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AFRICA


Proud stockists of Ural sidecars & spares

Yearly Sidecar Convention
1 - 4 March 2012
St Augustines, Modderpoort, Clocolan

We invite you to join us for our Yearly Sidecar Convention from 1 - 4 March 2012. The venue is St Augustines, 30kms outside Clocolan in the Eastern Free State located at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains; the backdrop is the picturesque tourist belt of Clarens, Rosendal, Ficksburg and Fouriesburg.

St Augustines can accommodate all the sidecars in one spot. Accommodation varies from luxury rooms with en-suite bathrooms to backpacking rooms to camping. Set against a beautiful mountain with surrounding farmland, the tranquillity of the country is sure to be memorable. If you would like to read more about St Augustines please go to www.saintaugustines.co.za.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery with ancient oak trees and natural springs of this old monastery which is filled with rich history and sacred sites. Historical sites include: 

  • Cave Chapel
  • Historical Cemetry
  • Mantsopa’s Grave
  • San/Bushmen Paintings
  • Sandstone Chapel
  • St Augustine’s Priory and
  • Mantsopa’s Spring (for the thirsty ones)

The event will coincide with the Maluti Bike Adventure and the Clocolan Farm Cultural Festival that offer attractions like traditional farm fare, tractors, live entertainment, a variety of workshops and a homemade arts & crafts market.

Programme:

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Arrive at your own leisure at St Augustines from 14h00 onwards where we will welcome you at the registration desk.
Braaipacks, bread, salad, pap & gravy will be provided for the evening. Included in registration fee.

Friday, 2 March 2012

Breakfast (included in registration fee) at St Augustines from where two mass rides will depart. One on tar and one for the more adventurous dirt road riders. More info on the routes will follow in due course.Lunch will be for your own account at a place of your own choice.
19h00 Dinner back at St Augustines. Included in registration fee.

Saturday, 3 March 2012:

09h00 Mass ride departs for show grounds in Clocolan. We have some activities planned in the arena to entertain the crowds.
Breakfast/Lunch at the Festival for your own account.
15h00 Fun & Games at St Augustines …. Come and see if you can win a prize.
19h30 Sit down buffet dinner and prizegiving. Included in registration fee.

Sunday morning, 4 March 2012

Depart at your leisure.

Cost: R675 per person R340 per child under 12

Registration Fee includes:

Registration Dinner Thursday Evening
Breakfast Friday Morning
Dinner Friday Evening
Dinner Saturday Evening

Please complete the attached registration form.
Registration fees are payable to Ural Sidecar Afica cc
Banking details
Nedbank Current Account
Account No: 1286101220
Branch Code: 128605

An open bar will be available at St Augustines for you own account.

Accommodation:

Standard Conference room with en-suite bathroom
R275 per person per day sharing
R330 single

Backpacker room with two single beds – Ablution Block
R125 per person per day sharing

R220 single

Camping – Backpackers Ablution Block
R100 per site per day (max 2 people)

Please do all accommodation bookings and payment directly with Sonja Houy at Sonja@malutiavontuur.co.za or tel: 083 380 7599.

Book early to avoid disappointment.