NOTIFICATION #2 – GAUTENG STAMPEDE – 1 MARCH 2025
START & END VENUE: Engen Raslouw Convenience Center (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XQB3XnzaKLEzgfSm7)
TIME: 6:00 for 6:30 AM, Briefing at 6:30 AM
EVENT TYPE: One-Day Challenge – Paid Entry
LOGISTICS: You can trailer your bike to Engen or ride in. Plenty of parking available.
REGISTRATION: Riders must check in at the Rampage table upon arrival.
SELF-PACED, SELF-NAVIGATION: No leader, ride at your own pace.
INDEMNITY: Riders must digitally sign before the event.
NAVIGATION CLASSES: Digital Roadbook, Interactive GPX, or Follower Class.
ROUTE DETAILS:
375 km total, circular route covering varied off-road terrain.
Less tar, more dirt, single tracks, and technical sections.
Route includes canal routes, Marikana, Breedts, and return via the north.
A mix of fast sections, technical areas, sand, rocks, and single track.
Stages are split into three equal parts with fuel and food stops planned.
DIFFICULTY:
Not beginner-friendly. Confident riders on big bikes will manage, but smaller bikes will have the advantage.
Self-sufficient ride – ensure your bike is mechanically sound.
FUEL & FOOD:
Fuel stops every 100-120 km.
Lunch Stop: To be announced in the event info page.
IMPORTANT WEATHER NOTICE:
This event is weather dependent.
Some sections involve black turf mud, which can become impassable with rain.
If heavy rain occurs leading up to the event, we may need to adjust the route.
If severe storms are forecast for 1 March, we will postpone the event.
Final route check and recce happening this weekend.
Next update on navigation and RBR event registration!