Please note we had to change the departure venue as well as the route to The Nest, due to road works near Heilbron and the bad condition of the road between Petrus Steyn and Kestell. The garage at Petrus Steyn is also being upgraded.
We will leave on the Friday morning 7 December at 7h30 from the Total Petroport, on the N3, to be at The Nest for lunch ± 13h00 (included in the price).
1.Tar ride to the Piggly Wiggly (Nottingham/Howick), via Escourt (R103), for a light lunch (own cost) and browsing at all the interesting shops and the Mandela Capture Site, close by.
Riders can then further explore the area or ride with us on the beautiful route to Greytown. The route will be via Nottingham Road to Howick, Pietermaritzburg, New Hanover to Greytown and back to Mooiriver and on to The Nest via the N3. See the attached route.
Scenic ride to Clarens via the Oliviershoek Pass and Phuthaditjhada and back. Stuart Longmore, the owner of the hotel, will lead this tar ride on his BMW.
A roundtrip to Kampberg and Giants Castle and back to The Nest is not recommended.
Friday afternoon you can enjoy any of the activities at The Nest: sleeping, bowls, swimming, Spa (see the website and arrange for a treatment), walking, drinks on the verandah etc.
We have arranged a social bowls game for Friday afternoon!! We will have a bowls coach to help those of us who are not bowls players.
Saturday late afternoon we will either have a chocolate and coffee tasting or a wine or a beer tasting (Final arrangements will be communicated).
Stay on, or ride home after breakfast and good memories.
The Nest is currently holding 20 Rondavels and 10 Mountain View units. Please book ASAP. Make your booking with Lindi and mention that you are booking for the BMW Club weekend Tel: 036 468 1068, The Nest Hotel.
50% deposit will be required.
This includes Friday lunch and a six course dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch and a six course dinner on Saturday night; Sunday breakfast; afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday.
Come and join the Club for an interesting weekend.