Photo's From the 2024 Ride
We want to take a moment to recognize Bruno Dusman, a true gem in our Ride the Rhenoster family. Year after year, he brings his artistic eye and photography skills, creating stunning memories for all of us to cherish. He’s never asked for recognition, but we couldn’t let this moment pass without expressing our immense gratitude to him. Bruno, thank you for capturing the heart and soul of this event, and for being such a treasured part of this event!
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Marshall's Photo's From the 2024 Ride
A huge shoutout to our volunteer marshals who captured these memories—blurry or not, every pic tells a story.
Remember, these incredible folks gave up their weekend to make this event happen, so if you spot a slightly fuzzy shot, just know it was taken with love and dedication!
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What is ride the Rhenoster?
Established in 2008 as a means to raise funds for conservation and showcase the natural beauty of the region, Ride the Rhenoster is a one day trail ride through the Crocodile River Reserve, a protected area on the doorstep of Joburg and Tshwane.
Once a year, the landowners in the Crocodile River Reserve open up their properties for you to take a scenic MBT ride through the beautiful landscapes and views just 20 minutes from Fourways.
Riders are able to discover the beauty of the reserve and the many secrets it hides, from the mystery of ladybird castle to the old silver mine, snake through beautiful single track and quiet district roads and discover the history of Koppie Alleen.
venue details
Registration from 6h30 onward, and the start will be hosted at Four Wheel Drive Club of Southern Africa -FWDCSA GAUTENG - BASE 4, Plot 50, Gemstone Road, Doornrandje, Centurion Rural.
Registration starts from 06h30, when you can collect your tag and wait for your starting time. Click below for the Google Map directions
mbt trail ride on 27th october 2024
see for yourself
It is not a race for everyone, to some, it is about the journey.
Riders will be able to follow a predetermined route with multiple feature stops along the way. Each feature stop includes a guide who will share the stories of the land and its features with you. Joining the ride ensures your contribution to conserving this precious landscape with its rare and special fauna and flora.
the experience
feature points
2 route options will take you through all 5 of the feature points, each feature point will have a guide to take you through the journey.
Discover the secrets and the views from this mysterious castle on the hill. Boasting large stone walls, archways, cellars and of course it's name sake, the hundreds of thousands of ladybirds that call the castle home once a year.
"Koppie Alleen" translates to "Lone Hill," and is part of the ancient geological formations found in the area, including the Black Reef Quartzite Formation, which dates back millions of years and is a remnant of the region's dynamic geological past.
feature points on route include ...
Koppie Alleen | Daisy Farm | Stone Circles | Stone Man | Wetlands & Offsets | Lady Bird Hill
RUN entry fees
20 km MBT Trail
R230
Per Entry
40 km MBT Trail
R260
Per Entry
memories of the 2023 ride.
venue details
Registration from 6h30 onward, and the start will be hosted hosted at Four Wheel Drive Club of Southern Africa -FWDCSA GAUTENG - BASE 4, Plot 50, Gemstone Road, Doornrandje, Centurion Rural.
Registration starts from 06h30, when you can collect your tag and wait for your starting time. Click the button below for the Google Map directions
about the day
We look forward to seeing you out there for a beautiful ride on Sunday the 27th of October 2024.
Please take a brief moment to read through the information below to familiarize yourself with the days activities:-
The gates to the venue will open at 06:00 am, you may then head over to the number collection desks inside the venue. You will need to sign in to collect your number board, you will not be permitted onto route without a number board. To avoid congestion at number collection, we ask you to adhere to the registration times you selected when you registered. You will be reminded of these by email. Once you have your number, you can head to the start and begin your ride. It is not a timed event, so a rolling start can be done.
We will be hosted by the wonderful Four Wheel Drive Club of Southern Africa -FWDCSA GAUTENG - BASE 4 again. It is a lovely venue, with a cash bar and a lovely outside braai area for after the ride, or for spectators to wait.
There is one waterpoint on route, bring your water bottles to be topped up. Please hand your water bottle to the crew to fill up. As it is very hard to get 500l of water to the point, can we kindly ask that you do not fill camel packs or waste water as we need to supply all participants.
We highly advise that you carry 2 x 750ml bottles or a hydration pack with you on route.
The route is marked and GPX routes are available
through this link, click here. The route is marked in
breadcrumb fashion, this means that all critical corners are marked with signs
and there ample tags on trees to guide you. Please follow our directional
signage and the blue and white taping. Do not turn off the course unless we instruct
you to do so. GPX is king if you are nervous and these can be loaded to most
navigation devices.
We said it was not going to be a race, but more a tour ride with curators at each point of interest. As leisurely as that may sound, there is no hiding from the fact that the terrain is tough and hilly. Please take it easy out there, the climbs are hard work and longer than you think. The descents are fun, but be careful in the dolomite fields, we want you back in one piece.
Each point of interest on route will have a curator at, please feel free to stop, ask questions and take photos. We encourage you to climb up Koppie Alleen, go into the Silver Mine and take a walk through Ladybird Castle.
Please take note that the GPX routes can differ by up to 15% depending on the device you use.
Have a great ride and be safe out there.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got questions? Check out our list of FAQ's below and if you can't find an answer there, give us a shout
Please click through our Frequently Asked Questions below:
No. It is not a race, it is a journey, and as such it is a self timed run.
Our numbers are limited because of the delicate nature of the biosystems within the reserve. Hordes of cars and people could adversly affect these, add to this, you can have the bragging rights of making a direct contribution to conservation, and getting access through this very special area (private property at all other times).
Adults only on the 40km ride, but the 20km ride is open to all ages, (under 12's must be accompanied by an adult), eager adventure enthusiasts, families and friends.
Yes, there is guarded parking within the reserve fencing, simply follow the directions when you arrive.
The routes are a mix of jeep track and animal tracks and trails. There are a few bits out there that should be approached with caution, but just to slow you down enough to take in more of the views and surrounds.
Water points are limited due to the difficulty of transporting 500 litres of water in such rough terrain, so we highly recommend that riders on the 40km trail take their own water and snacks.
Unfortunately not, we are restricting numbers so you will have to register prior to the run.