You will receive a Kakiebos merchandise kit in your goodie bag. All early bird entries will get an exclusively designed cycling shirt included until 31 October 2025, whereafter you have the option to add this to your goodie bag. This all adds up to the value of R1600.
3-Nights complimentary tour tented accommodation, along with a comfy mattress for each participant. Upgraded accommodation available.
Expect brilliant live entertainment throughout the weekend to further set the mood.
All riders will receive a timing chip to track your time for the three stages. No cutoff time.
Each finisher receives a unique handmade Karoo “medal” made by local artists.
All Tour meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch are included in your entry.
Well equipped Tour village includes a bar station, a rider chill zone and ample Karoo open spaces.
Riders get to enjoy 3 days of exclusively selected routes only allowed to be ridden during the Ride the Karoo events.
Trained medical personnel at each stage to handle any emergencies that may occur.
Enjoy permanent ablution facilities. Remember you’re in the Karoo so please use water sparingly.
Staffed water points serving everything from water to koeksisters! Backup vehicle to assist should you not be able to ride any further.
Participants will be surprised by a coffee stop in the middle of the veld to enjoy the scenery while sipping away on a moer koffie!
The event is limited to 350 riders! Only paid entries and extra products are guaranteed. *Payment Plan options are available at checkout.
Complimentary Standard Canvas-tented accommodation includes the following:
Team entry | Sharing accommodation will receive 1 x Standard Canvas tent and 2 x single mattresses.
Solo entry | Single accommodation will receive 1 x Standard Canvas tent and 1 x single mattress.
*Extra tents can be booked online.
Please note:
*Keep in mind supporter passes are limited. Remember to book an additional mattress for your supporter should they be sharing with you in the standard canvas accommodation option. You can also book an additional tent if you are already sharing with a teammate.
*Ample ablutions are available. It includes a few permanent and temporary toilet and shower structures.
*Bring your towel, pillow, and sleeping bag.
The Comfy Canvas tents include the following:
3 Nights accommodation
2 Comfortable beds
2 Chairs
1 Light and bedside table
Canvas tent options must be booked online along with your entry.
(Accommodation for 3)
Please Note:
*Bring your own pillow, bedding, and towel.
*You will share in the communal ablution.
*This will replace your standard tented accommodation.
The Luxury Glamping Tents include the following:
*3 x Nights accommodation
*2 x Comfy metal base beds with mattresses
*2 x Chairs
*2 x Bedside tables
*Quality white linen
*Floor rugs
*Rechargeable bedside lights
Luxury Glamping tent options must be booked online along with your entry.
Please note:
*Quality down bedding is provided — just remember to bring your own towel.
*Exclusive Glampers will have access to 2 private ablution points in the Glampers Village, with 4 units at each point, plus additional communal ablutions.
*This upgrade replaces your complimentary tour-tented accommodation.
Dwarsvlei Farm has converted the old horse stables into comfortable rooms. These rooms are kept as original as possible to preserve the authenticity of the farm’s history. This isn’t a fancy guest room but rather a weekend in rustic Karoo history.
The Stable Rooms will include the following:
3 x Nights accommodation
2 x Single beds and mattresses
2 x Fitted sheets
1 x Lights
A charging point for phones
The Stable Room option must be booked online along with your entry.
(Accommodation for 2)
Please Note:
*Bring your own pillow, bedding, and towel.
*You will share in the communal ablution.
*This will replace your standard tented accommodation.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting the self-camp option:
* This option is free. Your complimentary tent will then fall away.
*There is no dedicated ablution for self campers but you can use the communal ablution facilities.
* This area has no water or power supply points.
* Shaded areas are limited and at the furthest point of the self-camp area.
Group benefits include:
*All accommodation will be grouped next to or close to each other with a custom group camp name board.
*All group members will receive their group name on their mugs, as well as a custom number board with the name printed on it.
*Email us with your group name to have your group name printed on your number board as well as your mug. (If sent 45 days before the event.)
*Please note that your group must consist of 6 or more people to qualify for the above options.
Organising such an event has many challenges and can’t be left to the last minute. The refund policy schedule is based on certain suppliers that have been paid leading up to the preparation of the event.
Every aspect of the event is meticulously planned and synchronised with suppliers, partners, medical staff , entertainers, photographers, catering staff and assistants who need time to adapt to date not even taking in account the financial aspect, whereas most of these parties have been paid in advance to ensure their services. Without these key people and planning we cannot host a safe and enjoyable event.
Cancellations & Refunds – None Payment plan options
*Entries can’t be transferred to the following year.
*No Exceptions including medical conditions and infectious diseases.
*Payment plans are only refundable if they are paid in full 90 days prior to event. *Standard refund policy applies.
Please read the full terms and conditions here: https://urbangoat.co.za/terms-and-conditions/
Payment Plan
When clicking on the installment plan option, 30% of your total entry amount will be due immediately to secure your entry. The remainder of your outstanding amount will be debited over two installments.
Please make sure that your entry payments are up to date. You will have 7 days to make your payment after the due date. If you miss a payment you will forfeit your entry.
All payments must be completed at least 30 days before the event date.
Mountain bikes and e-bikes are welcome.
You are welcome to participate with an e-bike. Please select the e-bike batch option while you enter.
Yes! We will have a dedicated E-Bike charging station available near the main building. Remember to bring your charger and double-check whether the charger is securely fastened and charging. A backup generator will be on standby to supply power in case of load shedding. Don’t forget to select the E-Bike category during the entry process, as this helps us keep track of how many charging stations we need to set up during the event.
*Use of E-bike charging station at own risk.
Yes, but only until 30 July 2025. Thereafter clothing orders are placed and no changes can be made. Shirt size changes can be emailed to info@urbangoat.co.za
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 30 July 2025.
Unfortunately, we can only welcome guests on the day of the event. We encourage you to support the local guest houses in the area.
Alternative accommodation options close or on Dwarsvlei Farm venue:
Dwarsvlei Farmhouse – Located at Dwarsvlei Farm dwarsvlei.karoo@gmail.com | 0662202218
Erin Farmhouse & Cottages – Approximately 5km from Dwarsvlei Farm https://www.karooexperience.com/
Celtis Country Lodge – 15km from Dwarsvlei in Middelburg town https://www.celtiscountrylodge.co.za
Nguni Country Lodge – 15km from Dwarsvlei in Middelburg town http://www.ngunicountrylodge.com
Karoo Country Inn – 15km from Dwarsvlei in Middelburg town https://www.karoocountryinn.co.za
Middelburg, Eastern Cape also has multiple accommodation options available and is situated 15km from Dwarsvlei Farm.
There is a signal, but there is unfortunately no Wi-Fi. Please keep in mind that with the capacity of people onsite, the signal tends to be weak over the weekend.
Yes, non riders are welcome to book a Supporter Tour Pass and upgraded accommodation for the weekend. We also have a Kiddies Zone for al the kiddies (three years and older)
The Supporter Tour Pass costs R1950 per adult which includes all meals for the weekend (Friday dinner to Sunday lunch), coffee, tea, and rusks at breakfast, live entertainment, use of ablution facilities, use of chill zones, use of charging station and access to spectator points like Day 3 providing complimentary cappuccinos to riders and supporters.
Our food is sourced and made by the local community, and thus it’s difficult to cater for individual needs. Send us an email to info@urbangoat.co.za, and we can look into how we can assist.
A cash bar will be available on-premises. It has a selection of cold drinks, alcohol, and snacks.
Please email your new team name to support@entryninja.com
Our routes are very well marked but you’re welcome to ride with a GPS to record your ride.
• A Complimentary Standard Canvas Tour Tent for every rider if you booked a solo entry. *Team entries will share a Standard Canvas Tent.
• A Comfy foam mattress.
• You will need to bring your bedding and pillow. It applies to the upgraded comfy canvas tents and horse-stable accommodation as well.
• Towel, and light to walk with at night. A camping chair for the tired legs after a day out on the bike.
It is always advisable to have the following items with you:
*We will provide self-help tech boxes at each water point in case of an emergency.
Unfortunately, it does not. With over 200+ tents, we won’t be able to provide power points to them all as the power supply on the farm is delicate and won’t be able to sustain the power load.
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.
Nope, the race starts and finishes at the race village.
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