20th DBA  – Since 2012

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Date : 1 - 4 August 2024

This is what to expect for the weekend:

Thursday:

  • Arrival from 13h00. Lunch at own cost.
  • Dinner at around 7pm which includes!
    • Welcoming!
    • Music and pics / videos on big screen from the recces and past events.
    • Cash bar!

Friday & Saturday:

  • 7am   : Breakfast
  • 8am   : Route briefing at breakfast – Green, Red and Black
  • 8h30   : Departure
    • Lunch on route
  • 19h00 : Dinner
    • Lucky draws & Ridership award (Saturday)!
    • Fines!
    • Pics / videos on big screen from the days riding
    • Cash bar!

Sunday:

  • Depart after breakfast.

Note that only GPS tracks (not routes) are provided, NO marked routes! Make sure you have a GARMIN Zumo or similar GPS fitted to your bike.

Your info pack with tracks will be emailed one week prior to the event in .gdb + .gpx format! You will need Mapsources or Basecamp software to download the tracks to your gps or else we can assist at the event during registration.

NEED TO KNOW

  • Your passport need not expire within 6 months months from date of entry
  • You can use SA Rands / Ct card in Eswatini
  • Road tax R100 – Ct card only!
  • Free wifi at Pigs Peak Hotel & Casino
  • Green route riders if any – will NOT have immediate back-up and medics sweeping. A central point will be allocated. Medics and backup will be stationed mainly at Red / Black route areas.
  • Bring your own pain killers and anti-inflamatories and allergy medication – medics will have certain aid but areas where we ride are very remote and medical attention could take a while.
  • Bring re-hydrate, sunblock and painkillers
  • Inform your medical aid that you are entering Eswatini. In case of an emergency – our medics / back-up will take you to the nearest border.
  • Carry at least 2L of water.
  • Get your bike sorted and carry the following within your group (puncture kitt, recovery strap, basic medical aid kitt)