Tour de Wilderness is an annual event which takes place in the Wilderness area of the Pilanesberg National Park. This is also a Rhino poaching hotspot, and this will give the cyclists participating an idea of the terrain the Rhino Protection Unit works in.
There is a 68km ride for the tough and hardy riders and a 40km ride for those wishing to relax more… 😉
Both routes move through the hills and valleys in the northern areas of the Park, passing through areas not open to members of the public. Cyclists will be travelling through Big 5 area the whole way and the views and scenery throughout the route are spectacular.
The various peletons that set off will consist of 10-15 cyclists each. The focus is not to see who can finish the fastest, but rather to allow cyclists to slow down and enjoy the incredible opportunity of riding in the Park. You are encouraged to look around and stop as you move through the route and take in the magnificent surroundings and any game you see.
With one of the main focuses being on the safety of all cyclists, having the peletons moving at a more relaxed pace allows the cyclists to not only see the bigger game but it allows for the diffusion of potentially dangerous situations before they escalate.
This event is not for children under the age of 16 years. Also no novices please. The correct gear for the event is essential. Start time will be 07H00 on Saturday 1 October. Snacks will be provided along the route. Cost per person is R3500.00. Please email Perry on manager@pwt.org.za for more information or to register. We hope to see you there!
