A Blue Sky Ride through Lesotho for 2010!

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A Blue Sky Ride through Lesotho for 2010!

The sixth episode of the 'Big Sky Ride' is set to take place from 2 - 5 December 2010 through the mountain scape of rural Lesotho

It has been said of the trip: a mind bending, life shaping experience, lubricated with the anthem, Op, Op, Op, Af, Af, Af… specially arranged with snow in 2009, and planned with Big Blue Sky for 2010…*

If you are in for a mountain bike adventure over four days of riding, traversing some of the most exciting mountain roads in Southern Africa, then this trip will appeal to you!

Each day includes something special, starting with the ascent of Sani Pass and a night at the Sani Top Chalet which boasts the Highest Pub in Africa. Eventually dirt roads turn into tar across the highest passes before returning to the oxygen rich valleys of the eastern Free State.

This ride is an awesome experience limited to just a few, who will be guided across the skies by Nic White. This is a fabulous way to enjoy a trip near to home, but riding into a totally different world.

The price of the trip: R5500. This includes transport from Johannesburg, departing on Thursday 2 December early and returning Sunday evening 5 December. Stay in local lodges that are comfortable and rustic, including nights at the enchanted Sani Top Chalet, and the New Oxbow Lodge.
Experienced Drifters guides shall look after our needs en route, with regular stops and meals. Back-up vehicles will come along, and if there is demand for massages, then it will be arranged (at an extra cost).

The riding itinerary is as follows:

Thursday, ride up Sani Pass (2-3 Hours - 25km)
Friday, Sani top - Mokhotlong (3-4 hours - 70km)
Saturday, Mokhotlong - New Oxbow Lodge (5 - 6 hours 110km)
Sunday, New Oxbow Lodge - Fouriesburg (3-4 hours 75km)

'This trip requires a good level of fitness, but it is not a race, and is arranged so that for most people who have participated have been able to finish the routes. The fitter you are the more enjoyable it will be. It is essentially a mountain bike trip including two dirt road days, but two days are spent on tar. We ride the mtb's gladly on the tar,as the gradients are sometimes intense. A good light bike can make this trip all the more fun. Included for participants of this exclusive trip, is a special offer by CycleLab on a new mountain bike, and accessories. If you have booked and wish to make use of this offer, please contact me for details.' - Nic White

Download the booking form and return it, alternatively contact Nic White - 0828553578 nic@nicwhite.co.za

This is a fantastic trip, over what can be described as one of the most scenic and spectacular roads in Africa!

*Weather is not arrangeable, in the mountains anything is possible and forever changeable, past editions of this trip have experienced all sorts of conditions, but everything will offer a lasting memory!