping splendour. Remember to be careful and courteous to other rider’s family members when en route. Of course, we encourage you to soak it all in and be in the moment but don’t forget to snap some shots of the view, the laughs, and the tears. Registration Friday from 4pm – till late, VERY late This will be at the famous MUCKY DUCK Pub and Grill, Wakkerstroom, situated at the entrance of town. A mouth-watering Beef Lasagne dish will be provided for all Riders, which is included in your entry fee. Start Saturday 6am opposite Wakkerstroom Hotel Bottomless Coffee and Rusks will be ‘On TAP’ with an ‘honesty jar’ of R5 per mug of coffee. eXplore Distance 122kms, WP 1 @ 40kms, WP2 @ 70kms, WP3 @ 105kms, Ascent 2445m, Descent 2443m eXperience Distance 55kms, WP 1 @ 40kms, Ascent 1445m, Descent 1440m Prize Giving at The Red Rooster at 4pm
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Day 1

We’ll start off with a ‘little’ leg warmer to make sure you feel your calf muscles. Then we’ll head through the nice to look at, tough to ride, Wetlands Game Lodge, Please ensure your Gel Sachets go back into your pocket for safekeeping. There are two routes of either 35kms or 20kms consisting of a mixture of Jeep, District Road, and single track. Truly a day to savour like fine wine. Sip on awe-inspiring views and get a taste of African adventure as your ride past plenty of game. The day won’t be too difficult, but it will be one for the books. The 35km ride has a 'compulsory' swim in a rock pool at WP2 Get ready to feel the fresh wind on your face, the burn in your muscles, the beat in your heart and excitement in your soul ! Start Sunday 7am at Wetlands Game Lodge Bottomless Coffee and Rusks will be ‘On TAP’ with an ‘honesty jar’ of R5 per mug of coffee. eXplore Distance 35kms, WP1 @ 12kms, WP2 @ 24kms, Ascent 641m, Decent 642m eXperience Distance 20kms, WP1 @ 12kms, Ascent 441m, Decent 442m The eXplore WP is IN the River, so riders will need to dismount, shoes off and have a compulsory ‘cool-off’ in the Rock Pool, 2 Travelling WP’s on Quad Bikes filled with Coke, Water and ICE. Wakkerstroom has country roads which have all the hills and dales, and the quaint town is surrounded by mountains with kloofs, mountain springs, vlei areas, dams, conservation and heritage sites. It has AMPLE ACCOMMODATION, great restaurants, . . . and best of all, is less than 3 hour’s drive from Johannesburg (260kms) – making it PERFECT for weekend cycling ‘Break-Away’s 😉 Routes will be sent to riders 7 days before the start.
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Day 2

Start your Adventure

Supporter’s eXperience

2 Game Drive vehicles will leave the lodge at about 8:00am ( max 10 per vehicle ) and take you to the ‘Serengeti’ plains – so why not enjoy a Farm Breakfast at the Game Farm

Wakkerstroom has country roads which have all the hills and dales, and the quaint town is surrounded by mountains with kloofs, mountain springs, vlei areas, dams, conservation and heritage sites.