ROUTE MAPS

The tour takes the form of a point-to-point ride from the South African Border post, at the foothills of Sani Pass, all the way through the Midlands, ending at Benjamin Generation in New Hanover. 

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The tour starts in the car park of the Sani Pass South African Border post.

Those who chose to come up on the Friday evening will be transported to the start. The riders will set off at 9am. The route starts on tar with some sweeping downhills. It then changes to gravel and the hill climbs begin.

The day ends after a fairly long climb up to the Lotheni Camp Site. This is the first night where rider stories will be shared around the campfire!!!

After leaving the farm the road takes the riders through the village of Nottingham Road up to Windmills at the N3 junction. The surface changes from tar to gravel and the cyclists can look forward to some undulating riding. Just before Terbodore Coffee the route heads towards Karkloof. At the T-Junction the road changes back to tar for a while as the riders head to the next overnight stop at Bushwillow Caravan Park.

The route covers a total distance of 232 kilometres and a total ascent of 4346 metres.

Most of the route is on gravel/dirt roads and overnight stops will be at campsites. Each rider will need to provide their own tent, which the support team will gladly set up, and take down, each day.

Another long day lies ahead for the riders and the amazing support team. With most of this day being on the Berg100 route, there are sure to be some big climbs!!! The day ends at the farm of Andrew Turner, just outside Nottingham Road. With the many long climbs there are bound to be some saddle weary riders. A good nights sleep will be good preparation for the next day.

The last day takes the riders past Mbona Private Nature Reserve on their way towards York. The last leg of the tour sees the riders turn left onto the R33 as they head towards the finish line at Benjamin Generation.

The team of riders and support crew will be met by the enthusiastic children who call Benjamin Generation their home!!!