2011 BMW BIKEFEST - Oudtshoorn
MOTORBIKE-on-TRAIN TOUR

From Johannesburg

JB Train Tours invites you to join us on the Motorbike-on-Train Trip to be hosted during 2011 from Johannesburg to the BMW BikeFest in Oudtshoorn, travelling on the Trans Karoo Tourist Class Train.

This tour is ideal for those who’d like to attend the BikeFest, but does not want to ride all the way through the Karoo, as well as for those who would like to explore new destinations in a well structured, organised and safe manner.

This tour is a combination of: Travelling by train (with your bike on the train with you) plus enjoying and attending the BMW BikeFest – like in 2010.

The main purpose of this tour is to give bikers the opportunity to get to the BikeFest safely, well rested and fresh for all the activities to be hosted.

Why travel by train?

  1. To cut out the longs straight and boring roads of the Karoo
  2. To do something different
  3. ‘Cause the bike can travel along on the train
  4. To start fresh when arriving in the Western Cape
  5. To have fun the moment you depart from Johannesburg
  6. To rest and relax on the way back – in style
  7. To enjoy the scenery from a different angle
  8. ‘Cause it is safe & secure
  9. ‘Cause travelling by train is ‘lekker’
  10. To discover new routes, places and people

 

Who may come along? Any person who has booked his/her place at the 2011 BikeFest. (Contact Cecelia at info@bikebookings.co.za) By the way, you must bring your own bike! It is NOT a pre-requisite that you have to belong to any club. This tour is suitable for riders from Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and even KZN & the Northern Free State.

Note #1:  Do it together. Take your pillion along. (Sorry, no Sheila’s provided!)
Note #2:  Just calculate how much you save on wear and tear if NOT riding all the way to Oudtshoorn on your bike.

Name of tour  2011 BMW BikeFest Motorbike-on-Train Tour - from JHB

Tour dates & Number

(7 days) Friday to Thursday (Friday, Monday & Wednesday are public holidays!) Easter Weekend & Freedom Day
22 – 28 April 2011 MB 9

Departure times

Johannesburg 10:30 Platform 16 Day 1
Beaufort West 22:00 Platform 1 Day 6

Arrival times

Beaufort West 03:30 Platform 1 Day 2
Johannesburg 15:20 Platform 16 Day 7

Tour price Compartment on Train: 4-Bed        2 Beds/Room in Hotel

Price per Biker Persons per
4-Bed Comp’ment
R3700 4
R3970 3
R4500 2
   
Price per Biker Persons per
2-Bed Coupe
R3900 2
R4560 1

The Pillion pays R2000 per person less than the above prices.

Children

Children pay the above prices. Sorry, no discount.

Deposit

A R1000 per person non-refundable deposit will secure your place. The balance must be paid by latest six weeks before departure date. If NOT paid, your place will be cancelled automatically. Book NOW.

Included in price

Return transport by train to Beaufort West, 2 nights’ accommodation and bedding on the train, transportation of motorbike on the train, tour guide on the train, as well as certain meals as per the itinerary.

Excluded from the tour price

Registration fees for the BikeFest; accommodation in Oudtshoorn at the BikeFest; personal expenses; Comprehensive Travel Insurance and bike break down recovery fees. Contact Cecelia le Roux at info@bikebookings.co.za or Tel: 082 895 5009 for BikeFest bookings.

Meals

Dinner is included on the train trip from JHB to B’West, whilst breakfast is included on the return trip. All other (tasty) meals are available at very reasonable prices on the train.

People in dining car on train

Bar facilities

Available on the train.

Train Route

You will travel on the Trans Karoo Tourist Class Train from Johannesburg to Beaufort West via Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Kimberley & De Aar. You may join en route. (Sorry, the train does NOT depart from Pretoria anymore).

Accommodation on the train

Passengers will be accommodated in a 4-bed compartment or 2-bed coupe on the train.

Accommodation in Oudtshoorn

Passengers must make their own arrangements. Contact Celia le Roux at info@bikebookings.co.za or Tel: 082 895 5009

Loading of the motorbikes

All the bikes must be brought to Platform 14 at Johannesburg Park station by latest 08:00 on the day of departure. Entry to the Platform is off Harrison Street. (GPS: S 26°11’834”  E 28°02’370”). Owners to do loading and fastening of bikes. Please bring your own tie-downs. Four tie-downs are more than enough. You are welcome to bring your own blankets or cloth for your bike.

Loading of motorbike on to train Motorbikes in KP

The motorbikes are transported in a “KP” carriage and will be hauled with the passenger train. This carriage is totally enclosed and the bikes won’t be exposed to wind and weather.

Riding from Beaufort West to Oudtshoorn

After off-loading of the bikes in Beaufort West, the bikers will depart for Oudtshoorn at sunrise – after a cup of coffee at the local Wimpy. A journey of 182 km through the spectacular Meiringspoort Pass. However, if a biker would like to follow his/her own route to Oudtshoorn, he/she is most welcome to do so. The same applies on the return trip to Beaufort West station on the Wednesday.

Insurance

Each bike owner is responsible for his/her own insurance for the bike.

Medical

Bring your medical fund card and medicines along.

Clothing

Casual clothing plus your normal personal biking gear.

Luggage

Just take what you need. Don’t take the whole wardrobe. You have to travel with it on your bike after all. Please mark each piece of luggage or bag clearly with your name on it.

Safety

We do NOT compromise on safety during the tour. We have a sound record on ALL our tours and intend to keep it that way.

BOOK NOW! Please complete the attached Reservation Form (one per biker) and fax it to us, along with your Bank Deposit slip. Closing date is when the limited number of places is sold out.

Groups, clubs, associations and mates are welcome.

Visit our Photo Gallery for pictures of recent Motorbike-on-Train tours.

Travel & Biker greetings

Johan Badenhorst &
The JB Train Tours Team

Note #1:          We are hosting the following other Motorbike-on-Train tours as well:

JHB to Western Cape & Boland
JHB to Garden Route (Eastern & Southern Cape)
JHB to Namaqualand Flowers in September (dual purpose bikes only)
JHB to Buffalo Rally in Mossel Bay
DBN to Western Cape & Boland

Johannesburg - Cape Town - Johannesburg
Town Arrival Departure Town Arrival Departure
Johannesburg   10:30 Cape Town   12:30
Krugersdorp 11:14 11:19 Bellville 12:55 13:00
Potchefstroom 13:16 13:20 Huguenot 13:41 13:45
Klerksdorp 14:01 14:15 Wellington 13:55 13:59
Christiana 16:50 16:55 Worcester 15:35 15:50
Warrenton 17:29 17:34 Matjiesfontein 17:50 17:55
Kimberley 18:35 19:07 Laingsburg 18:20 18:30
De Aar 22:50 23:05 Beaufort West 21:30 22:00
Hutchinson 01:15 01:25 Hutchinson 23:55 00:10
Beaufort West 03:20 03:40 De Aar 02:10 02:40
Laingsburg 06:37 06:47 Kimberley 06:25 06:45
Matjiesfontein 07:10 07:15 Warrenton 07:45 07:50
Worcester 09:20 09:40 Christiana 08:20 08:30
Wellington 11:10 11:14 Klerksdorp 11:15 11:30
Huguenot 11:25 11:30 Potchefstroom 12:13 12:18
Bellville 12:10 12:15 Krugersdorp 14:22 14:27
Cape Town 12:40   Johannesburg 15:20  

Please note that running times are not guaranteed.

 

Provisional PROGRAMME

2011 JHB to BMW BikeFest MOTORBIKE-on-TRAIN TOUR
Oudtshoorn

Day 1 Friday 22nd April 2011 Public Holiday
   
From 08:00 Passengers with bikes meet at Johannesburg station - Platform 14
Bikes loaded
10:30 Train departs Johannesburg – Platform 16
Dinner served on the train (included in the tour price)
Briefing session
Travel overnight
   
Day 2 Saturday 23rd April
   
03:30 Disembarking & off loading at Beaufort West
Coffee at Wimpy
Sunrise Bikes depart for Oudtshoorn (182 km)
Motorbikes arrive in Oudtshoorn
BikeFest activities
Rest of day at leisure – own program
Overnight
   
Day 3 Sunday 24th April
   
  Follow BMW BikeFest Programme
   
Day 4 Monday 25th April Public Holiday
   
  Follow BMW BikeFest Programme
   
Day 5 Tuesday 26th April
   
  Own programme – day at leisure
   
Day 6 Wednesday 27th April Public Holiday
   
  Depart after breakfast for Beaufort West – do some other sight seeing en route
21:30 Loading of bikes on train – Beaufort West station, Platform 1
22:00 Train departs for Jo’burg
Travel overnight
   
Day 7 Thursday 28th April
   
  Breakfast served on the train (included in the tour price)
15:20 Arrival at Johannesburg station – Platform 16
Off loading of bikes
Go home & rest!

Offload motorbike from train

RESERVATION FORM

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIN