THE COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED
SO WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY?
MERCHANDISE KIT
Merchandise kit to the value of R950. (Only early bird entries)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Expect brilliant live entertainment throughout the weekend to further set the mood.
GOODY BAG
Each rider receives a goody bag at registration along with a ride guide with all the need-to-knows.
WELL DESIGNED ROUTE
Riders get to enjoy an exclusively designed route, some of it only allowed to be ridden during the event.
TENTED ACCOMMODATION
2-Nights tented accommodation.
HANDMADE KAROO MEDAL
Each finisher receives a unique handmade Karoo “medal” made by local artists.
ALL MEALS
All event meals from Friday dinner to Saturday dinner is included in your entry. Sunday morning breaky buns can be purchased 07:30-08:30.
EQUIPPED EVENT VILLAGE
Well equipped event village includes bar station, a rider chill zone and ample Karoo open spaces.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Trained medical personnel en route to handle any emergencies that may occur.
ABLUTION FACILITIES
Enjoy permanent ablution facilities. Remember you’re in the Karoo so please use water sparingly.
EN ROUTE SUPPORT
Staffed water points serving everything from water to koeksisters! Backup vehicle to assist should you not be able to ride any further.
ENSURED ENTRY SPOT
Riders participanting in the 2021 event will have first choice of entering before general public for the following Ride The Karoo.
FAQ
We know that you’re all eager to receive an update from us after the president’s announcement. For now the event will still go ahead as planned.We will provide an update after 14 January once we receive more information.
Please understand that we are a family-run events company, with the same concerns as the rest of South Africa but we’re in this together and together we will make the most out of the circumstances and learn to work around these challenges.
All substitutions made are charged at R250 per rider.
Entries are transferable until 1 January 2021.
Refunds up to 30 November 2020 will be refunded at 75% of entry fee.
Refunds from 1 December 2020 will be refunded at 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after 1 January 2021.
Should Covid-19 have an effect and the event can’t take place a postponement date will be announced. The event won’t be cancelled.
Entries can’t be transferred to 2022
NO EXCEPTIONS (INCLUDING MEDICAL).
View the full terms and conditions here: https://100miler.ridethekaroo.co.za/terms-and-conditions-2019/
Substitutions for 2020 can be done up until 1 January 2021 at an admin fee of R250 per substitution.
Either team member can enter the substitution application details.
Credit card and EFT payments will be accepted for the substitutions.
Please do not assume the substitution is complete until payment has been made and the Substitution Confirmation email has been received. All team participants including the race organiser will be notified of substitutions.
Please note shirt size changes can only be done before 22 November 2020. Later than that, substitutions will receive shirts as ordered by original entry.
Nope, both the 160km & 80km start and finish at Fairview farm.
The day before the race (19 February) registration takes place, live entertainment and tented accommodation is included at the venue so that you can just wakeup, have breakfast and head to the start line. On 20 February the race will start at 06:30 and we expect 100 miler riders to finish from 14:00-18:00 thus offering another night’s accommodation along with dinner and prize giving.
Yes!!! Cheers to that! You’ll get to enjoy a complimentary ice cold craft beer upon finishing your race!
Mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes are welcome.
Yes, the 50 miler (80km) ride is ideal for family members wanting to do shorter distances each day and to be part of a Karoo mountain biking experience. Non riders are welcome to book a meal ticket and extra accommodation for the weekend.
Please email your new team name to info@urbangoat.co.za
Yes, but only until 22 November 2020. Thereafter clothing orders are placed and no changes can be made.
Clothing sizes are selected during the online entry process before checking out and paying.
Please note that the new substituted participant will receive the clothing size of the initial outgoing participant, unless this is changed before 22 November 2020.
- Follow this link and log in – https://entries.urbangoat.co.za/registrations
- Click on “details” for the event you are registered for.
Our routes are very well marked but you’re welcome to ride with a GPS as we have route maps to download.
• A Campmaster dome 300 tent for every rider.
• A comfy foam mattress.
• You will need to bring your own bedding and pillow. This applies to the Luxury Tented accommodation as well.
It’s always a good idea to have your medical aid card with you. Although signal is not always available, it is wise to take your phone with you. Please carry basic spare with you which will include a CO2 bomb and adapter etc.
Yes, however please bring your own chargers.
Theft is not really a problem in the Karoo, but if it makes you feel more relaxed, then you are welcome to do so.