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Shakedown Rides

Get your legs

Train with Veterans

Never done anything like R2T? Not sure your legs are ready?

Ride the actual route with the people who built it, one section at a time, and arrive on race day knowing exactly what you’re in for. R2T is hard, but it’s not only for a seasoned few. The Shakedown Rides exist to close the gap between “I’d love to do that one day” and standing on the start line ready to go.

Who is it for?

The First-Timer

You want to do R2T but the distance, the night riding, or the navigation feels like a lot. Build up to it on real terrain, in good company.

The Rebuilding Rider

You’ve got history on the bike but you’re coming back. Use the rides as honest checkpoints for where your fitness actually is.

The Gear Tester

New bike, new setup, new bags? Shake it all down on the exact roads you’ll race — before it matters. Test your gear, test your legs.

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Simple as it sounds

How It Works

Step 1

Get on the List

Fill in the form and join the WhatsApp group so you hear about every ride first.

Step 2

We Announce a Ride

We post the next section, date and meeting point. Rides tackle the route piece by piece.

Step 3

Show Up & Ride

Meet the crew, ride the real route together, learn the terrain and pacing first-hand.

Step 4

Arrive Ready

Come race day, you’ve already ridden the road. No surprises. Just execution.

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Ride Schedule

The Final Shakedown

August 23, 2026

131km

7:30 SHARP

R100

Die Bosveld Outdoor Lifestyle Venue

• Access to all 6 routes | 131km in total
• Entry to exclusive R2T Rider Village
• Dedicated hydration station 💧
• Ice cold Coke at the Rider Village 🥤
• Morning riding with fellow R2T riders 🤝
⚠️ Places are limited!

Legends Adventure Farm and back

July 19, 2026

60km

7:30 SHARP

Free

Legends Adventure Farm & Raceway
Never miss a ride

Join the Shakedown WhatsApp Group

Ride dates, meeting points, route sections and last-minute changes all drop here first. Low noise, high signal — just the rides.

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Get on the Ride List

Add your details and we’ll make sure you’re in the loop for every Shakedown Ride. No spam, ever.

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Think You Can Tame It?

252.8km of unmarked gravel, one sleepless night, and a climb that breaks people. The route's waiting.
Two riders making it to the top of a steep hill on a demanding ride