Ride & Restore: Back to Roots — 5 Dae | 5 Days — Desember | December 2027
🚴 Ride & Restore: Back to Roots — A Gateway to the Karoo Experience with Madeleine Pretorius
5–9 Desember | December 2027
Relax | Restore | Heal | Ground
Hierdie is nie net 'n fietsrit nie — dit is 'n transformerende reis terug na jouself, deur die hart van die Karoo.
This is not just a cycling trip — it is a transformative journey back to yourself, through the heart of the Karoo.
Madeleine Pretorius — Holistic Wellness Whisperer of Africa — begelei jou op hierdie eksklusiewe 5-dag gravel trek deur die Gateway to the Karoo. Die roete loop deur Springfontein — Madeleine se eie roots — wat die ervaring besonder persoonlik en kragtig maak.
Madeleine Pretorius — Holistic Wellness Whisperer of Africa — guides you on this exclusive 5-day gravel trek through the Gateway to the Karoo. The route passes through Springfontein — Madeleine's own roots — making the experience deeply personal and powerful.
🚴 Die avontuur | The adventure — grond- en gruispaaie deur ongeskonde Karoo-landskap | gravel roads through unspoilt Karoo landscape
🌿 Herstel | Restore — daaglikse wellness sessies met Madeleine langs die pad | daily wellness sessions with Madeleine along the route
🍖 Kulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos en produkte | authentic food and products
🏛️ Geskiedenis | History — Springfontein, die Gariep Dam en stories van die Karoo | Springfontein, the Gariep Dam and stories of the Karoo
📋 Trek Besonderhede | Trek Details
Datums | Dates: 5–9 Desember | December 2027
Fasiliteerder | Facilitator: Madeleine Pretorius — Holistic Wellness Whisperer of Africa
Beginpunt | Start: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State
Eindpunt | End: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State
Roete | Route: Smithfield → Bethulie → Oviston → Gariepdam → Springfontein → Smithfield
Totale afstand | Total distance: 375km oor 5 dae | 375km over 5 days
Terrein | Terrain: Gravel/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | suitable for gravel or MTB bikes
Moeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty: Intermediêr | Intermediate
Groepgrootte | Group size: 4–8 deelnemers | participants
Prys | Price: R9,900 per persoon | per person
✅ Wat is ingesluit | What's included
Alle akkommodasie langs die roete | All accommodation along the route
Alle ontbyte | All breakfasts
Kospakkies elke dag | Packed lunches daily
Aandetes | Dinners
Eerste rondte drankies elke aand (koeldrank, SA bier, SA wyn) | First round of drinks each evening
Daaglikse wellness sessies met Madeleine | Daily wellness sessions with Madeleine
Ondersteuningsvoertuig | Support vehicle
Gateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Welcome goodies pack
🏨 Akkommodasie | Accommodation
Dag 1: Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie
Dag 2: Siloam Village, Oviston
Dag 3: Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam
Dag 4: Prior's Grange, Springfontein — privaat huisies | private cottages
🚲 Fiets Vereistes | Bike Requirements
Gravel fiets of MTB aanbeveel | Gravel bike or MTB recommended
Fiets word nie voorsien nie | Bike not provided
Minimum ouderdom: 15 jaar | Minimum age: 15 years
❌ Kansellasiebeleid | Cancellation Policy
60+ dae — 80% terugbetaling | refund
30–60 dae — 50% terugbetaling | refund
Minder as 30 dae | Less than 30 days — Geen | None
⚠️ Eksklusief — slegs 4–8 deelnemers | Exclusive — only 4–8 participants.
📩 Vrae? Kontak ons by WhatsApp: 061 544 1436 | Questions? Contact us on WhatsApp: 061 544 1436