Not all of our events are extreme...find out about the Rhodes Relax

• Rhodes Village was voted in the top 20 Secret Places in Getaway magazine: there is a lot to offer families and destination visitors
• Mums will benefit from ‘hands-free’ time by using the supervised play-park area where little ones can be entertained in safety while mums ride or run (or relax!)
• Sheep on the spit for “National Braai Day” Saturday 24 September

For a donation, Rhodes Relax entrants may take part in any of the following:

• Friday evening: 15km ‘Night Light’ night ride
  
  
• Saturday: Guided 'out-and-back' ride along exquisite tree-lined Tiffindell road – Not too many ups and downs! There will be turn back points to suit fitness levels.

There are also other offerings available on request (extra cost involved). Please request information and pre-book directly.

• Horse rides around the village
• San Rock Art
• Guided fly-fishing tuition

Did you know?

Other ‘off the bike’ activities include snow skiing (seasonal), fly fishing, hiking, horse riding, trail running, wing shooting, rock climbing, hunting, walking, alpine flora, 4x4 trails, star gazing, buying local ceramics and textiles or simply relaxing with a coffee and absorbing the village atmosphere.

The antonapps Rhodes Extreme is an extreme multiday high-altitude team MTB stage race based on a ‘clover leaf’ out of Rhodes Village in the Drakensberg Highlands. Surrounded by crystal rivers and magnificent mountains, the two-stage race takes place on the 24 September, Heritage Day Weekend and is the ideal getaway for avid mountain bikers, outdoorsmen and families seeking alpine adventure.

In 2011, unfortunately the holiday is on the Saturday and is thus not a "long" weekend. In light of this, this year's race will consist of only 2 stages, The 'Night Lights' night ride and the 85km 'Grandmother'. We will be allowing single riders this year, but do encourage team participation due to the extreme nature of the course... enter now!

Why is it a must-do ‘cult ride’?

• highest MTB stage race in South Africa: summit at 2678m on the boundary fence with Lesotho
  
  
• Ranked in Best mountain bike rides in South Africa as one of the country’s top 20 rides (Struik ISBN 9781868728251)
  
  
• Described in Tim Brink's article 'The Entry List' as one of 11 rides to do before you die, published in November 2009 Bicycling Magazine
  
  
• One of the oldest marathon MTB rides in South Africa (founded in 1993)
  
  
• Uniquely positioned on the Freedom Trail, the village hosts pioneering Freedom Challenge MTB riders refuelling during their mid-winter 2300km 26-day cut-off epic 'Ride Across South Africa' as well as being the final destination of the ‘Ride to Rhodes’, a 550km six-day supported stage race in the southern and south-west Drakensberg.

The 2011 multi-day format includes:

• Stage 1:  'Night-lights' Friday 18h30. 15km festival night ride around the village
  
  
• Stage 2:  'The Grandmother' Saturday 07h30. 85km extreme alpine ascent & thrilling downhill

Where and When

• Heritage Day long weekend: Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September 2011 (Saturday 24 is a public holiday)
  
  
• Rhodes Village: it is essential get ahead and book your accommodation now as the Village has limited accommodation

Rhodes Village

Rhodes Village is a secret Victorian village – declared a Conservation Area in 1997 – and reminiscent of a bygone era. Hidden away in the Eastern Cape Highlands on the southern-most tip of Lesotho, Rhodes Village exudes the timeless charm and quiet of yester-year.

‘Off the bike’ activities include snow skiing, fly fishing, hiking, horse riding, trail running, wing shooting, rock climbing, hunting, walking, San rock art cave tours, alpine flora, 4x4 trails, star gazing, buying local ceramics and textiles or simply relaxing with a coffee and absorbing the village atmosphere. (See Rhodes Relax on right)



Not all our events are extreme... do the Rhodes Relax

2011 version of the Rhodes Relax will also be shorter, a programme of two moderate fun events. You (or you wife, partner or family) may select to participate in some or all events – your choice.

Mums will benefit from 'hands-free' time by using the supervised play-park area where little ones can be entertained in safety while mums ride or run (or simply relax!)

	Did you know?

Rhodes Village also has impeccable credentials as a high-altitude training zone. Uniquely positioned on the Freedom Trail, the village hosts pioneering Freedom Challenge MTB riders refuelling during their mid-winter 2300km 26-day cut-off epic 'Ride Across South Africa' as well as being the final destination of the 'Ride to Rhodes', a 550km six-day supported stage race in the southern and south-west Drakensberg.

The Rhodes Extreme promises to become a favourite among those riders who enjoy events like The Cape Epic, Sani2c, Swazi Frontier, Sabie Experience, Magalies Adventure and Cradle Quest.

You owe it to yourself to get there.