Come join on this new for the club dirt one-night-camp sleep-out. Just before you get too worried, there is also a tar option.
So, get your dome tent and air mattress cleaned out as this promises to be a great two days.
Depart: Sat 18 March, 08h01
From: Oaktree
Ride leader: Michael Brunzlik
Breakfast just past Bauhaus at the Bederf Koffie & Kie, next to the garage at Olifantsnek.
Thereafter the dirt and tar groups will split.
Tar route via Olifantsnek, Derby, Koster, Lichtenburg, Ottoshoop, Zeerust (Suggestion to stop for lunch at a suitable spot) and then to Marico Oog.
This route will be tar up to the farm (Marico Oog) there will be a ‘twee spoor’ dirt section from the turnoff to our campsite of about 2 kms.
(Total distance from Oaktree to Marico Oog ± 342km)
Dirt route via Olfantsnek, Buffelshoek, Silverkrans, Pella, Groot Marico (Lunch at the restaurant crossing of N4) and then to Marico Oog. ±270km
We will cover both tar and dirt on the route.
Charmaine will be following in a backup vehicle with bike trailer on the dirt route. The gravel road conditions this past weekend are considered to be fair with a few muddy spots, one that was quite difficult, but the rest all doable. We will assess the roads on the day and make the necessary route adjustments if need be. We do suggest that anyone wishing to join should preferably have a level 2 off-road qualification or similar capability on dirt.
Both groups should arrive from about 14h00 onwards at the farm at Marico Oog.
We will provide steak, wors, rolls and salad for a braai on Saturday evening, with eggs and bacon for breakfast on the Sunday Morning.
What should you bring: Dome tent, blow up mattress, sleeping gear, toiletries, snacks and drinks (snacks and drinks can go into the vehicle with Charmaine for the dirt riders) and a camping chair. Don’t forget to pack a towel into your toiletries! Pack a costume for a dip in the “oog” after we arrive.
There is a chalet ±4 to 6 sleeper available for those who do not wish to camp (separate fees to those below).
The costs are as follows: Marico Oog, R100 per tent and R80 per person.
Braai and Breakfast R250 per person.
So, to simplify the costs:
– 1 person (1 tent): R430.00
– 2 people (1 tent): R760.00
– 3 people (1 tent): R1090.00
All fees to be paid into the Club account to secure a booking
BMWWR Club account
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Acc # 62577490817
Reference: Your name & “Marico”
To book please send an email with the following info:
- Names of those who wish to join (to be joined to the ride’s WhatsApp group).
- Dirt or tar preference.
- Camping or interested in sharing the Chalet.
Email your booking to: Michael Brunzlik michael@tsi.co.za
Site has a couple of central 220v power points (for cell charging, air mattress pumps and lighting, etc.), showers (heated by a Donkey, so we gotta start a fire on arrival). There are extremely dodgy cell phone signals (mostly none, especially during load shedding).
Return on Sunday:
The tar route can ride back from Marico Oog, Zeerust to Krugersdorp on the N4 that should be about 230km. Toll Road.
The dirt Route will be via Koster to Krugersdorp and will be about 200km.
All dirt guys to please ride together on the dirt and can split up once on the tar from Koster for those who might be in a hurry, etc.
Let us know asap if you’re joining so we can add you to the ride WhatsApp group.
Nevermind is located next to the lighthouse and focuses on food that is friendly and approachable.
The Level 1, 2 and pillion Off Road training is as per BMW standards.
We will meet at Engen Plattekloof Village at 08h15 for a 08h30 departure.
