Off-road enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the invigorating splendour of the mountains and valleys around Clarens and to share that with someone special is the excitement of the Clarens Klipkouer Challenge.
The Eastern Free State town, so popular with Northern KZN residents as a weekend-away venue, is hosting this unique event on August 5 to raise fund for critical community projects in the area.
The Klipkouer Challenge has been designed to ensure from kiddies to the most experienced off-road drivers are catered for. In so doing, entrants will get to know the secret back-roads that few have ever seen in this scenic part of the country.
Johann Lehman, of the organising committee, said the purpose of this one-day event was to challenge city and town people to ‘get you away from the mundane, paved roads of the urban jungle’.
“It is not a race but rather a challenge to let you interact with your vehicle, the road and the wild outdoors. We think you might have a little adrenaline rush,” he said.
There are separate routes for each vehicle type: 4×4 off-road vehicles, quadbikes and off-road motorcycles. There is also a special track for children on quads, bikes and buggies. The routes can be completed within 4 to 8 hours, depending on your driving/riding style.
The start and finish for all participants is the farm Memiesrust, on the R712 between Clarens and Bethlehem. Food, beverages, amenities and services will be based here. Ample secure parking is available
Categories
4×4 off-road vehicles are strictly limited to 75. All vehicles are required to be roadworthy and licensed.The route is classified as a Category 3-4, with some Category 5 sections.
Quadbikes, off-road motorcycles and off-road buggies: Limited to 500. All vehicles have to be roadworthy. All adventure motorcycles to be licensed. The route is more than 60km in total and offers an off-road challenge.
Children’s Event: quad bikes, off-road motorcycles and buggies limited to 100. Age: Experienced 12 years and younger or less experienced older children. The route is off road and designed for children.
Adventure Motorcycles: Limited to 500. The Clarens Klipkouer Challenge will take you over sandstone formations formed more than 196-million years ago! You will experience breathtaking scenery, dizzying heights, steep valleys and pure mountain air.
Progamme: 6am-8am: Registration – Receive briefing sheet with the start at 9am. The event concludes at 8pm and food and beverages will be available and the atmosphere will allow drivers to relax and swap tales of their adventures.
Details: email: hallo@clarensguide.co.za or phone: 072 080 8798.