Beast of Magalies
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Beast of Magalies
Why you’ll love this event
Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Kärcher Beast of Magalies with Drake Cycle Tours.
Ride this exciting event with South Africa’s premier cycling tour operator in the stunning Magaliesburg region. Select your challenge from two thrilling route options: 135km and 75km. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a casual enthusiast, this is your opportunity to test your limits, immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, and soak up the infectious excitement of our community. Join us for an epic day of cycling, camaraderie, and fun – let’s tame the Beast together!
"A multi-stage cycling and running challenge through the heart of Gauteng’s gravel and tar, with full support, premium hospitality, scenic routes, and an unforgettable vibe. Whether you're chasing a podium or a personal goal, this is where adventure meets community."
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Why Race With Us
Fully Supported & Safe
Safety is a top priority. With the support of the Think Bike Marshals, traffic will be managed and rider safety closely monitored throughout the route. While no ride is ever completely risk-free, their presence ensures a secure, and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Water and Lunch Points
Each water point will be fully stocked with 32GI, water, Coke, bananas, crunchies, and sweets. To keep things fresh, we’ll mix up the snack offerings at different stops. Take a moment to refuel and enjoy, we recommend a 10-minute break at each water point.
Rapid Recover
We’ll have two sets of Rapid Recover boots available to aid recovery after long days in the saddle. Their advanced compression technology helps reduce muscle stiffness, improve circulation, flush out lactic acid, and speed up recovery.
Bike wash and Transport
Your bike is fully supported throughout the tour with dedicated transport. After each ride, your bike will be cleaned by the Drake Cycle Tours crew. If you need time off the bike, we'll safely and carefully transport your bike on our enclosed bike trailer.
Shuttle Service
If you’ve booked a shuttle, drop off your bike at the BCycle Transport trailers and relax while we load. Shuttles depart around 16h00, 17h00, and 17h30, depending on rider finish times and loading.
START 09 June, 2025
Tweefontein Melkery
Wake up and enjoy the drive-free morning. Take a stroll across to the start area with ease after a safe and comfy evening in one of Greensleeves convenient little guest rooms.
Spend a night in one of the lovely bedrooms. All rooms sleep two people and the next morning join them in the Barons Deli for a scrumptious breakfast. Greensleeves have four standard suites and one Honeymoon suite. Better than spending the night in the stables.
For accommodation bookings, contact Lani – 083 229 5677 or e-mail info@greensleeves.co.za or visit greensleeves.co.za
PARKING: Safe on property. Private security watching
LOCATION: Tweefontein Melkery
REGISTRATION TIME: 05:30
RIDE
Beast of the East Cycling
Rise early and saddle up for a day of gravel greatness. With a choice of three distances, Beast of the East offers the perfect challenge for every rider — from the determined weekend warrior to the seasoned endurance athlete.
Each route is fully marked and supported, with Think Bike marshals managing road safety and medical support ready should you need it. Enjoy scenic farm roads, fast-flowing gravel, and the occasional kicker to test your legs. Whether you're taking on 60 km or 160 km, this is a proper day out on the bike.
START TIMES: From 06H45 on the morning of 24 May
SUPPORT: Water points, marshals, GPS route files
VENUE: Tweefontein Melkery
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RUN 24 May, 2025
Beast of the East Running
Lace up and hit the trails for a wild run through the East’s hidden gems. With rugged singletrack, jeep trails, and rolling hills, this course is designed to challenge and reward in equal measure.
Choose your distance and embrace the terrain — from scenic 7 km routes to tougher challenges for the brave. The course is fully marked, with aid stations stocked and medical support on standby. It’s a run that blends grit with great views, and just enough elevation to earn that medal at the finish line.
BIG BEAST TRAIL: 21km | R650
SMALL BEAST TRAIL: 5km | R500
EVENT DISCIPLINES
Discover Your Ideal Event
This is not a race — ride or run at your own pace. However, to ensure smooth operations and safety, minimum speeds and cut-off times will be enforced at water points and lunch stops. Missing a cut-off may require you to continue the stage in a support vehicle.
Big Beast
Gravel/Mountain Bike/E-Bike
135km
R650
1310m Ascent
07H00 Start
07H00 Start
- Lunch points
- Fully supported & safe
- Water and snack stops
- Rapid recovery
- Bike care
Small Beast
Gravel/Mountain Bike/E-Bike
75km
Coming Soon
730m Ascent
07H05 Start
07H05 Start
- Bike care
- Water and snack stops
- Fully supported & safe
- Rapid recovery
All expenses paid including:
- Premium Accommodation
- All Meals & Beverages (ex alcohol)
- Think Bike Marshals
- Massage Therapist
- Shuttle (During Tour)
- Support Vehicle
- Bicycle Transfer from Pretoria to Qheberha
- Bicycle Transfer from Cape Town to Pretoria
- Nutrition & Fully Stocked Water Points
- Exciting Goodie Bag
You may request your own private room for the duration of the tour at a surcharge of R3000 / €200.
All cyclists wanting to enter the tour are required to have Medical Insurance with at least a hospital plan in place.
By entering the Garden Route Tour, entrants acknowledge that they are required to have valid medical insurance that covers them for the duration of the event. It is the sole responsibility of each entrant to ensure that they have adequate medical insurance coverage, and the organizers of the Garden Route Tour will not be held liable for any medical expenses incurred by entrants during the event.
Entrants who do not have valid medical insurance will not be permitted to participate in the event.
By entering the Garden Route Tour, entrants acknowledge that they are required to have valid medical insurance that covers them for the duration of the event. It is the sole responsibility of each entrant to ensure that they have adequate medical insurance coverage, and the organizers of the Garden Route Tour will not be held liable for any medical expenses incurred by entrants during the event.
Entrants who do not have valid medical insurance will not be permitted to participate in the event.
PARTICIPATE IN STYLE
Official Event Apparel
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DCT Gravel Jersey
R1750
Blue/Navy
DCT Road Jersey
R1750
Blue/White
DCT Gravel Socks
R150
Blue/Navy
DCT Road Socks
R150
White/Blue
Kärcher Event Socks
R150
Blue/Yellow
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Kärcher Event Jersey
R1750
Navy/Yellow
What you should know
Frequently Asked Questions
All packages are all-inclusive: premium accommodation, all meals (excluding alcohol), refreshments, a massage therapist, shuttles (during tour), support vehicle, bicycle transport, nutrition and fully stocked water points, and an exciting goodie bag.
Yes! Take the stress off of flying with your bike. Options range from aluminium road bikes (ZAR 590/day) to carbon road bikes (ZAR 850/day), carbon bike with carbon wheels (ZAR 1 250/day), and MTB e-bikes (ZAR 1 350/day). Refundable deposits apply (ZAR 3 000–5 000).
A one-day gravel and mountain bike race/out-ride in the scenic Magaliesburg region of Gauteng. The event offers two thrilling route options: The Big Beast (135 km route with 1310m elevation) and The Small Beast (75 km route with 730m elevation). This is your opportunity to test your limits, let’s tame the Beast together!
Yes! Round-trip bicycle transport from Pretoria to Gqeberha and Cape Town to Pretoria is included. A bike trailer is also provided during the tour.
Yes, a bike wash with an eco-friendly Squirt bike cleaner is available after each ride!
A valid Cycling South Africa (CSA) racing license or day membership is compulsory. Racing license holders register under "Licensed", others under "Open" or E‑Bike categories. Day licenses cost R50.
Finish window ends at 17:30 for both distances. Specific water-point/feed-zone cut-offs apply. Bike marshals may remove riders falling behind for safety and timing.
A goodie bag with samples/vouchers, your rider number board, an armband for ID and feed zone access, and any ordered event apparel.
Yes, firms require valid medical insurance with hospital coverage for the duration. No insurance, no entry.
Let's Give Back
Riding with Purpose
Drake Events proudly supports Pug Rescue South Africa, a nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes over 210 Pugs each year. Their Benoni sanctuary provides lifelong care to unadopted and elderly Pugs, with a strong focus on matching the right dog to the right home.
Through the Thanda Inja Project, they also offer free basic vet care and food to over 450 dogs and 80 cats in under-resourced communities every two weeks.
Join us in making a difference.
As part of our commitment to giving back, Drake Events donates
R20 per person on every outride to support this life-changing work.
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Contact
Wesley Drake
+27(72) 076 9245
wesley@drakecycletours.com
Xanné Drake
+27(82) 370 8614
xanne@drakecycletours.com
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In collaboration with Perfect Circle and SimonSAYS
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