2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour
TRAIN TOUR # 1

9 – 14 March 2011      6-Day tour
From Jo’burg to CPT
9th Year of hosting tours to the Cycle Tour

JB Train Tours invite you to join one of the annual train tours to the 2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour (hereafter called the Cycle Tour) in Cape Town. Are you tired of driving, looking for accommodation and worrying about the logistics? We’ll take you there – just like the past number of years.

When travelling by train, you don’t have to worry about increasing petrol prices, tollgate fees, heavy traffic, driving back or sitting with stiff legs in your car. The long road through the Karoo becomes shorter AND you can enjoy a cold beer en route. It is so much easier and VERY price competitive.

Any person who is interested in going to the Cycle Tour may join this tour. I.e.: Cyclists, supporters, family, friends, children and girl friend, from anywhere.

Please note that this is the regular Trans Karoo Tourist train. (Just like previous years). A number of carriages have been booked on this train for the use of the Cycle Tour ‘participants’. At this stage, there is no other company running a train tour to the Cycle Tour, though we have another 5-day budget train tour as well, departing two days later, plus a new tour on the Premier Classe train.

Accommodation over the Cycle Tour weekend in Cape Town is very scarce and expensive. We were fortunate to secure a number of rooms in The Fountains hotel! This package is real value for money. We stayed in this hotel during the 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 races and it has proven to be very popular. (It is very close to the starting line of the race).

This tour is not only about The Cycle Tour, but about travelling & staying well and enjoying Cape Town and its amenities. The grapes are sweet, the weather normally good, the sea beautiful and the mountain clear. After all, you have to take a number of days leave – so enjoy it!

The advantage of this train is that you arrive two days earlier (than our other train tour) in Cape Town and you’ll have ample time to register for the race, visit the Expo and ‘tune your bike’ whilst enjoying a ‘last minute’ ride in the Mother City.

Please take note that this train departs from Cape Town to Jo’burg early evening on race day. If you miss the train on Sunday there is NO alternative transport available. However, go and enjoy it with a lot of other cyclists and supporters – like they do it annually.

Die Fietstoer is ‘n belewenis. Om onder die Kaapstadse Burgersentrum saam met +-35000 ander fietsryers te staan, die gedruis van stemme te hoor en die adrenalien te laat pomp, is lekker. Hierdie treinrit op die legendariese Trans Karoo Toeriste Klas trein, die verblyf in een van die smaakvolle hotelle (naby die wegspring) en die heerlike Kaapse weer(!), maak dit ‘n geleentheid en toer wat nie gemis mag word nie.

Neem kennis dat hierdie trein vroegaand op die wedrendag, Sondag, vanuit Kaapstad na JHB vertrek.

Name of tour 2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour Train Tour # 1 - from JHB

Tour date & number

Wednesday 9th to Monday 14th March 2011 (6 days)   Argus #1

Note

We would prefer to depart on the Thursday, but there is no scheduled train running on this day.

Departing Times

Johannesburg 10:30 Platform 16 Day 1 (Wed’day)
Cape Town 18:30 Platform 24 Day 5 (Sunday)

Arrival Times

Cape Town 12:40 Platform 24 Day 2 (Thursday)
Johannesburg 23:20 Platform 16 Day 6 (Monday)

The arrival and departure times at the other stations are as per the official running times of the Trans Karoo Tourism train. (See below).

You may board the train at any of these stations. Please indicate accordingly on your Reservation Form.

Tour price

Price Per Person
R3690		 4 Persons/4-bed Compartment (On the train)
2 Passengers per Room (In the Hotel)
   
Price Per Person
R4540		 3 Persons/4-bed Compartment (On the train)
2  & 1 Passenger per 2 Rooms (In the Hotel)
   
Price Per Person
R4790		 2 Persons/4-bed Compartment (On the train)
2 Passengers per Room (In the Hotel)
   
Price Per Person 2 Passengers per 2-bed Coupe
Sorry, all coupes are fully booked  
   
Price Per Person 1 Passenger per 2-bed Coupe
Sorry, all coupes are fully booked  

Children

Children under 10 years of age qualify for a R400pp discount. Children younger than 2 years of age, sharing a bed with the parent, can travel free of charge.

Included in the tour price

Transport on the Trans Karoo Tourist train to Cape Town and back; Two nights accommodation on the train (bedding included), two nights B&B accommodation in The Fountains Hotel in CBD of Cape Town and transportation of your bicycle on the train; transport shuttle between the Hotels and V&A Waterfront (for leisure) & tour guide.

Deposit

A R500 per person non-refundable deposit is needed when booking is done. The balance is to be paid by latest six weeks before departure date. If this is not done, you'll forfeit your reservation and deposit.

Meals

Five breakfasts and two light take away suppers (on the train) are included in the tour price. You are welcome to take along some ‘padkos’.

Route

You will travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town, via Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Kimberley & Beaufort West.

Passengers may join at any of the official stopping places for the train en route. (See Below)

Accommodation

It is provided on the train (two nights) and 3 nights in "The Fountains" Hotel (in the CBD). The rooms are spacious, the facilities are great and the breakfast tasty and BIG. We have secured a number of rooms in the hotel. The Fountains Hotel is located about 250m from the starting line - bottom end of Adderley Street!

Fountains Hotel

www.leisurehotels.co.za           

Bedding

It is provided - on the train and in the hotels.

Transport in Cape Town

Shuttle bus transport is provided (included in the tour package) between the Hotel and the V&A Waterfront.

Transportation of bicycles

It is transported in the Guard’s Van & KP carriages on the train. Included in the tour package. Please wrap or box it yourself AND put your name and cell phone number on the box/bicycle.

Bicycles to be at the station by latest 90 minutes before departure of the train at Johannesburg station. Loading of bicycles normally takes place on Platform 14, but the train will depart from Platform 16. Safe storage space is available at the hotel.

Race information

Please read your the Cycle Tour information brochure well or visit their website at: http://www.cycletour.co.za

Registration

Registration for the race is normally done at the Good Hope Centre. This will be done at your own time.

BOOK  NOW!            In 2006 we had 41 passengers on this train tour. In 2007 we had 169, in 2008 we had 252, in 2009 there were 277 passengers and in 2010 we had 370 passengers on the two trains. The 2011 tours already promise to be full very sooner than previous years.

Booking

Please complete the attached Reservation Form and return it (fax or e-mail), with the Bank Deposit slip, to the tour organiser (JB Train Tours). Closing date is when all the places are fully booked. (Like all the previous years.) We have space for 240 passengers on this tour. We suggest you book now. Group/club bookings are welcome.

NB                  Deposits will not be paid back, but can be transferred/resold to someone else, with the consent of the organisers.

We are looking forward in taking you to the Mother City again. Hopefully this coming year with less wind on Race Day than in 2009 & 2010!

Travel greetings

Johan Badenhorst & The JB Train Tours Team

Johannesburg - Cape Town

Town Arrival Departure
Johannesburg   10:30
Krugersdorp 11:14 11:19
Potchefstroom 13:16 13:20
Klerksdorp 14:01 14:15
Christiana 16:50 16:55
Warrenton 17:29 17:34
Kimberley 18:35 19:07
De Aar 22:50 23:05
Hutchinson 01:15 01:25
Beaufort West 03:20 03:40
Laingsburg 06:37 06:47
Matjiesfontein 07:10 07:15
Worcester 09:20 09:40
Wellington 11:10 11:14
Huguenot 11:25 11:30
Bellville 12:10 12:15
Cape Town 12:40  

Please note that running times are not guaranteed.
Note: The train does not always run via Krugersdorp.

2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour - Train Tour # 1
9 – 14 March 2011
6-Day Tour

PROGRAMME

Wednesday 9 March
   
08:00 Loading of bikes at Platform 14
10:30 Train departs Johannesburg – Platform 16
Dinner served on train (included in the tour price)
Travel overnight
   
Thursday 10 March
   
  Breakfast served on the train (included in the tour price)
12:40 Arrival in Cape Town
Book in at "The Hotel"
Registration for the race
Shuttle to V&A Waterfront
Sleep at the Hotel
   
Friday 11 March
   
  Breakfast served at the hotel (included in the tour price)
Day at leisure
Shuttle to V&A Waterfront
Sleep at the Hotel
   
Saturday 12 March
   
  Breakfast served at the hotel (included in the tour price)
Day at leisure
Shuttle to V&A Waterfront
Sleep at the Hotel
   
Sunday 13 March
   
  Breakfast served at the hotel (included in the tour price)
Book out of the hotel. Luggage stored at the hotel & shower facilities @ hotel available
Race day!
Load bikes and board the train
18:30 Train departs for Jo’burg
Dinner served on train (included in the tour price)
Travel overnight
   
Monday 14 March
   
  Breakfast served on the train (included in the tour price)
Lunch – own account
Dinner served on train (included in the tour price)
23:20 Arrival Johannesburg

RESERVATION FORM

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIN