SlowRiding ®
We stay in the accommodation that is available in each place that we visit.
NIGHT 1 – Hogsback - Book in on Saturday 27th April
Arrive early and have some time to explore the Village or try a Cycle Roots Single Track Trail (Email neelsdutoit78@gmail.com)
In Hogsback - Saturday Night 27th April and Tuesday Night 30th April - a little bit of luxury to start and to finish - there is a wide range of self-catering cottages. We have arranged a package deal with the various establishments that provides a single rate per person for our SlowRiding® visitors. The earlier you book the wider the choice. We just want to know whether you are a couple, friends, or by yourself. We will then try and match up the beds to the bodies and the bookings. http://www.hogsbackinfo.co.za
NIGHT 2 - Thomas River - Sunday Night 28th April - accommodation is shared over the historic old Station Master’s and Station Foreman’s Houses. These properties consist of 7 rooms in total with a capacity for 26 people. More accommodation is available in the dormitory style Hiking Hut, housed in the Old Post Office. Here there is space for 16 people in single and double, triple story bunks. There is also a camping option (we supply the tents and camper beds) with two ablution blocks. By now you have met your fellow Slow Riders – we’ll give you a bed no. but you are free to find your friends and swop around as you prefer.
NIGHT 3 - Cata – Monday Night 29th April - we will be sleeping in a tent village – once again, we’ll give you a no. but you are free to find your friends and swop around as you prefer.
NIGHT 4 – Back in Hogsback – Tuesday Night 30th April
Where Do We Stay
What Is Provided
All Meals are provided (vegetarian optional) including dinner on Saturday night 27th April in Hogsback and breakfast in Hogsback on Wednesday morning 1st May.
Luggage Transport.
Ride mechanics – reasonably priced spares and labour.
Friendly route marshalling and signage.
“Sag Wagon” – for when your bike or your body needs repairs.
Medical Evacuation and First Aid support.
Great Route Accommodation - warm beds, hot showers, cold drinks.
Entertainment – Pub Party at Thomas River, Drumming and Dancing at Cata
What You Bring
Your Bike and a Bike Lock
Riding Gear
Camping Gear – sleeping bag, pillow
Wet weather gear, cold weather gear, hot weather gear, party gear
Camera, Cell Phone, Charger
Head Torch, Pocket Knife
Sunburn Cream, Lip Ice, Personal Medication
Toiletries and a bit of Washing Powder, and a Laundry Peg or two
A couple of “Checkers:” plastic packets – for odds and ends
A Cheery, Cope-With-Anything Disposition
NO HELMET NO RIDE!
LUGGAGE
Luggage transport is included with your entry.
Please limit your luggage to one lockable bag which weighs less than 20kg.
Mark your bag and identify it with piece of bright cloth, ribbon etc so you can find it easily
SECURITY
One of the attractions of SlowRiding® is the companionship and security of riding in a group.
In addition support vehicles, ride mechanics, a first aid officer and route marshals will look after you on the road.
All our accommodation is safe and secure. Your bike and gear will be watched
MEDICAL
We have a fully registered Level 3 First aid support crew with us.
Also emergency medivac is provided.
PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES
Let’s be blunt: bikes and cars are an uneasy mix. Private support vehicles are not permitted.
We have spent a lot of time and energy selecting and checking the route to ensure motor vehicle traffic is minimized. If a friend or family member wants to join the fun, then we will arrange for them to ride with our support vehicles. A “Ride Friend” price for accommodation, food and transport is available on request
INDEMNITIES & INSURANCE
All participants – riders, organizers, support crew and ride friends will have to complete and sign an indemnity form to be allowed to participate in this event.
The organizers have arranged Special Event Insurance Cover which includes
Public Liability, cover for Damage to the Venues, Wrongful Arrest and Defamation, Statutory Legal Defense Costs, cover for Emergency Medical Evacuation.
Please note that our Special Event Insurance does NOT cover you personally for loss, theft, and damage as the case may be, to any of your possessions, including your bike, your gear and your personal possessions. It is advisable to ensure that you have All Risk Insurance cover and Medical Aid cover before you join our tour
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