Drake Events – Events Planner, Event Services. Gauteng area: Johannesburg, Pretoria

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In A Nutshell

Package Cost:

R6750

Payment plan available

More info below

21-23 January 2022
2 Nights | 3 Days
3 Stages | 517km | 6814m ascent

All expenses paid including;

2 Nights Accommodation
All Meals, Snacks & Drinks
Think Bike Marshals
Spares & Tools
Masseuse
Shuttle
Support Vehicle
Bicycle Transfer back from Nelspruit
Shuttle Transfer back from Nelspruit
Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points
Number Collection
Exciting Goodie Bag

Jock Classic Entry Fee Included

Price adjustments will not be made for substitutions, changes or exclusions. This is an all inclusive package to be provided for, per person, as advertised.

Registration & Start

At The Rocks Plot 52

R 104 Bronkorstspruit Road

Rietfontein Farm

Rayton

Venue

Registration and Collection:

Registration & Goodie Bag Collection will be from 12H00-14H00 on 20 January 2022, at Hotspot Cycles, Atterbury Lifestyle Centre, Faerie Glen, Pretoria.

Goodie Bag:

The amazing partners and sponsors have provided great samples, vouchers & useful products for a special goodie bag. The goodie bag alone is worth so much, provided to you for free!

Daily Registration:

An itinerary will be sent out closer to the tour date, which will have a detailed check-in time at the start of each stage.

Bag Drop:

Every morning we will load your large bags onto the shuttle, with your small bag loaded onto the support vehicle. Your large bag will be for your casual clothes, toiletries, etc. that is needed for the trip, whilst your small bag will be packed daily with items that are needed out on the ride, such as bombs, nutrition, tubes, etc.

Covid-19 Screening:

Covid-19 Screening is mandatory for all riders, staff and personnel involved in the Tour de la Col 2022. You will be required to complete a screening form at registration on 20 January, 2022.

Should any family or friends be travelling with you, they will need to go through the same screening process to ensure everyone involved with the Tour de la Col has undergone the same process.

Safety

Safety is one of our biggest concerns when we think cycling, especially on the tar roads of South Africa. The amazing Think Bike Marshals will be on hand to assist with traffic control and rider safety along the route.

𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝟷𝟶𝟶% 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦.

Our aim is to make this ride safe, enjoyable and to give you the opportunity to ride your bike for the day with the best support possible.

With the Think Bike Marshals we are confident we can achieve this.

Route

21 January 2022

Stage 1 | Donkerhoek – Dullstroom

218km | 2238m ascent

On Day 1, you will depart Donkerhoek through to Dullstroom on what will be the longest day out in the saddle. This is a great introduction to the tour for riders to get to know each other and enjoy a solid ride out to Dullstroom. Although the route shows over 2000m climbing for the day, the average still remains at 1% over the long distance, with mostly false flats and a few short, sharp kickers.

22 January 2022

Stage 2 | Dullstroom – Nelspruit

157km | 2063m ascent

Day 2 may just be shy of 100 miles, but still boasts 2000m ascent, in what will be an absolutely beautiful stage. From Dullstroom, we will head north to Lydenburg, a 60km warm-up for the infamous “Col” of Nelspruit – Long Tom Pass. We’ll take on Long Tom Pass from the Western side before heading south to Nelspruit. We’ll get into Nelspruit in the early afternoon for masseuse rub-downs and an enjoying afternoon/evening laughing at the awesome day out.

23 January 2022

Stage 3 | THE JOCK CLASSIC

Nelspruit – White River – Sabie – Nelspruit

140km | 2513m ascent

Race Day!!! Ride or race the Jock Classic or just listen to what your legs say after two big climbing days. For riders wanting to ride and not race, we will have our tour group sticking together for another legendary day out making memories. We’ll make sure you have full support all day so we can see you cross that finish line in Nelspruit!

Group Info

We will have one group available for you to join. Below are the average speeds we expect to ride each day dependent on the parcours for the day. Ensure you are comfortable with the average speed per day, as we need to ensure the group stays together all day, everyday.

Stage 1 | Donkerhoek - Dullstroom

- - - - 218km | 2238m ascent
      - Average Speed | 28-30km/hr
      - Estimated Moving Time | 7hrs 16min – 7hrs 47min

Stage 2 | Dullstroom - Nelspruit

- - - - 157km | 2063m ascent
      - Average Speed | 26-28km/hr
      - Estimated Moving Time | 5hrs 36min – 6hrs 02min

Stage 3 | The Jock Classic

- - - - 140km | 2513m ascent
      - RACE DAY!!!
      - Race your pace or ride with the group in a lower batch
      - Tour Group Pace
      - Average Speed | 28-30km/hr
      - Estimated Moving Time | 4hrs 40min – 5hrs 00min

Group Dynamics

This is not a race… until Day 3!
Everyone must stay together along the route, everyday. This is for safety reasons and in the ethos of everyone riding as a group, not racing and enjoying the tour.
As there are stronger riders and slightly weaker riders, ride accordingly in the group. If you are stronger, assist the weaker riders on the climbs.
Stronger riders should ride up front and weaker riders to ride in the middle and back of the group.
The average speed for the day will be controlled by a group leader. Respect the pace and the group leaders instructions.
Certain weather conditions can increase or decrease the pace for the day. The average is a guideline should conditions be favourable.
There will be pre-determined water points and lunch stops everyday. The group will stop at all water points and lunch collectively.
If someone punctures in the group, the entire group will stop.

Bag Drop

Small Bags:

Your small bag will be packed daily into the following support vehicle.
The small bag can be packed with any spares, nutrition, chargers, etc. that you may need throughout the day.

Large Bags / Luggage:

All your large bags and luggage needed for the trip will be packed into the shuttle, available when you arrive at the finish destination daily.

Water & Check Points

Fully Stocked Water Points

We will have rolling water points on offer throughout the first two stages. Every water point will be fully stocked with nutrition, water, coke, banana’s, crunchies, sweets and a few varieties daily to keep things fresh. Have you heard the rumours about our Peanut Butter Bombs?

Water Points & Lunch Distance:

Your final itinerary will have the detailed water and lunch kilometre markers per day.

Accommodation

Two nights accommodation is included in your package.
At the end of every stage, accommodation will be provided in hotels, with a minimum of three-four star, depending on availability. Maximum two persons per room will be assigned for shared accommodation.
As soon as the final itinerary is available, you will be provided with full details of where you will be staying every night.

Food & Beverage:

Food, beverages and snacks for the full three day, two night trip is included in your package.
Beverages include all hot, cold drinks AND alcohol (ex. spirits). Meals provided includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily whilst on tour (excluding breakfast on 21 January). Afternoon snacks will be available at the end of the stage, as you arrive at the accommodation.

Number Collection:

After two big days in the saddle, take the afternoon to enjoy a massage, enjoy a drink, eat and relax. We will collect your race numbers for the race on Sunday and hand these out to you at dinner on Saturday night.

Race Day:

When you are finished your race, we will relax and enjoy lunch while the last riders in the group finish. After showers, freshening up and loading bicycles into the bike trailer, the entire group will depart from Nelspruit, via the shuttle and bicycle transfer (included), for the drive back to Pretoria.

Support Vehicles

For the entire tour, you will have a shuttle and support vehicle. The shuttle will transport your bags from one location to the next, as well as towing the bicycle trailer. The support vehicle will be packed with first aid, your small bags, rolling water point beverages and snacks, basic backup spares and even just a seat to take five minutes off the bike.

Squirt Chain Lube will be available in the support vehicle so your chain stays clean, lasts long and extends drive train life. Cooler Boxes with ice will be kept in the support vehicle to keep your bottles cold. Should you use the cooler box, ensure your bottles are easily identifiable, should they get mixed up with others.

Apparel

We’re working on including awesome, branded Drake Events apparel to your goodie bag. Add to this and build your “blue train” collection by ordering cycling apparel;

* You have the opportunity to buy Drake Events SOX. (R100 per pair)
* You have an opportunity to buy an official Drake Events jersey, provided by Van H. (R1350 per jersey)
* Don’t forget to include your order on the registration form.

BCycle Transport

We are proud to have BCycle Transport as our official event bicycle logistics partner. We will have the BCycle Transport bicycle trailer for the entire trip to Nelspruit. Should you have any issues on the bike and/or need a few kilometres or day off the bike, we will transfer you and your bike to the next location. The bicycle transport is included in the package to bring your bicycle back from Nelspruit to Pretoria.

Bike Wash

While you are relaxing after your ride, we will give your bike a basic clean and wash with Squirt Bike Cleaner. 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 is a concentrated and biodegradable bicycle cleaner. The concentrate can be diluted 1:25 and still produce a heavy-duty cleaning solution. It is water based and does not contain any organic solvents.

Masseuse

The long days out are a little easier with fresher legs. We will have a masseuse on hand for afternoon and evening massages. Our masseuse will work out the lactic acid and massage out the legs after big days out in the saddle.

Don’t forget… keep those legs shaved!

Contact Details

Organiser

Wesley Drake – 072 076 9245
Xanné Drake – 082 370 8614

Payment Plan

Pay 50% Deposit to secure your spot
Balance Payable by 07 January 2022

Banking Details

Drake Events
Bank: FNB
Branch : 230732
Account Number : 62854277110

Tour de la Col : Pretoria to Nelspruit 3 Days | 517km | 6814m ascent