BMW BIKE FEST 2011

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Oudtshoorn 2011

GENERAL INFO

Join us for the annual BMW bike owners´ event !

Venue Kleinplaas Resort, Oudtshoorn, in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Western Cape.

Routes available Plenty of fantastic on-road and off-road options.

Who’s welcome? Any BMW motorcycle owner (and pillion!) or BMW Club member who’s adventurous and looking forward to a fantastic weekend.

QUICK CONTACTS

General & Gauteng
David de Bruyn
+27 83 327 1940
david.debruyn@

bmwclubs-africa.org.za

Bookings
Celia le Roux
+27 82 895 5009
info@bikebookings.co.za

INTRODUCTION
It will also give us the opportunity to enjoy the excellent fellowship of like-minded people.And if that’s not enough the routes we’re going to explore offer pure biking heaven.“It has to be an Adventure. It has to be a Festival. And it has to offer more choices!” So we consulted the experts, called in the specialists and considered our past, as well as our future, before our plans started taking shape. The name was changed from the “Annual BMW Bikers Gathering”, or “ABBG” to “The BMW Bike Fest”. This event has a long-standing tradition, originally organized by the BMW Clubs themselves and subsequently taken over by BMW.

The venue

When asked about the most popular events in the past, Oudtshoorn featured every time – no doubt because of the venue, the great routes and the good times people have had here. So it really was a no-brainer to return to the Klein Karoo for the inaugural BMW Bike Fest!

ACCOMMODATION

We have secured all guesthouses, hotels, backpackers, camp sites and lodges in the close vicinity of Kleinplaas (which is the centre of action), and are handling the bookings centrally, however, you are welcome to stay where you wish.There is truly something for every pocket! When you book, we will automatically sent you ALL THE DETAILS. Otherwise send an e-mail to bikefestbeds@gmails.com.

THE ROUTES

Rides will be scheduled daily with On- and Off-road options. The names just roll off the tongue when you start thinking about possibilities the area offers...

Dirt / Off-road options

The historical and scenic Swartberg pass.

“Die Hel”, or Gamkaskloof, the forgotten valley with a fascinating story, nestled in the Swartberge.

Montagu Pass, a scenic gravel pass between Oudtshoorn and George.

The famous Prince Alfred pass between Avontuur and the Knysna forest.

The remote Rooiberg pass between Calitzdorp and Vanwyksdorp.

The magical Groenfontein road – a beautiful dirt road between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp along the foothills of the Groot Swartberge.

Routes through the Kamanassie to Uniondale.

Lesser-known roads like the Vergenoegd and the Oudemuragie roads.

And then you could travel through Baviaanskloof on the way to the event or back (at your own risk, of course!)


Tar / on-road options

The R62 – that famous stretch of road between Montagu and Oudtshoorn.

Via Schoemanshoek to the Cango Caves at the foot of the Swartberg Pass.

Robertson Pass to Mosselbaai.

To the quaint town of De Rust, through twisty Meiringspoort (be sure to stop at the waterfall) via Klaarstroom, and on to the arty town of Prins Albert.

The “7 Passes Road”, the old road between George and Knysna.

To coastal towns like Victoria Bay, Wildernis, Heroldsbaai, Grootbrakrivier, Mossebaai and Knysna via the N2.

Outeniqua Pass to George.

The old cement road between Oudtshoorn (Volmoed in particular) and Calitzdorp, a town that can rightfully lay claim to being SA’s “Port Capital”.

A little further, going anti-clockwise via the Huisrivier Pass to Lad