Riverbed cycle challenge in Kgalagadi

Post by **Richprins** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:03 pm

Confirmed the more serious proffesional mountain bikers pulled out!

Post by **H. erectus** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:29 pm

Mountain bikers are pro professional outdoors people and
know better. Well done to you for being considerate!!!

Good stuff RP.!!!

Post by **Mel** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:51 pm

I'm not sure, if they really know better. I understood it the way that
they pulled out after the challenge was moved from the delicate riverbed
to the existing roads.

Post by **H. erectus** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:59 pm

I know what you are saying Mel!!

But let's be kind for a mo'....

Post by **Richprins** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:06 pm

Mel wrote:I'm not sure, if they really know better. I understood it the way that
they pulled out after the challenge was moved from the delicate riverbed
to the existing roads.

Correct, Mello! $\O$

Post by **H. erectus** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:11 pm

OK, so I re read this statement!!

Richprins wrote:Confirmed the more serious proffesional mountain bikers pulled out!

Meaning the event is still open for common abuse!!

Post by **Richprins** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:13 pm

From SP website:

"South African National Parks (SANParks) has cancelled the Kgalagadi Desert Cycle Tour which was scheduled to take place in September this year.

The tour was first moved from the north of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to the south, but after the new proposed route was chosen, interest in the event was lower than anticipated and the decision was made to possibly relocate the tour to Augrabies Falls National Park.

The Desert Cycle Tour is an activity that fits into the Augrabies Falls National Park Management plan and carries the full support of management. By relocating the Tour, participants can also expect significantly longer legs of the tour than what was planned for Kgalagadi. We are currently awaiting confirmation of the various routes from Park management and will keep you updated.

For more information please contact:
Gabrielle "Gabby" Venter
Acting Regional Communications Manager: Arid Region.
012 426 5170/5065
Gabrielle.venter@sanparks.org"

Post by **General Gump** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:42 pm

Sanparks

Post by **Richprins** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:00 pm

The Desert Cycle Tour is an activity that fits into the Augrabies Falls National Park Management plan and carries the full support of management.

Not sure if this means the idea did not fall into the KTP management plan, or did not carry the full support of management there?

Post by **PRWIN** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:07 pm

Rp

I think they had stick from the Botswana side as the lux lodges will be opening soon at Rooiputs in June, Polentswa in July and union end in August, Just think of having +/- 100 people at those venue's for a new lodge that has opened and all there activities are put on hold

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