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THE LEGEND RETURNS

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS ZOON CRONJE

XM MAGAZINE MAY 2014

The bespoke luxury african MTB stage race returns in 2015 for the third instalment of the Tour of Legends

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Riding Wi Imagine a Mountain Bike Tour where you’re treated as VVIP’s.

Where you are pampered morning to night. Where you can eat as much as you want.

- 5 Star accommodation.

- Exquisite food.

- Ride in the footsteps of the Big 5!

- Top class Mountain biking.

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Wild Experience a true African MTB adventure over three stages exclusively within a big 5 five star private game reserve

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Meals on

The unique privilege of being able to experience riding in a big5 reserve is exhilirating especially when reminded of what prowls at the top of the food chain

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wheels

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Game for a drive?

In addition to experiencing the joys of riding in the wild riders and their families will be spoilt with game drives after stages

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Danger Ra In addition to experiencing the joys of riding in the wild riders and their families will be spoilt with game drives after stages

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Africa at its best What makes the experience even more memorable is the evening entertainment participants and families alike get to experience after each stage all in the comfort of five star luxury lodging

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Life

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Cycle

Getting this close to nature is a humbling experience and a very unique experience

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Giving it horns The event is not about serious racing but rather about soaking up the experience and the vibe

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Jaw droppi

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ing views

Another unique feature of this event is the compulsory photo stop overlooking the famous “Hanglip Mountain

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Close enco

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ounters

On more than one occasion the race has been halted to allow elephants to pass and close encounters with plains game are not uncommon throughout the field

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Pristine wildlife The Entambeni Private Game Reserve boasts some of the best wildlife viewing in a malaria free environment in the magnificent Waterberg less than hours from Gauteng

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ke a Bike

Organisers go out of their way to find natural game trails including a special elephant trail on the upper escarpment that is worth the short walk to reach it

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Bring

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g the family Possibly one of the best features of this event is that spouses and partners can attend as non-riding partners and get to experience the weekend with the riders

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Exclusive 3 Day 5 Star - Big 5 MTB Tour in the Waterberg, South Africa

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Merry Ferry In 2012 and again in 2013 riders were ferried across the Doorndraai dam

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Ears

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Boney

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The prospect of resting those tired legs after each stage in the luxury of a 5star lodge with spa facilities should be more than enough motivation to get riders through even the toughest days

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World

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class venue

The Legend Golf and Safari resort is also famous for its golf courses and world class lodge where riders get to finish each stage and enjoy the hospitality and first class facilities

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Croc clock

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stopper This 3m reptile caused quite a stir when he was spotted basking in the sun only a couple of meters off the trail where the riders were passing, as some would say if you don’t have a photo it didn’t happen

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